New England Aquarium

There are thousands of aquatic animals to visit at the Aquarium, from African penguins to Myrtle the green sea turtle and California sea lions. Here are just a few of the animals waiting for you at the New England Aquarium. The science we conduct at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, our dedicated research arm, informs all of our work to protect the blue planet. We use science to protect animals and the ocean. We help others use the ocean responsibly. We inspire people to love, respect, and act for the ocean. We help create engaged and resilient communities. The Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life is the Aquarium's dedicated research arm that uses marine science to protect animals and help others use the ocean responsibly. If you've been to Nantucket during the summer, you may have seen one of our shark researchers on the beach. Learn more about the work in Nantucket from Caroline Collatos, a doctoral student and research fellow at the New England Aquarium's Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life. See the latest updates on the New England Aquarium's work at Central Wharf and around the world. Play is an important part of enrichment for the Aquarium's animals, from Atlantic harbor seals to South American lungfish. These ambassador animals don't live on display, but you can get up close to them during live animal presentations. From cold stunning season to long-term rehabilitation, a senior biologist shares what it takes to rehabilitate injured sea turtles. Tickets for the Aquarium on Saturday, May 23, 2026, are sold out online and in person. Through our exhibits and experiences, research, and advocacy work, we seek to inspire people to make a deeper connection with the ocean and take action to protect it. We believe that promoting equity, both in our communities and throughout our institution, is essential to our work toward a vital and vibrant ocean for all. Through pioneering conservation research and strategic partnerships, our team of scientists works to combat the unprecedented impacts of climate change and other human activities on the ocean. Opened in Central Wharf in 1969, the New England Aquarium has more than 50 years of experience protecting and defending the ocean. The New England Aquarium is led by a dedicated and diverse team of management staff and governed by a Board of Trustees. Learn more about our world-renowned marine scientists, biologists, and technicians. Read our latest press releases and see more Aquarium news. Our annual reports review the year's accomplishments and financial results and thank our many supporters. Our marine conservation research helps inform policy decisions and industry practices to better protect the ocean and marine animals, both in New England and around the world.