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Ocean Bound

OceanBound was developed by theSciencenter,Ithaca, NY with funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

DIVE INTO AN UNDERWATER ADVENTURE IN OCEAN BOUND

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The Science Zone invites the community to the opening celebration of a new featured exhibition, Ocean Bound. The event on September 27th 2025 signals the kick-off of a season-long exploration of the science of watersheds, aquatic animals and our ocean. 

Embark on a journey through our watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our oceans. Make it rain in a 3-D watershed model! Pilot a full-size submersible from a mountain stream all the way to the ocean, discovering stunning aquatic species and habitats along the way! Be a biologist and find out fun facts about these animals and their environments. Guide water safely through a hazardous maze—but watch out for oil, mined metals, and animal waste! Turn cranks to divert pollutants as they travel through stormwater drains in an 8-station interactive ball machine. Curl up with a book or play with early childhood exhibits inside the Riverside Clubhouse.

The exhibition features four themed clusters:

1. Using Science to Understand Watersheds: Explore how water flows through a 3-D terrain model and discover where your watershed is in North America.

2. Recognizing Threats to Watersheds: Learn about the importance of a healthy ocean and how pollutants impact our waterways through hands-on activities.

3. Finding Solutions: See how river otters were reintroduced to their habitat and discover actions you can take to protect marine life.

4. Implementing Change: Visit the Riverside Clubhouse to engage with interactive screens and enjoy books about conservation.


Come to The Science Zone and experience the science of watersheds for yourself! 

Ocean Bound will be on display at The Science Zone through September 27 2025 to January 4 2026. The exhibition was created by the Sciencenter of Ithaca, New York, with funding from NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. 

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