Aquarium of the Pacific

The Glamour of Shark Lagoon

Getting to feed the sharks is a great opportunity, but it also includes a lot of hard work!

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... A Fish Dreamer!

I dream about fish all day which is a good thing, since I am an aquarist volunteer.

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Or Why a Teen Would Enjoy Volunteering at an Aquarium

Waking up early on a Saturday morning is a hard thing to do, that is, unless you are getting up early to volunteer!

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Being a volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific is like owning about 12,500 of some of the world’s most glorious and exotic pets!

Even though working as an Exhibit Interpreter and Day Captain for the Education Department can be exhausting, it is a most enjoyable way to tire out; the hours fly by because the pace often is quite hectic.

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My name is Staci, and I’ve been a mammalogy volunteer since September of 2006. Marine mammals have always been my favorite animals, so you can imagine what a thrill it is for me to be able to work with them on a weekly basis!  It’s a lot more work than you may think, but it’s definitely worth it. In my blog I will be talking about my experiences in mammalogy, as well as relevant conservation issues involving our amazing marine friends.

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