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Baby Anacondas Born At New England Aquarium — Without Any Male Snakes Involved
Baby Anacondas Born At New England Aquarium — Without Any Male Snakes Involved
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On June 20th, 2019, New England Aquarium celebrated 50 years in operation.
New England Aquarium celebrates 50th anniversary
On July 2nd, the aquarium released Munchkin, who was the largest loggerhead sea turtle ever to be found in New England, on a beach in Cape Cod.
‘Munchkin,’ largest loggerhead sea turtle ever rescued in New England, released in Cape Cod - The Boston Globe
On August 1st, the aquarium publicly debuted 3 African penguin chicks into their exhibit.
New England Aquarium debuts three penguin chicks – Boston Herald
On August 16th, the aquarium publicly debuted a rockhopper penguin chick.
‘Mischievous’ penguin chick makes its debut at the New England Aquarium | Boston.com
On September 9th, the aquarium's Marine Animal Rescue Team announced that they found a dead minke whale that washed up on a beach in Scituate. This was the second dead minke whale found washed up on the beach as one did so over Labor Day weekend.
Another Minke Whale Found Dead Off Mass. Coast
On January 5th, 2020, the aquarium and Draper, a Cambridge (MA)-based engineering firm commit $1 million to monitor the populations of whales from space.
NEAQ And Cambridge-Based Firm Draper Commit $1 Million To Spy On Whales From Space
On February 15th, the aquarium was gifted a blue lobster by Patriot Seafoods and was found off the coast of Massachusetts. It currently resides in the Isle of Shoals exhibit.
New England Aquarium Gets Blue Lobster For Exhibit
On February 28th, the aquarium, as well as others, expressed opposition to a planned $1.2 billion dollar skyscraper that would be built in place of the Boston Harbor Garage. The aquarium stated the reason was because of climate change and is located behind the garage. The company involved with the making of the skyscraper contested and said they would be using ideas to combat climate change, like raising the land around the building by 4 feet.
New England Aquarium Pushes Back On Boston Harbor Garage Skyscraper
On March 31st, the aquarium helped released 16 Kemp's ridley and 1 loggerhead sea turtle after they got stranded in Cape Cod.
Endangered Sea Turtles Stranded On Cape Cod Released Back Into Wild
On April 3rd, the aquarium made a statement stating that there will be layoffs and pay cuts due to the closure of the facility.
New England Aquarium announces layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts | Boston.com
On June 30th, it was posted on social media that someone broke into the New England Aquarium and kidnapped one of their penguins. A day later, the aquarium released a tweet stating that all the animals were ok and that the report is false.
Despite rumors, no one looted penguins from the New England Aquarium | Boston.com
On July 1st, the aquarium released 5 Kemp's ridley and 2 loggerhead sea turtles onto a Cape Cod beach after being rehabilitated for many months.
7 rescued sea turtles released after months of rehab at New England Aquarium
On July 7th, the aquarium announced it was reopening on July 15th. Restrictions include increased hygiene protocols, social distancing measures, and timed-ticket entries.
New England Aquarium to reopen July 16
On July 22nd, two sea turtles (1 Kemp's ridley and 1 loggerhead) that were cared for by the aquarium's Animal Care Center were released onto a Cape Cod beach.
Aquarium Releases 2 Rescued Sea Turtles In Cape CodAquarium Releases 2 Rescued Sea Turtles In Cape Cod
On June 20th, 2019, New England Aquarium celebrated 50 years in operation.
New England Aquarium celebrates 50th anniversary
On July 2nd, the aquarium released Munchkin, who was the largest loggerhead sea turtle ever to be found in New England, on a beach in Cape Cod.
‘Munchkin,’ largest loggerhead sea turtle ever rescued in New England, released in Cape Cod - The Boston Globe
On August 1st, the aquarium publicly debuted 3 African penguin chicks into their exhibit.
New England Aquarium debuts three penguin chicks – Boston Herald
On August 16th, the aquarium publicly debuted a rockhopper penguin chick.
