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African penguins in their new “retirement home” island at New England Aquarium. The aquarium created this exhibit to provide comfort and specialized care to African penguins, a “critically endangered” species, as they age beyond their expected lifespan. COURTESY OF NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

Six pairs of happy feet hit new ‘retirement home’ for African penguins at New England Aquarium

Lauren Albano March 27, 2025
Humans aren’t the only species who need a retirement plan. But for African penguins, that plan doesn’t include a 401(k).
Jean-Marie Appriou’s art installation, “Whale Song,” in Central Wharf Plaza. The installation represents the whale's mythological significance and Boston’s whaling history from the 19th century. COURTESY OF HANNAH BOUTIETTE

‘Whale Song’ art installation highlights Boston’s whaling history, mythological significance

Leia Green September 19, 2024
“Whale Song,” a new public art installation created by French artist Jean-Marie Appriou to demonstrate the historical and mythological significance of whales, premiered at Boston’s Central Wharf Park on Wednesday.
The New England Aquarium.

New England Aquarium works with Biden Administration to enact new Ocean Climate Action Plan

Macie Parker March 31, 2023
The Biden Administration released the first Ocean Climate Action Plan, focused on ocean-based solutions to combat climate change. On March 21, the New England Aquarium released a statement that said it would work with the Administration to acknowledge and use these solutions in Massachusetts.
Secrets of the Sea

‘Secrets of the Sea’ documentary dives into truth about marine life

Siena Griffin February 23, 2023
The film, directed by Jonathan Bird and Howard Hall and produced by Michele Hall, aims to “describe the ocean as it really is."
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. The New England Aquarium rescued 66 cold-stunned sea turtles on Cape Cod beaches as of Thursday. COURTESY OF WILLIAM L. FARR VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Sea turtle hospital treats cold-stunned turtles

Madison Mercado November 23, 2020
Sixty-six cold-stunned turtles rescued on Cape Cod beaches have been treated this year at the New England Aquarium’s sea turtle hospital as of Thursday.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is reopening to the public on Saturday for the first time in six months after closing in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KATHERINE FEUERMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MFA reopens doors, continues virtual programming

Sarah Wager September 25, 2020
The Museum of Fine Arts is reopening to the public on Saturday for the first time since it closed in March due to the pandemic.
Diane Hwangpo (CAS ‘22) in the Giant Ocean Tank surrounded by penguins at the New England Aquarium, where she spent the past summer interning. COURTESY OF DIANE HWANGPO

BU student spends the summer swimming with penguins

Sarah Readdean September 12, 2019
Diane Hwangpo, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, spent her summer interacting with penguins as an intern at the aquarium this past summer. She spent long days in a wetsuit cleaning the penguin exhibit, feeding the penguins and giving talks about the penguins to intrigued visitors, as joyous penguins flapped around her, happily gobbling up fish she fed them.
A Museum of Science staff member demonstrates how air pumps through the lungs to a group of children at a Women and Girls in STEM event on Nov. 5. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Discover the science behind Boston

Sophie Will June 7, 2017

With dozens of museums accessible around Boston, it’s difficult to decide which amazing museum to visit first. To help, here’s the top three science museums to discover in Beantown: Museum of...

"Poke Tour" coordinator Adam Wallek looks at a map to catch Pokemon while riding the T. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Pokemon Go inspires twist on historical Boston tours

Savannah Wu September 15, 2016

The hour-long “Poke Tour” walk embarked on its first trip Saturday afternoon in front of District Hall in South Boston. The group of about 10 chattered away excitedly about the teams they were...

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