Podcasts about Mystic Aquarium

This hour, we’ll explore climate change’s impact on many whale populations – from Belugas in the Arctic Ocean to North Atlantic right whales off the coast of New England. We’ll hear how studies conducted on Beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium are helping scientists better understand what factors threaten their survival in the wild. And later, scientists working on a research initiative called “Project CETI” are using AI technology to learn the language of Connecticut’s state animal: the sperm whale. GUESTS: Eve Zuckoff: Climate and Environment Reporter, CAI Tracy Romano: Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist of Marine Sciences, Mystic Aquarium Gašper Beguš: Associate Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, UC Berkeley Kathryn Hulick: Science Journalist, Science News Explores Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. This episode originally aired on February 24, 2025.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your farm-to-table needles and meet us at the torture farm for an all new LIVE! Fresh off the realization that Mystic Aquarium is running a beluga whale scheme, the Boiz are concocting new animal grifts. Would a crab eat your feet? Would your blood clot if you were cut in half but had endless blood? How many times can a lizard lose its tail? Plus, big update on Fencepocolypse. Matt milks a squid. Pat has the hands of an armadillo. All that and the sleepy sewing frequency and it all happens LIVE!

In this episode of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, find out why Connecticut is worth visiting! We cover: Beautiful places to visit in CT Activities for adults, families, and couples Fun things to do year-round Connecticut is often overlooked as a travel destination, leaving many unaware of the stunning places to visit in the state. Connecticut offers a range of beautiful places to visit, including Gillette Castle in the fall and the Mystic Aquarium for family fun. Whether you're looking for places to visit in Connecticut with kids or things to do in Connecticut for couples, there are plenty of options, from scenic parks to historic attractions. Mystic is one of the prettiest place in Connecticut. For those seeking fun things to do in CT for adults, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Resorts offer entertainment and dining. Connecticut is perfect for cozy experiences like scenic steam train rides through picturesque landscapes. Connecticut is worth visiting year-round, with unique activities and destinations for all types of travelers. She also highlights non-touristy attractions like polo matches, Dinosaur State Park, and Hogpen Hill Farm's sculptures.    CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER: Read the blog post (show notes): https://karencordaway.com/places-to-visit-in-connecticut/  Binge-listen to my USA Travel Podcast Episodes https://bit.ly/4fyfh53 Travel to New England for Vacation (Spotify Playlist)  https://spoti.fi/3XhP0S6  Binge-listen to my Seasonal Bucket List playlist https://bit.ly/3SPiiVN   Listen to these episodes next: https://karencordaway.com/fun-things-to-do-in-ct/ New England Bucket List: Summer Vacations to Plan Part II (Ep 84) Why a Providence, Rhode Island Visit is Definitely Worth It! (Ep 35) Discover Fun Things to Do in Rhode Island (Ep 54) Summer Bucket List: 15+ Fun Things to Do at Home or Closeby (Ep 100)   RESOURCES: Get 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die https://amzn.to/3XO0X2a Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K If you'd like to support my work, check out https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl   Connect with the guest: Website: StashaMillsHealy.com Book: 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die https://amzn.to/3XO0X2a   Connect with me: Website: KarenCordaway.com Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review it here. Let me know what you like about it so I know exactly what content to keep creating for you. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast. Using our links is a small way to support the show at zero cost to you. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for your support. I'll be updating my podcast descriptions and show notes. Thanks for your patience as I transition. Hello@KarenCordaway.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  

Dateline: March 7, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with where I am now, and wondering why is it so cold?Our headline story is a look at Chappy, the seal pup rescued by Mystic Aquarium that came to national prominence before sadly passing away. What can we learn from all the things Mystic did so, so right? We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Blank Park Zoo, the San Diego Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo, the Indianapolis Zoo, the London Zoo, and Wild Discovery! We say goodbye to beloved animals at Potawatomi Zoo, the Calgary Zoo, and the Toronto Zoo.The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the AZA, Zoos Victoria, Zoo Atlanta, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and more! Then in Conservation News we discuss the latest Trump Administration decisions that affect conservation, some new rediscoveries of species, and the latest update on the quest to recreate the woolly mammoth. In Other News, we talk about a death that wasn't and also a look at how your house cat can be affected by HPAI in new and exciting ways! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Send us some fan mail here!This week the boys are excited (especially Nick!) to sit down with hiker and photographer Corey (AKA @coreyoutoors and "Corey O.") and discuss his journey becoming a full-time photographer in the Whites, his background in the outdoors, love of hiking, and more!Josh has been on vacation and takes a trip to Mystic Aquarium with the family, everybody remembers touching their first stingray, there are towns in Rhode Island Josh has never heard of, Nick's week was crazy but had fun celebrating a recent engagement, entertaining and cooking for some grandparents, and Nick opts to stay "local" snowshoeing some loops over a freezing-cold and windy Mount Wachusett on Presidents' Day, a recent rescue with a "good" ending on Mount Washington, and we hear from Corey and how his passion of taking photos of friends while hiking and chasing sunrises evolved into a full career as a photographer for different outdoor clothing and equipment brands on this let's-nerd-out-about-photography-a-bit-too-episode of the PUDs Podcast!!!Nick's Music Moment:Household Name - Momma - 2022Josh's Jazzy Music Moment:Once in a Lifetime - Talking HeadsEpisode Links:Corey's InstagramCorey's Facebook PageCorey David PhotographyFollow us on Instagram: @pudspodcastFollow us on Facebook: PUDs PodcastSubscribe to Nick's YouTube Channel: Nick in NatureFollow Nick on Instagram: @nick__in__natureFollow Josh on Instagram: @josh___talksEmail us at: pudspod@outlook.comRecorded and Produced in Black Cat Studios by Nick Sidla© 2025 PUDs Podcast

This hour, we’ll explore climate change’s impact on many whale populations – from Belugas in the Arctic Ocean to North Atlantic right whales off the coast of New England. We’ll hear how studies conducted on Beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium are helping scientists better understand what factors threaten their survival in the wild. And later, scientists working on a research initiative called “Project CETI” are using AI technology to learn the language of Connecticut’s state animal: the sperm whale. GUESTS: Eve Zuckoff: Climate and Environment Reporter, CAI Tracy Romano: Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist of Marine Sciences, Mystic Aquarium Gašper Beguš: Associate Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, UC Berkeley Kathryn Hulick: Science Journalist, Science News Explores Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Callan is the Manager of Animal Rescue at Mystic Aquarium. She discusses the seal that was found on a New Haven Street and tells us how the rehab is going. She also tells us the name of the lost boy!

