Seattle Aquarium

Our Mission: Inspiring Conservation of our Marine Environment.

Our Vision: The Seattle Aquarium aspires, through its example, to help define the role of a great aquarium in the 21st century as a catalyst for public engagement in the wonder, science and future vitality of the oceans and Puget Sound. We intend to be a leader in each component: life sciences, interpretive exhibits, educational outreach, research, public policy and economic impact.

ANIMALS: Energize each visitor’s experience with the power and impact of the Aquarium’s marine animals in all their natural awe and magic.

OCEANS: Connect people to the life-sustaining oceans through a focus on Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean.

COMMUNITY: Insure that we are inclusive and welcoming to all segments of community.

LEADERSHIP: Provide leadership across our community as the region’s premier platform for marine conservation education and ecosystem understanding.

EDUCATION: Be the best at conservation education.

WATERFRONT: Build our role as an authentic and uniquely Seattle aquarium at the center of the City’s great new Waterfront, serving the entire Puget Sound region.

PEOPLE: Support the Aquarium’s goals and strategies by investing in our people to build a superior staff and volunteer work force that insures we have the right people in place with the requisite workplace skills, attitudes and behaviors and who are motivated and committed to the mission.