On Wednesday, January 28, the Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank will be closed until 1:00 p.m. for routine animal care.
Construction Update: As we enhance the look and feel of the Aquarium and make structural improvements to the penguin exhibit, some exhibits are temporarily closed, and the penguins are off exhibit until February 13. Learn more.
Our Experts
Education
MA, Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, 2015
BS, Environmental Studies, Brown University, 2013
About
Lena Weiss is a Program Manager for the BalanceBlue Lab, providing scientific and technical expertise on wild-capture fisheries, as well as other topics, to a diverse range of audiences, including the seafood industry, early-stage entrepreneurs, investors, and decision makers. She also serves as the lab’s program manager for BlueSwell, an early-stage incubator for blue technology startups looking to convert ocean-focused concepts into profitable and environmentally responsible businesses.
Prior to joining the New England Aquarium, Lena worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a marine ecologist and scientific diver, focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects and ecosystem health. She is interested in facilitating the integration of scientific research into decision-making processes, at both the policy level and at smaller scales.
Recent Publications
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Opening a marine monument to commercial fishing compromises species protections
Aquarium Affiliate Author(s): Jessica V. Redfern, PhD, Lena Weiss, Orla O’Brien, Scott Kraus, PhD
Published July 06, 2021
Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life
Through pioneering conservation research and strategic partnerships, our team of 40 scientists works to combat the unprecedented impacts on the ocean from climate change and other human activities.