Alexandra Cojocaru, Animal Rescue Technician at Mystic Aquarium talks about the grey seal who was doing a bit of sight sea-ing along the Connecticut coast line.

Chaz and AJ spoke with Sarah Callan from Mystic Aquarium this morning about the rescue of a grey seal, after it was found skidding around the icy streets of New Haven.    Photo credit: Getty Images

Dateline: February 14, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update about the SAFE Red Panda plan.Our headline story this week is...well, I'm not going to spoil it. But it's a STORY, y'all!We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Oregon Zoo, Shreveport Aquarium, Metro Richmond Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.We say goodbye to beloved animals at Elmwood Park Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, the Tulsa Zoo, the Naples Zoo, ZooAtlanta, and Smithsonian's National Zoo.The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Sedgwick County Zoo, Phoenix Zoo, Bronx Zoo, the San Francisco Zoo, and more.Then in Conservation News we have the latest ways Trump is trying to destroy environmental protections, jaguar migration, a look at the tiger population of India, an extension of the ivory ban in the UK, some concerning news about monarch butterflies, and one way climate change is actually a positive.In Other News we talk about pinnipeds in beds and such.  ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Birds of a Feather Talk TogetherA podcast on The Feather Thief - a true crime museum heist in search of bird feathersListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

 Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.  1. Fire & Ice Winter Festival in Columbus Park Stamford 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The event will feature ice sculpting demonstrations, interactive ice photo frame, fire pits, live music and more! 2. Pengwee's Breath Puppet Show at Stepping Stones Museum For Children in Norwalk. Showtimes all wknd.  3. Drop In Craft: Colorful Squishies Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm $5, Fairfield Museum color your own squishy toy to take home. Choose from a squishy unicorn or star design. 4. The Mermaids Are Back at Mystic Aquarium all wknd. These beauties have floated back to mystify visitors with their gliding and swishing. Everybody will leave the Aquarium wishing they could grow gills. 5. Winterfest 2025 at Ski Sundown in New Hartford a festival of winter fun. Put on your favorite winter costume, funny hat or helmet cover and celebrate the winter season. This event is free to anyone with a Ski Sundown lift ticket or pass. Festivities will include: 11:00am – 1:00pm: Face Painting with Valentine the Clown and 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Live Ice Sculpting demonstration with Ice Matters. Megan's Mom Quote of the Week: “It's Spicy, universal code for I don't want to share.”

Dateline: December 20, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update on my life, and a reminder about the upcoming holiday special! Our headline story this week looks at a new law that is looking like it will get passed in Canada. We look at both sides of the discussion, trying to figure out exactly what to expect form this law, and the effect it will have on elephants and great apes in human care in Canada. We then move on to our births section, including stories from the Duke Lemur Center, Auckland Zoo, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, the Dallas Zoo, and Dickerson Park Zoo. We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Miami and the Houston Zoo. This section starts with my tribute to a beloved sea lion that called The Aquarium of Niagara home, Mia. It's a loss that hurts a lot.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about how Avian Influenza has caused multiple losses at Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium, update the SeaQuest situation, share some amazing conservation work done by the Auckland Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, and the Toronto Zoo, talk about an amazing veterinary tool being launched by Brookfield, Columbus, San Diego, and other facilities, and talk about an amazing story out of Mystic Aquarium. In Conservation News, we share about how a small grey seal population has doubled in the UK, an incredible technique to help save shark embryos found in deceased mothers, a study detailing the effectiveness of beehive fences in Africa, and how the US Congress has come together for a conservation cause.In Other News, we share a shocking story about the bald eagle. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Things get a little wet and wild in this one. Join us as we explore Mystic Aquarium! Come back again next week as we venture into Mystic Village. ___ Thanks for listening to today's episode! Come back again soon for more great CFNC content and check out whatever we are up to now at the link below! If you enjoyed today's episode, share it with a friend and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/cfncpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cfnc/support

Dr. Naomi Rose from the Animal Welfare institute joins the show to talk about the fine Mystic Aquarium must pay because of the 3 beluga whale deaths See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chris takes the mic solo to sits down with Katie Corcoran, the brilliant mind behind the wildly successful "Rhode Island Native" account. We dive into the backstory of Rhode Island Native, discussing what sparked Katie's journey into content creation and her passion for showcasing the charm of Rhode Island. Katie opens up about the tricky balance of maintaining her creative side while juggling a full-time job. We also tackle the rollercoaster of being a content creator, from handling internet trolls to unforgettable moments like playing with penguins at Mystic Aquarium.   Read about Katie on HeyRhody.Com   Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody Media Print or Digital offerings send us a message Mail@HeyRhody.com    Stay Connected with Katie: @rhodeislandnative    Stay connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | PVDMonthly | So_RI | @thebay_mag Jenna: @jennnaaakap @littlecityco   Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast! Chris: @letschatrevill  @letschatpodcasting

This week, Brian encountered a group of loud perverted people at a restaurant with his Sweet Wonderful Michaela and they saw protesters that wanted to drain the tanks of Mystic Aquarium in order to kill all the fish. Then he and Frank talk about weird porn, falling down the stairs, GPS sharks, their upcoming lego convention, and Brian wrote some more jokes for French comedian Francois Do'es. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL LINKS: www.StonerDadPodcast.com SUPPORT the podcast by joining our Patreon and get access to a special extra episode a week! www.patreon.com/StonerDadPodcast BREAKING NEWS - MANSCAPED® NOW SELLS BEARD PRODUCTS!!!!! That's right. Manscaped once again revolutionizing Men's grooming! MANSCAPED® now has beard products and now their brand new BRAND NEW Weed Whacker 2.0! If you haven't already heard, the leaders in below-the-waist grooming are traveling north of your south pole with their revolutionary Beard Hedger Pro Kit. Plus they've now launched the BRAND NEW Weed Whacker 2.0, which confirms they have all of the best tools for your hygiene tool box. Time for you to upgrade your toolbox by going to www.Manscaped.com and using code WICKED for 20% off and free shipping. FOLLOW STONER DAD PODCAST! IG: https://www.instagram.com/StonerDadPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StonerDadPodcst FB: https://www.facebook.com/WickedFunnyPodcast Follow Brian: IG: https://www.instagram.com/beaudoinbrian Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/beaudoinbrian #Comedy #StandupComedy #Podcast #Funny #420 #Stoner #RIComedyConnection #Mystic #MysticAquarium #BlackFish #Lego

Meet a soft and flabby wonder with the smallest brain-to-body weight ratio of any vertebrate and a name that's bound to stimulate conversation. Two guests deep dive into assfish territory with us: Peter Auster from Mystic Aquarium and the University of Connecticut, and Brittany Peterson from our National Conservation Training Center (and formerly with the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument).

