Seattle Aquarium
Alex Tanz is an Assistant Dive Safety Officer and Marine Science Interpreter at the Seattle Aquarium, where responsibilities include informal education, volunteer supervision, and scientific diving since June 2016. Previously, Alex served as a Graduate Student and Research Assistant at the University of Washington School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, focusing on social, policy, and legal analysis for the Lenfest Fisheries Ecosystem Taskforce. Earlier experiences include a role as a Marine Science Interpreter at the Seattle Aquarium, sales and instructional duties at Optical Ocean Sales, and a fellowship with the Alexi for Illinois campaign. Alex's educational background includes a Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Washington, a Juris Doctor in Environmental Law from DePaul University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and Environmental Studies from Pitzer College.
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Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium is the ninth largest aquarium in the U.S. by attendance and among the top five paid visitor attractions in the Puget Sound region. Since our opening, we’ve hosted over 22 million visitors and provided marine conservation education to over 1.6 million school children. We’re proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Opened in 1977, the Seattle Aquarium was owned and operated by the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation until 2010, when the nonprofit Seattle Aquarium Society assumed its management—a model used by most leading zoos and aquariums across the country. In 2007, the Aquarium opened a major expansion that added 18,000 square feet of space to the facility, including an impressive 120,000-gallon exhibit, a gift shop, café, meeting/event space and more. Our mission, Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, is reflected in everything we do—exhibits, events, conservation and education programs, research activities and more. This important work wouldn’t be possible without support from our community, members, staff and volunteers. The Seattle Aquarium operates as a nonprofit 501c3, through a long-term operating agreement with the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.