The Water We’re Swimming In, a sculpture created by artist Elaine Alder made of marine debris collected off the coast of Massachusetts, will be unveiled on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. at Captain Paul Cuffe Park, located on the corner of Johnny Cake Hill and Union Street, part of the New Bedford Whaling Museum campus. The exhibit is a partnership between New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the New Bedford Whaling Museum to bring attention to marine debris issues in New Bedford.
In 2020, the NOAA Marine Debris Program partnered with the National Park Service to raise awareness of the sources and impacts of marine debris and encourage action to prevent the problem. This five-year partnership supports the development and installation of outreach and educational exhibits in coastal national parks, including New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
For more information, call 508-996-4095, visit nps.gov/NEBE or follow the park’s social media accounts on Facebook.com/NewBedfordNPS and Instagram.com/NewBedfordNPS.
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