Dateline: March 8, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  We yet again open with a big headline, this time diving into the announcement that Miami Seaquarium is being evicted.We then get back on track with our births and deaths. Births include emperor tamarin babies at the Dallas Zoo, fat tailed dunnarts at the Adelaide Zoo, chameleons at Fort Worth Zoo, some new North American river otters at the Edmonton Vally Zoo, a new elephant at the Toledo Zoo, and a porcupine at Zoo New England! We also say goodbye to an ostrich at Lehigh Valley Zoo, a Stellar sea lion at Mystic Aquarium, a gazelle at the Akron Zoo, and a very sad story about two hornbills at the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including the AZA removing unpaid internships from its Jobs Board, a new animal coming to the Maryland Zoo, renovations to the former giant panda habitat at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, a medical treatment performed at Woodland Park Zoo, a whale found in the wrong place by the New England Aquarium, why primate escapes are more complex to deal with than other animal escapes, an adorable raccoon story from the Toronto Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about how sea otters are helping save California coastlines, a huge conservation victory in Florida, a huge and shocking illegal wildlife trafficking arrest, and more. In Other News, we talk about the pain of a platypus sting and why the Bellagio fountains had to shut down briefly this week! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

This week, it's Listener Appreciation Day! We read listener emails and find out Frank shit his pants and people are concerned! Brian had an issue ordering Chinese food for his dad and faced the Final Boss at his weekly Pokemon Tournament with his "United Wings" deck. We find out that our good friend and comedian Katie Arroyo is the new spokesperson for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The guys are sad to learn that Carl Weathers and Toby Keith passed away and commit creating a new Celebrity Death List. Then the guys get into some fan appreciation with a message from the listener about some crazy tipping at the Mystic Aquarium. Then Brian proposes a new name for the arena in Providence.  VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL LINKS: www.StonerDadPodcast.com SUPPORT the podcast by joining our Patreon and get access to a special extra episode a week! www.patreon.com/StonerDadPodcast BREAKING NEWS - MANSCAPED® NOW SELLS BEARD PRODUCTS!!!!! That's right. Manscaped once again revolutionizing Men's grooming! MANSCAPED® now has beard products and now their brand new BRAND NEW Weed Whacker 2.0! If you haven't already heard, the leaders in below-the-waist grooming are traveling north of your south pole with their revolutionary Beard Hedger Pro Kit. Plus they've now launched the BRAND NEW Weed Whacker 2.0, which confirms they have all of the best tools for your hygiene tool box. Time for you to upgrade your toolbox by going to www.Manscaped.com and using code WICKED for 20% off and free shipping. FOLLOW STONER DAD PODCAST! IG: https://www.instagram.com/StonerDadPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StonerDadPodcst FB: https://www.facebook.com/WickedFunnyPodcast Follow Brian: IG: https://www.instagram.com/beaudoinbrian Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/beaudoinbrian #Comedy #StandupComedy #Podcast #Funny #420 #Stoner #SuperBowl #PropBets #Pokemon #UnitedWings #IBS #CarlWeathers #TobyKeith #CelebrityDeathList #MysticAquarium

Dateline: January 12, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  We start with our births section, featuring two sloth bear cubs at Zoo Miami (with a Philly Zoo connection), an impala and kudu with adorable names at Caldwell Zoo, two little blue penguins at the Cincinnati Zoo, and a bongo calf at Brevard Zoo! We then go to our deaths, where we say goodbye to a lot of incredible animals this week. We start with Penny the red panda at the Akron Zoo, then discuss the loss of an elephant at the Los Angeles Zoo, a Canada Lynx at Seneca Park Zoo, a warthog at the Columbus Zoo, a serval at the Naples Zoo, a gorilla at the Henry Doorly Zoo,  and the last free roaming peacock at Point Defiance Zoo. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including an incredible mixed species exhibit, free admission to health care workers at Mystic Aquarium, a panda update from Zoo Atlanta, cyber attacks on the Toronto Zoo, unrest in Papa New Guinea (and why that applies to this section), and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about a terrible new policy in Norway, a new Jaguar in Arizona, a new victim to H5N1, a huge success for Project Cheetah, and preparations for the Great Backyard Bird Count!And in Other News, we talk about a sad story out of California. ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dr. Naomi Rose joins the show to talk about the whales at Mystic Aquarium being sick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: August 18, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  We start with an interview from a very special guest, Miles Rossi! We discuss an amazing experience Miles got to have this week!In Zoo News, we say hello to a new duiker at the Kansas City Zoo, a new prehensile porcupine at the National Zoo, five new panda cubs, and a baby snow leopard! We also say goodbye to Andy N. Condor, one of the most iconic ambassador animals ever, Lali the red panda, and others. We also talk about a new union contract and new leadership at the Philadelphia Zoo, the Young Explorers program at Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Women in Science Conference at Mystic Aquarium, an update on what will happen to former SSPs,  and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about ocelot conservation, the winners of the Disney Conservation Awards 2023, what Connecticut is doing to help save horseshoe crabs, new threads from Red Panda Network, and more! And in Other News, we talk about pet alligators (AGAIN), a rise in leprosy, crocodiles being either great predators or really good moms, and peacock vasectomies, because of course we do.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: December 9, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we talk about a very special trip to Mystic Aquarium, Rhubarb the sloth at Beardsley Zoo, changes coming to the Indianapolis Zoo, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about the passage of The Big Cat Safety Act in the Senate, how ebikes are helping save wildlife, the real effect of offshore wind energy production, and more!And in Other News, we discuss zombie viruses, a lost thylacine, and Jonathan, the old bisexual tortoise!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

On this episode we do a double secret giveaway for tier 2 (Quinoa Salad) members (with AMAZING theme music composed by Fact Check Andy), and discuss the James Bond movies, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Roku, the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo, Book 4 of Rebirth of the Fallen by JR Konkol, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Knights of the Dinner Table, Cerebus the Aardvark, Eastman & Laird's TMNT, buying stuff on Kindle, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Elvis movie, the Geekshock crew's real life Elvis stories, Smuggler's Cove by Martin Cate, Haggling at the Meepleville Board Game Flea Market, why you don't bring Vlarg to a car dealership, Merchants of the Dark Road board game, Cameron Diaz was apparently retired, our problematic IMDB, a star wars home theater that comes with a free mansion at Disney, The Electric State, the final season of See, Harley Quinn season 3, Top Gun: Maverick, James Rado, and whatever the hell you want us to doodle for you.  It's time for a gloriously Torgo-less Geekshock!

