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Mystic Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research.

Sea Research seeks to achieve this mission by:

  • Creating thought-provoking encounters with marine life
  • Conducting research that advances aquatic animal husbandry and health
  • Serving as an interpreter of marine science discoveries and conservation issues
  • Sharing resources and expertise with the scientific and education communities
  • Pursuing these endeavors with a commitment to excellence and innovation

Sea Research Foundation Activities

EDUCATION

To foster an interest in and understanding of the science and conservation of the aquatic world through formal and informal programs, written interpretive materials and exposure to living marine animals. 

RESEARCH

To collect, evaluate and disseminate scientific data gathered through investigations and collaborations sponsored by the Aquarium and the scientific community. Such data will advance knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry and aquatic animal biology and behavior and promote a better understanding of our place in nature. 

EXHIBITRY

To develop techniques that advance the art of live animal display and its role in stimulating interest in the aquatic world. 

CONSERVATION

To promote the health and stability of natural habitats and the populations of marine life, particularly those of Long Island Sound and adjacent waters.

Our Commitment

Mystic Aquarium strives to create a welcoming environment that is accessible to all. We foster a sense of belonging within our organization, our guests, and the communities we serve. 

Leadership

Susette Tibus

Koray Gurz

Tina Couch

Allison D. Tuttle, DVM

Keith Sorensen

Tracy Romano PhD

C. Rodney Daniels

Bryan Schultz

Board of Trustees

George M. Milne, Jr., Ph.D. (Chairman)

Senior Partner

Radius Ventures, LLC

 

Joli Gross (Secretary)

SVP, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer and Corporate Secretary

United Rentals, Inc.

 

John Holstein (Treasurer)

Principal & CEO

First H&M Corporation

 

Rodney Butler

Chairman

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council

 

Ed Cassidy

Chief Executive Officer

Saybrus Partners

 

Veronica Dowling

COO & CFO

Dowling Corp.

 

Peter G. Drakos

Attorney

The Law Office of Peter Drakos, LLC

 

David Freeman

Co-Head of Digital Media

Creative Artists Agency

 

Patrick L. Green, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer

UF Health

 

Cecilie H. Jedlicka

President

Heidenreich Enterprises

 

Richard Katz, M.D.

Retired

Griffin Hospital

 

Sarah E. Kelly, Ph.D.

Retired

Owner, TGIR Consulting, LLC

 

Peter Kuhn

CEO, North America

OML, Inc.

 

Michael P. Lech

President

READCO Portfolio

 

Alex Marku

Owner

A Beautiful Company and

Buon Appetito Ristorante

 

Tom Marra

Chairman of the Board

Federal Life Insurance Co.

 

William Middleton

Owner

Cannonball Management Group

 

Steven Perrelli

Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Northern New England, Inc.

 

Jason Reese

Principal

Alinea Strategic Solutions

 

Antonio Roberto

Managing Director of Strategic Investments

CT Innovations

 

Paul O. Robertson

Deputy Commissioner/COO

Department of Economic & Community Development, State of CT

 

Susette Tibus, ex officio

President & CEO

Mystic Aquarium

 

Robert A. Valenti

President/Owner

Valenti Ford

 

Robert Williams, Jr.

Senior Managing Director / Partner

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners

Trustees Emeritus

Terry D. Garcia
CEO
Exploration Ventures

Carolyn P. Kelly
Attorney
Suisman Shapiro

Daniel C. Verdier
Retired, Cirrus Construction Company, Inc.

Mystic Aquarium 2023 Annual Report

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