at both the surface and submarine levels. This exciting complex 

 will be completed and complemented by instructional display dio- 

 ramas, slides, motion pictures and a viewer's seating section 

 for observing the many and varied presentations. 



Additionally , the building will contain an attractive retail 

 outlet for souvenirs, science objects and aquatic curios. There 

 will be a restaurant area. This building will have facilities 

 for meetings of various technical and professional groups, as 

 well as for groups of sportsmen and hobbyists. 



PROGRESS TO DATE 



The New England Aquarium Corporation has, over an active period 



of two years, accomplished or set in motion the following 



activities for the development of the Aquariums 



With leadership provided by nine Directors composed of 

 outstanding business and financial leaders, attracted 

 a Board of Trustees of 36 individuals covering a broad 

 range of interest and abilities. 



Visited over 35 Aquariums in North America and Europe, 

 consulting with directors, curators and techniques con- 

 sultants o 



Studied plans of over 42 Aquariums in the world. 



Hired an outstanding Aquarium planner and director, 

 together with a nucleus staff of experts, including 

 planners, an exhibition designer and a research curator. 



Planned and consulted with Boston's Chamber of Commerce 

 and Redevelopment Authority with regards to design and 

 site. 



Hired an outstanding association of designers, architects 

 and engineers, now at work on the design of the building. 



Set up a continuing research survey of the Aquatic mammals 

 of New England, and mad© a survey collecting and research 

 trip to the upper Amazon 



