Mystic Aquarium, Electric Boat partner on new exhibition
26 May 2026
Economic Development
A new Mystic Aquarium exhibition invites visitors to make a submarine dive into the ocean through the principle of buoyancy, while they learn facts about marine life.
In another display, they can hear from people who work at Electric Boat and about career opportunities.
Visitors also can virtually pilot and help navigate a submarine down the Thames River from the Naval Submarine Base out to Long Island Sound.
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