Seattle Aquarium
Paul Decker is an experienced marine science educator currently serving as the On-site School Programs Coordinator at Seattle Aquarium since February 2018, where responsibilities have included leading educational activities for summer campers and conducting citizen science programs for high school students. Previous roles at the Seattle Aquarium involved marine science instruction and camp counseling. From July 2011 to December 2022, Paul managed a successful book blog, connecting with authors and publishers for reviews. Paul has also worked as a self-employed contractor specializing in endangered species observation, with experience in various manatee observation projects. Earlier experience includes serving as a summer camp counselor at Christ the King Lutheran Church & Preschool, developing science-based curriculum. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology from Florida Institute of Technology.
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.