A new plan from the Biden administration puts ocean conservation at the center of its climate change response, with some help from Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium.

Here's the scenario...You're walking on a deserted Block Island beach and come upon a seal pup. It just seems to be laying there. Is it ok? Is it hurt? Is it sick? What exactly do you do?You call Sarah Callan, Mystic Aquarium's Marine Life Rescue Coordinator. Or you can just listen to our interview with Sarah where she explains how to tell if an animal is in distress or simply just taking a break from swimming around and catching food.In this delightful chat Rich and Marc learn all about the path Sarah took towards her latest position at Mystic Aquarium. Turns out it's an interesting one! Initially Sarah went all the way to Australia to play ice hockey but on the way back to the USA she took a six month detour to a deserted island off of Hawaii where she studied marine life.These days Sarah spends her time nursing everything from seal pups to manatees (yes, they sometimes make their way up to New England!) back to health. To say she loves her work is an understatement. And Sarah is ALWAYS happy to talk about some of the simple things we can do to help protect our environment and our underwater allies.

A new report details how Mystic Aquarium handled the death of one of the Beluga Whales. Of the 5 transported from Marine Land in Canada, only 3 are still alive in Mystic. Dr. Naomi Rose, Animal Welfare Institute, joined Gene  Friday morning to react to the report.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second of five Beluga Whales has died at Mystic Aquarium. The whale was reported to have pre-existing conditions. What is the next step. Dr Naomi Rose shares her thoughts on the latest whale death at Mystic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. WICC turns 95! We paid tribute to the major milestone for the station. ((00:10)) 2. November marks pancreatic cancer awareness month. So, what is it and why is it so lethal? Dr. Richard Frank answered our questions. ((09:12)) 3. Two Fairfield teachers held at gunpoint sparked more conversation about youth crime in CT. ((16:20)) 4. STEM programs are being offered in partnership with Mystic Aquarium. ((32:25)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Cranston native, Thomas F. Healey was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for one season. In 1878 he played with the Providence Grays and Indianapolis Blues. For his career, he compiled a 6-7 record in 14 appearances, with a 2.39 earned run average and 20 strikeouts. Now for our feature story: Susette Tibus was surprised one afternoon this summer to find Lisa Konicki, president of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, and Geraldine Cunningham, a longtime chamber member, standing in the doorway to her office at Simply Majestic jewelry on Williams Avenue. She was even more surprised when they told her why they were there: She had been chosen as the recipient of the 2021 Athena Award. "What?" Tibus asked, a look of confusion spreading across her face. "What do you mean?" Then Cunningham, smiling broadly, placed an enormous bouquet of flowers in Tibus' arms and announced she had been chosen for the honor because of her efforts in helping other women achieve leadership roles and for being such a stellar community servant. Tibus, who owns the jewelry store with her husband, Chuck Sneddon, has served in a number of leadership roles for local organizations. The Athena Award honors local women who have helped other women achieve leadership roles, excelled in their careers and been active in community service. "For once in her life she was at a loss for words," Konicki posted on Facebook shortly after Tibus let the news sink in. "Stunned and humbled ... off camera she attempted to divert attention from her contributions." Maria Pucci, the Ocean Community Chamber Foundation chairman said "Susette Tibus meets all of the criteria perfectly. She has given generously of her time and talents to mentor many women over the years and has also worked to create job opportunities and advancement opportunities for women. Her community involvement is nothing short of spectacular, with dozens of regional nonprofits owing a huge debt of gratitude to her." Among her many community service roles, Tibus has served on the boards of directors for the Westerly Hospital Foundation and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, served as president of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and chaired the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival. She has served as the vice-chair of the board of trustees for the Mystic Aquarium and has chaired both Stonington's Police Commission and the Connecticut Police Commissioner's Association. For more about the coronavirus pandemic, the recovery, and the latest on all things in and around Westerly, head over to westerlysun.com. There are a lot of businesses in our community that are hiring right now, so we're excited to tell you about some new job listings. Today's Job posting comes from Crimmins Residential Staffing in Westerly. A couple in Watch Hill is looking for a part-time housekeeper. Pay is $35 per hour and you'll work there 3 days per week in season and one day per week during the off-season. For more job requirements, check out the link in the description: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=028da372fc87d663 Today we're remembering the life of Fred M. Baker, Jr. of Charlestown. He was born in Providence and graduated from East Providence High School in 1955. A retired graphic designer and photographer, Fred graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1959 with a BFA in Graphic Design. During his long career in Advertising Design, he had been employed by Horton, Church & Goff in Providence as an Art Director; and was the proprietor of FB Design, a freelance graphics studio in Providence for over 30 years. From 1989 until 2006, he was also employed as the Art Director/Photographer for Whiteco Outdoor, which later became Lamar Outdoor Advertising. Fred was a Past Master Councillor of Loyalty Chapter, Order of DeMolay in Riverside. He was awarded the honorary Degree of Chevalier and was an Advisory Board Member of Loyalty for many years. He had been an active member of the Rumford Lions Club, Providence Art Club, and the South County Conservancy, Inc. He enjoyed skiing, hiking, gardening, photography, traveling and birdwatching. Fred was very dedicated to the Episcopal Conference Center during his younger years. After the death of his mentor, ECC Administrator Canon Anthony R. Parshley in 1965, Fred co-chaired a fundraising effort and personally commissioned Norman Rockwell to sketch a charcoal portrait of him. Fred leaves behind 2 daughters, a son, a brother, five grandchildren, 2 stepdaughters and 4 step-grandchildren. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Fred's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! 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Nearly 80% of Connecticut restaurants report lower revenues than they did in 2019. Unvaccinated state workers in Connecticut could face unpaid leave, leaders from Mystic Aquarium make a trip to the White House today, and how's New York's new governor doing?