‘Mischievous’ penguin chick makes its debut at the New England Aquarium | Boston.com
On September 9th, the aquarium's Marine Animal Rescue Team announced that they found a dead minke whale that washed up on a beach in Scituate. This was the second dead minke whale found washed up on the beach as one did so over Labor Day weekend.
Another Minke Whale Found Dead Off Mass. Coast
On January 5th, 2020, the aquarium and Draper, a Cambridge (MA)-based engineering firm commit $1 million to monitor the populations of whales from space.
NEAQ And Cambridge-Based Firm Draper Commit $1 Million To Spy On Whales From Space
On February 15th, the aquarium was gifted a blue lobster by Patriot Seafoods and was found off the coast of Massachusetts. It currently resides in the Isle of Shoals exhibit.
New England Aquarium Gets Blue Lobster For Exhibit
On February 28th, the aquarium, as well as others, expressed opposition to a planned $1.2 billion dollar skyscraper that would be built in place of the Boston Harbor Garage. The aquarium stated the reason was because of climate change and is located behind the garage. The company involved with the making of the skyscraper contested and said they would be using ideas to combat climate change, like raising the land around the building by 4 feet.
New England Aquarium Pushes Back On Boston Harbor Garage Skyscraper
On March 31st, the aquarium helped released 16 Kemp's ridley and 1 loggerhead sea turtle after they got stranded in Cape Cod.
Endangered Sea Turtles Stranded On Cape Cod Released Back Into Wild
On April 3rd, the aquarium made a statement stating that there will be layoffs and pay cuts due to the closure of the facility.
New England Aquarium announces layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts | Boston.com
On June 30th, it was posted on social media that someone broke into the New England Aquarium and kidnapped one of their penguins. A day later, the aquarium released a tweet stating that all the animals were ok and that the report is false.
Despite rumors, no one looted penguins from the New England Aquarium | Boston.com
On July 1st, the aquarium released 5 Kemp's ridley and 2 loggerhead sea turtles onto a Cape Cod beach after being rehabilitated for many months.
7 rescued sea turtles released after months of rehab at New England Aquarium
On July 7th, the aquarium announced it was reopening on July 15th. Restrictions include increased hygiene protocols, social distancing measures, and timed-ticket entries.
New England Aquarium to reopen July 16
On July 22nd, two sea turtles (1 Kemp's ridley and 1 loggerhead) that were cared for by the aquarium's Animal Care Center were released onto a Cape Cod beach.
Aquarium Releases 2 Rescued Sea Turtles In Cape CodAquarium Releases 2 Rescued Sea Turtles In Cape Cod
On August 21st, the aquarium announced on its Facebook page that its giant Pacific octopus Ruddy has recently passed away. There will be a new octopus replacing r\Ruddy, as well as the announcement of Ruddy laying eggs.
If she laid eggs that would explain why she's dead
Octopus are wired to die after reproducing.~Thylo
News between August 21st-December 31st, 2020:
On September 8th, the aquarium announced that they have acquired a (1.0) giant Pacific octopus named Tatoosh. He is 2-years-old and he was caught off the waters of British Colombia, Canada.
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New Giant Pacific Octopus at the Aquarium
On September 13th, the aquarium announced they have successfully bred ~(0.0.70) red head gobies from a wild pair. Some of the gobies will be located in "The Sea of Cortez" exhibit, while the others will be shipped to other aquariums in the country.
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On September 30th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.8) sub-adult cuttlefish (exact species not given) have been added to the celephepod exhibit.
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On November 17th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.17) Kemp Ridley's sea turtles that were rescued earlier in November have been transferred to facilities in Florida to continue rehabilitation.
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On November 21st, the aquarium announced that a (1.0) loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from a beach in Truro, Massachusetts.
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On November 24th, the aquarium announced that the (1.0) loggerhead sea turtle passed away due to a multitude of issues.
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On December 9th, the aquarium announced they have rescued 400 sea turtles from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. On December 30th, the number increased to 558.
