John
Nightingale, Ph.D.
President
John Nightingale, Ph.D. is one of the most well-known and respected leaders in aquarium operations and management in North America. His work at the renowned Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, a nearly 50-year-old facility, has helped to maintain the Aquarium's legendary status as one of the world's most revered aquatic institutions.
His background and lifelong work in formal and informal public education makes Nightingale a leader in the current rapid development of new educational efforts in aquariums, zoos and museums.
Nightingale joined the Vancouver Aquarium in 1993, and since that time he has guided the expansion of the Aquarium's leadership in conservation research, while focusing operations on maintaining its financially self-supporting status.
Nightingale's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Eastern Oregon State College, a Master of Science degree in fisheries biology and Doctorate in Physiology from the University of Washington. He has also completed post-graduate studies in business administration at Seattle University.
Nightingale applies nearly 25 years of experience and education in the industry to his current role as president of the Vancouver Aquarium. This experience ranges from curating living animal collections to developing strategic and physical plans for both new and existing institutions, to managing all aspects of aquarium development and operation. A professional biologist and bio-engineer with "hands-on" experience, Nightingale has been responsible for the development and operations of some of the best life support and animal care systems in operation. Nightingale has led the management and development of new institutions including the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Maui Ocean Center and has maintained existing facilities such as the New York and Seattle Aquariums.
To
arrange a media interview with Dr. Nightingale, please contact:
Kent Hurl, Public Relations, Vancouver Aquarium
publicrelations@vanaqua.org