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News Articles

The underside of a sunflower star attached to clear acrylic with thousands of tube feet

October 18, 2023

Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with Others in California to Help a Critically Endangered Sea Star

The Aquarium of the Pacific, Birch Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences, and the Sunflower Star Lab have successfully induced spawning in sunflower sea stars and hope to help reestablish wild populations off the nation’s west coast

Underside of a purple colored sea star

September 12, 2023

Aquarium Accolades Fall 2023

Three impressive individuals were recognized at Aquarium events for their community service and leadership.

Pinkish red octopus in profile

September 12, 2023

Philanthropy Highlights Fall 2023

From the 25th Anniversary celebration at the Blue Whale Gala to significant gift from local Girl Scouts, our supporters are making a positive impact on Aquarium programs and initiatives.

Two people at podium with High Tide Student Film Festival in background

September 12, 2023

High Tide Film Festival 2023

The third annual High Tide Film Festival was a night to celebrate the winners of film contest sponsored by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Penguin in front of rocky background

September 12, 2023

News Highlights for Fall 2023

This Fall we welcomed three new otters and also said goodbye to some beloved members of our Aquarium animal family. We also hosted a photo contest for our 25th Anniversary.

Three sea lions barking on rocks

September 12, 2023

Animal Updates for Fall 2023

Discover the warty frogfish and the bay pipefish as well as a coral endemic to California featured in the reimagined Southern California Gallery.

Mountain yellow legged frog sitting on a rock by a body of water

September 7, 2023

Endangered Species Raised at the Aquarium of the Pacific and Santa Ana Zoo and Hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo Released into Local Wilderness

Approximately one hundred and seventy critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into their wild habitat in the Southern California mountains on August 29 and 30, 2023.

black and white image of harpo the sea lion 2006-2023

June 30, 2023

Harpo

The Aquarium staff members mourned the loss of Harpo the California sea lion.

Otter surrogate mother with pup Elle

June 8, 2023

New Sea Otter Pups at the Aquarium

The Aquarium welcomed three new sea otter pups, who were deemed non-releasable to the wild by the US Fish and Wildlife Service because they were unable to survive in the ocean.

Aquarium of the Pacific 25th anniversary octopus logo

April 30, 2023

25 Years of Connecting to Nature at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Join us as the Aquarium celebrates its 25th Anniversary with new exhibits, events, and programs highlighting the remarkable natural world right outside our door. Southern California Gallery Now Open.

Kelp and seaweed on the deck of a boat

March 20, 2023

Aquarium Explores How People Shift Their Perceptions about Seafood and Seaweed Farming

A recent study published by the Aquarium and collaborators finds potential in messages that emphasize the environmental benefits of sustainable aquaculture.

test tubes on racks in a refridgerator

March 1, 2023

Aquarium Embarks on New Project to Help an Important Habitat Impacted by Climate Change

Kelp forests have been under threat and the Aquarium is joining partners in a new scientific project to help kelp.

Collage of 2023 African American Scholars Cohort

February 25, 2023

African American Scholar Program 2023 Recipients

For the third year in a row, a cohort of exceptional African American students are awarded scholarship funds and join a growing community of scholars engaging in various Aquarium efforts.

Fin whale mouth breaches the surface of the ocean while as it feeds.

February 22, 2023

Research Finds Fin Whales Making a Home off the California Coast

Data collected by Aquarium interns helps identify individual whales locally

2022 Photographers Night Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner photo

December 14, 2022

2022 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners

The Aquarium’s 13th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of workshops, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.