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On September 8th, the aquarium announced that they have acquired a (1.0) giant Pacific octopus named Tatoosh. He is 2-years-old and he was caught off the waters of British Colombia, Canada.
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New Giant Pacific Octopus at the Aquarium
On September 13th, the aquarium announced they have successfully bred ~(0.0.70) red head gobies from a wild pair. Some of the gobies will be located in "The Sea of Cortez" exhibit, while the others will be shipped to other aquariums in the country.
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On September 30th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.8) sub-adult cuttlefish (exact species not given) have been added to the celephepod exhibit.
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On November 17th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.17) Kemp Ridley's sea turtles that were rescued earlier in November have been transferred to facilities in Florida to continue rehabilitation.
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On November 21st, the aquarium announced that a (1.0) loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from a beach in Truro, Massachusetts.
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On November 24th, the aquarium announced that the (1.0) loggerhead sea turtle passed away due to a multitude of issues.
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On December 9th, the aquarium announced they have rescued 400 sea turtles from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. On December 30th, the number increased to 558.
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News from 2021:
On January 26th, the aquarium announced it was reopening after closing in mid-December due to COVID guidelines in the state of Massachusetts. On February 5th, the aquarium was reopened to all guests.
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On January 28th, the aquarium announced that (2.2) bluespotted maskrays were born in December 2020.
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Also on January 28th, the aquarium announced there are 5 new board members, including a former governor of Massachusetts.
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On January 29th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.2) loggerhead sea turtles have been transported to the NY Marine Rescue Center in New York.
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On February 26th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.10) sea turtles (species not given) that were rehabilitated in the Sea Turtle Hospital have been released into Florida.
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On April 4th, it was announced that a (0.1) loggerhead sea turtle named Retread recently laid 70 eggs.
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On May 1st, it was reported that the aquarium has partnered with SeaAhead to start launching business that have a unique relationship with the ocean.
New England Aquarium partners with SeaAhead to launch ocean-centric startups - The Boston Globe
On May 26th, 25 sea turtles (species not given) that were rehabilitated last year were released back into the wild in North Carolina.
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On June 11th, the aquarium announced that its snack bar got a paint job as well as some other renovations.
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On July 2nd, 4 sea turtles that were rehabilitated last season were released back into the ocean into Massachusetts.
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On July 11th, the aquarium announced that its Science of Sharks exhibit has now been reopened to the public.
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On July 19th, the aquarium announced its preparing to prepare the sharks and rays in the touch tank to interact with guests for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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On July 27th, the aquarium announced that their Blanding's turtles they have been raising for the past year have been released back into the wild.
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On August 6th, (0.0.4) loggerhead sea turtles were released back into the wild after being rehabilitated for several months.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release!
On August 14th, the aquarium announced that their (1.0) giant Pacific octopus named Tatoosh has passed away.
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On August 20th, the aquarium announced that their bluespotted muskrats have been moved to their new exhibit in the Tropical Gallery section.
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On August 23rd, the aquarium announced that it has released a (0.0.1) herring gull back into the wild after workers found a fish hook in its wing, among other things.
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On September 28th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.75) glassy sweeper (fish) were born and are now on exhibit.
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On January 26th, the aquarium announced it was reopening after closing in mid-December due to COVID guidelines in the state of Massachusetts. On February 5th, the aquarium was reopened to all guests.
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On January 28th, the aquarium announced that (2.2) bluespotted maskrays were born in December 2020.
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Also on January 28th, the aquarium announced there are 5 new board members, including a former governor of Massachusetts.
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On January 29th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.2) loggerhead sea turtles have been transported to the NY Marine Rescue Center in New York.
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On February 26th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.10) sea turtles (species not given) that were rehabilitated in the Sea Turtle Hospital have been released into Florida.
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On April 4th, it was announced that a (0.1) loggerhead sea turtle named Retread recently laid 70 eggs.
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On May 1st, it was reported that the aquarium has partnered with SeaAhead to start launching business that have a unique relationship with the ocean.
