Events and Programs

Lecture Series panel discussion
Lecture Series panel discussion Photo: Allegro Photography
Our events and programs promote discovery and instill a sense of wonder for ocean animals and habitats. By coming together to share information and ideas, we can make a vital and vibrant ocean possible.
Lowell Lecture Series

Partners in Conservation

Learn how working collaboratively within fishing communities is reshaping shark conservation in Brazil with marine scientist and conservation leader Ingrid Hyrycena, Founder & CEO of Projeto Tubarão. This Lecture Series event is presented through the generosity of the Lowell Institute. This event is free, but advance registration is required.

Partners in Conservation
Photo provided by Ingrid Hyrycena
Special Event

Women of the Tides: Stories of Labor, Sea, and Survival

Join journalist Heidi Shin and artist Anita Yip at the New England Aquarium for an evening that brings together sound, photography, storytelling, and an immersive collective audio experience. The evening will also feature first-hand stories about diving with the haenyeo, a Q&A, and a shared art-making experience.

Photo By Heidi Shin
Photo By Heidi Shin
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Experience the Atlantic Harbor Seals Like Never Before

Join our trainers for an exclusive inside-the-exhibit visit with our Atlantic harbor seals! Choose between a meet and greet or art-making session. You’ll learn about the harbor seals’ biology, their habitat, how we care for them, and the methods we use to communicate.

Harbor Seal Encounter
Harbor Seal Encounter

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Lowell Lecture Series at the New England Aquarium

With the support of the Lowell Institute, our lecture series offers access to acclaimed experts—including, scientists, environmental writers, photographers, and others—who present on marine conservation and science-themed topics at no cost.

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