Sen. Heather Somers Applauds $500,000 State Grant to Replace Mystic Aquarium Chiller

MYSTIC – Sen. Heather Somers today applauded the inclusion of a $500,000 grant-in-aid on the Oct. 22 State Bond Commission agenda which will go toward the replacement of a chiller at Mystic Aquarium.

“This is very ‘cool’ news for the aquarium, and I thank Gov. Lamont for recognizing this project as a priority,” said Sen. Somers, who co-chairs the legislature’s bipartisan Tourism Caucus and represents Mystic. “Animal and marine life health starts with the highest quality care. A crucial component of that quality of care is a well-functioning infrastructure. This investment will help the aquarium to continue providing exemplary care to a variety of species while also serving as the northeast’s premier marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center. It will also further the aquarium’s mission of providing unparalleled and inspirational visitor experiences to hundreds of thousands of annual guests.”