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Maritime Aquarium Show Features Cars Named For Fish Maritime Aquarium Show Features Cars Named For Fish
Maritime Aquarium Show Features Cars Named For Fish The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s second annual Auto Show will feature a variety of cars named after fish. The one-day event, called “Barracudas, Marlins & More Show Cars from the Sea,” is scheduled for Saturday, June 8. It will feature a series of automobiles aptly named for fish, as the aquarium welcomes only rare and “exquisite” car models whose names or nicknames were inspired by aquatic animals. Some examples of the automobiles named for aquatic animals include: 1937 Gougeon Streamliner, a futuristic teardrop-design concept car often called a “whale” 1954 Frazer “Orca Special,” …

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by Valerie Musson
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Maritime Aquarium Cautions Area Residents About Turtles On The Move Maritime Aquarium Cautions Area Residents About Turtles On The Move
Maritime Aquarium Cautions Area Residents About Turtles On The Move Slow down for turtles crossing. But leave them be. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is asking folks to be mindful of turtles on the move at this time of year, and only to interact with them if necessary. Barrett Christie, director of Animal Husbandry, said several recent well-meaning callers have “rescued” hatchling diamondback terrapins, a protected coastal species. One hatchling was even delivered to the Aquarium. “Often, upon being handled by humans or brought in to human care, turtles cannot be returned to their natural habitats,” Christie said.  “We’re glad that people are conce…

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by Donna Christopher