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North
Wind Undersea Institute,
the Bronx, New York,
U.S.A.
Marine
Museum & Research Center |
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Housed
in Victorian sea captain’s mansion.
The Institute has a history of rescuing marine animals, and has
developed special techniques and gear to accomplish this.
Location
610
City island
Bronx, NY 10464
Tel.:
(718) 885 0701
Fax: (718) 885 1008
The
Museum is temporarily closed
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North
Wind Undersea Institute
(Spring
2000) |
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Information
Facilities
Aquarium; sea lab; lecture hall; rescuarium; nature center.
Activities
Guided tours; lectures; films; concerts; educational programs for
children & adults.
Exhibitions
Temporary & traveling.
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About
the Institute
North Wind was co-founded in 1976 by Michael Sandlofer
and performer, Richie Havens, to educate young people about the plight
of the environment.
It is a hands-on Learning Center featuring The Undersea World of the
Bronx exhibit.
Collections
Hands-on exhibits pertaining to marine life & mammals; ; ;
The collections include:
A shell collection.
A 100-year-old Tugboat.
Life-size Models of Whales.
The North Wind Rescuarium, where injured or ill marine animals are
rehabilitated.
Whale rescue equipment.
Deep-sea diving gear. |
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