The Aquarium will be closed to the public on Wednesday, April 2, for an internal staff event. Regular operating hours will resume on April 3.
PRESS RELEASE
Statement on cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
BOSTON, MASS. (March 3, 2025) – The New England Aquarium is releasing the below statement amid news of layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
“The marine science and management that NOAA provides for our region and our country are essential to maintaining a healthy ocean, which sustains life on Earth and a thriving blue economy. The New England Aquarium has worked closely with NOAA for decades and deeply values their far-reaching expertise along with their partnership in our scientific research and conservation work to safeguard marine species and habitats. A healthy ocean and a habitable planet need scientists, the government, and private industry to work together to address threats the ocean faces for the future of our planet.”
Vikki N. Spruill
President and CEO
New England Aquarium
MEDIA CONTACT: Pam Bechtold Snyder—617-686-5068; psnyder@neaq.org