Have you ever visited one of our beaches and wished you could see what was going on just beneath the surface? The Maine State Aquarium is an amazing resource for learning more about our local crustaceans and other sea life — in fact, you can even get up-close-and-personal with sharks. If you’re taking a summer vacation to Boothbay Harbor this year, don’t leave without checking out the aquarium.

The Maine State Aquarium is located at 194 McKown Point Road in Boothbay Harbor.
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It's open from late May until the end of September -- and it just opened for the 2019 season.
The Aquarium is operated by the Maine Department of Marine Resources.
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The focus is on local sea life, so you can expect to see a lot of lobsters, crabs, shrimp, and sharks.
Maine is pretty much synonymous with lobsters, but that doesn't mean every Mainer knows about their life cycle.
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You'll find plenty of lobsters at the Aquarium, and you can even touch them in the Touch Tank.
But the highlight of the Aquarium is definitely the shark encounter.
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This is the chance to actually pet a shark and learn more about this fascinating cartilaginous fish.
These are chain catshark, which are common in the Northwest Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean
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These little sharks are harmless, and it's fascinating to feel their rough skin.
The Maine State Aquarium is a fantastic place for the crustacean-curious.
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There's always something new to see here.

Address: McKown Point Road, West Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04575

Have you ever been to the Maine State Aquarium? It’s a great place to visit when you’re feeling adventurous.

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