North Carolina Aquarium – Taking The Show On The Road
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher unveiled the newest instrument for their outreach program Jan. 27.
They have created an aquarium on wheels which allows people to touch and learn about sea stars, hermit crabs, and other marine invertebrates.
With the van traveling from town to town, teaching folks about marine life found along the coast, the outreach program will brings marine invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians to schools, libraries, camps, and community groups.
Thanks to a life support system in the van, van aquarium can go on the road for weeks at a time.
Donna Moffitt, Director at Fort Fisher Aquarium said, “So many areas are having to cut back on field trips. Their budgets are being cut now, and we are able to put our animals in this vehicle, and go out to the communities.”
The Community Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina gave a grant of $15,000 to help the aquarium acquire the vehicle. The NC Aquarium Society raised the rest of the money that was used. [Via]