New England Aquarium partners with SeaAhead to launch ocean-centric startups - The Boston Globe
On May 26th, 25 sea turtles (species not given) that were rehabilitated last year were released back into the wild in North Carolina.
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On June 11th, the aquarium announced that its snack bar got a paint job as well as some other renovations.
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On July 2nd, 4 sea turtles that were rehabilitated last season were released back into the ocean into Massachusetts.
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On July 11th, the aquarium announced that its Science of Sharks exhibit has now been reopened to the public.
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On July 19th, the aquarium announced its preparing to prepare the sharks and rays in the touch tank to interact with guests for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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On July 27th, the aquarium announced that their Blanding's turtles they have been raising for the past year have been released back into the wild.
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On August 6th, (0.0.4) loggerhead sea turtles were released back into the wild after being rehabilitated for several months.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release!
On August 14th, the aquarium announced that their (1.0) giant Pacific octopus named Tatoosh has passed away.
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On August 20th, the aquarium announced that their bluespotted muskrats have been moved to their new exhibit in the Tropical Gallery section.
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On August 23rd, the aquarium announced that it has released a (0.0.1) herring gull back into the wild after workers found a fish hook in its wing, among other things.
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On September 28th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.75) glassy sweeper (fish) were born and are now on exhibit.
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On November 2nd, the aquarium, along with Roger Williams Park Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo, partnered to take care of ~100 eastern box turtles that were confiscated by US Fish and Wildlife.
Aquarium and zoo teams work to save nearly 100 eastern box turtles being illegally smuggled out of the U.S.
Aquarium and zoo teams work to save nearly 100 eastern box turtles being illegally smuggled out of the U.S.
On March 22nd, 2022, the zoo announced that their (1.0) northern fur seal named Chiidax has been transferred to the Seattle Aquarium in Washington. The zoo also announced that their (0.1) northern fur seal named Kitovi passed away the week prior due to liver disease.
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So they no longer hold fur seals? Dang.
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Wow, I didn't know they only had 2 fur seals. If they no longer hold the species, does that mean the exhibit is now empty? I wonder what they will replace them with in the marine mammal center.
The most recent inspection report lists them as having three fur seals, so they may still have one. And weren't they mixed with California sea lions anyways?
They have a number of young female California sea lions. They were exhibited with the Northern fur seals
Oh, thank you. I forgot.
On March 26th, the aquarium announced that on December 25th, 2021, a coral catshark egg case was laid and is expected to hatch in late April.
Coral Catshark Egg Case!
Coral Catshark Egg Case!
On March 29th, the aquarium announced that they have acquired a (0.1) sanderling named Peepsqueak that was deemed non-releasable in the wild.
Peepsqueak, the Sanderling!
Welcome, Peepsqueak
Peepsqueak, the Sanderling!
Welcome, Peepsqueak
I have just seen this article on Mongabay about the attempts of New England Aquarium, together with Roger Williams University, to rear marine aquarium fish in captivity.
Since the project started in 2009, the collaboration has reared 17 species of fish including five that had never been reared before - four of those were the blue chromis (Chromis cyanea), brown chromis (C. multilineata), glassy sweeper (Pempheris schomburgkii) and queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula).
The article can be found in the link below:
Pilot program tries to get U.S. aquariums to raise their own fish, not catch them
Since the project started in 2009, the collaboration has reared 17 species of fish including five that had never been reared before - four of those were the blue chromis (Chromis cyanea), brown chromis (C. multilineata), glassy sweeper (Pempheris schomburgkii) and queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula).
The article can be found in the link below:
Pilot program tries to get U.S. aquariums to raise their own fish, not catch them
On June 4th, the aquarium announced they have acquired (0.0.6) pumpkinseed sunfish and are now on exhibit in the New England Pond habitat.
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On June 13th, the aquarium announced they are opening a new photography exhibition titled Space to Sea: A Photographic Journey into Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary on June 22nd. The exhibit will be located at the facility's Central Wharf.
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