Animal Information | Educational

November 22, 2010

Performing Surgery on a Fish  

Animal Care Series: Just how do you perform surgery on a fish?

Did you know that staff veterinarian Dr. Adams has performed surgery on dozens of Aquarium fish? Learn the methods employed for this unique surgical patient.

Animal Information | Educational | For Kids

November 13, 2010

What Does a Sick Fish Look Like?  

Animal Care Series: Learn how we identify and care for sick fish.

Fish can become under the weather too! Learn how staff Veterinarian Dr. Adams identifies and cares for sick fish.

Animal Information | Educational | For Kids

March 29, 2010

Shark Skin  

Taking a closer look at shark skin.

Believe it or not, a shark’s mouth isn’t the only place it has teeth!

Animal Information | Educational | Guest Speakers

March 3, 2010

Nate Jaros  

Sea Jellies in Aquariums: The Next Frontier

Nate Jaros received his Bachelors Degree in Biology and Environmental Science form Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2002, Jaros began working as an aquarist at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, and found his specialty in the area of jelly culture. He accepted his position at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach in 2005. For over two years now he has successfully filled the Aquarium of the Pacific's exhibits with cultured jellies, and has sent many jellies to other aquariums.

Animal Information | For Kids

August 25, 2009

A Shark’s Sixth Sense  

Sharks unique ability to sense electrical impulses in the water.

Besides hearing, smelling, tasting, seeing, and feeling the world around them, sharks are adapted with a sixth sense that allows them to use electroreceptors called Ampullae de Lorenzini. Learn more about this rare ability that aids sharks in the skilled predation of their prey.

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