Aquarium of the Pacific

November 2007 Entries

Friday, November 30, 2007

Do these spots make me look fat? by David

Categories: Fish | Sharks | Volunteering |

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.

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Thursday, November 29, 2007

Dreams, New Knowledge, and Bonding by Brittany

Categories: Invertebrates | Volunteering |

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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.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Being an Aquarium 101 Trainer is Great by Josie

Categories: Education | Volunteering |

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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.

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

In the Surf Trying to Save a Baby Fin Whale by Hugh

Categories: Mammals | Conservation |

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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.

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