Five belugas doing well after being moved from Marineland, American aquarium says toronto.ctvnews.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from toronto.ctvnews.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Five beluga whales arrived at their new home at Mystic Aquarium on Friday and Saturday. The whales, all between 5 and 6 years old, were brought to Mystic from Marineland in Ontario, Canada, where they were living in an overcrowded tank with 47 other beluga whales.
The whales traveled on a C-130 cargo plane from Hamilton International Airport to Groton-New London Airport, where they were transferred to flatbed trucks with a police escort for the ride to Mystic Aquarium.
The whales will be a part of non-invasive research at the aquarium that is meant to help with conservation efforts to protect wild belugas.
Published April 29. 2021 4:00PM
Groton-New London Airport will be the site of a spring exhibit titled “Take Flight,” featuring aviation-inspired, colorful mosaic tiles handcrafted by local artists Paul and Esther
Halferty of Lilywork Artisan Tile in Stonington.
The exhibit will be on view from now through June 30, and is coordinated by the Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition. “Take Flight” explores pioneering people, their breakthroughs, and the inspiration that led to the world of flight we know today. Each mosaic depicts a specific moment in aviation history, from hot air balloons to gliders, and from passenger planes to space shuttles.
The Art at the Airport program showcases local history, industry, culture and geography in the airport’s main terminal at 155 Tower Ave. in Groton. It is done in partnership with the cultural coalition, Groton Public Library and the Connecticut Airport Authority, which operates Groton-New London Airport. The terminal is open 7 a.m. to
Happy trails: 5 paths to roll or stroll in CT, Mass.
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You don’t have to
only use your bike rack for your yearly weeklong vacation, you know. There are many quick-hit weekend destinations in Connecticut and neighboring states to enjoy with your bicycles during the spring, and even late winter as the temps start to warm up.
And if it’s too cold and windy for the bikes, you can bundle up and hike or just stroll. The key is to use the sunniest part of the day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and have a plan for a snack or lunch.