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Please see below for our recent press releases. Digital images and b-roll video are available on request; please contact our public relations team.
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July 11, 2016
Aquarium Receives Award for Exceptional Application of Story Mapping
The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific was recently honored with an award at the 2016 Esri International User Conference in San Diego, California, for its steelhead story map.
July 5, 2016
Aquarium Announces Voices on the Veranda Concert Series
Enjoy breezes, ocean views, and live music performances on the Aquarium’s rooftop Veranda.
July 1, 2016
The Aquarium of the Pacific Will Participate in Save the Vaquita Day, July 9
On International Save the Vaquita Day the Aquarium of the Pacific will be holding an event to bring light to the plight of vaquita.
June 30, 2016
Penguin Chicks Hatch at the Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific is announcing the arrival of two Magellanic Penguin chicks. The penguins hatched at the Aquarium in late May.
June 27, 2016
Aquarium Exterior to Be Transformed by Mural During 2016 Pow! Wow! Long Beach Festival
The mural will highlight ocean life in conjunction with the Aquarium’s new Vanishing Animals exhibit and will be painted by a world-renowned artist from Portugal.
June 14, 2016
Aquarium Honors Dr. Holly A. Bamford, Dr. Steven S. Koblik as Ocean Conservation Award Recipients
The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, honored Dr. Holly A. Bamford and Dr. Steven S. Koblik as the recipients of its 2016 Ocean Conservation Award during the Blue Whale Gala event on Saturday, June 11.
June 9, 2016
Enjoy a Breakfast at the Aquarium of the Pacific With One of Your Favorite Characters
Aquarium mascots will be on hand for breakfast and exclusive photo opportunities in Café Scuba this summer.
June 8, 2016
Aquariums and Zoos Ask Public to Join Efforts to Help Save the Endangered Vaquita
Today, on World Ocean Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific and a team of aquariums and zoos across the country are asking the public to get involved in a campaign to help the smallest cetacean (whale, dolphin, or porpoise) on the planet.
May 26, 2016
Long Beach Chorale to Premiere Chorale of the Jellies at Concert Featuring Ocean-Themed Music
The Long Beach Chorale will perform a concert called Music in the Key of Sea at the Aquarium of the Pacific on Friday, June 10, 2016.
May 5, 2016
Horses and Dragons Exhibit Opens May 27
Explore the mysterious realm of dragons and horses that dwell under the sea through new exhibits at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Southern California. Featuring about a dozen species of seahorses and seadragons and their relatives, Horses and Dragons will showcase the wonder and diversity of these creatures from late May 2016 through March 2017.