Agency Details:
Mystic Aquarium & Institute For Exploration
The Mission of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through Education, Research, and Exploration.
Description:
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is so much more than an aquarium. It's not just a place to visit ocean life, it's a unique experience in living marine creatures and the latest discoveries of our underwater world.
In addition to a beautiful aquarium setting supported by a team of highly dedicated marine animal research experts, we have assembled some of the finest talent in oceanographic and deep-sea archaeological research. In fact, we're the only aquarium in the world with exhibits based on work done by Robert Ballard and his deep-ocean exploration team. These fascinating discoveries are presented at the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration nearly as soon as they are uncovered.
As a nonprofit organization, donations and revenue from admissions go to the development and execution of educational programs, marine research, marine animal rescue and deep-sea expeditions.
History:
Mystic Aquarium, a nonprofit marine science center, opened in 1973 as a privately owned corporation. Mr. Kelvin Smith, Cleveland, Ohio, industrialist and philanthropist, was principal shareholder. Smith, a chemist by training, had a strong interest in marine biology and saw aquariums as a showcase for both marine life and artificial seawater technology. He chose Mystic, Connecticut, as the site for Mystic Aquarium because of the area's scenic shoreline and rich maritime history. In spring of 1999, Mystic Aquarium and Dr. Robert Ballard's Institute for Exploration joined forces with the grand opening of a $52 million expansion. The expansion featured amongst other things, the Alaskan Coast, a one-acre outdoor beluga whale display, and a unique exhibit center focused on presenting learning, artifacts and the methods used by Institute for Exploration in deep sea exploration.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (860) 572-5969
Address:
Web Site: http://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Directions:
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Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is located just off of Interstate 95 in the beautiful town of Mystic, CT. Below are directions to the Aquarium. If you have further questions, call us at 860.572.5955
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| Last updated on April 4, 2009 |
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