Press Room

Watch our COO, Brad Rutherford, describe some of the changes visitors will encounter in the reopened Seattle Aquarium in this clip from KIRO 7.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium predicts it has lost a quarter of its revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. Looking ahead to possibly reopening, it expects to take an even bigger hit. The typical busy season may be its slowest.

It has recently shifted most of its programs online. The virtual dive shows let people experience the aquarium inside their homes.

“We’re keeping up our conservation research programs, continuing our microplastic research, we are still a conservation organization even when our doors are closed,” said Brad Rutherford, Seattle Aquarium’s chief operating officer. Rutherford said the aquarium has made significant changes during the pandemic. Payroll was cut by 50% and new safety measures were implemented.

We are all doing our part to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. The Aquarium may be closed, but our dedicated staff are working hard to bring the Aquarium to you!

Each week we will be bringing you online content about some of your favorite animals, conservation actions and at-home activities so you can continue to engage and learn about ocean health. Stay tuned to learn about the sea and shore birds of the Salish Sea, our local beach creatures, exotic warm water animals, and more!

We are all doing our part to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. The Aquarium may be closed, but our dedicated staff are working hard to bring the Aquarium to you!

Each week we will be bringing you online content about some of your favorite animals, conservation actions and at-home activities so you can continue to engage and learn about ocean health. Stay tuned to learn about the sea and shore birds of the Salish Sea, our local beach creatures, exotic warm water animals, and more!

We are all doing our part to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. The Aquarium may be closed, but our dedicated staff are working hard to bring the Aquarium to you!

Each week we will be bringing you online content about some of your favorite animals, conservation actions and at-home activities so you can continue to engage and learn about ocean health. Stay tuned to learn about the sea and shore birds of the Salish Sea, our local beach creatures, exotic warm water animals, and more!

Published by The Seattle Times

Without 4,000 to 5,000 daily visitors or the steady stream of volunteers, the Seattle Aquarium is almost a ghost town compared to its usual humming self.

But no matter the level of activity in the aquarium’s public spaces, a core crew of staffers has to keep working to care for the facility’s creatures.

The crew of about 20 people are doing without the army of usual volunteers, said aquarium spokesman Tim Kuniholm.

We are all doing our part to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. The Aquarium may be closed, but our dedicated staff are working hard to bring the Aquarium to you!

Each week we will be bringing you online content about some of your favorite animals, conservation actions and at-home activities so you can continue to engage and learn about ocean health. Stay tuned to learn about the sea and shore birds of the Salish Sea, our local beach creatures, Earth Day activism, the amazing octopus and more!

We are all doing our part to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. The Aquarium may be closed, but our dedicated staff are working hard to bring the Aquarium to you!

Each week we will be bringing you online content about some of your favorite animals, conservation actions and at-home activities so you can continue to engage and learn about ocean health. Stay tuned to learn about the sea and shore birds of the Salish Sea, our local beach creatures, Earth Day activism, the amazing octopus and more! We have posted some online resources that you can do on your own. Check out our website SeattleAquarium.org for animal fact sheets, our infographic library, at-home activities for kids, or check-in on our animals in real time with our live webcams.

We are all doing our part to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing. The Aquarium may be closed, but our dedicated staff are working hard to bring the Aquarium to you!

Each week we will be bringing you online content about some of your favorite animals, conservation actions and at-home activities so you can continue to engage and learn about ocean health. Stay tuned to learn about the amazing fish of the Salish Sea, our local invertebrates, Earth Day activism, the amazing octopus and more! We have already posted some online resources that you can do on your own. Check out our website SeattleAquarium.org for animal fact sheets, our infographic library, at-home activities for kids, or check-in on our animals in real time with our live webcams.

Yes, we’re open! Learn more about the precautionary measures we’re taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.