New York Aquarium

At the Aquarium, we strive to make a connection between our visitors and our oceans, focusing on the field research our scientists are doing right off shore in the waters of New York. The work of our scientists in the New York Aquarium's Conservation Program-- including shark and whale tagging, ecological monitoring, and protection of local habitat-- continues a legacy of ocean science at the Aquarium. Marking a comeback after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, we triumphantly opened our newest exhibit, Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker Ocean Wonders: Sharks! in the summer of 2018. This state of the art exhibit features sharks from around the world with a focus on the wildlife-- including rays, turtles, and vast schools of fish-- that inhabits the waters right here in the City of Islands. With its location on the beach at Coney Island, and its work to practice conservation locally, the New York Aquarium has a unique role connecting people to wildlife.