New England Aquarium celebrating World Ocean Day with free activities

BOSTON — World Ocean Day is June 8, and the New England Aquarium is celebrating with free activities this weekend.

The free activities will take place on Sunday, June 4, and will bring attention to the importance of protecting the ocean for future generations.

Anyone can head to Central Wharf to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect the ocean. Although World Ocean Day is June 8, the Aquarium is hoping to draw more people to Boston’s waterfront by offering weekend programming.

The public can take place in the following events on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m:

·         “Ask a Scientist” booth – Aquarium scientists will be on Central Wharf Plaza to share their work protecting the ocean and the amazing species that live there. Each hour of the day will have a different theme.

·         Life-size humpback whale – Representatives from NOAA Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary will join the celebration on the plaza, alongside a 43-foot humpback whale named “Salt” (weather permitting).

·         Marine art station – The Aquarium’s back tent will come to life with several vendors including local artist and UMass environmental science student Martin Kalere, who will lead an ocean animal art activity to inspire budding scientific illustrators.

·         Composting activity – The Aquarium’s ClimaTeens group is leading an activity in the tent on the impacts composting can have on climate change and where participants can find composting options in their own communities.

·         Spotlight on marine protected areas – Guests will have the opportunity to record their thoughts on marine protected areas and learn more about how they can help make a positive impact on the ocean. This booth located in the tent will give participants an opportunity to communicate directly with their legislators.

·         Latino connections to the ocean and coast – The Hispanic Access Foundation will share information on the vital relationship between Latinos and our ocean. Using bilingual conservation toolkits, environmental community leaders will provide a guide detailing the impact of water and climate issues on Latino communities and highlight their own work to empower others to take action.

Additional activities will be available for guests who purchase tickets. For more information, visit the link here.

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