Conservation | Mammals
Monday, January 05, 2009
RESCUING AN ENTANGLED GRAY WHALE | Hugh 
In my over 20 years of being involved with marine mammals I’ve had some memorable moments. One of the most memorable was the day back in the early 1990s when a whale research crew that I was part of helped a Bay Watch Lifeguard rescue an entangled gray whale just offshore of the cliffs of Point Vicente. The following story is about that day.
Conservation
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Green Snowflakes | Guest Blogger
Guests visiting the Aquarium of the Pacific during the holidays have noticed our beautiful snowflakes hanging throughout. They are always surprised to find out that they were made by staff and that they are easy to make yourself. Not only that, they are a great way to use up those old plastic six-pack rings!
Conservation
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Being secretary of Marine Conservation Research Institute is interesting, educational | Josie
As secretary to the Aquarium’s Marine Research Conservation Institute, I find that I learn a lot more about conservation, ocean issues, and all sorts of other things as they relate to the Aquarium and to the world.
Conservation | Volunteering | Turtles
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Endangered Sea Turtle Released Back Into The Wild | Hugh
It’s one of those feel good episodes that makes me proud that I volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific. An injured endangered green sea turtle is nursed back to health by Aquarium staff and released back into the wild.
Conservation | Mammals
Thursday, October 23, 2008
A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH BOBCATS | Hugh
The watershed of Southern California through its rivers, creeks, and washes, feeds wetland areas that support biodiversity within our urban environment. These wetlands help maintain an environmental food chain that runs from the tiniest worm and plant to high end carnivores On a walk through one of these wetlands earlier this year, my wife Pam and I encountered one of these high end carnivores in the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, California.
Conservation | Volunteering | Birds | Mammals | Turtles
Thursday, September 25, 2008
FROM SEA TO CEMENT-A Walk Along The San Gabriel River | Hugh
Wildlife seen on a walk from the mouth of the San Gabriel River between Alamitos Bay and Seal Beach, to where the river turns into a cement storm channel about 4 miles inland.
Conservation
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Green Team Field Trip to Santa Barbara Zoo | Josie
Members of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Green Team visited the Santa Barbara Zoo recently to learn about the green initiatives practiced there, in an effort to learn how other institutions are helping to green the planet.
Conservation | Volunteering | Birds | Turtles
Thursday, September 11, 2008
NOTES FROM THE RIVER | Hugh
“Dude” the sea turtle, “White-Tip” the Coyote and other critters observed from the banks of the San Gabriel River.
Animal Updates | Reptiles | Conservation | Volunteering
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Animal Spotlight: The California Desert Tortoise | Staci
Earlier this year, fellow blogger and marine mammal volunteer Hugh introduced our readers to the Aquarium’s Program Animals. Just because we’re an Aquarium doesn’t mean you won’t find a few terrestrial animals here and there! Our Program Animals, made up of a group of reptiles, birds, and mammals, serve as animal ambassadors by helping us educate our guests about the importance of the relationships between the land and the ocean, as well as promoting habitat conservation on a global scale. Keep an eye out for Melissa, our Program Keeper, and her staff because chances are good that they will have some kind of critter out on the floor for you to meet and learn about. I recently joined the family of Program Animal volunteers, and I would like to share some wonderful information with our readers about one of my favorite program animals: Borrego, the California desert tortoise!
Conservation | Education | Sharks
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Animal Encounter: Sharks! | Staci
Whew! It’s been a busy summer here at the Aquarium! Extraordinary whale watches, energetic day camps, packed Behind-the-scenes Tours, and hopping Summer Sundays. Our animal encounters have also been quite popular, and one of the encounters I’ve had the pleasure of leading recently focuses on the ocean’s most perfect predators: SHARKS! If you have ever wanted to have an up-close and personal, hands-on experience with these magnificent creatures, then this is the encounter for you.
