🦞New England Aquarium: Where Sapphire Lobsters Shine 💎

🌴This long weekend, I dove into Boston’s New England Aquarium—and what a splash it was! Armed with my library card (free entry! 🎟️📚), I explored tanks teeming with Maine’s coastal wonders. Here’s why this aquatic gem deserves a spot on your itinerary: 🦞 Royal Blue Lobster: A Rare Jewel The star? A sapphire-hued lobster from Maine! Unlike its common brown counterparts, 🦀this “royal blue” beauty (1 in 2 million!) lurked quietly, its iridescent shell gleaming like a gemstone. Nature’s artistry, alive and swimming. 💙✨ 🐧 Penguin Pool: Flashlight Fun In the penguin zone, a quirky awaits: shine your phone flashlight on the pool floor to mimic a “fish”—but the penguins? Totally unimpressed. 😄🔦 Their indifference only made them cuter! 💫 Jellyfish Gallery: Small but Charming Alas, the jellyfish tank was tiny, with lackluster lighting. No epic photos here—but their ethereal dance still felt magical. 🐙🌌 ❓ Missing Touch Pool? Rumor has it the aquarium once had a touch pool (RIP, starfish encounters!). I searched in vain—was it removed, or did I miss it? If you’ve visited lately, spill the tea! 👐 💡 Pro Tips Free Access: Library cards = free entry! Most Boston museums honor this perk. 📚💰 Maine Marvels: The aquarium’s Maine-sourced species (lobsters, crabs) are a regional treat. 🗺️ Nearby: Pair with a Harborwalk stroll or lunch at the Legal Sea Foods nearby. 🚶♀️🦪 🌍 Why It’s Special Beyond the tanks, the aquarium feels like a love letter to New England’s marine life. 🤔From the sapphire lobster’s quiet grandeur to the penguins’ playful sass, every creature tells a story. And that library card hack? Pure genius. 📖💡 #NewEnglandAquarium #Boston #MarineLife #LibraryPerks 🦞