Explorium Journal

Thank you

By Ocean Explorium
Published 07/16/2008
Explorium Journal

We would like to thank our generous supporters!

On Summerfest Saturday, the Ocean Explorium welcomed approximately 700 visitors through its doors! As the Sphere stirred imaginations, local vendors demonstrated ocean technologies used in New Bedford and the oceans beyond. This overwhelmingly positive turn-out was matched by volunteers, interns and community partners who gave enthusiasm, dedication and energy--creating a unique experience for all. Thank you!

Tor Bendiksen of Reidar’s Manufacturing for the loan of scale models of Groundfish and Mid-Water nets.

Paul Cabral of Euro Gear for display of various fishing net materials.

Brad Harris of SMAST for demonstrations of the SMAST Video Survey Pyramid.

OCEAN VOICE Speaker Series

By Ocean Explorium
Published 07/10/2008
Explorium Journal

Kevin D. E. Stokesbury, Ph.D., assistant professor at the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will present a talk “Using Technology to forward fisheries science, the sea scallop example” Join us for a talk about the Sea Scallops of Georges Bank and the

Mid-Atlantic. Sea Scallops, one of the most valuable fishing industries in the United States, faced risk due to overfished conditions. Learn about technologies developed by SMAST, which included a video survey allowing an accurate measure of Scallops in open and closed areas along the historically significant fishing grounds of Georges Bank.

TO SURVEY A SEA SCALLOP
“Using Technology to forward fisheries science, the sea scallop example”

THURSDAY, JULY 17 7PM
Free Admission

Go to Ocean Voice for more details.

See the Sphere

By Ocean Explorium
Published 07/2/2008
Explorium Journal

See the Sphere on Summerfest Saturday!
July 5, 10-4 (last tour at 3pm)!

The Ocean Explorium will open its doors every Saturday from 10-4pm (last tour begins at 3pm) and Thursday evenings for a Speaker Series, while continuing construction.

The Ocean Explorium currently features the Science on a Sphere®. This magnificent blue marble floats in space, clearly demonstrating environmental issues that effect planet Earth, in three-dimensions. Developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Sphere is a dramatic way of understanding our planet.

The Ocean Explorium offers FREE ADMISSION while under construction and hopes citizens of the greater New Bedford and Southcoast, as well as seasonal visitors, will stop in!

The OE on YouTube!

By Ocean Explorium
Published 06/24/2008
Explorium Journal

Learn more about what is taking shape at 174 Union Street, Downtown New Bedford! Watch this clip of Mark Smith, executive director of the Ocean Explorium on YouTube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CfuyibtFA8

The Ocean Explorium is open every Saturday from 10am - 4pm!
(last tour begins at 3pm)

The World is Watching

By Ocean Explorium
Published 06/16/2008
Explorium Journal

The Ocean Explorium makes front-page of the Standard-Times! Go to http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080616/LIFE/806160304 for the full story!

Volunteer at the Ocean Explorium

By Ocean Explorium
Published 05/15/2008
Explorium Journal

If you love the ocean, and are passionate about learning, we have something in common! If you are intrigued with our world, and are curious to find out more, we have an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Volunteer at the Ocean Explorium!

Volunteers play an important role in what we do at the Ocean Explorium. As a non-profit organization, we depend on volunteers to help us deliver a unique and memorable experience to our community.

HAPPENINGS
Do you enjoy working with people? From Community Outreach to events at the Explorium -- we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us on the front lines! You may be asked to "meet and greet" guests or "lift and load" for events. Tell us how you can help and if you are available on weekends and evenings!

ADMINISTRATION
Do you have one or two days to assist our administrative efforts at the Ocean Explorium? Our hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5.

Click on VOLUNTEER tab, to complete an application!

Unlocking the Earth's Mysteries

By Ocean Explorium
Published 04/7/2008
Explorium Journal

Unlocking the Earth's Mysteries: An In-Depth Look at the Earth's Crust.

On April 3, 5 and 10, a dozen teachers participated in another successful teaching institute. The goal of the institute: to use the Science on a Sphere to assist teachers in the development or augmentation of Earth science curriculum.

Environments and Ecosystems

By Ocean Explorium
Published 03/27/2008
Explorium Journal

Instructors gather at the Ocean Explorium

for an intensive institute on Environments

and Ecosystems using the Science on a Sphere.

Family Pass on Sale Now

By Ocean Explorium
Published 12/10/2007
Explorium Journal

Advance Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Explorium Family Pass. Set to open in the spring of 2008, the Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport is offering a Family Pass that will guarantee priority admission on Opening Day and provide unlimited admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children until December 2009.

Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport to Open in 2008

By Ocean Explorium
Published 12/10/2007
Explorium Journal

After years of careful planning, determination and hard work, the dream is finally coming true. The Ocean Explorium will open next summer, right in the heart of New Bedford.

And it’s going to take us places never expected.

In a joint partnership between the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the New Bedford Oceanarium, the Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport takes a whole new approach to the concept of aquariums and marine education.