Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life

Scientists look for right whales during a research cruise
Protecting Right Whales Scientists look for right whales during a research cruise

Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium

At the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, the Aquarium’s dedicated research arm, we use marine science to protect animals and understand the effects of human activity on the ocean.

Transforming Science Into Action

Research from the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life helps inform ocean conservation efforts at the New England Aquarium and beyond.

OUR RESEARCH AND POLICY EXPERTS

A world-class team dedicated to ocean conservation science

The Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium is composed of world-class marine scientists and technical specialists who have devoted their careers to improving ocean health.

Cooperative fisheries research
Cooperative fisheries research Researchers studying groundfish in the Gulf of Maine. Photo: Steve De Neef
OUR PROGRAMS

Leading the way in marine conservation research

Within the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, our research programs focus on a range of issues, from helping protect the critically endangered right whale to studying sea turtle habitat use and more.

Researchers collect a fecal sample from a whale for a health assessment
Collecting fecal samples Researchers collect a fecal sample from a whale for a health assessment

Recent Ocean Research Publications

Find the latest published, peer-reviewed marine research from Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life scientists.

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