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Events and Programs
Our events and programs promote discovery and instill a sense of wonder for ocean animals and habitats. By coming together to share information and ideas, we can make a vital and vibrant ocean possible.
Sharks Unknown: Changing the Face of Shark TV
Join us on December 7 at 6:30 p.m. for this New England Aquarium Lecture Series with shark scientist and environmental educator Jasmin Graham. She will screen an episode of her new PBS Terra series, “Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham,” and share how she and Minorities in Shark Sciences have advanced the shark documentary genre.
Meet the Aquarium’s Atlantic Harbor Seals
Connect with the Aquarium’s Atlantic harbor seals like never before through one of our Animal Encounter programs. Animal encounters open a world of learning while helping support the work of ocean conservation.
World Ocean Day
On June 4, 2023, the Aquarium celebrated World Ocean Day with free onsite activities and online engagements that raise awareness around protecting the ocean for future generations. During the festivities, the Aquarium highlighted the global conservation initiative to protect 30 percent of lands, water, and ocean by 2030.
New England Aquarium Lecture Series
With the support of the Lowell Institute, our Lecture Series offers access to acclaimed experts—including, scientists, environmental writers, photographers, and others—who present on marine conservation and science-themed topics at no cost.
