Waterfront Exhibit: Introduced Species

Installed this spring to accompany Alexis Rockman: Oceanus are nine colorful outdoor exhibit panels telling the story of some of Mystic’s many introduced (non-native) species. For centuries ships have been bringing marine life from overseas to New England, resulting in many of the most common species in the Mystic River Estuary hailing from Europe or the Pacific Ocean. Look for these exhibit panels along the riverfront.

Research was completed by former intern Katherine Hynes in consultation with Dr. James T. Carlton, Director Emeritus, Williams-Mystic, The Coastal & Ocean Studies Program of Williams College & Mystic Seaport.