Sizzling Bacon, Marine Science Magnet School Magic, and Reef Tank Rehab: Annoyance Edition. This week we catch up with Jeremy and his mishap and Peter talks studio. All this and more on Episode 175 of the Reef News Network! Show Watch 2021 Reef-A-Palooza Chicago October 16/17 MACNA - Canceled Aquashella- Dallas October 30/31 Powered By: Top Shelf Aquatics: www.topshelfaquatics.com Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ Media Partners: ReefHacks: https://reefhacks.com Reefs.com: https://reefs.com/ Bahama Llama Coral: https://www.youtube.com/c/BahamaLlamaCoral Reef2Reef: www.reef2reef.com News: Peter- To the untrained ear, it might sound like bacon frying in a pan but, to fish, it is the alluring sound of a healthy home. Marine scientists are using underwater speakers to pump out the sound of a potential breakthrough. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is in a race against climate change, with bleaching, cyclones and crown-of-thorns outbreaks threatening reefs. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter175 Jeremy- Linking the Next Generation to Aquaculture Science - To say that teachers faced a challenging two-years while pivoting to protect their students during a pandemic while innovating new educational models to keep them engaged and learning is an understatement. But the Marine Science Magnet High School (MSMHS, Groton, CT) accepted the challenge head-on. In partnership with Mystic Aquarium and the support of Connecticut Sea Grant, MSMHS Aquaculture Teacher Eric Litvinoff conceptualized and delivered an innovative model to keep his kids' hands wet while learning about aquatic husbandry in a hybrid teaching model. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy175 Main Topic: Perhaps another episode series in the making, today we're going over some of the things that we have dealt with in the past or may have to deal with in the future that can definitely be a real annoyance. Many people have to deal with these annoyances and find them to be some of the real low points of the hobby. We are talking standard issue ups and downs that we all will face in the typical lifespan of a tank. We will go over some ways to get rid of or cope with these annoyances. Let's rework systems, redo flaws and rehab the tank in general so we can refresh your enjoyment level! Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

Kaitlyn Mitchell is a lawyer for Animal Justice, a non-profit organization that looks out for the welfare of animals in Canada.  Website: https://animaljustice.ca/ Kaitlyn came highly recommended as someone to interview on the Canadian side of the border that is involved in advocating for the belugas in the transfer from Marineland (Canada) to Mystic Aquarium (US). I covered the original story by interviewing Dr. Naomi Rose (Episode 1197, https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/sufb-1197-havoc-the-beluga-whale-dies/). Kaitlyn provides us with an update on the beluga whale transfer as well as how we can make sure that bill S-203 (Canadian Cetacean Captivity Ban) can be made better to avoid needless deaths like that of Havok.  Kaitlyn also tells us about the dire situation with Kiska, an orca that has been recorded bashing her head against the side of her tank. We discuss what Animal Justice hopes to be done about the orca at Marineland.  Connect with Animal Justice: Website: https://animaljustice.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animaljustice_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/animaljusticecanada Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://www.speakupforblue.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/speakupforblue

The federal infrastructure bill could help protect our region from future heavy rainfalls. Justice for a wrongly convicted Suffolk man, Mystic Aquarium shares good news about their sick beluga whale, and more on Ida's aftermath.

Dr. Naomi Rose from the Animal Welfare Institute joined Gene to discuss the treatment of whales at Mystic Aquarium, and things that might've gone wrong with them being transported to Mystic from Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Naomi Rose joins me on the podcast with an interesting story that resulted in the death of a recently transferred beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium. The beluga whale named Havoc was transferred from the troublesome Marineland located in Canada.  Naomi describes how the process was flawed from the beginning including the fact that Havoc was sick before the transfer and Mystic Aquarium is known for research that showed cetaceans that are sick don't do well with being transferred.  This story highlights the problems with processes even though they are in countries that have animal welfare laws that are perceived as effective; however, you will find out that the processes need crucial improvements.  Link to article: https://www.treehugger.com/mystic-whale-beluga-whale-death-controversy-5197322 Connect with Dr. Naomi Rose: 1) AWI Website: https://awionline.org/ 2) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/frdolphinPOV 3) Twitter: https://twitter.com/frdolphinPOV Check out all of our episodes on www.speakupforblue.com Want To Talk Oceans? Join the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue

Dr. Allison Tuttle is the Senior VP of Zoological Operations at Mystic Aquarium. She talked to Sean about the wonder of aquariums, what all of us can to do help our planet, and the wild story of how five beluga whales came to Mystic this summer.

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Colt State Park has 464 acres of lawns, four miles of paved pathways, hiking trails, historic stone walls, and one of the state's most spectacular shorelines? It's a favorite among visitors and locals alike. The park lies minutes away from the historic center of Bristol - which is actually home of the oldest 4th of July parade in the country. It's also adjacent to Coggeshall Farm Museum and the Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex. Now for our feature story: Mystic Aquarium was awarded $6 million in relief funding through the American Rescue Plan. The funding came to the aquarium through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, which was authorized by Congress and supported by the American Rescue Plan Act. Created to provide economic relief to live venues shuttered by COVID-19 and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration,iImpacted venues are able to put the relief funding to use in a variety of ways, from payroll costs, to rent and utility payments, scheduled mortgage and debt payments, worker protection expenditures, state and local taxes and fees, insurance payments, maintenance and administrative costs, and a wide variety of other ordinary and necessary business expenses. Connecticut Representative, Joe Courtney, helped create the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program when he voted to authorize $15 billion for the program. The act also authorized an additional $1.5 billion to assist shuttered live venues. Stephen Coan, president and CEO of the Mystic Aquarium said: "Mystic Aquarium is grateful to Rep. Courtney for his support and leadership throughout the pandemic. We faced an enormous financial challenge in 2020, as despite being closed to the public and not earning any revenue for several months, we still had the responsibility of caring for, feeding, and providing veterinary care and life support for more than 7,000 marine animals, including many federally protected and endangered species. That key responsibility, along with being the largest provider of STEM education in the State of Connecticut and the region's only federally authorized marine mammal rescue response team for much of Connecticut, New York State and Rhode Island, meant that we could not completely shut down operations." For more about the coronavirus pandemic and the latest on all things in and around Westerly, head over to westerlysun.com. There are a lot of businesses in our community that are hiring right now, so we're excited to tell you about some new job listings. Today's Job posting comes from Sea Bags in Watch Hill. They're looking for a part-time retail sales associate ideally with 2 years of retail experience and customer service. Pay depends on experience.. If you'd like to learn more or apply, you can do so at the link in our episode description: https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?vjk=2742aded61e027db&advn=8743562717035863 Today we're remembering the life of Joan Grace Alfiero, who passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, after a valiant battle with ALS. She was the beloved wife of David Eilbott; mother of three children, and; sister to three siblings; and aunt to 12 nieces and nephews. She was born in Westerly, RI, and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Rhode Island, and the Physician Associate Program at Yale University. Early in her career as a PA, she cared for HIV positive patients at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, and subsequently decided to change specialties to become a pediatric asthma and allergy specialist working with Dr. Gary Wanerka at Branford Pediatrics and Allergy. Joan was adored by her family, friends, neighbors, and patients. She was a wonderfully empathetic listener who gave heartfelt advice and provided a needed shoulder for people to lean on in times of need. The family wishes  to thank all those who supported Joan and their family during these difficult past two years. We particularly wish to thank her internist Dr. Denis Miller at Branford Internal Medicine, her neurologist Dr. Merit Cudkowicz at Mass General Hospital, and Dr. Donna Criscenzo at VNA Community Healthcare and Hospice. Thank you for taking a moment today to remember and celebrate Joan's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five endangered beluga whales have taken up residence at the Mystic Aquarium after a 22-hour trip from Ontario, Canada. You can now visit them in their 750,000-gallon simulated Arctic habitat in Mystic, CT. Joining Dan to discuss the importance of protecting the whales is Mystic Aquarium President and CEO Stephen Coan.

