When you go to Connecticut you could go to Mystic Seaport to see shallow sunlit seas to dark and deep ocean at the Mystic Aquarium/Institute for Exploration. It will certainly change your views of ocean life.
The story of America’s ocean can be heard at Mystic Seaport, a marine museum. It is located on the 40 acres of sea front in the town of Mystic. It exhibits tall ships, small boats, a New England coastal village and an extensive collection of art, artifacts and ship models.