News Articles
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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.
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June 16, 2022
Aquarium Honors Dr. David Titley at Blue Whale Gala
The Ocean Conservation Award is given annually to those who contribute significantly to ocean conservation and environmental education.
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December 10, 2020
Molina Family Donation Aims to Help the Aquarium Survive the Pandemic
The family’s donation of $75,000 was made to honor the late Dr. C. David Molina and help the nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Molina family is asking everyone who has lost a loved one and wants to make a donation in their honor or who has a personal connection to the Aquarium to join them in helping the institution and its animals at this critical time.
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July 2, 2020
Support the Online Academy
The Online Academy provides innovative learning opportunities for students in pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade, as well as curated content for adults.
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August 15, 2019
Help Fund Aquarium Field Trips for Students
Contributions to the Field Trip Face Campaign August 20 to 28 will be matched by a $5,000 grant from the Whitney Young Children’s Foundation, $5,000 from the Schulzman-Neri Foundation, and a $1,000 matching grant from the Mike and Diane Jensen Family.
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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.
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July 30, 2015
Students Meet Scientists in New Live Video Program
Career Connections allows students to learn about science careers and see real-life examples of science in action.