The New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center will be closed from Monday, April 13, to Friday, April 17, for exhibit maintenance.
The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank will open at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, due to routine animal care.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Our Experts
Education
MS, Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, 2023
MMA, Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, 2023
BA, Biology, Carleton College, 2019
About
Annabelle Leahy is a Program Officer for the Balance Blue Lab, providing wild fisheries and aquaculture expertise to the seafood industry, innovators, and investors. Prior to joining the team, Annabelle completed a Fulbright Schuman research grant in Brussels, Belgium at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences working on a project entitled “Implementing Marine Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development of Offshore Wind Energy” and worked in ocean policy and climate diplomacy in Washington, DC.
Bridging Knowledge and Implementation
The New England Aquarium’s BalanceBlue Lab is going beyond research to pilot, implement, and scale solutions that support ocean industry and ocean health.
