Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regularly share knowledge with the Aquarium and collaborate on forums and exhibit development.
Aquatic Forum
October 10, 2011
Aquarium of the Pacific Leads Ocean Use Planning in Southern California 
Aquarium gathers experts in first planning effort to balance human activity and ecosystem health off the Southern California coast.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is now accepting entries for its second annual Urban Ocean Poetry Contest, which is held in conjunction with the Aquarium’s Urban Ocean Festival.
Forum Report
September 27, 2011
Coastal & Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) in the Southern California Bight
In July 2011 the Aquarium of the Pacific together with the University of Southern California’s Wrigley Institute and Sea Grant program hosted a forum to discuss coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP). The report was released in October 2011.
Aquatic Academy
December 1, 2011
Spring Aquatic Academy Course Will Address Extreme Climate-Related Events
This four-week course will investigate extreme weather events in Southern California and their frequency, intensity, and impact.
Workshops
September 25, 2010
Aquarium Workshop Examines Marine Protected Areas Along North America’s Pacific Coast
Experts discussed the role of public support in protecting special places in the Gulf of California and the Southern California Bight.
The Aquarium’s leadership, in partnership with its trustees, board of directors, and other supporters, has implemented a ten-year master plan outlining the institution’s goals for the future.
