Conservation

Creating a connection with the aquatic world inspires and empowers our guests to take action for conservation.

Conservation is the act of conserving, restoring, and protecting the natural world and is the core of Mississippi Aquarium’s mission. Successful conservation requires collaboration, education, and the knowledge that everyone can do their part to make a difference.

A visit to Mississippi Aquarium will enhance a guest’s understanding of wildlife and showcase the need to conserve the environment in which they live. This connection can lead to behavior changes that empower visitors to take action for conservation. Additionally, supporting Mississippi Aquarium provides funding for conservation research efforts, leading to a positive impact on the animals and environments they are trying to save.

SCIENTIFIC & FIELD CONSERVATION

Science and Field Conservation pertains to a goal-oriented, direct scientific action with measurable outcomes. Scientific conservation includes research at Mississippi Aquarium and in the field, ecological restoration and protection efforts, policy, advocacy, and sharing of scientific information to the public through publications and outreach.

SPECIES WE FOCUS ON:

Sharks & Rays
Sea Turtles
Marine Mammals
Monarch Butterfly
African Penguins
Horseshoe Crabs

COMMUNITY CONSERVATION

Community Conservation influences human behavior in the reduce, reuse, and recycle mindset, bring awareness of how human activities can affect the environment, engage visitors and the public with animal programming, provide sustainability education, and demonstrate best practices to inspire positive change through example.

Community Initiatives We Focus On:

Green Sustainability through Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release
Monarch Butterfly Pollinator Garden
Oysters Reef
Marine Debris
Eco Tours
Consume for Conservation: Craft Beer Series