New York Aquarium

Ascarium at New York Aquarium Brings Halloween to Marine Wildlife

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Join the New York Aquarium for Ascarium , a family-friendly celebration that combines the magic of Halloween with the wonder of marine life, offering an array of activities and experiences that are both educational and entertaining.

Key Points: 
  • Join the New York Aquarium for Ascarium , a family-friendly celebration that combines the magic of Halloween with the wonder of marine life, offering an array of activities and experiences that are both educational and entertaining.
  • Families can spend a day at the Aquarium and enjoy Halloween festivities with a Coney Island carnival feel.
  • Ascarium runs Oct. 21-22 and 28-29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now , and members can make reservations .
  • “We've designed Ascarium to create unforgettable, family-friendly Halloween activities, just steps from the boardwalk,” said Leigh Ann Clayton, Director of the New York Aquarium.

Be Part of the Solution for Healthy Water Worldwide with Philippe Cousteau, Jr., Xylem Watermark and the 2023 EarthEcho Water Challenge

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Monday, March 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching March 22nd to coincide with the United Nations World Water Day, the EarthEcho Water Challenge is one of the world's largest civic science programs, empowering more than 1.7 million young people and community members in 146 countries to connect with and protect their local waterways. The Water Challenge features a host of online tools and networking opportunities for youth and others to join the growing global movement to restore critical water resources, starting in their own communities.

Key Points: 
  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is a simple action anyone can take to fight for a clean water future.
  • This year's Water Challenge kicks off with youth-led Water Challenge Ambassador events in 10 states across the continental U.S, four regions in Mexico, and the Catalonia region of Spain.
  • During World Water Week, EarthEcho's Water Challenge Ambassadors—young environmental leaders ages 14-22—will host events to increase knowledge of local water resources.
  • The EarthEcho Water Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Xylem, a leading global water technology company.