Education | Volunteering | Fish
Thursday, January 10, 2008
I’m Back! | Brittany 
As I returned to the Aquarium to resume my volunteering, I discovered that a few things have changed since my last visit!
Education | Volunteering | Birds | Fish
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
German Guests Get Private Tour | Josie
Through my blog, I met two of the nicest people, who came from Germany to visit Long Beach for two days before embarking on a cruise to Mexico and Puerto Rico. The day ended with a $20 donation to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s education department.
Conservation | Whale Watching | Mammals
Thursday, January 03, 2008
WHALE WATCHING 101 | Hugh
Going on a whale watching trip with the aquarium? Want to know what you might see? Worried about seasickness? Here are some tips from an avid whale watcher.
Volunteering | Mammals
Friday, December 28, 2007
Counting Down to 2008 | Staci
As much as I love writing about animals, I think I’m going to take this blog entry in a different direction. As we get ready to bid farewell to another year, I always like to think back and reflect on year’s past. When I first interviewed to volunteer at the Aquarium, all I could think about was being able to learn about and help care for an awesome collection of animals. What I didn’t count on, however, was the amazing group of dedicated individuals that I would get to work with and learn from!
Education | Volunteering
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Kindergarten Is Great for People of All Ages | Josie
Going to kindergarten can be loads of fun, even when you’re an adult like me. I greatly enjoy my monthly forays back into the classroom worlds of little children, where I get to see the enthusiasm and lust for learning that one experiences when young.
Volunteering | Mammals
Thursday, December 20, 2007
HOLIDAYS WITH THE CRITTERS | Hugh
There are only a few days out of the year where the Aquarium of the Pacific is closed to the public. One of them is Christmas day. However, like working on a farm, people who care for animals can’t all take the whole day off because the fishes, mammals and birds still need to be fed and tended to, so on Christmas day there will be a small cadre of husbandry staff spending the holiday with the critters.
Conservation | Education
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
MLPA, MPA, SMR, SMP, SMCA: Speaking ‘MPAese’ | Corinne
Get ready to learn a new language, California’s salty MPAese. On December 6, 2007 Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman announced that the south coast from Point Conception to the US-Mexican border (an area commonly called the Southern California Bight) would be the next study area in which Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) would be identified as part of the implementation of California’s Marine Life Protection Act Initiative.
Education | Volunteering | Fish
Monday, December 17, 2007
Bull Shark News and Community Outreach | Leah
Saturday, 12-1, was a very busy day at the Aquarium.
Volunteering | Birds | Invertebrates | Sharks
Thursday, December 13, 2007
A Day Full of New and Unusual Experiences | Brittany
The Aquarium got a visit from some cool (literally) birds as I fed some bat rays and collected plankton straight from the ocean! This doesn’t happen much at all, so I was quite excited.
Education | Volunteering
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Meeting People From Other Countries Is a Great Way to Get In Some Practice Speaking Foreign Language | Josie
Many people from various other parts of the world visit the Aquarium of the Pacific regularly, and I’m lucky enough to be able to speak with some of them in their native tongues.
