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The Rays and Sharks are Coming

Posted on Author Matt ContiComments Off on The Rays and Sharks are Coming
Schematic of New Ray and Shark Exhibit (Courtesy of the New England Aquarium)
Schematic of New Ray and Shark Exhibit (Courtesy of the New England Aquarium)

The New England Aquarium at Central Wharf is preparing for a new shark and ray exhibit due to open in April 2011. The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank will have a 25,000 tank with shallow edges and windows to give visitors a close up view. It will be the largest shark and ray touch tank on the East Coast.

Recently, a batch of rays were moved to a holding facility in Quincy while they wait for the exhibit to be constructed. (Click on the video clip below.)

More information can be found at the Aquarium’s website.

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