The Aquarium is featuring a new Science on a Sphere® show called Urban Ocean, presented daily in the Ocean Science Center.
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The Aquarium is featuring a new Science on a Sphere® show called Urban Ocean, presented daily in the Ocean Science Center.
The Aquarium of the Pacific brought together experts to explore potential risks of extreme weather-related events in Southern California and draft action plans to increase resiliency to events like heat waves, droughts, flooding, and wildfires.
This report is a brief summary of the forum held on November 28-29, 2012 at the Aquarium of the Pacific. For each of the four categories of extreme weather- related events that were ranked as having the greatest potential to cause serious disruptions in Southern California, we present a brief summary and an abbreviated set of recommended actions.
The Aquarium of the Pacific hosted three sessions of its Aquatic Academy in February 2013. After presentations by speakers and discussion periods, Aquatic Academy participants compiled a plan to decarbonize society and reduce the impacts of climate change.
The workshop focused on efforts to increase community resilience through public education and outreach designed and delivered through the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Network.
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.
On July 19 and 20 more than 100 of the nation’s most preeminent ocean explorers and other experts will gather at the Aquarium of the Pacific to draft a national ocean exploration plan. Hosted in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this forum is the first of its kind.
Jim Hellemn recorded this Aquacast at the Aquarium on April 23, 2013. His photography has appeared in National Geographic magazine and at the American Museum of Natural History.
Bruce Robison will discuss recent discoveries made using both manned and robotic submersibles to explore the deep sea.
Seafood for the Future is working with its partner restaurants to improve transparency and consumer awareness.
The governor’s award recognizes those responsible for conserving California’s resources, protecting and enhancing the environment, and building private-public partnerships.