Michael D. Lee

Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation operates research centers and undertakes conservation of animals. It also operates exhibits of marine animals. It was founded on 1978 and is headquartered in Monterey, CA.

The Consortium for Ocean Leadership Inc., a non-profit organization, represents public and private ocean research and education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance research, education and sound ocean policy. The organization also manages ocean research and education programs in areas of scientific ocean drilling, ocean observing, ocean exploration, and ocean partnerships. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

San José State University Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that is focused on the provision of services for the welfare of the university through assistance in research, education, and community service. The foundation was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.