Newsroom
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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Credit: Robbin Riggs
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December 6, 2017
Sea Grant Awards Funding to Aquarium’s Seafood For The Future Program
The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific’s Seafood for the Future program, University of Southern California (USC) Sea Grant, and partners have been awarded $147,737 as part of the 2017 Sea Grant Aquaculture Initiative.
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November 12, 2017
Chloe the Sea Otter Celebrates Birthday at the Aquarium
She has a luxurious coat, eats restaurant-quality seafood, has many adoring fans, and is inviting everyone to her fifth birthday bash on Sunday, November 12, at 10:45 a.m.
November 10, 2017
American Honda and Aquarium of the Pacific Host Discussion About the Future of California’s Coast
The Aquarium is hosting a two-day forum co-sponsored by American Honda called Sato-umi in the Anthropocene.
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November 3, 2017
Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts NOAA Day on Saturday, November 18, 2017
The public can find out how NOAA can keep them informed of the changing environment around them and how they can get involved.
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November 1, 2017
Celebrate the Holidays December 2-24 at the Aquarium
Visit Santa, see him SCUBA dive, enjoy a snow play area, and a variety of festivities during the holiday season at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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November 1, 2017
Ocean Experts Discuss the Future of California’s Coast and Their New Book, The Edge
Conservationist Kim Steinhardt and scientist Gary Griggs will present a blend of science, policy, history, and personal adventure stories in their lecture on November 30.
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November 1, 2017
Enjoy a Night of Art, Music, and Entertainment at the Aquarium’s Night Dive, Nov. 10
Night Dive features food trucks, live bands, and art installations.
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November 1, 2017
Explore the Relationship Between Humanity and the Planet During a Screening of the Film, Tomorrow
The free screening of Tomorrow will be held in the Ocean Theater at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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November 1, 2017
16th Annual Autumn Festival Brings Magic and Beauty of the Fall Season to the Aquarium
Celebrate the arts and cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines on November 4 and 5, 2017, at the Aquarium.
![Schubel, Ung, Jolie, and Molina at the screening](/images/made_new/images-press-group_backdrop_600_q85.jpg)
October 27, 2017
Angelina Jolie, Loung Ung, and Aquarium Engage Long Beach’s Cambodian Community in Dialogue
The Aquarium of the Pacific hosted a special screening of Netflix’s First They Killed My Father giving local Cambodian residents the chance to speak with the film’s creators, Jolie and Ung.