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ConservationJuly 31, 2013Citizen Science Project Seeks VolunteersVolunteers meet monthly to count green sea turtles in the San Gabriel River in Long Beach. |
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Ocean Conservation AwardsJune 28, 2013Ocean Conservation Awards Gala Honors ExplorersOn June 15 the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrated its fifteenth anniversary and ocean exploration during the annual Ocean Conservation Awards Gala. |
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Arts | ConservationApril 9, 2013New Music Commissioned for the Aquarium Premieres in Long BeachThe Long Beach Symphony Orchestra will debut composer Steven Mackey’s Urban Ocean on April 27. The piece was commissioned by Aquarium supporters Dennis and Suzanne Poulsen. |
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WorkshopMarch 25, 2013Workshop Gathers U.S. Aquariums to Discuss Extreme Weather-Related EventsThe workshop focused on efforts to increase community resilience through public education and outreach designed and delivered through the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Network. |
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Arts | ConservationMarch 15, 2013Multimedia Dance Performance Will Illustrate Ocean ImpactsMonterey, California-based SpectorDance collaborated with scientists and educators to create a performance illustrating the ever-changing events affecting the ocean. |
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AccoladesJanuary 24, 2013Gov. Brown Honors Aquarium for its Role in California’s Environment and EconomyThe governor’s award recognizes those responsible for conserving California’s resources, protecting and enhancing the environment, and building private-public partnerships. |
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Scientific CommunityDecember 17, 2012Aquarium Hosted Conference for NOAA Science on a Sphere UsersNOAA selected the Aquarium to host its fifth SOS Users Collaborative Network Workshop on November 6. |
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Citizen ScienceDecember 17, 2012Aquarium Organizes Green Sea Turtle Count by Citizen ScientistsIn collaboration with local groups, the Aquarium is conducting systematic citizen-led monitoring of the Pacific green sea turtles in the San Gabriel River. |
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Nature PhotographyNovember 6, 2012Aquarium Hosts Exhibit by National Geographic PhotographerBrian Skerry’s captivating images depict marine life and natural environments in saturated color, featuring animals from the largest whales to the tiniest shrimp. |
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Arts | ConservationSeptember 26, 2012Long Beach Ballet presents “Guardians”Peek into humanity’s past, present, and future relationship to the ocean depicted in dance, with music and special effects. |
