Tragic Leak at Dubuque Museum Results in the Loss of Marine Life, Exhibit Set for Revamp and Reopening
Dubuque, Iowa – A tragic incident at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium has led to the closure of its Gulf of Mexico exhibit, following a chemical leak that resulted in the deaths of numerous marine animals. Museum officials reported that a malfunction in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system released propylene glycol into the aquarium earlier this month, severely contaminating the habitat. The chemical spill affected the water quality, causing a significant …