Dr. Edem Eniang, executive director of Biodiversity Preservation Center (BPC), is working with his team to protect critically endangered Atlantic humpback dolphins along the Nigerian coast. Dr. Eniang’s work is partly sponsored by the Aquarium’s Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) program, which helps support locally-led, community-based ocean conservation work. MCAF Project Leader Dr. Eniang and his team at BPC are combining community awareness, conservation education, and determination, to prevent fishermen from unlawfully capturing and selling Atlantic humpback dolphins as fish. Read more from Forbes: https://bit.ly/4e4ypqG #MCAF #AtlanticHumpbackDolphin
New England Aquarium
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Boston, Massachusetts 13,582 followers
Protecting the blue planet for 50 years and counting.
About us
The New England Aquarium is a catalyst for global change through public engagement, commitment to marine animal conservation, leadership in education, innovative scientific research, and effective advocacy for vital and vibrant oceans. It is the only Boston-based cultural institution with a mission focused primarily on the environment, promoting the importance of protecting the blue planet through innovative exhibits and educational programs. These are some highlights of the Aquarium’s mission in action, on exhibit, and through our education, conservation, and research programs here on Central Wharf and around the globe. -The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank and the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center showcase the diversity and importance of marine animals. -The Giant Ocean Tank inspires visitors with the beauty and complexity of marine habitat through replication of a Caribbean coral reef. -Aquarium educators lead a nationwide initiative on climate change and inspire future ocean protectors with hands-on programs such as Harbor Discoveries Camps and live blue™ Ambassadors. -The Aquarium’s Marine Animal Rescue Team leads regional efforts to rehabilitate and release endangered species of sea turtles at our state-of-the-art Animal Care Center. -Aquarium scientists advise some of the nation’s largest seafood companies on methods to enhance the sustainability of commercial fisheries worldwide. -The Aquarium is home to the world’s longest-running right whale research program, coordinating efforts along the East Coast of the U.S. to restore the population of this endangered species. -The Aquarium collaborates with partners around the world to protect ocean ecosystems, such as coral reefs. In 2008, we partnered with the island nation of Kiribati and Conservation International to create the Phoenix Islands Protected Area. Learn more about the New England Aquarium: http://www.neaq.org - http://www.andersoncabotcenterforoceanlife.org
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http://www.neaq.org
External link for New England Aquarium
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
- Specialties
- Protecting Endangered Species & Habitats, Creating the Next Generation of Ocean Protectors, Changing How Fish is Bought and Sold, Conserving Resources with Unconventional Methods, and Creating the Largest Marine Protected Area in the World
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Central Wharf
Boston, Massachusetts 02110, US
Employees at New England Aquarium
Updates
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🚨 Cool shark research alert! 🚨 The Aquarium's Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life scientists are studying the post-release survival of sandbar sharks caught in the Massachusetts recreational land-based fishery. Learn more below! #SandbarSharks #SharkResearch #Sharks #AndersonCabotCenter
Staying Alive: Examining Post-release Survival of Sandbar Sharks - New England Aquarium
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We're #hiring a new Senior Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're #hiring a new Animal Husbandry Manager in Boston, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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✨ September lecture announcement! 🌊 In partnership with GBH, join us on Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in our Simons Theatre for a special behind-the-scenes look at NOVA’s three-part series, Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine. The series, featuring imagery by acclaimed film producer and veteran photojournalist Brian Skerry, explores the changes taking place in the Gulf of Maine, a body of water that is warming 97 percent faster than the global ocean. By blending science, exploration, natural history, and stories of human experience, Sea Change illuminates how the Gulf may provide a glimpse into the impacts of climate change around the world. Register for the in-person event or live stream of the screening + panel discussion Q&A with Brian and other members of the filmmaking team: https://bit.ly/3yJp8pb #BrianSkerry #AquariumLecture #LowellLectureSeries
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We saw some beautiful sights on our aerial surveys this spring! 😍 The Aquarium's Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life aerial survey team catalogued a dynamic range of marine life in the waters of southern New England and the Gulf of Maine this spring. Our team of scientists spotted minke whales, fin whales, North Atlantic right whales, basking sharks, dolphins, and more. Scroll through our blog for a few of our favorite photos from the season! 📸 #AndersonCabotCenter #AerialSurveys #AndersonCabotCenterForOceanLife #AerialSurveyResearch
Highlights from our Spring Aerial Survey Season - New England Aquarium
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It’s been a busy first half of the year for our Youth Development programs! Here’s an update on their activities: In April, ClimaTeens Iman and Mariana represented us at the Museum of Science Rise Up Summit, where they informed attendees about how water temperature can influence the sex of a turtle and the impact of climate change on turtle populations. 🐢 In June, ClimaTeens Finley and Mari attended Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) in Washington, D.C. They participated in advocacy training, learned about the legislative process, and met with representatives from the State Department, NOAA, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. 🏛️ In July and August, the teens participated in an Environmental Stewardship Trip to Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor. After taking a ferry over, they spent the day tide pooling, hiking, team building, and strengthening their connection with the ocean. 🌊 Thank you to our teen interns for all of their hard work. We can't wait to see what they do next! #TeenInternships #ClimaTeens
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With the help of local fishers, MCAF Project Leader Clemente Balladares is working to monitor and preserve sea turtle populations off the coast of Venezuela. Clemente’s work involves collaboration with local fishers to tag and measure sea turtles in the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Paria. By gathering information on sea turtle populations and fishery interactions, Clemente and local communities hope to ensure a brighter future for the turtles who call Venezuelan waters home. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WptKZh #MCAF
In-Water Studies of Sea Turtles from the Gulf of Paria, Venezuela - New England Aquarium
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Five more rehabilitated sea turtles have gone home to the ocean! 🥹 Yesterday, Senator Edward J. Markey joined both Aquarium + Mass Audubon staff to help release rehabilitated sea turtles back into the ocean. After months of recovery at our Sea Turtle Hospital, four Kemp's ridley sea turtles and our largest loggerhead of the season were cleared for release, transported to Cape Cod, and guided into the ocean while dozens of onlookers gathered and cheered nearby. We were honored to have Senator Markey assist with this sea turtle release, as he has been instrumental in pushing forward the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act (STRAA). The STRAA would help provide the federal funding for institutions across the country to continue sea turtle conservation efforts. This bipartisan legislation recently moved out of the Senate, which makes us one step closer to passing this bill! Thank you for your continued efforts, Senator Markey, and congratulations on a successful release to all involved! 👏🏽🐢 #SeaTurtleRelease #SeaTurtleRescueAssistanceAct #SeaTurtles
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"Aquariums are crucial windows to a world that most children and adults don't get to see otherwise." Dr. Letise LaFeir, the Aquarium’s Chief of Conservation and Stewardship, spoke at this year's annual National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) conference to discuss the role of aquariums in conservation and stewardship. Letise shared how our visitor educators are masters of interpreting, educating, and inspiring people of all ages to take action for the ocean. She also discussed how aquariums can—and should—be places where people are inspired to become ocean champions. Way to go, Letise! 👏 #NMEA #NMEA2024 #NMEAConference
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