Blue Planet Action Center

Blue Planet Action Center
Blue Planet Action Center
Gain a new understanding of the serious challenges facing the ocean, including threats to the endangered North Atlantic right whale, and the Aquarium’s leadership in seeking solutions.

Know Before You Go

Aquarium educators can often be found in the Blue Planet Action Center to provide in-depth information about climate change and conservation efforts. Feel free to ask them if you have any questions!

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

What’s on the Menu for Our Animals?

In the Blue Planet Action Center, learn how aquarists culture (grow or raise) high-quality, nutritious food for our animals! Growing our animals’ food at the Aquarium allows us to reduce our impact on wild populations, add extra vitamins and minerals to make meals even more nutritious, and know our animals’ diets are clean and free of potential contaminants.

Growing Nutritious Foods at the New England Aquarium
Growing nutritious foods for our animals Photo: Vanessa Kahn
Conservation

See Global Conservation Leaders Supported by the Aquarium

The New England Aquarium's Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) is a microgranting and fellowship program that provides support for early-stage, entrepreneurial projects by local conservation leaders in low- and middle-income countries around the globe. In the Blue Planet Action Center, see how MCAF solutions are benefiting ocean health and communities around the world.

Blue Planet Action Center Global Conservation
Global conservation in the Blue Planet Action Center Photo: Vanessa Kahn

Take a Look Around

  • Educators can often be found holding presentations in the Blue Planet Action Center
    Educators can often be found holding presentations in the Blue Planet Action Center
  • Larval Fishes exhibit
    Larval Fishes exhibit
  • Blue Planet Action Center
    View of the Blue Planet Action Center

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Become a Member

As a member of the New England Aquarium, you have access to 10,000 marine animals, 70 awe-inspiring exhibits, and exclusive events all year. But that is just the beginning.

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