http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/audio/category/education_audio en-us ℗ & © Copyright 2026 Listen to a variety of scientists and guest speakers covering important issues facing our ocean and planet. Aquarium of the Pacific Dive into the Pacific Ocean. Hear the latest news about the Aquarium of the Pacific, its animals, and exhibits, and listen to a variety of scientists and guest speakers covering important issues facing our ocean and planet. Dive into the Pacific Ocean. Hear the latest news about the Aquarium of the Pacific, its animals, and exhibits, and listen to a variety of scientists and guest speakers covering important issues facing our ocean and planet. Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumofpacific@lbaop.org no Aquarium of the Pacific A master of disguise! Clever, showy, and masters of disguise, these tiny predators may be unable to hide from their most serious threat. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_flamboyantcuttlefish.mp3#id:4564#date:20:23 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:23:00 PDT 1:15 Aquarium of the Pacific Elegance, grace and tenacity in white Found throughout the western hemisphere, this elegant and graceful bird possesses some unique survival skills. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_snowyegret.mp3#id:4428#date:00:49 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:49:00 PST 1:34 Aquarium of the Pacific Hunter or hunted? "Shark!" The mere word evokes fear in many people! In recent history, shark attack upon humans has been one of the most feared (and most misunderstood) natural dangers to man. In reality, it is the shark that has become the hunted. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_sharks-hunterhunted.mp3#id:4107#date:14:58 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:58:00 PDT 1:48 Aquarium of the Pacific Resilient and adaptable as it is, will the arctic fox be able to survive the challenges ahead? The IUCN lists the Arctic Fox as one of the species most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in its environment. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_arcticfox.mp3#id:4105#date:22:25 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:25:00 PDT 1:37 Aquarium of the Pacific Spheniscus Magellanicus, A Penguin for All Seasons Throughout history, penguins have captured the hearts and imagination of people of all ages. Comical and endearing, our perception of this awkward creature belies its amazing abilities to survive in the ocean and on land. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_magellanicpenguin.mp3#id:4054#date:14:33 Thu, 31 May 2012 07:33:00 PDT 1:44 Aquarium of the Pacific Is the ocean’s beauty in the eye of the beholder? The largest geographic feature of our planet is the ocean, almost inconceivable in size to the imagination. It is in this vast environment that microscopic plants and animals make our planet habitable. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ed_InvisibleOcean.mp3#id:3854#date:00:52 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:52:00 PST 1:17 ocean, plankton Aquarium of the Pacific Scientists estimate sea levels could rise more than three feet by the end of this century. In California, that would mean the flooding of San Francisco International Airport, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and much of the commercial and residential property along the coast. Find out more about this pressing issue and how to prepare through this special report by KFWB featuring Anchor Ron Kilgore and sea level rise experts: Aquarium of the Pacific President Dr. Jerry R. Schubel, Dr. Reinhard E. Flick of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Dr. Robert S. Young of Western Carolina University. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/knx1070interview0611.mp3#id:3333#date:05:10 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:10:00 PDT 34:55 Aquarium of the Pacific Animal Care Series: Giving Marine Animals Annual Exams Learn how Aquarium Veterinarian Dr. Lance Adams closely monitors the health of the Aquariums 12,000 animals. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_HealthcareforAquariumAnimals.mp3#id:3265#date:04:34 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:34:00 PDT 1:49 Aquarium of the Pacific Yucky, stinky seaweed everywhere! We often think of seaweed as a nuisance on our beaches. In fact, it’s not just fish that need it, we do too! Discover the amazing story of seaweed! https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_SeaweedNuisanceorGift.mp3#id:3264#date:16:33 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:33:00 PDT 1:48 Aquarium of the Pacific Animal Care Series: Just how do you perform surgery on a fish? Did you know that staff veterinarian Dr. Lance Adams has performed surgery on dozens of Aquarium fish? Learn the methods employed for this unique surgical patient. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_PerformingSurgery.mp3#id:3094#date:06:53 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:53:00 PST 1:31 Aquarium of the Pacific The importance of establishing Marine Protected Areas Should we try to protect such a vast resource? Is it even possible, and what are some of the challenges we face? https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_FeastorFamine.mp3#id:3093#date:06:46 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:46:00 PST 1:45 Aquarium of the Pacific Animal Care Series: Learn how we identify and care for sick fish. Fish can become under the weather too! Learn how staff Veterinarian Dr. Lance Adams identifies and cares for sick fish. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_WhatDoesSickFishLookLike.mp3#id:3087#date:05:33 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:33:00 PST 1:33 Aquarium of the Pacific "Climate is what you expect; Weather is what you get". -Mark Twain Changes in the ocean and atmosphere impact all of our lives. From deciding where to vacation, to where we farm and what we plant, understanding the ocean's influence on climate and weather benefits us all. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_ClimateandWeather.mp3#id:2974#date:23:15 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:15:00 PDT 1:29 Aquarium of the Pacific How we can recover these declining habitats Efforts in restoration are showing positive results for our giant kelp forests. Learn why and how it's done. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_RestoringKelp.mp3#id:2949#date:00:21 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:21:00 PDT 1:37 Aquarium of the Pacific Animal Care Series: Learn how we introduce new animals to existing displays. New animals that come to the Aquarium of the Pacific are quarantined and examined by the aquariums veterinarian before they are introduced to animals already on display. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_QuarantineProcessAquacast.mp3#id:2902#date:18:27 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:27:00 PDT 1:33 Aquarium of the Pacific Plastics Pile up in the North Pacific Gyre Plastic garbage makes its way from our streets to the sea. Learn where many of these plastics end up, how they impact marine life, and what you can do to help. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_GreatPacificGarbagePatchAquaCast.mp3#id:2780#date:23:19 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:19:00 PDT 1:36 Aquarium of the Pacific Animal Care Series: Meet Dr. Lance Adams Meet the Aquarium staff member tasked with giving proper veterinary care to our 11,000 animals. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_FishDoctorAquacast.mp3#id:2704#date:16:45 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:45:00 PDT 1:48 Aquarium of the Pacific Taking a closer look at shark skin. Believe it or not, a shark’s mouth isn’t the only place it has teeth! https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_SharkSkin.mp3#id:2639#date:23:49 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:49:00 PDT 1:20 Aquarium of the Pacific The worlds largest breakwater is under scrutiny. The fourth and final alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study does not actually alter the breakwater at all, but creates a training structure at the mouth of the LA river to push contaminates away from our shores. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_BreakwaterAlternative4.mp3#id:2589#date:20:09 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:09:00 PST 1:32 Aquarium of the Pacific Sharks: The Ultimate Survivors Sharks are very successful and adaptive animals. They have been around for 400 million years. Learn more about their evolutionary history listening to the “Evolution of Sharks.” https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_EvolutionofSharks.mp3#id:2536#date:21:00 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 PST 1:33 Aquarium of the Pacific The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny. The third alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study reconfigures the breakwater into three staggered sections. This increases the possibility for waves on the shore but also the likelihood of the need for mitigation for the Port and the THUMS Islands. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_BreakwaterAlternative3.mp3#id:2506#date:14:21 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:21:00 PST 1:56 Aquarium of the Pacific The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny. The second alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study removes the western third of the breakwater. This creates the possibility for waves to reach the shore and water quality improvements, but also the likelihood of the need for mitigation for the Port and the THUMS Islands. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_BreakwaterAlternative2.mp3#id:2457#date:13:07 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:07:00 PST 1:57 Aquarium of the Pacific The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny. The first alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study is proposed by long-time Long Beach resident and engineer Bud Johnson. This is the most cost effective alternative, but researchers think that it does not address the concerns for water quality, habitat improvements, and recreation. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_BreakwaterAlternative1.mp3#id:2414#date:21:37 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:37:00 PDT 2:25 Aquarium of the Pacific Exactly what does it mean to have an El Niño season approaching? Find out more about the science behind the phenomenon and how it may affect you. