Promoting, practicing, and educating about conservation is a part of Birch Aquarium’s mission. As a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, conservation initiatives are a top priority.

Seahorse Conservation

Raising seahorses for more than 20 years

Coral Conservation

Propagating fragile habitats

Seadragon Breeding Programs

Helping to save threatened species 

Leopard Sharks

Understanding and protecting local sharks

Marine Protected Areas

Understanding the importance of protected ocean space

Tidepools

Life between a rock and a hard place