Endangered Species and Habitats

• North Atlantic Right Whale
• Phoenix Islands
• Hector's Dolphins
• Project Piaba

Fisheries, Bycatch and Aquaculture

• Sustainable Seafood Programs
• Celebrate Seafood
• Bycatch
• Aquaculture Research

• Marine Animal Rescue
• Conservation Medicine
• Past Research Expeditions
• Global Explorer Blogs
• Tools for Conservation

Climate Change

• Climate Change and Ocean Animals
• Climate Change in New England
• Climate Change 101
• Live blue: What you can do

Global climate change is real and it’s happening now. From the Arctic with its diminishing sea ice to New England’s low-lying coastal areas to the Great Barrier Reef, the planet has heated up over the past century. CO2 levels are rising, and sea levels are too. Animals and plants are disappearing from some places and appearing in others. The oceans are a leading indicator of climate change — they are affected by climate change, and they in turn affect the climate. As an ocean steward, the Aquarium supports important research on climate change and supports using the oceans as a source of information.

Climate change and the oceans The oceans have a central role in protecting Earth. But rising sea levels, melting ice caps and ocean acidification are endangering our planet.	The effects on ocean animals Find out about the impact of climate change on polar bears, sea turtles, right whales, penguins, seals, lobsters and cod.
Climate change in New England Will Boston's climate become like that of Charlotte, North Carolina, or Atlanta, Georgia? Learn how our geography may determine our destiny.	The Aquarium gets involved We work on ways to reduce climate impacts by supporting right whale research, promoting sustainable seafood and creating pristine marine protected sanctuaries.
live blue™: What you can do You can make a difference to the health of the planet. Here are simple, practical things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.	Policies that tackle the issues of global climate change Many solutions are being proposed to change the trajectory of climate change. Here are some you should know about.

Special thanks to Dr. Steven Katona, whose 2008 paper "Scientific overview of global climate change and the marine environment" was prepared for the Aquarium and was the source material for much of this page. Other major sources are indicated in their respective sections.