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_ElNinoPhenomenon.mp3#id:2389#date:23:05 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:00 PDT 2:53 Aquarium of the Pacific You many think that the oceans would be a safer place for all life if top predatory sharks were gone, but just the opposite is true. Top predatory sharks play a crucial role in the oceans ecosystems. Their predatory behaviors on sick, injured, and lesser predatory animals keep ocean food webs thriving. When you remove top predatory animals, the results can be devastating. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_PurposefulPredators.mp3#id:2326#date:19:06 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:06:00 PDT 1:44 Aquarium of the Pacific Conserving marine species and ecosystems Marine protected areas are found throughout the oceans of the world. They may carry different names – parks, refuges, reserves, sanctuaries – but all serve to preserve and protect the ocean’s biodiversity and ecosystems. The Aquarium of the Pacific and its sister institutions are assisting in the search for possible new marine protected areas along the southern California coast. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_CommontoAllMankind.mp3#id:2306#date:12:40 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:40:00 PDT 2:10 Aquarium of the Pacific 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. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_SharksSixthSense.mp3#id:2305#date:12:30 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:30:00 PDT 1:14 Aquarium of the Pacific The world’s largest breakwater brings controversy. Should the Long Beach breakwater be altered to bring back the popular beaches Long Beach enjoyed in the 1930s? A sea of debate surrounds this controversial issue. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_Breakwater.mp3#id:2258#date:11:34 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:34:00 PDT 1:46 Aquarium of the Pacific Taking a closer look at shark teeth The very body part that makes sharks so intimidating is also what makes sharks so fascinating: teeth! From sharks that filter their food instead of biting to sharks that have jaws much like a nutcracker, you can learn a tremendous amount about a shark just by looking at its teeth. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_ToothySituation.mp3#id:2253#date:13:41 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:41:00 PDT 1:29 Aquarium of the Pacific Sand tiger sharks get a jump start on predation. Sibling rivalry takes on a whole new meaning in the case of sand tiger shark reproduction. Discover how these embryonic sharks become experienced predators even before they are born. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_SiblingRivalry.mp3#id:2235#date:22:58 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:58:00 PDT 1:47 Aquarium of the Pacific How fish larvae find a reef home. Tiny drifters or determined swimmers? New research is discovering some startling information about how larval fish find and populate new reef ecosystems. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_AgainsttheFlow.mp3#id:2213#date:00:55 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:55:00 PDT 2:35 Aquarium of the Pacific The complex relationships between predators Sea otters, bald eagles, and orcas are all Alaskan marine predators. These three very different species are linked through a complex series of relationships that reach across ecosystems and species. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_Cascade.mp3#id:2191#date:00:57 Mon, 18 May 2009 17:57:00 PDT 3:21 Aquarium of the Pacific From science fiction to commercial opportunity Deep sea mining, once the realm of science fiction, is now an impending reality. The impacts of mining on the organisms of the deep sea are poorly understood as fundamental research on this ecosystem remains to be done. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_DeepSeaMining.mp3#id:2166#date:13:30 Wed, 06 May 2009 06:30:00 PDT 3:53 Aquarium of the Pacific Harvesting energy from tides Tidal power provides a renewable energy source that is clean and reliable. Generators harvest the energy of moving water as tides flood and ebb. Tidal power generation requires suitable environmental conditions to be efficient and effective. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_RisingTide.mp3#id:2130#date:07:35 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:35:00 PDT 4:22 Aquarium of the Pacific Are cleaner fish tempted to bite their clients? Parasites may be harmful to living organisms. A relationship called the cleaning symbiosis describes how some animals, the cleaners, remove parasites from other animals, the clients. Because of the close interaction between cleaner and client, a question arises: instead of picking off parasites, do cleaners ever bite their clients instead? https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_edCleaningSymbiosis.mp3#id:2125#date:20:31 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:31:00 PDT 3:59 Aquarium of the Pacific Atomic bombs and the life of a coral reef Between 1946 and 1958 the United States exploded nearly two dozen nuclear bombs at Bikini Atoll. How has this affected the life of the coral reef over the last half-century? https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_BlackSunBlueWater.mp3#id:2109#date:22:27 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:27:00 PDT 4:32 Aquarium of the Pacific How some crabs avoid their predators Some species of crabs utilize novel forms of camouflage, covering their shells with other living organisms to fool their predators. