The New England Aquarium's monthly Ocean Detectives programs involve young learners 5 to 7 years old and their parents. By studying turtles, crabs or penguins, kids develop their math, science and literacy skills. The next program on May 1 will focus on whales! Click here for more information or to sign up.

A young student of the Ocean Detectives programs is doing some teaching of her own. Check out Anna's terrific video about trash in honor of Earth Day on April 22!




Earth Day is a great time for you and your ocean detectives to reevaluate your impacts on our Earth and oceans. Anna definitely has some great tips! Visit the Live Blue Initiative to learn more ways you can live lightly on the blue planet. Take a moment to claim your own plot of ocean and even make a pledge to live blue, too!

Come April 22, celebrate Earth Day with the Aquarium and The River during a free concert by They Might Be Giants on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Then on Sunday, April 25, bring the family to the Aquarium for free activities in honor of Earth Day. Look for your artwork at the Earth Day Art Show, and take advantage of other hands-on activities throughout the Aquarium campus. There's still time to submit your family's artwork! Learn more about Blue Discoveries Family Day and get an application to submit artwork.

Earth Day is turning 40, and 92.5 The River is putting together a celebration fit for the planet! They Might Be Giants and Citizen Cope will be playing on the Rose Kennedy Greenway between the Aquarium and Rowes Wharf on Thursday, April 22 between noon and 3 p.m. Bop with other folks who care about the environment and discover new ways to protect the Earth.



Visit our booth on the Greenway to learn how the Aquarium can help you live blue for a better planet. Living blue is about making daily changes, big and small, that help protect the environment. Pick up some handy activity lists that include something for everyone. Learn what kinds of seafood choices are best for our oceans and why. Ask some questions, our educators will be on hand armed with loads of information about our oceans and ways you can help protect the plants and animals living under the sea. We even have some surprises up our sleeves!



While you're in the area, stop by the Aquarium to visit the fur seals in the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center -- the intimate open-air exhibit overlooking Boston Harbor -- or lose yourself peering into the Giant Ocean Tank's lively Caribbean coral reef. The Aquarium is open until 6 p.m. during school vacation week! Head over to our Visit Planning pages to make the most of your trip.