There are big problems in life and then there are champagne problems, you know....the kind that some people make a big deal of but really are not. We tackle those little issues as well as some other hot topics in this weeks episode (number 12) of Undebatable. This week Raylene leads us in exploring such topics as: Finding a "Hack" to extend your vacation time. and the issues that's on everyones mind.. Like food and alcohol companies and their misleading advertising and keeping big marine animals in captivity. Later in the episode we meet Lisa David Olson, Author of: Laughs on Wry. She is a humorist speaker, ice breaker queen and embarrassing mom. She sit down to discuss what life was like in an abusive home as a child and how that has shaped her into who she is today. Don't miss all the laughs and fun this week on Undebatable. We want to hear from you!! We love to interact with our audience. Please be sure to join the conversation and give us your thoughts on these hot topics. Tell us your thoughts on these Hot Topics Here: https://www.undebatable.show/champagne-problems/#commentsWe are so incredibly grateful and blessed to own our very own podcast studio! www.marinaviewstudio.comInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Undebatable)

National Parks Traveler’s Lynn Riddick connects with Dr. Tracy Romano of Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut to discuss the plight of beluga whales in Cook Inlet in Alaska and the threats they face, including the threats posed by the proposed Pebble Mine project.

Dr. Tracy Romano DTM is the Chief Scientist of the Mystic Aquarium. We discuss her journey to become a scientist, the exciting work she is doing, and the benefits of Toastmasters. To sign up for a Mystic Aquarium membership, visit https://www.mysticaquarium.org/visit/membership/ https://3756118.toastmastersclubs.org/ (Mystic Aquarium Toastmasters Website) Facebook page To contact the host, Michael Whitehouse, email michael@guywhoknowsaguy.com Credits: Theme song produced by Patrick Howard of Four Unicorns Design Woosh sound from Benjaminharveydesign https://freesound.org/people/benjaminharveydesign/ Pull quote music track from: https://www.bensound.com Mentioned in this episode: Network without talking to strangers Did you know that you can network without ever talking to a stranger? It's true. Networking is not about awkward conversations and elevator pitches. It is about making connections and creating value. I'll teach you how in a two minute video at https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/innercircle Get my MP3 I have recorded my book in audio form. Get your copy for free at https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com

Thieving fish, lonely eels and So I Heard You Want a Big Tank with Ryan Woods of the Mystic Aquarium. Jeremy is going overboard with equipment add-ons and decking out the frag tank. Peter is making progress on algae and knocking down TDS in his water storage system. All this and more on Episode 113 of the Reef News Network! RNN Listener Coupon Codes: Marine Depot 10% off your order REEFNEWS Reef Kinetics - $50 off ReefBot RKLOVESRNN Show Watch 2020 RAP Orlando - Sept 26/27 *New Venue Caribe Royale Orlando RAP New York - Dec 12/13 Greater Niagara - Sept 19/20 Powered By: Fritz Aquatics: www.fritzaquatics.com ReefBreeders: www.reefbreeders.com Sicce: www.sicce.com/en/ News: Jeremy- Japanese aquarium urges public to video-chat eels who are forgetting humans exist. When the garden eels at a Tokyo aquarium remove their heads from the sand, they are usually confronted by pairs of human eyes staring back at them through the glass. But like other animals around the world, the eels at Sumida Aquarium are finding their environment transformed by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. They also appear to be forgetting what humans look like. Concerned that the garden eels so named because their grass-like appearance when, en masse, they poke their heads out of the seabed could come to see visitors as a threat, the aquarium is asking people to get in touch in the form of a calming video calls. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsJeremy113 Peter- Bioluminescence might seem uncommon, even alien. But biologists think organisms evolved the ability to light up the dark as many as 50 different times, sending tendrils of self-powered luminosity coursing through the tree of life, from fireflies and vampire squids to lantern sharks and foxfire, a fungus found in rotting wood. Despite all this diversity, the general rules stay the same. Glowing in the dark or the deep takes two ingredients. You need some sort of luciferin, a molecule that can emit light. And you need an enzyme, luciferase, to trigger that reaction like the snapping of a glowstick. Some creatures delegate this chemistry to symbiotic bacteria. Others possess the genes to make their own versions of luciferin and luciferase. But then there's the golden sweeper, a reef fish that evolved a trick that hasn't been seen anywhere else, according to a study published Wednesday in Science Advances: It just gobbles up bioluminescent prey and borrows the entire kit. https://bit.ly/RNNnewsPeter113 Tip of the Week: Black eggcrate is head and shoulders above white eggcrate for frag racks. It looks slicker and tends to grow less algae. Main Topic: So, I heard you want a BIG tank with Ryan Woods of the Mystic Aquarium. Outro: Please like our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as subscribe to the Podcast Reef News Network: www.reefnewsnetwork.com Reef News Road Trip: https://bit.ly/2LZfoKd . Instagram: ReefNewsNetwork Hashtags to follow #ReefNewsNetwork , #RNN , #RNNnation Listener Calls: Go to: www.reefnewsnetwork.com click the tab on the right side of the page to leave us a voicemail. Reviews/Ratings: Reviews and Ratings help us reach new heights and continue to produce quality content, let us know how we are doing.

