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touch tank

Explore the Shore

The outdoor touch pool at Explore the Shore Plaza lets kids get up-close and personal with a variety of ocean-dwelling creatures. Aquarium volunteers are on hand to answer questions about sea life.

Oyster toadfish

Explore the Shore

Oyster toadfish range in the western Atlantic and are known for being very vocal, producing grunts and a foghorn-like call during the spawning season.

Harbor Seal Survey

Harbor Seal Survery

Harbor seals were once common sights in the harbors and inshore waters along the eastern seaboard, from Maine to Virginia.

Flower Hat Jelly

Flower Hat Jelly

The flower hat jelly is a type of stinger—also known as a "cnidarian." Cnidarians are an ancient and primitive form of life. The family includes jellies, corals, and anemones.

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