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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | 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.
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
Tuesday, November 13, 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.
