Riverhead - Harbor seals at Atlantis Marine World Aquarium prepare for the big New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game this Sunday, January 23 by painting a picture rooting for their favorite team.

"Atlantis Marine World is thrilled to highlight our great animal care and enrichment program," shares Aquarium curator, Joe Yaiullo. "Art can be a valuable form of enrichment, with all paints used non-toxic and washable. Some of our animals use a paintbrush while others paint with their feet or nose."

Animal paintings from resident artists - harbor and gray seals, California sea lions, and African penguins - are available for sale at the Aquarium's Gift Shop.

About Atlantis Marine World Aquarium
Atlantis Marine World (AMW), now celebrating its 10th birthday, opened in Riverhead, NY on June 15, 2000, as the first large-scale Aquarium to open in New York State in more than 35 years. Situated on 3.2 acres along the Peconic River, AMW is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed December 25). AMW is also the home of The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, New York's only authorized marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center.

For more information go to www.atlantismarineworld.com.

Even politicians are weighing in on Sunday's big game:

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced that they have made an inter-state wager on the New York Jets-Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Night AFC Championship game. In the event of a Pittsburgh win, Governor Cuomo is staking a gift basket of New York products including Nathan's hotdogs, chicken wings from Buffalo, Hudson Valley apple cider as well as cheese and maple syrup produced in the State while Governor Corbett is wagering a gift basket of "PA Preferred" products.

"The New York Jets, following an impressive season and most recently, a great win over the New England Patriots, will be victorious Sunday night, and I look forward to receiving the gift basket from Governor Corbett," Gov. Cuomo said.

There could, however, be opposing fans for Sunday's big game. (Jodie Brewer)