John Mandelman

Dr. John Mandelman is Vice President and Chief Scientist of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium (NEAq), the organizations applied ocean science institute. Prior to assuming his present role, John was long time researcher at the NEAq with a focus on fisheries ecology and conservation physiology in marine fishes, especially sharks, rays and skates. He is also Adjunct Faculty in the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston’s School for the Environment, UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology, and Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. With a lifelong dedication to the arts, including graduating as a fine arts major from Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, John has a passion for the combined power of science and the arts in safeguarding our ocean.