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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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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.
July 15, 2020
Aquarium Announces New CEO Dr. Peter Kareiva
The Aquarium of the Pacific has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Kareiva as its new president and CEO beginning on August 1, 2020. Current President and CEO Dr. Jerry R. Schubel will retire from the Aquarium on July 31, 2020.
July 8, 2020
Join the Aquarium for Shark and Ray Awareness Day with Virtual Programming or Visit Outdoor Shark and Ray Exhibits
See sharks and rays live online and hear from experts at the Aquarium of the Pacific during Shark and Ray Awareness Day on Tuesday, July 14.
July 1, 2020
Visit 12,000 Animals and Explore the New Coral Reefs Exhibition at the Aquarium During Sunday Discounted Late Nights
Those who visit the Aquarium during Discounted Late Nights this summer will enter for just $19.95 per person between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. with required advance reservations and safety protocols in place.
July 1, 2020
Learn about Rainforests, Food Production in the Mekong River, and Unusual Sea Creatures Through the Aquarium’s Lectures in July
The Guest Speaker Series is part of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Online Academy, which offers free live and on-demand educational resources for both kids and adults.