From the President Archives

Whale in the ocean with scenic alaskan landscape and mountains

from the president - December 17, 2019

Aquarium Shares in Disappointment of Missed Opportunity at COP25

The New England Aquarium joins all those working to protect the planet who are disappointed by global leaders’ lack of strong resolve and agreement to prevent further warming of the Earth. ...

Mike O'Neill and Vikki Spruill talk at the top of the Giant Ocean Tank

from the president - August 29, 2019

Harborside Chat on the Giant Ocean Tank

Every month, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill takes to Facebook Live for a casual conversation with a member of our team. For her August 29, 2019, Harborside Chat, Vikki spoke...

Aquarium President Vikki Spruill talks with Aquarium Educators Corrine Steever and Ashley Malloy

from the president - June 26, 2019

Harborside Chat on Reducing Use of Plastic

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from the president - May 10, 2019

Harborside Chat: MCAF Program

During monthly Harborside Chats, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill takes to Facebook Live for a casual conversation with a member of our staff. On May 9, 2019, Vikki spoke with...

Vikki Spruill and Glenn Remick speak in front of the new exhibit.

from the president - April 23, 2019

Harborside Chat with Glenn Remick

During monthly Harborside Chats, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill takes to Facebook Live for a casual conversation with a member of our team. On April 23, 2019, Vikki spoke with...

North Atlantic right whale mother and calf

from the president - March 13, 2019

Harborside Chat with Heather Pettis

For the March 13, 2019, Harborside Chat, Vikki sat down with Heather Pettis, Associate Scientist at the Aquarium's Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, and talked about the iconic North Atlantic...

Vikki Spruil and Barbara Bailey at Quincy rescure facility

from the president - February 14, 2019

Harborside Chat with Barbara Bailey

For her fourth Harborside Chat, Vikki sat down with Barbara Bailey, Curator of Husbandry and Sustainability at the New England Aquarium, at our Quincy Animal Care Center to discuss what is behind the...

scott kraus and vikki spruil during harborside chat on facebook live

from the president - January 11, 2019

Harborside Chat with Scott Kraus

For her third Harborside Chat, Vikki sat down with Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life VP and Senior Scientist Scott Kraus, Ph.D., to discuss the threat posed by offshore oil and gas exploration in...

from the president - January 3, 2019

An Ocean of Progress in 2018

We have made great strides in working toward the goal of protecting the blue planet, and that's thanks in large part to support from our donors, members, and visitors. Here are a few of our...

Vikki Spruill and Mark Smith talk in front of the penguins at the New England Aquarium.

from the president - December 20, 2018

Harborside Chat with Mark Smith

Each month, New England Aquarium President and CEO sits down for a casual conversation with a member of our team to learn about their work and how that work reinforces our mission to protect the blue...

from the president - November 15, 2018

Harborside Chat with Dr. Nick Whitney

Each month, New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill sits down with a member of our team for a casual conversation about their work. Listen in to learn about the work of Dr. Nick Whitney,...

from the president - September 15, 2018

Save the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Monument

An Op-Ed by New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki Spruill ...

deep sea corals in northeast coral canyons and seamounts marine national monument

from the president - September 15, 2016

A Monumental Day for Our Oceans

The designation of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument is a win for science, a win for vibrant oceans, and, perhaps most important, a win for future generations. ...