The Seattle Aquarium announced today a new groundbreaking partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribe. The non-exclusive, collective partnership is aiming to enrich cultural and marine science education opportunities. The collaboration promises new dynamic displays and visitor engagement initiatives.
“This partnership reflects the Muckleshoot Tribe’s deep connection to the Seattle waterfront where our ancestors celebrated the return of the salmon since time immemorial, as well as our support of the Aquarium’s cultural and science education programs, and our shared mission to inspire conservation in our marine environment,” said Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chair Jaison Elkins.
Key projects the Seattle Aquarium and Muckleshoot Tribe are planning include:
- Custom signage on the new Ocean Pavilion campus
- A cultural display along the hallway across from Crashing Waves habitat in Pier 59
- Co-hosting Indigenous Community Day and other collaborations on that day
“We are honored the Muckleshoot Tribe has selected the Seattle Aquarium for this exciting partnership,” said Aquarium President and CEO Bob Davidson. “It provides a new, unique opportunity for Indigenous voices to be prominently centered at the Aquarium. I hope it supports efforts to deepen our relationships with other tribes and Indigenous communities.”
Partnership between the Muckleshoot Tribe and the Seattle Aquarium provides a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our shared commitment to the waters and marine life of the Pacific Northwest. This partnership was made possible in part with support from the Seattle Kraken and the Oak View Group.
Indigenous consultants, artists and tribal leaders have been instrumental in shaping the innovative design and educational programs at the Aquarium and its new Ocean Pavilion expansion opening on August 29th.
“The Aquarium is on the homelands of the Coast Salish people and Indigenous science and knowledge are essential to understanding our ocean and restoring its health,” Davidson said.
The Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion expansion opens Aug. 29th and is expected to educate more than 1.2 million visitors each year. Guests can purchase tickets today and be among the first to experience the Pacific Northwest’s largest tropical reef ecosystem as the Aquarium welcomes animals to three new immersive habitats.
The Aquarium educates more than 40,000 school children through its Schools and Public programs each year.
About the Seattle Aquarium:
Founded in 1977, the Seattle Aquarium is a conservation organization working to regenerate the health of Earth’s one ocean. We work among global leaders to advance animal wellbeing, marine and ecosystem science, public policy, field conservation, education, and species recovery programs that benefit the ocean. Help support the Aquarium’s mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.
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