Aquarium News
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News Articles
May 4, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Recipients of Its New CELP Scholar Program
Aquarium awards $150,000 to Southern California students to support their persistence in marine science-related fields
April 26, 2024
Aquarium’s Teen Climate Council Celebrates Earth Day Every Day
Voices of the future display a dedication to sustainability and conservation.
April 15, 2024
Animal Updates Spring 2024
Learn about the official arrival of our first releasable sea otter pup, our recent abalone workshop, and the spawning success of sunflower sea stars.
April 15, 2024
Philanthropy Highlights Spring 2024
Read about the enduring support of the Glass Guild and our education supporters.
April 15, 2024
What’s New for Spring 2024?
Be one of the first to see our newest exhibition at Member Preview Night. Plus, cultural events and summer fun are on the horizon.
April 11, 2024
For the First Time in its History, Aquarium of the Pacific Pairs Releasable Rescued Sea Otter Pup with Surrogate Otter Mom
The goal of the pairing is for the baby otter to learn the survival skills needed to return to the wild.
March 29, 2024
Charting the Next Five Years for the Endangered White Abalone
White Abalone Outplanting Workshop co-hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrated accomplishments and strategized the conservation efforts for the next five years.
March 19, 2024
Study on the Benefits of Nature Exposure
Aquarium publishes analysis of research on the benefits of nature exposure.
February 26, 2024
Successful Spawning and Cross-Fertilization Bring Hope for the Critically Endangered Sunflower Sea Star
Aquarium of the Pacific, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, California Academy of Sciences, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA), Sunflower Star Laboratory and partners continue work to save this species from extinction.
February 20, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Helps Endangered Sea Turtle After Its Rescue
Aquarium staff members performed surgery on the turtle and are caring for it behind the scenes as it recovers
January 31, 2024
Aquarium Participates in Coral Restoration
Staff traveled to Saipan to help and learn more about coral spawning
January 31, 2024
Aquarium Staff Train Researchers Looking at DDT Levels in Sharks and Rays
Dr. Lance Adams and other Aquarium of the Pacific staff helped train researchers looking into the levels of DDT in sharks and rays.
January 24, 2024
Hatching a New Generation of Conservationists
The Aquarium took six teens to Oaxaca, Mexico to learn about the local sea turtle conservation.
January 23, 2024
What’s New for Winter 2024?
Check out must-see animals and explore upcoming fun and educational opportunities at the Aquarium.