The Director of Research for the Dolphin Research Center, Dr. Kelly Jaakkola is back describing a recent Connecticut bill intended to ban all relevant activities surrounding cetaceans living in human care. The bill's timing coincides with a federal import permit application by the state's only marine mammal facility, the Mystic Aquarium, seeking to add a handful of beluga whales born at a crowded facility in Canada. Mystic Aquarium has a well regarded rescue and research program for animals in human care and the wild so the bill's intent seems more concerned with ending public display rather than ensuring the best possible welfare interests of these animals. Not surprisingly, the bill's author has publicly denounced keeping cetaceans in human care and is a vocal member of an anti-zoo organization. That Sounds Wild: Red Foxes. Frank Buck Zoo Animal Care Software Peppermint Narwhal Zoo Logic Facebook The Rattlesnake Conservancy      

Amid the constant discussion of Connecticut residents leaving the state, the shoreline may soon be home to five new residents: Beluga whales. Mystic Aquarium has petitioned the federal government for permission to import five captive belugas to join its wildlife on display. Mystic says the move would help research to aid conservation efforts. But critics say the proposal is not only hazardous for the whales but also against US law. And later: as oceans warm due to climate change, what will the future of marine life conservation look like? Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. GUESTS: Dr. Tracy Romano - Chief scientist at Mystic Aquarium Georgia Hancock - Lawyer for the Animal Welfare Institute Zack Klyver - Marine mammal scientist, co-founder of Blue Planet Strategies in Maine (@KlyverZack) Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired December 19, 2019Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I recap our visit to the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut! I share the stories about what we learned, the different backstories of the animals and some really cool facts about each of them. I also spend some time talking about how your patronage of these types of places helps the animals that live there, and I even get into a specific example when it comes to my Shark Fact. All this plus a preview of what's coming up next for this show and Throwdown Thursday! Thoughts, questions, comments, suggestions? Email me at SharkBitesPod@gmail.comSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/shark-bites/928b1d80-5512-4081-aacd-17387e791e3c

Episode NotesAccess all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.patreon.com/swinchesterThis conversation is about recounting how a friendship with someone I never knew, started with a simple email asking, "So what does an exhibit designer do?"Larry Warner and I first met through that email in the late 90's and it developed into a friendship that has lasted to this day. We discuss how this connection impacted our lives and that even though our communication dropped for a time, we are still able to connect as good friends.Larry Warner is the Director for the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. His career in museums and aquariums spans 32 years, and he served as Exhibits Curator at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for more than six years. Most recently, he acted as the Director of Exhibits for Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium, overseeing the development of numerous conservation-based exhibits.Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester.Follow Larry Warner and the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island: www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-islandFacebook: www.facebook.com/NCAquariumRI/Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org

Amid the constant discussion of Connecticut residents leaving the state, the shoreline may soon be home to five new residents: Beluga whales. Mystic Aquarium has petitioned the federal government for permission to import five captive belugas to join its wildlife on display. Mystic says the move would help research to aid conservation efforts. But critics say the proposal is not only hazardous for the whales but also against US law. And later: as oceans warm due to climate change, what will the future of marine life conservation look like?Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mystic is part Stonington and part Groton. RT 2 travels from just outside of Westerly through Pawcatuck, North Stonington, Ledyard, Preston and Norwich, or southeastern New London County. Here is what is happening in the area! Catch the Sue Menhart Band live at Steak Loft on Friday, December 6 from 7-10pm. On Friday, December 6 at 7:00 pm, as part of this year's Stonington Village Holiday Stroll , the La Grua Center at 32 Water Street is pleased to offer a FREE concert featuring an ensemble from the U.S. Coast Guard Band! With dramatic performances of masterworks by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms, and exciting explorations of the works of today's composers, the Recital Series brings great music to life. Holiday Carnival at Olde Mistick Village takes place December 7 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Live music, performers, pet photos with Santa, great gifts, and more await at this great winter tradition! 12pm-3pm Pet Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Raining Cats & Dogs. Windharp, Comedy Jugglers, Festival Brass Ensemble at the gazebo, the Vince Thompson Band and much more will be happening at Olde Mistick Village. Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport are on December 7 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. For the 40th Anniversary of the Museum’s Lantern Light Tours, tour-goers will immediately recognize the influences of that most Victorian of Christmas tales, Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. They are asked by Mallory’s Ghost to help save his partner, Mr. Blackburn, from his miserable, loveless life, which will in turn save Greenmanville in the Seaport. On December 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mystic Aquarium lights up during Northern Lights. A sea of lights leads the way through a mesmerizing journey along the Aquarium’s outdoor pathways. See Arctic animals in a whole new light – quite literally – as you stroll to theatric music. An alfresco experience unlike any other, Northern Lights is sure to be special. See you under the stars! Break the industry standard and test your skills at the Next Top Model! On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods and John Casablanca's Modeling & Acting Agency are looking for the next top model! Registration begins at noon near Nike. The search is open to all ages 4 years and older. Enjoy fashion shows throughout the day starting at 1 PM featuring local models from John Casablancas and fashions from Tanger Outlets. Breakfast With Santa on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 8:30 - 11:00 AM at the Westerly YMCA on High Street. Enjoy a warm breakfast with your family, take part in seasonal crafts and share your holiday wishes with Santa! Proceeds will go to benefit the YMCA Leaders Club. The Leaders Club will also be collecting gently used coats, hats and gloves during the event. Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 8, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST at the Ocean House. It’s never too early to spend time with Santa! Santa will visit with families during Brunch and be available for photos. Santa will also distribute red noses for wearing. For reservations, call 888.853.2919. Party of 12 Annual Celebration is at The Velvet Mill and is sponsored by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. It is Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM. This festive affair features an open bar and food from a variety of local restaurants. The evening will begin with a performance by the Ledyard Carolers, and will continue into the night with DJ Power Posse and a performance from violinist Big Lux. Cocktail attire is requested. Contact the Chamber at Kearney@mysticchamber.org for details! That is the schedule of events for the area surrounding Mystic 2 Westerly, brought to you by Bridget Morrissey.com and produced by mobilechats.us. Happy Holidays!

