Conservation
Monday, August 01, 2011
The SoCal Ocean: Surf Spot, Fishing Hole—Economic Powerhouse? | Claire 
Learn about coastal marine spatial planning and the Aquarium’s efforts to bring experts together to discuss this method for potentially attracting innovative projects to the region while protecting a healthy ocean ecosystem
Animal Updates | Birds | Fish | Mammals | Sharks
Monday, July 25, 2011
Cute Alert: Check Out Our Newest Baby Animals | Claire
Most of you have probably read about or seen our two Arctic fox kits at the Molina Animal Care Center. But we also have baby diving birds, newly hatched fish, and even a baby zebra shark at the Aquarium right now.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Discover the Secret Wonders of Our Urban Ocean | Claire
Long Beach is home to one of the most unique segments of the Pacific Ocean. It’s a place where industry, recreation, and wildlife all coexist in close proximity, but not everyone is aware of just how busy our urban ocean is and how many animals also make their homes amongst all the activity.
Diving
Monday, May 23, 2011
Aquarium Dive Safety Officer Helps with Groundbreaking SCUBA Study | Claire
Our own Assistant Dive Safety Officer Eric Castillo went to the Cayman Islands this month to help the Cody Unser First Step Foundation with a pioneering study of the benefits of SCUBA for people with paralysis. The study’s subjects were ten veterans who have paralysis. Eric helped with instruction and coaching to get all the participants certified to SCUBA dive.
Education | Volunteering
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Academy program helps turn teens into future scientists | Claire
The Aquarium trains high school students in marine biology topics through a partnership with St. Anthony High School. The Marine Science Academy is a competitive two-year program for high school juniors and seniors.
Fish | Invertebrates
Monday, March 21, 2011
On the Road with the Husbandry Team | Claire
This past fall members of the Aquarium’s husbandry department traveled to Alaska to gather knowledge and animal specimens for the Aquarium’s new exhibit set to open in May 2011, Arctic & Antarctic: Our Polar Regions in Peril.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meet the Aquarium’s “Reporter” | Claire
Have you ever wondered how the Aquarium acquires its sea stars or how many people it takes to clean the entire Tropical Reef exhibit each week? And just who is underneath that sting ray suit in the annual Christmas parade anyway?
