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
Get on board with deep-sea discovery: Visit Nautilus Live
Have a whale of a good time: More about our newest Encounter Program
Kids across the country are digging into science: More about Immersion
Opening up an ocean of knowledge: More about the JASON Project
Lend a helping flipper: Get involved with DRF efforts

Newsworthy

Sea Research Foundation Brings Educational Programming to Asia
Partnership with Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa brings Sea Research's expertise to students across Southeast Asia
Sea Research Foundation Launches New Website to Showcase Global Reach
New website highlights leadership role in education, research and exploration.
A Tribute - William Edward Kelley, Jr.
Mystic Aquarium’s founding president and renowned inventor passes away at age 93.
Harp seal
Mystic Aquarium Announces Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation
AZA accreditation is the highest possible recognition that a living animal institution can achieve.
Still from Oceans film
"Faces of Our Planet" Series Returns
Through film, live performance and multimedia presentations, audiences are transported to the ends of the Earth and into the ocean’s depths.

Features

President's Blog: 

Dear Friend:

I would like to provide you with an update on our precocious harbor seal pup patient that has been in the news recently.  You may have heard of...

2012 Annual Report

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