Volunteering | Fish | Sharks
Friday, November 30, 2007
Do these spots make me look fat? | David 
The reticulate whiptail ray in Shark Lagoon indulges in the best food daily. To keep her from getting fat, her portions are controlled but that does not stop her from trying to eat her roommates’ leftovers.
Volunteering | Invertebrates
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Dreams, New Knowledge, and Bonding | Brittany
This particular blog deals with one wild dream I had about the Aquarium, some new things that I learned about the surrounding areas of the Aquarium of the Pacific, and a spontaneous outing I had with my co-volunteers.
Education | Volunteering
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Being an Aquarium 101 Trainer is Great | Josie
Being a part of the Aquarium 101 training team is a great way to meet new volunteers as they begin to learn about the Aquarium, our mission, our animals, and all sorts of other things. Starting in January, we’ll hold one-day sessions instead of the two-day program we’ve held until now; we hope this change will help those who found it difficult to be away from their families on two consecutive Saturdays.
Conservation | Mammals
Thursday, November 22, 2007
In the Surf Trying to Save a Baby Fin Whale | Hugh
Four years ago this week, the Aquarium of the Pacific had a little known part in the attempted rescue of a fin whale calf that stranded on a beach in Orange County back in the fall of 2003. This is the story of that rescue attempt as seen from my perspective in the surf with the whale.
Conservation | Education | Reptiles
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
What’s a pound net? | Corinne
Before I share what I have learned with you, let me explain how I came to know about pound nets.
Volunteering
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Reaching Out | Leah
I volunteer in other departments as well as in Shark Lagoon. For the last few years, it has been my privilege to be the Community Outreach Coordinator in the Marketing Department.
Education | Volunteering | Birds
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
There’s More Than You Think | Brittany
Volunteers are involved in other things other than regular volunteering with shifts and events. They get a chance to go places and do things that they don’t get a chance to do while actually being at the Aquarium. Read about some of my experience and a hopeful soon-to-be one.
Education | Volunteering | Fish
Monday, November 12, 2007
Slower Season Still a Lot of Fun! | Josie
It may be our slower time of year here at the Aquarium of the Pacific, but we still find lots of fun stuff to do since we have so many interesting animals—including an eel that had brain surgery—to discuss with our guests, some of whom don’t speak English. Our volunteers and staff handle these language situations with aplomb, often surprising everyone with their ability to sometimes speak to these guests anyway, in their own language.
Volunteering | Birds | Mammals | Turtles
No Two Days Are Ever the Same! | Staci
One of my favorite things about being a mammalogy volunteer is that when you walk through the doors early in the morning, you never know exactly what kind of different, exciting activities the day will bring!
Fish
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Moorish Idols | David
They are the streamer dancers of the underwater world. Moorish idols have long flowing dorsal fins that flutters around in the water in a captivating dance as the fish swims through the water. They are also notoriously hard to keep in aquariums. So how does the Aquarium manage to keep a whole shoal of them in Shark Lagoon?
