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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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October 5, 2020
Aquarium Guest Speaker Series to Address Voter Support for Conservation Issues Among Communities of Color
As the election approaches, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host a lecture that will examine support for environmental issues at the ballot among communities of color.
October 5, 2020
Aquarium Now Accepting Applications for African American Scholar Program
The program aims to bring meaningful opportunities in the marine sciences to African American students.
September 28, 2020
Explore Voter Support for Conservation, Greenland’s Disappearing Ice Sheet, and Coral Rescue in Florida Through the Aquarium’s Virtual Lectures in October
Hazel Wong, Jon Gertner, and representatives from the Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project will join the Aquarium’s Guest Speaker Series with live-streamed lectures on October 8, 15, and 22.
September 14, 2020
Aquarium Hosts 19th Annual Baja Splash Cultural Festival as a Virtual Event September 25 and 26, 2020
The festival celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and features dance and music performances, Central and South American animals, and bilingual education programs.
September 2, 2020
Aquarium’s Annual Moompetam: Native American Festival Goes Virtual on September 19, 2020
In celebration of local Native American cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its sixteenth annual Moompetam Festival for the first time as a virtual event.
September 2, 2020
Aquarium Guest Speaker Series Features ‘Hope for Reefs’ on August 27, 2020
Tune in for a virtual lecture from the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Guest Speaker Series to learn more about what scientists and experts are doing to help coral reefs survive and thrive.
August 7, 2020
Enjoy Ocean Breezes as You Explore the Aquarium’s Outdoor Exhibits for $15
Touch sharks, rays, and sea jellies and visit penguins, sea lions, seals, and other animals in the Aquarium’s expansive outdoor areas while indoor areas remain closed.
August 3, 2020
Aquarium Relaunches Penguin Encounters
After a hiatus, the Aquarium’s Penguin Encounter program will offer up-close experiences with these charismatic birds starting August 3.
July 27, 2020
Kids Can Dive Into Ocean Learning and Fun with Aquarium’s Virtual Summer Kids Club Starting July 27
Two one-week sessions featuring live online classes with educators and take-home activities will be offered for kids and teens in different age groups, from kindergartners to twelfth grade.
July 22, 2020
First-of-its-Kind Global Survey Reveals Sharks are Functionally Extinct on Reefs Around the World
Aquarium of the Pacific volunteers helped gather the data for this survey effort that led to these significant findings.