Aquarium News
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News Articles
December 18, 2019
Aquarium volunteers formed Teen Climate Council
After attending the national 2019 Urban Climate Action Network conference, a group of teen volunteers at the Aquarium became inspired to form the Teen Climate Council at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
December 13, 2019
Top Aquarium Achievements in 2019
With the opening of Pacific Visions and other accomplishments in ocean conservation and educational offerings, 2019 was a significant year in the Aquarium’s history.
December 9, 2019
New Sea Jellies Now on View Were Cultured at the Aquarium
Helvola sea nettles bred at the Aquarium are now on view in the Northern Pacific Gallery. This is the first time an aquarium in the United States has successfully cultured and raised this species.
December 8, 2019
Massive Sea Urchin Sculpture Installed on Aquarium’s Front Plaza
The Aquarium unveiled a new art installation on its front plaza on November 27. The sea urchin sculpture with spines that light up at night will be outside the Aquarium until May 2020.
December 4, 2019
Aquarium Winter Activities
Enjoy educational activities for kids and teens, art installations, discounted late nights, and opportunities to start the new year learning about issues affecting the ocean and wildlife.
December 2, 2019
Record Number of Volunteers Removed 315 Pounds of Trash on Clean-Up Day
As part of California’s annual Coastal Clean-Up Day, the Aquarium hosted a beach clean-up on the Long Beach Peninsula on September 21, 2019.
November 21, 2019
2019 Aquarium Gift Guide
Looking for gift ideas that also help the ocean? The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific has many unique options to choose from, and dollars spent with the Aquarium support its animal care, conservation, and education programs.
November 21, 2019
Members of Congress Visit Pacific Visions Wing
On November 2, the Aquarium hosted U.S. Congressional Representatives Alan Lowenthal of California and Garret Graves of Louisiana for a meeting and tour of the new Pacific Visions wing. The visit was part of the American Congressional Exchange initiated by the Bipartisan Policy Center.
November 8, 2019
2019 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
Participants in our annual event were invited to share their results for this contest. Here are the winners.
November 7, 2019
Aquarium and Partners to Release Endangered White Abalone for the First Time in History
The Aquarium is a founding partner of the White Abalone Recovery Program and has been working with NOAA for the past eleven years on this project.
October 16, 2019
Aquarium Presents Art Exhibit, Ocean Resiliency: The Expeditions of Danielle Eubank
For her One Artist Five Oceans project, Danielle Eubank has sailed and painted all of the oceans on the planet. Her artwork will be on view at the Aquarium November 5 to January 5.
October 15, 2019
Meet Conservation Ambassadors at the Aquarium on October 19 and 20
The Aquarium will host special guest animals from wildlife rescue and outreach organization Conservation Ambassadors with meet-and-greet opportunities and shows.
September 23, 2019
Aquarium to Support Research on Policy Barriers for Responsible Marine Aquaculture
Through its Seafood for the Future program, the Aquarium will participate in a two-year research project to assess how changing policies and fisheries conditions in the United States may have supported or hindered development of this industry.
September 6, 2019
Aquarium President and CEO Dr. Jerry Schubel Announces Intention to Retire
Dr. Schubel joined the Aquarium in 2002. He will remain in his current role while the Aquarium’s Board of Directors conducts a search for his replacement.
September 4, 2019
Things to See and Do at the Aquarium This Fall
This fall at the Aquarium, see new animals, enjoy seasonal festivals and special events, and experience Pacific Visions.