Seattle Aquarium
Zachary Randell is a Research Scientist at the Seattle Aquarium since March 2022, focusing on developing methods for kelp forest surveys using customizable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and open-source AI image analysis software. Previously, Zachary completed a PhD in Integrative Biology at Oregon State University between September 2015 and September 2021, where research centered on kelp forest ecology through various analyses and experiments. Before that, Zachary worked as a Biological Science Technician at the U.S. Geological Survey from January 2012 to August 2015, contributing to sea otter ecology studies, and served as a Subtidal Technician at the University of California, Santa Cruz from June 2010 to September 2011, initially volunteering before being hired. Zachary holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, earned in September 2012.
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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.