Hoover (seal)
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Hoover was a harbor seal who was able to imitate basic human speech.
Hoover in 1984
New England Aquarium
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The New England Aquarium is a nonprofit organization and public aquarium located in Boston, Massachusetts. The species exhibited include harbor and northern fur seals, California sea lions, African an
Hoover (seal)
…the Swallows reluctantly decided they could not keep Hoover, due to his increasing growth and enormous fish intake. In August, they contacted the New England Aquarium, who agreed to accept Hoover at their facility. Upon their arrival, George informed the Aquarium staff that Hoover could talk, but none of the attendants…
New England Aquarium plaza (2025)
The base of the Giant Ocean Tank under construction on the decaying Central Wharf in 1966
Fish swim through the coral reef in the Giant Ocean Tank.
Myrtle the green sea turtle looks out of the Giant Ocean Tank