For more than 45 years, the Mystic Aquarium's Sea Research Foundation has worked to protect marine mammals. For example, full-time scientists conduct global research with beluga whales within a larger set of marine science research and educational programs. The need for ongoing basic research is urgent. A recent scientific report by the United Nations warns that more than one-third of all marine mammal species are now threatened with extinction. Belugas in some parts of the world, including Alaska’s Cook Inlet, are considered endangered or depleted.   To support current and future studies, Mystic Aquarium’s Sea Research Foundation has submitted a research permit application to the US federal agency (NOAA Fisheries) with oversight responsibility for cetaceans to re-home five beluga whales born at Marineland Canada to the aquarium's world-renowned Connecticut care facility. Dr. Tracy Romano, VP of biological research and chief scientist discusses the permitting process and the need for ongoing conservation research into beluga behavior and physiology in response to growing anthropogenic stressors like ship traffic, noise, pollution, and degrading habitats.   Listeners are encouraged to read the application and to submit supportive comments in favor of NOAA granting the permit during the public comment period through early December. https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=NOAA-NMFS-2019-0113     Plus, American Humane shares an update on the work of their emergency teams from the hurricane-devastated Bahamas.    And, an all new That Sounds Wild: baby squirrel monkey.  Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium.   animalcaresoftware.com peppermintnarwhal.com   FB Zoo Logic podcast www.iReinforce.com      

Mystic is part Stonington and part Groton. RT 2 travels from just outside of Westerly through Pawcatuck, North Stonington, Ledyard, Preston and Norwich, or southeastern New London County. Here is what is happening in the area! Join the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce with Guest Speaker, Eric Gjede, VP of the CT Business & Industry Association, Government Affairs office on Tuesday, October 8th from 7:30am - 9:00am for a summary of the Paid Family Medical Leave Act going into effect in the coming year and a preview of the 2020 State Legislative Session. The event will be held at New London County Mutual Insurance, 101 High Street, Norwich, CT 06360. Pre-registration is required. GMCC Business After Hours - Stony Creek Brewery @ Foxwoods Resort Casino on Tuesday, October 8,from 5:30 -7:00 pm. Valet or Self Park at Fox Tower, Follow signs for Fox Theater, Stony Creek is in the "Fox Theater District" . It is a Monthly networking event, the Public is welcome, for Food, Drink & Prizes, Members $10, Guests $20. Bring a prize and get an Admit One coupon for the next Business After Hours ThisisMystic.com is reporting that you’re invited to join Mystic Aquarium and community partners for the Mystic Wide Clean-Up – a town-wide, large-scale debris removal event. Our goal is to remove more than 500 lbs. of debris from areas throughout Mystic, and we need your help! Taking place at 2 sites in Mystic, CT over a six-hour period, participants can choose to help out at one site for just a few minutes or spend the whole day cleaning up the town. Each site will be completely stocked with safety and cleaning supplies, the only missing piece is you! Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019 Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Meeting Location: Mystic Aquarium’s Front Gate Cleaning site: Coogan Blvd & Jerry Brown Road Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Meeting Location: Mystic River Park Cleaning site: Downtown Mystic Nautical Nightmares at Mystic Seaport Museum is an approximately one-hour tour that covers a 1/3 - 1/2 mile of uneven terrain including cobblestone, wood planking, grass, gravel, and stairs. Audience members walk or stand for the majority of the show. Because performances occur in all weather conditions, we strongly recommend the use of seasonal outerwear and appropriate shoes. Performances of Nautical Nightmares require a special ticket in lieu of general admission. Contact Mystic Seaport Museum at https://www.mysticseaport.org/ for more information. The Connecticut Airport Authority and the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition present “Open Spaces” a celebration of our beautiful coastline, featuring the paintings of four local artists, Susan MacKay, Liz McGee, Mark Patnode and Susan Stafford. Join them at the Groton New London Airport for an opening reception on Oct. 10 from 5:00-7:00pm with comments from artists and coordinators. The airport terminal is open daily from 7 am to 6 pm for public viewing of the exhibit. Parking is free and easily accessible. The exhibit runs through through December 16. Nakai Northup, a museum educator at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, will speak to the traditions, culture and food of the Pequot community at the LaGrua Center 32 Water St, Stonington on Thursday, October 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm. For more information contact the Stonington Historical Society at 860-535-8445. That is the schedule of events for the area surrounding Mystic 2 Westerly for the week of October 6. Be sure to join www.facebook.com/groups/mystic2westerly/and post your upcoming event a week in advance to get it mentioned on the podcast. Mystic 2 Westerly is brought to you by Bridget Morrissey Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty and produced by mobilechats.us.

Joanne Freeman of Yale joins us to discuss a long-lost letter from Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Quinn of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine finds that dogs are the best cancer-detectors, Sam Payne stops in to share a story. Janelle Schuh of the Mystic Aquarium rehabilitated a lost seal. William Parker of the Duke University School of Medicine connects acetaminophen to autism. Robert Dziak of NOAA explains why the ocean is a noisy place.

STEAM Box visits Mystic Aquarium to learn from our partner Mary Ellen Mateleska. Pardon the sound as we are mobile in our most echoey underwater location yet!

We got to chat with Dr. Brandon Peecook, the Meeker Postdoctoral Fellow at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. His research includes the earliest known relatives of dinosaurs. He's been on expeditions in Africa, Antarctica, and all around the U.S., and in 2015, he published the first account of a dinosaur in Washington state. Follow him on Twitter @_gondwannabe_. In the news: A new megaraptoran dinosaur named Tratayenia rosalesi was discovered in Patagonia; Luxembourg has another dinosaur find, this time a middle Jurassic thyreophoran; The Dinosaur Discovery Gallery in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia may close after losing funding; Mystic Aquarium in Stonington, Connecticut will have a new exhibit: Jurassic Giants: A Dinosaur Adventure; Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY is getting a new exhibit called Dinosaur Invasion: 101 Days of Dinosaurs; The Sinclair dinosaur sculpture in La Vista, Nebraska has been removed; A six foot inflatable T. rex sprinkler is for sale; and Jurassic World Evolution (the new park builder game) release date announced. Dinosaur of the day Metriacanthosaurus a Sinraptorid that lived in the Jurassic in what is now England. This episode is brought to you in part by TRX Dinosaurs, which makes beautiful and realistic dinosaur sculptures, puppets, and animatronics. You can see some amazing examples and works in progress on Instagram @trxdinosaurs And by  the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which is located in southern Alberta, Canada. Right now they are hosting their free-to-attend Winter speaker series (also on YouTube). More information can be found at tyrrellmuseum.com To get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdino. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Metriacanthosaurus, more links from Brandon, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/metriacanthosaurus-episode-175/

Dr Andrea and Eva are joined by special Guest Dr. Allison Tuttle from the Mystic Aquarium. New exhibits and the mission of the aquarium were discussed along with listeners medicine questions.

Prof. Peter Auster, Senior Research Scientist at Mystic Aquarium and Research Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut. The #coral canyons and #seamounts just 150 miles off the coast of New England are in need of protection