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 Two Rescued Southern Sea Otters Make Public Debut at the New York Aquarium
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — October 17, 2024 — Two female southern sea otters are debuting at the New York Aquarium. Both adults were rescued off the coast of California at young ages and were deemed non-releasable as pups. They have been cared for at other Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited aquariums prior to arriving at the New York Aquarium, where they now reside in the Sea Cliffs exhibit. The New York Aquarium has provided a home for 11 rescued sea otters since 1991. Sout...
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New York Aquarium Turns into “Ascarium” Again for Halloween
BRONX, N.Y. — September 6, 2024— This October, the New York Aquarium is getting into the Halloween spirit with the return of Ascarium. ​​Ascarium is a family-friendly festival that takes over the New York Aquarium during the last two weekends of October. Perfect for all ages, guests will enjoy a variety of fall entertainment, activities, and parades while learning about the incredible (and sometimes spooky!) marine wildlife at the aquarium. Included with admission, families can sp...
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Coney Island, NY – June 6, 2024 – The annual New York Aquarium-led, Wildlife Conservation Society beach clean-up on World Oceans Day, June 8, on Coney Island returns this year. The WCS beach clean-up will run from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, starting at the New York Aquarium. At the end of the clean-up, trash and recyclables will be separated and weighed. WHAT: WCS World Oceans Day Beach Clean-Up  WHERE: New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Ave, Coney Island Reporters c...
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New York Aquarium Unveils Powerful ‘Washed Ashore’ Experience  To Raise Awareness About Ocean Plastic Pollution
Brooklyn, NY, May 2, 2024 — The New York Aquarium is debuting a traveling art exhibit, “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” to message about how plastics polluting the environment are harmful to wildlife and people. The exhibit will be at the aquarium Friday, May 24, to Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. An estimated 9 million tons of plastic enter the ocean annually. Once plastic enters our waterways, it is deadly for many species and negatively impacts animals and people. This transfo...
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PHOTO RELEASE: A Whale of a Day – Clear skies and calm seas allowed WCS Scientists to capture stunning photos of humpback whales with the New York City Skyline backdrop

It’s clear that whales have become regular “New Yorkers” as evidenced by these recent images taken by scientists with the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Ocean Giants Program.

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New York Aquarium Home to Rescued Southern Sea Otter

A southern sea otter, a species listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), was rescued in California waters and is now living at the New York Aquarium.

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WCS's New York Aquarium Education Staff and Youth Ocean Advocates Attend World Oceans Day Event at UN

WCS’s New York Aquarium Education staff and Youth Ocean Advocates attended yesterday’s World Oceans Day event held during a general session at the United Nations.

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The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and New York Aquarium will reopen today as the air quality in the area has improved.

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Due to the continuing air quality alert in New York City and concern for our staff, visitors and animals, our four zoos and our aquarium -- Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, New York Aquarium -- will remain closed.

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WORLD OCEANS DAY NEWS:  Preserving Ocean Health is Vital for Human Health,  Says Researchers Publishing in The Lancet

In conjunction with World Oceans Day on June 8th, esteemed researchers from institutions worldwide have published a compelling paper in the prestigious journal The Lancet, affirming that human health depends on thriving oceans.

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