The Tennessee Aquarium Research Institute (TNARI) is the conservation and research arm of the Tennessee Aquarium, a non-profit 501(c)(3) institution. Our mission is to conserve and restore through research, restoration and education, with a primary focus on southeastern organisms.

>> Watch a video of Dr. Anna George discussing reintroduction of lake sturgeon to the Tennessee River.

>> Donate Now to the Conservation Society. Your gift will make a lasting contribution to conservation in the southeast.

>> Visit the Tennessee Aquarium web site and learn more about all of our animals and educational opportunities.