Please note: Road closures and security measures due to Sail Boston® events may affect your Aquarium visit and nearby parking on Saturday, July 11. For details, review the Downtown/Waterfront tab of Sail Boston®’s Street Impact webpage. Security check-points will be in place from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Please review this list of prohibited bags and items.
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
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.
