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News Articles

giant sea bass juvenile

December 9, 2016

Aquarium Welcomes Baby Giant Sea Bass

In early October the Aquarium hatched giant sea bass larvae after a spawning event. One of these larvae survived and is now thriving behind the scenes.

Touch moon jellies

November 28, 2016

Top 6 Things to Do at the Aquarium This Winter

This winter at the Aquarium of the Pacific, visit our Horses and Dragons and Vanishing Animals exhibits, and enjoy a full slate of special events.

Pacific Visions - Exterior of Building

November 22, 2016

Pacific Visions Campaign Reaches 80 Percent of Goal

In the second half of 2016, the Aquarium’s Pacific Visions Campaign secured major gifts and reached a total of $42 million toward the $53 million goal. In addition, actress Cameron Diaz has contributed a testimonial in support of the Aquarium’s efforts.

Blue striped fish swimming near purple shaded coral

November 10, 2016

Photographers Night Photo Contest 2016 Winners

The Aquarium’s 8th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to submit their work for an exclusive photo contest. Here are the winners.

Aquarium exterior view from harbor artwork

November 7, 2016

Aquarium Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide donors with information to guide their charitable decisions, recognized the Aquarium for strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

Facing Climate Change by Jeffrey Kiehl

November 1, 2016

Aquarium Forum Examines Psychology of Climate Change

On November 2 the Aquarium hosted a day-long forum bringing together climate scientists and psychologists to develop strategies to motivate people to act on climate change.

Fishermen fixing a Turtle Excluder Device

September 29, 2016

Storied Seafood Documents Mexican Fishermen Working to Save the Vaquita

The new series by the Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future project includes a photography exhibit and website.

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September 27, 2016

Webcast: New Report on Aquaculture in Southern California

The Aquarium held a live webcast to announce the release of a new report on offshore aquaculture, or fish farming, in Southern California.

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September 14, 2016

New Vanishing Animals Film Plays Daily in Ocean Theater

Vanishing Animals explores human impacts on our planet and ways we can help prevent loss of biodiversity and protect the health of ecosystems.

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September 13, 2016

Aquarium Receives Grant Funding to Teach Public About Southern California’s Water

New exhibits and programs in the Aquarium’s Our Watersheds exhibit area are slated to open in spring 2017.

Ribbon-dragon

September 6, 2016

Fun This Fall at the Aquarium

This fall at the Aquarium of the Pacific, you can enjoy visiting our Horses and Dragons and Vanishing Animals exhibits and a full slate of special events, including cultural festivals and holidays.

Orographic lift of moist air coming off ocean

September 2, 2016

Protecting Marine Life by Slowing the Rate of Change

Slowing the rate of change in marine environments can give nature the chance to adapt to climate change and other impacts of human activity.

Green sea turtle released 9-1-16

August 30, 2016

Sea Turtle Released After Successful Surgery

After being rehabilitated by the Aquarium of the Pacific, a green sea turtle was released into the open ocean on September 1.

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August 26, 2016

Fall Features Sustainable Seafood Celebrations

Fall is an important time of year for sustainable seafood efforts, with National Aquaculture Week taking place September 26 to 30 and National Seafood Month in October. Seafood for the Future (SFF), the Aquarium’s sustainable seafood program, is celebrating with several new projects.

2016 Magellanic Penguin chicks

August 18, 2016

Juvenile Penguins Join Public Exhibit

Two male Magellanic Penguin chicks that hatched at the Aquarium in May joined the rest of the penguins on view in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat.