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Day in the Life: How are Shedd Aquarium’s animals coping in the absence of visitors?
“All the animals notice the lack of the public,” said Eve Barrs, senior aquarist at Shedd.
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 Connection: Pandemic provides an opportunity for fish and insects to bond
Like many other aquariums and museums, the Belle Isle Conservancy is finding ways to engage with the public and keep…
May 27, 2020
Pollution, Permits: Enbridge, Michigan grapple with Line 5 tunnel project
Pipeline tunnel project to discharge pollutants into Lake Michigan. Enbridge and Michigan meet in court.
May 27, 2020
Huge Interest: Aquatarium finds its feet during COVID-19 with virtual engagement
Though Ontario’s Aquatarium is currently closed to the public, that hasn’t stopped staff from finding ways to engage with the…
May 26, 2020
Virus upsets summer plans for Isle Royale park
Camping might become available by late June or July but there will be no ferry service.
May 26, 2020