Get Involved

The Aquarium of the Pacific offers community science as part of its experiential learning opportunities.People with a variety of backgrounds, skill levels, and availability are invited to join us in and around Long Beach, CA.

Visit the community science program page to learn more.

Reef Check is a non-profit organization leading citizen scientists to promote stewardship of sustainable reef communities worldwide.

Certified SCUBA divers can help with kelp forest monitoring in California.

Divers are encouraged to take photographs of giant sea bass and upload them to Spotting Giant Sea Bass website. The pattern on the side of each fish is unique so these photos help track the population.

The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14- January 5 every year and is the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.

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The Aquarium of the Pacific collaborates with partners around the world to conserve threatened species, including sea turtles, sea otters, giant sea bass, abalone, corals, sharks, and penguins.

You can make a difference for our animals, our community, and our ocean planet with a donation today.

There are a wealth of organizations participating in conservation and species monitoring across the state. Search the web to find ones close to you or working on the species you care about most.