News Articles
December 3, 2024
Helping Monarch Butterflies
The Aquarium is approaching its ten-year anniversary in saving these butterflies and shares ideas on how you can help.
November 21, 2024
Caring for Crustaceans with Creativity
An aquarist cares for crabs in need of new shells in a new, inventive way, by using non-toxic epoxy, molding, and paint.
October 30, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Releases Rescued Green Sea Turtle Into the Wild After Surgery and Rehabilitation
The sixty-pound turtle was rescued earlier this month with a fishing hook in its right shoulder.
October 16, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Releases Rehabilitated Loggerhead Sea Turtle Off the Southern California Coast
The Aquarium is also announcing the construction of a new space to help rescued sea turtles and invites the public to help support the cause.
October 3, 2024
Helping Sharks through Ground-Breaking Research
Aquarium study shows how ultrasounds can be used to evaluate zebra shark eggs and embryos, which will play a role in efforts to reproduce and repopulate this endangered species.
September 5, 2024
Lending a Helping Hand to Corals
Aquarium of the Pacific staff aid coral restoration efforts in Guam.
August 1, 2024
Aquarium Caring for Rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The Aquarium is providing care and rehabilitation to a rescued loggerhead sea turtle with the hopes of releasing it back into the wild
June 20, 2024
Rescued Pelicans Impacted by Deadly Mass Stranding Event Get a Second Chance After Rehabilitation
Staff from the Aquarium of the Pacific assist with the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center’s emergency effort to rehabilitate the sick birds and some pelicans are returning home
May 16, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Veterinary Team Releases Endangered Sea Turtle to the Wild After its Rescue and Recovery from Surgery
Aquarium staff members transported the green sea turtle to the water’s edge and released it near the mouth of the San Gabriel River
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.
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 24, 2024
Hatching a New Generation of Conservationists
The Aquarium took six teens to Oaxaca, Mexico to learn about the local sea turtle conservation.