Seattle Aquarium expansion opens with Boeing support

The Seattle Aquarium opened its new ‘Ocean Pavilion’ to the public Thursday. Boeing contributed to the pavilion as part of the company’s investments in the Puget Sound community and support for the environment.

• What’s new: Located at the refreshed Seattle waterfront, the new pavilion educates visitors, especially students, on how their actions impact the waters of Puget Sound and the global ocean.

Boeing’s support: Inside the pavilion, the “At Home in the Ocean” habitat highlights Boeing’s contribution to marine life protection and environmental stewardship.

• In 2023, Boeing contributed more than $2.25 million to support Washington environmental nonprofits, including the Seattle Aquarium, to improve water quality and increase access to green space.

See it: Watch the Aquarium’s new ocean pavilion in action.

What they're saying: “The Seattle Aquarium is so grateful for our long-standing partnership with Boeing. Their support of our mission to Inspire the Conservation of Our Marine Environment began more than two decades ago and will continue in the future in many ways. Their gift is just one of many that helped bring the vision of the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion to life,” said Bob Davidson, President & CEO of the Seattle Aquarium.

The big picture: Boeing, its employees and retirees contribute approximately $50 million a year to Washington state community organizations.

By Josh Green, Jane McCarthy