SUN: National Aquarium to eliminate 30 positions amidst sluggish revenue

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The National Aquarium is planning to eliminate 30 positions in the new year as part of a strategic restructuring plan, the nonprofit announced earlier this week.

Aquarium President and CEO Jennifer Driban said the cuts are part of a “strategic restructuring” at the Baltimore tourism staple starting Jan. 1, 2027. Titles, responsibilities, and department structures will also change during the restructuring. Some new positions will be added, but Driban’s statement did not specify how many.

The National Aquarium did not immediately respond to questions about the restructuring plan on Saturday.

“We are facing the same economic challenges as other organizations in the region and across the United States. Materials, services, and utilities all cost more, while operating revenue growth has not increased at the same pace,” Driban wrote.

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