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Where to See Harbor Seals in Massachusetts

While some in the fishing industry gripe that seal conservation has been too successful—see our A-to-Z guide to New England seafood in our August 2025 issue—most […]

Restaurants

The Ultimate (and Unabridged) Guide to New England Seafood

An A-to-Z encyclopedia to our wild, whimsical, and occasionally weird regional bounty of fish. From A(tlantic cod) to Z(on’s zebrafish), here’s a very deep dive […]

Arts & Entertainment

The New England Aquarium Is a World-Class Retirement Home Now

You already know the New England Aquarium is a magnificent field-trip destination, but did you also know it’s the city’s most exclusive senior living community? […]

City Life

The Secret Lives of the New England Aquarium Penguins

Psst, Boston. A little birdie here with the inside track on the juiciest gossip in town. We’re talking two-timing males and their scheming mates, real […]

Life & Style

The Ultimate Fall New England Bucket List for 2023

Is there anything better than autumn in New England? The sun is still warm and bright, the leaves are radiant, and the humidity has finally […]

City Life

24 Ways to Give Back and Volunteer around Boston This Year

Helping Hands Volunteering isn’t just rewarding—it can also be fun. That is, if you sign up for something that suits your skill set. If you […]

Weddings

The Ocean Views Couldn’t Be Beat at This New England Aquarium Wedding

August 24, 2019 New England Aquarium Boston, Massachusetts THE STORY When San Francisco transplants Camille Forde and Sven Linsmaier first got engaged, they knew exactly […]

City Life

The Coolest Ways to Experience Boston Museums Virtually Right Now

Even as art galleries sit empty and museum doors stay shut, cultural institutions everywhere are still coming up with creative ways to connect with the […]

City Life

Here’s Why So Many People Are Mad at the Aquarium on Twitter

Like those of most longstanding, family-friendly tourist destinations, the New England Aquarium’s Twitter feed is usually pretty innocuous. Last week, though, @NEAQ interrupted its usual […]

Arts & Entertainment

You Can Take a Dive with Aquarium Experts Tonight

The New England Aquarium will bring the diving experience at one of the region’s most precious ocean preserves to the (very) big screen Thursday night. […]

City Life

Meet the New England Aquarium’s Newest Star, Sea-Cat

A new penguin chick has made his formal debut at the New England Aquarium, and he’s ruffling some feathers. The penguin’s name is Sea-cat (a […]

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City Life

“Make Way for Ducklings” Artist Unveils New Sculpture

There’s a turtle in Beacon Hill—but don’t worry, she’s good with kids. Myrtle the Turtle, a four-foot-long bronze replica of a Kemp’s Ridley turtle, was unveiled […]

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Weddings

Seven Unforgettable Places to Propose in Boston

Let’s face it: Your proposal is going to be memorable no matter where you get down on one knee, but choosing a locale with a little extra wow-factor […]

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City Life

Ron the Sea Lion Pup Has Turned One

We’re not sure about the rest of you, but we here at Boston are big fans of Ron the sea lion pup, one of the […]

City Life

A “1-in-30 Million” Orange Lobster Will Be Donated to the Aquarium

An incredibly rare orange lobster will be spared the fate of becoming dinner and will be donated to the New England Aquarium after it was […]