That #SharkWeek feeling 🦈 We hope you enjoyed Shark Week and have come to find sharks as remarkably fascinating as we do!
We are super excited to talk about sharks and share some important educational facts about these incredible animals! 🦈Sharks can be found in all oceans all over the world. Here on Long Island, we have over 20 different species of sharks that live or visit here.
Sharks play a crucial role in the balancing of the ocean’s food chain. They are apex predators, meaning that they are the top of the food chain. As apex predators, sharks feed on a variety of fish and marine mammals, generally targeting sick and injured animals. This is important because by feeding on these types of animals, sharks promote healthy populations of fish, seals, and other marine life. Without sharks, nature will be out of balance, negatively impacting the overall health of the ocean.
Beyond #SharkWeek, there have also been stories of shark encounters during summers on Long Island.☀️ During the summertime, the large influx of beachgoers bring a lot of attention to an already crowded shoreline filled with large schools of baitfish. That’s because fish migrate during the warmer months of the year. 🐠 🐟
This migration attracts more sharks to our waters, since fish are their primary diet. The increased number of humans and sharks in the water this time of year increases the chances that our two species will encounter each other. Still, it’s important to remember that a shark encounter is statistically an unlikely event to happen - in fact, no encounter has been recorded yet for this summer. It’s also important to take note that improvements in technology have led to an increased amount of shark sightings! The sharks have always been here, but now with drones, we are able to see more of them. This technology has benefited researchers who are examining shark species around L.I.
As shark ambassadors, we have a true passion for these animals and have a unique experience with them. We dive with our sharks and over the years, we have only become more intrigued with them. We hope y
Happy first day of Shark Week! Sharks are truly amazing animals and are often misunderstood. Follow along this week as we reveal some of our favorite shark facts; we hope you learn to love sharks as much as we do! 🤿 🦈 #SharkWeek
Can you guess who’s coming soon? 🐾
Here are some hints:
He likes to fish 🐟
He likes to climb 🌳
He like to play in water💦
Let us know in the comments what you think!
Last week, we added a new friend to our Amazon Habitat. We are pleased to introduce to you Pinky the Gourami (Osphronemus goramy)!
Thank you to Zach Daly for donating Pinky to the Long Island Aquarium 💕
Join us on our Sunset “BOOZE” cruise adventures! Enjoy a trip on our Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat as we travel along the Peconic River with fun music, complimentary drinks, and snacks, while enjoying the beautiful summer sunset. 🍷🌅🍹
Rum Cruise: July 19th & 20th at 7:30pm
Tequila Cruise: August 23rd & 24th at 7:30pm
Harvest Wine Cruise: September 13th & 14th at 7pm
Book your spot today at: longislandaquarium.com/events/
Did you know the beaks of Green Aracaris can be nearly half as long as their body? Talk about having a big mouth!
Green Aracaris use their large, sharp beaks to grab and tear through fruit, which makes up the majority of their diet. These birds also use their beaks as tools to dig into trees for nest building purposes. They also use their beaks to tap on rocks or trees to scare off predators. 🌱🪹🪨
Do you love our Green Aracaris and would like to send them a gift? Check out their Amazon Wish List at: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BIDK4FNRB1EW?ref_=wl_fv_le
Today, the Long Island Aquarium turns 24! 🥳
Want to make a splash with your child’s next birthday party? 🎉
Have it at the Aquarium! Parties include full-day Aquarium Admission, party invitations, aquatic-themed party ware, a party host, food & drink options, cupcakes, reserved seating at the Sea Lion Show, a visit for your group to the Eye Opener tree activity center (weather permitting) and much more! 🦈🎂🎁
Learn more at: longislandaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/birthday-parties/
Happy hug your cat(fish) day! 🐈
Geoffroy’s marmosets are small primates, easily recognized for their puffed white cheeks, face, and neck. They are sometimes called the tufted-ear or white-faced marmoset.
If you love our Fish & Sips event you don’t want to miss our summer version, Taste the East End, a flavor-filled night of food pairings with local craft beer, wine and cider! Plus live music throughout the property! 🍷🍻
Saturday, June 15th • 7pm-10:30pm
Guests 21 and over, please.
Reservations are required. Go to longislandaquarium.com/events/taste-the-east-end/ or call 631.208.9200 ext. 426
Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 Though there are over 16,000 species of bees worldwide, few are as well-known or widespread as the Western Honey Bee. This is the so-called “honey-bearing bee,” the species that most agricultural firms, farmers and hobbyists keep around the world, which has allowed this species to spread far beyond its native European and African range to nearly every continent on Earth!
Though turtles spend a lot of time in the water, turtles need air to breathe, and they do not lay their eggs underwater. 🐢
Happy National Shrimp Day! 🦐
Seahorses live in warm waters among sea grasses, mangroves, corals, and estuaries. They wrap their tails around vegetation to avoid being swept away by currents.
Stark and Flo are highly active and curious North American river otters. They are tons of fun to watch as they jump, swim, and play around their habitat! 🦦
It’s save the frogs day! You can do your part in saving the frogs by planting a tree in your backyard or building a pond for the neighborhood frogs. 🐸
Our live Coral Reef habitat incorporates both stony and soft corals, as well as anemones and coralline algae. It also features hundreds of types of fish and other marine life. Marine life such as tangs, wrasses, gobies, angelfish, sea cucumbers, snails, crabs, and sea urchins. 🪸🐠
The Sand Tiger Shark is also known as the Raggedtooth Shark in Africa, and the Grey Nurse Shark in Australia.🦈
Did you know turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups, dating back to 220 million years ago; they are more ancient than lizards, snakes, or crocodiles?
