New England Aquarium closed after crack is found in tank
New England Aquarium
The 200,000-gallon tank is surrounded by a spiral walkway.
The New England Aquarium has been closed so repairs can be made to a crack in its largest tank, officials said.
Officials said the crack was near the top of the giant ocean tank, which is located at the core of the aquarium, and the water level was being lowered so repairs could be made.
There is no danger to either animals or humans, said Jane Wolfson, vice president of marketing and communications at the aquarium.
The tank is made of triple-layered glass and the crack was found in only one of the layers, she said.
The tank contains 200,000 gallons of water. It is 23 feet deep, 40 feet wide, and is home to more than 600 denizens of the deep, including the famous Myrtle the Turtle, according to the aquarium website.
She said officials anticipate the building will be closed for the rest of the day, but will open tomorrow at the usual time.
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