Engaging and Supporting

Boston Downtown Waterfront
Boston Downtown Waterfront
Learn about a few of the ways we work to create engaged, resilient communities, from investing in future ocean leaders and connecting people to marine conservation to advocating for the development of climate-ready, accessible public spaces.

Promoting a Downtown Waterfront for All

Whether it’s gathering our community on Central Wharf or going out into local neighborhoods to hear from Bostonians about their visions for the future of the city, we’re helping lead the efforts to create a more inclusive, accessible, climate-resilient downtown waterfront.

Attendees of a Fierce Urgency of Now festival event a the New England Aquarium.
Attendees of a Fierce Urgency of Now festival event a the New England Aquarium. Photo: Caitlin Cunningham

Growing a Global Conservation Community

Through the Marine Conservation Action Fund, the New England Aquarium is supporting ocean leaders working in more than 60 countries around the globe, and growing a worldwide network of people who are creating lasting conservation impacts to protect the blue planet.

Dr. Ricardo Tapilatu in Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Bird’s Head Leatherback Program.
Dr. Ricardo Tapilatu in Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Bird’s Head Leatherback Program.

Developing Future Ocean Leaders

Through our Teen Programs, volunteering opportunities, and internships, the Aquarium helps open the door to careers in ocean conservation, and gives young people the chance to gain experience in STEM fields such as marine biology, veterinary medicine, and more.

Teens volunteers work to clean-up a local waterfront
Teens volunteers work to clean-up a local waterfront

Let's Take Action for the Ocean Together

With your support, we can further our work to ensure a vital and vibrant ocean for all.

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