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

Artist's rendering of the new Ocean Exploration Center
United Technologies to Donate $1 Million to Mystic Aquarium for Ocean Exploration Center
New exhibit space, features and exhibits highlight the history of human undersea exploration.
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Sea Research Foundation to Manage JASON Project
JASON has connected over 11 million students with scientists through classroom learning experiences and hands-on exploration.
Final Settlement Reached in Sea Research Foundation Debt Reduction
Restructuring agreement reduces debt to Citibank to $19 million from approximately $34 million.

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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