Where ocean science comes to life! From hands-on classrooms to up-close encounters with Long Island Sound animals, this is where we explore, ask questions, and discover what’s living right in our backyard. 🦀🐚 Click the link in the comments to learn more about the education opportunities at the Aquarium! | Mystic Aquarium

91K views · 4.6K reactions | Seahorses expertly blend into their surroundings among eelgrasses, seaweeds and corals that serve as their homes. These captivating creatures secure themselves in the water by wrapping their prehensile tails around seagrass and coral branches. | Mystic Aquarium | Facebook

Now open year-round! Mystic Seaport’s winter offerings and exhibits will cure cabin fever! | Mystic Seaport Museum

8.5K views · 134 reactions | The Discovery Barn “Force in Motion at Sea” exhibit at Mystic Seaport is one of the most interactive, hands-on learning centers you’ll find. By translating complex mechanical ideas into simplified user-assisted lessons, kids (and adults) can have fun and appreciate the world differently. | Mystic Seaport Museum | Facebook