New England Aquarium

Aquarium Plans $15 Million Revamp Of Giant Fish Tank

The New England Aquarium announced it is launching a $15 million rebuild of its central tank.

2012/02/03

This pilot whale swam around Plymouth Harbor for a few days before its death.

Whale Dies In Plymouth Harbor

The pilot whale that recently swam into Plymouth Harbor has now died.

2011/10/21

Several Right whales were spotted off the coast of Massachusetts recently. (Photo Credit: New England Aquarium/YouTube)

Right Place, Right Time, Researchers Spot 60 Right Whales Off The Cape

Researchers from New England Aquarium were out surveying earlier this week when they came across quite a sight.

2011/09/23

Ten sea turtles have been released off the Cape.

Endangered Sea Turtles To Be Released On The Cape

A boat was headed out Friday night to release 10 endangered sea turtles back into the wild.

2011/08/12

Dead leatherback turtles are washing ashore in Massachusetts.

Why Are Dead Leatherback Sea Turtles Washing Ashore Off Mass.?

It’s a troubling sight: giant, endangered turtles turning up dead on the Massachusetts coast.

2011/08/02

"Tag" is one of two new penguins at the New England Aquarium's exhibit.

Aquarium Welcomes Two New Penguins To Exhibit

A couple of young penguins made their debut Thursday at the New England Aquarium.

2011/07/27

Two doses of the MMR vaccine can make a person immune to measles.

Vermont Teenager With Measles Visited Boston’s New England Aquarium

Health officials have confirmed another case of the measles in Boston.

2011/06/03

The newly transformed Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science. (Photo by Michael Malyszko, 2010)

Ideas For A Rainy Day In Boston

Rain in the forecast? Don’t let it ruin your family plans – instead, check out these rainy day activity ideas, which will definitely keep your mind off the weather.

CBS Boston–2011/05/21

Cracked Tank Window Closes New England Aquarium For Day

The New England Aquarium has been closed to the public for the day so crews can repair a cracked window in the facility’s signature central ocean tank.

2011/05/05

The New England Aquarium opened a shark and ray touch tank.

New England Aquarium Opens Shark & Ray Touch Tank

Boston is now home to the largest shark and ray touch tank on the east coast. The New England Aquarium opened the new exhibit Monday and staff says already people are enjoying it.

2011/04/11

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