Notice during school vacation week (through January 5): We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance of your visit to guarantee entry, as we do sell out.
International Seadragon Husbandry Symposium 2025
October 21–23, 2025 • Boston, MA
The 4th International Seadragon Symposium will be hosted by the New England Aquarium from October 21–23, 2025.
This conference provides a unique opportunity for seadragon experts from around the world to discuss, network, and collaborate on advances in seadragon husbandry, research, welfare, acquisition, display, life support, water quality, nutrition, reproduction, health, and management issues.
Registration
Registration is $275 per person and includes continental breakfast and grab and go lunches, drinks, and snacks for all three days as well as an icebreaker event hosted the evening of October 21, 2025 at the New England Aquarium.
Hotel Information
We have secured a room block at the Harborside Inn Boutique Hotel located about a 3 minute walk from the New England Aquarium. King city view rooms are $399 per night and Atrium view rooms are $369 per night. A room block has been reserved for conference attendees from October 20—25, 2025. For questions or to reserve a room, please call 617-723-7500 and mention the room bock code “seadragon” when booking.
Sponsorship Information
The symposium offers opportunities for sponsors to share and display information through tiered giving as well as event sponsorships. Proceeds will directly support the ability of the symposium host to provide this forum and to support on-going in-situ and ex-situ seadragon research and conservation. Receipt of funds for sponsorship by the host institution indicates your intent to abide by the following guidelines as a sponsor of the 4th International Seadragon Husbandry Symposium.
International Seadragon Husbandry Symposium
Join us for a unique opportunity to discuss, network, and collaborate on advances in seadragon husbandry, research, welfare, acquisition, display, and more.