New England Aquarium

EMC began its relationship with the New England Aquarium in 1995, when it first signed up as a corporate member with a $1500 pledge. Today, EMC annually donates more than fifteen times its original contribution.

Our donations support the museum’s permanent exhibits, which represent a rich variety of habitats and are home to 35 species of coral and over 50 wildlife species. In addition, EMC sponsored the inaugural season of the Aquarium's IMAX Theater and these IMAX productions: Into the Deep , a 3-D feature exploring the ocean; Lost Worlds , which covers biodiversity on our planet; and T-Rex .

EMC’s corporate membership also supports the Aquarium’s "Penguin Outreach Program." With this program, EMC can designate various organizations to receive visits from Roast Beef, a male penguin who travels in an ice-cooled Plexiglas cube and decorated fish van that allows him to keep his cool. Hundreds of children have enjoyed this educational program, courtesy of EMC. In the fall of 2007, EMC will also sponsor a New England Aquarium whale-watching trip for middle school students from the city of Worcester.