Mystic Aquarium

Ørsted Proposes New Connecticut Offshore Wind Farm to Power State’s Clean Energy Future, Drive Job Creation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Connecticut’s offshore wind leader Ørsted today announced submission of its proposed project, Starboard Wind, to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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  • Connecticut’s offshore wind leader Ørsted today announced submission of its proposed project, Starboard Wind, to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
  • Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind power to Connecticut at stable and predictable pricing for decades.
  • Ørsted and Eversource are currently building Revolution Wind, Connecticut’s first offshore wind farm, marshaling the project out of State Pier.
  • Revolution Wind will deliver 304 MW of clean, affordable offshore wind power to Connecticut and another 400 MW to Rhode Island, powering more than 350,000 New England homes.

Hilton Ignites Premium Economy Category and Welcomes First Spark by Hilton Hotel

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Other Travel, Transportation, Vacation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Partnership, Multimedia, NYSE, HLT, Mystic Seaport, Restaurant, Breakfast, Point, Mystic Aquarium, Signature, Hilton Worldwide, Wi-Fi, Hotel, Drinking establishment

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today celebrated the grand opening of Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton , solidifying the company’s foray into the premium economy segment.

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  • Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today celebrated the grand opening of Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton , solidifying the company’s foray into the premium economy segment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010628640/en/
    The exterior of Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton in Mystic, Conn.
  • The hotel is the first for Spark by Hilton, a new industry-disrupting premium economy brand by Hilton that provides simple, reliable, comfortable stays at an accessible price for guests.
  • Hilton is clearly redefining the economy segment with Spark!”
    Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s distinct hotel brands.

SeaWorld Commemorates Five Years Since the First Successful Rescue and Rehabilitation of an Endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Calf

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld commemorates five years since a community of conservation groups came together to complete the first-ever rescue and rehabilitation of an endangered Cook Inlet beluga calf. Residing at SeaWorld since March 2018 when National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) deemed the beluga, Tyonek, non-releasable, his care and study continues to advance the understanding of beluga behavior and health vital to protecting this endangered species in the wild. SeaWorld's dedication to beluga whale research, education and conservation has assisted research in more than 20 published scientific studies about the species.

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  • Because of the actions taken by this community of dedicated conservationists, we are making a meaningful impact on the preservation of endangered species like the Cook Inlet beluga."
  • In September 2017, Tyonek was found stranded in Cook Inlet, Alaska by state and federal wildlife officers and reported to stranding network experts.
  • In a separate example, the Alaska SeaLife Center recently published a research paper on beluga calf response including contributions from SeaWorld.
  • Cook Inlet beluga whales are one of nine species in NOAA Fisheries' "Species in the Spotlight" initiative because their population is endangered with fewer than 300 individuals.

More Than $3.4 Million Raised to Support Beluga Whale Care and Critical Research Worldwide

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Friday, August 20, 2021
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A fundraising effort to help save endangered beluga whales raised $3.4 million for Mystic Aquarium.

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  • A fundraising effort to help save endangered beluga whales raised $3.4 million for Mystic Aquarium.
  • The cost of caring for Mystic Aquariums beluga whales is in the multiple millions of dollars annually, including approximately $250,000 in food and veterinary care for each animal.
  • The aquarium currently has seven belugas, including the new arrivals who were brought to Mystic Aquarium in May from Canada.
  • As a leading research organization, Mystic Aquarium employs a full staff of scientists engaged in projects focused on ocean planets conservation and sustainability.

Mystic Aquarium Hosts Major Fundraiser to Support Beluga Whale Care and Critical Research

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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The Aquarium hopes to raise more than $3 million to support the belugas whales under their care at the aquarium.

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  • The Aquarium hopes to raise more than $3 million to support the belugas whales under their care at the aquarium.
  • "Studying the belugas by our outstanding research team is an important undertaking to preserve these animal populations in the wild," according to Steve Coan, president and CEO of the Mystic Aquarium.
  • However, the research and maintaining their habitat is also expensive, and we thank those who are stepping up to financially support this important endeavor," he said.
  • As a leading research organization, Mystic Aquarium employs a full staff of scientists engaged in projects focused on ocean planet's conservation and sustainability.

Last Chance for Animals Joins Lawsuit to Stop the Transfer of 5 Beluga Whales from Marineland Canada to Mystic Aquarium

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Mammals, Oceanaria, Animals, Cetaceans, Marineland of Canada, Mammals of Asia, Beluga whale, Animal rights, Whale, Cetacea, Mystic Aquarium, Marineland

Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut was issued a permit by the NMFS to import five Beluga whales from Marineland Canada.

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  • Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut was issued a permit by the NMFS to import five Beluga whales from Marineland Canada.
  • Furthermore, the transportation of the whales from Marineland to Mystic would create stress, and destroy the social bonds the whales have already formed at Marineland.
  • Breeding the Beluga whales in Canada would violate the Criminal Code which criminalizes the breeding of captive cetaceans.
  • LCA strongly believes whales should not be kept in captivity and is calling on the governments of both Canada and the United States to prevent this harmful transfer of Beluga whales from Marineland Canada to Mystic Aquarium.