Sea Research Foundation is a leader in marine research, deep-sea exploration and hands-on education. We seek to protect our ocean planet by increasing awareness of our ocean environment and the creatures who live there, involving and educating budding scientists and future voters, and conducting and supporting aquatic and deep-sea research.

Making a splash in our field. More about Aquatic Research
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Kids across the country are digging into science: More about Immersion
Opening up an ocean of knowledge: More about the JASON Project
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Newsworthy

Experience wild belugas during “Mystic Week” in the Arctic
A unique, one-week travel offering to view wild beluga whales in their native habitat north of the Arctic Circle has been announced by Sea Research Foundation.
Kids Invited to Create Posters for "Wrecks of the World" International Art Contest
With 2012 marking the centenary of Titanic's maiden voyage and sinking, students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the “Wrecks of the World” international art contest.
Ocean Blue Catering Announces Exclusive Partnership with Mystic Yachting Center
Ocean Blue Catering, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sea Research Foundation and exclusive caterer of Mystic Aquarium, is proud to announce their exclusivity of the Mystic Yachting Center.
Sea Research Foundation Unveils Mystic Aquarium's Centenary Titanic Exhibit
Beckoning visitors to “journey to new depths of discovery,” Sea Research Foundation, operator of Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn., today previewed its major new exhibit -- Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below
Sea Research Foundation Earns Top Charity Navigator Rating
Sea Research Foundation has been named one of America's exceptional charities by Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that analyzes the financial and managerial health of charities nationwide.

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