About Us
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Sea Research Foundation’s mission is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration. We operate Mystic Aquarium, Institute for Exploration, Immersion Learning and, in partnership with National Geographic Society, The JASON Project. Sea Research conducts pioneering research that expands the knowledge base of aquarists and marine biologists, advances important deep-sea discoveries, and inspires new generations to care for the environment and pursue careers in science.
Featuring the deep-sea exploration work of Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the sunken Titanic on the North Atlantic seabed in 1985, Institute for Exploration uses remotely operated vehicles to uncover ancient shipwrecks, little-known geological phenomena and the roots of human civilization hidden deep beneath the ocean’s surface. More>
Mystic Aquarium is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums with more than 300 species and an extensive collection of marine mammals, including New England’s only beluga whales. Each year, over 700,000 visitors are introduced to the wonders of the underwater world. More>
A hub for aquatic research, aquatic veterinarians across the nation have trained at Mystic Aquarium. More>
Mystic Aquarium provides engaging educational programs that aim at building a connection with the natural world and fostering understanding of how organisms, habitats, and ecosystems work. More>
Via telepresence and interactive materials, the award-winning JASON Project brings real-life learning to science classrooms across the world – and brings some of the top scientists, as well. More>
Through fun, hands-on activities, an interactive website and interaction with real scientists, Immersion Learning engages thousands of at-risk kids in after-school programs and summer camps across the world, improving science literacy and inspiring a new generation of scientists and explorers. More>
