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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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May 5, 2016
Vanishing Animals Exhibit Opens May 27
Developed based on latest research, Vanishing Animals features both endangered animals and those that represent conservation success stories.
May 4, 2016
Aquarium Hosts Monthly Habitat Restoration at Los Cerritos Wetlands
The Aquarium of the Pacific, in conjunction with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewardship program, is working to restore 66 acres of wetlands.
February 29, 2016
Aquarium of the Pacific Unveils Newly Renovated Outreach Truck Funded by Tesoro Foundation
The Aquarium of the Pacific unveiled its new renovated outreach vehicle, the Aquarium on Wheels, at Elizabeth Hudson K-8 School in Long Beach on February 29.
February 8, 2016
Experts Examine the Truth about GMOs at the Aquarium
From GMO labeling to the latest about the first bioengineered animal product and the future of fish farming, the Aquarium’s four-week course for adults aims to educate about a misunderstood topic.
January 18, 2016
Witness Gray Whales Migrating Through Long Beach
Migrating gray whales, humpbacks, dolphins, false killer whales, and other animals have been spotted in the waters off Long Beach.
January 5, 2016
Aquarium Introduces New Jelly Lab App
The Aquarium of the Pacific has released the new free Jelly Lab app on the App Store and Google Play Store.
December 3, 2015
Ocean’s Orchestra Live Performance to Transform Fish and Sea Life Movements
Ocean’s Orchestra is a project that will engage regional middle and high school students in pairing the performing arts and science to interpret nature.
September 21, 2015
Aquarium Displays National Geographic Photography Exhibition Depicting Water Around the World
Exhibition organized by the Annenberg Foundation captures global water scarcity struggles and humans’ spiritual relationship with water.
August 10, 2015
Aquarium Receives Special Achievement Award for Exceptional Application of GIS Technology
The Aquarium of the Pacific was recently honored with a Special
Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at the 2015 Esri International User Conference in San Diego, California.
This award acknowledges vision, leadership, hard work, and innovative use of Esri’s geographic information
system (GIS) technology.