The mission of the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium is Education and Youth Development through promoting the understanding, appreciation, and protection of aquatic life and habitats. The nonprofit Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium (CAS) is a leader in conservation-oriented research, environmental education, and community service both locally and globally. The Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium conducts programs offsite through outreach projects to schools and community-based organizations as well as onsite at Adventure Aquarium in a unique partnership to engage aquarium visitors in the wonder of the aquatic world.