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_LivingCamouflage.mp3#id:2052#date:14:58 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:58:00 PST 4:44 Aquarium of the Pacific Georg Steller and the vanishing species which bear his name The Gulf of California is home to a diverse assemblage of wildlife. This diversity is a reflection of the Gulf's distinctive geography. Impacts to wildlife from a variety of sources threaten many of the rare and endangered species that make the Gulf their home. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_StellerVisions.mp3#id:1991#date:13:55 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:55:00 PST 5:44 Aquarium of the Pacific The Corps of Discovery reaches the Pacific Ocean. On November 15, 1806, the Corps of Discovery reached the mouth of the Columbia River, completing a 4,000 mile journey to the Pacific Coast. They would spend the next four months adding to science’s knowledge of the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants before beginning their long journey home. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_CorpsofDiscovery.mp3#id:1990#date:08:54 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:54:00 PST 5:07 Aquarium of the Pacific Storm surges in a warmer world. Since the middle of the nineteenth century scientists have recorded an increase in the global sea level. Higher sea levels may intensify the impact of hurricanes and typhoons to coastal communities. Preserving natural shorelines could be key to lessening storm damage in a warmer world. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_StormSurges.mp3#id:1989#date:21:48 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:48:00 PST 3:32 Aquarium of the Pacific Sea ducks drink seawater with help from a special gland The Common Goldeneye spends part of its year on freshwater lakes, and part on the coastal ocean. Like other sea ducks, they have an adaptation that allows them to drink saltwater safely. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_Goldeneye.mp3#id:1969#date:07:21 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:21:00 PST 3:23 Aquarium of the Pacific Managing ballast water to protect ecosystems Global trade is dominated by ocean transport, but along with goods and commodities ships may also transport biological invaders. Managing ballast water to protect ecosystems and ports from these alien stowaways is a critical tool. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_BallastWaterBilge.mp3#id:1966#date:12:03 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:03:00 PST 4:53 Aquarium of the Pacific The Water Cycle, Watersheds, and Us A watershed is where rainwater and snowmelt collects and flows to the ocean. As the water flows down streams and rivers, it carries along part of what it touches, from sand and rocks to trash and pollution. A new Aquarium exhibit shows how a local watershed works. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_MountainsRiversOcean.mp3#id:1953#date:07:54 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:54:00 PST 3:52 Aquarium of the Pacific Mangrove forests are essential for thriving fisheries Mangrove forests are a feature of tropical coastlines. In addition to protecting shorelines from erosion and waves, they support a thriving population of fish and invertebrates. The loss of mangrove forests to deforestation and development bodes poorly for shoreline protection and fisheries. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_ForestsforFish.mp3#id:1942#date:20:14 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:14:00 PDT 3:16 Aquarium of the Pacific Biodiversity and the Gulf of California The Gulf of California is home to a diverse assemblage of wildlife. This diversity is a reflection of the Gulf's distinctive geography. Impacts to wildlife from a variety of sources threaten many of the rare and endangered species that make the Gulf their home. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_WorldsAquarium.mp3#id:1899#date:23:57 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:57:00 PDT 5:56 Aquarium of the Pacific The sharp-tailed surgeonfish. Surgeonfish are colorful members of coral reef communities throughout the tropical Pacific Ocean, popular with divers and aquarists. Their brilliant colors are a warning to potential predators of their sharp defenses. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_ScalpelsEdge.mp3#id:1880#date:06:16 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:16:00 PDT 4:04 Aquarium of the Pacific What purpose does a school serve? As kids head back to classes this September, they aren't the only ones in school. Most species of fish form large aggregations called "schools" as well. The reasons why range from safety in numbers to finding food more easily to saving energy while swimming. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_BacktoSchool.mp3#id:1879#date:06:13 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:00 PDT 4:39 Aquarium of the Pacific Eggs-cellent adaptations protect cliff-dwelling seabird eggs Seabirds nest in remote rookeries, often on high cliffs. Their eggs are adapted to survive the sometimes harsh, highly vertical environment where the birds nest. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/GoodEgg.mp3#id:1875#date:13:09 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:09:00 PDT 3:55 Aquarium of the Pacific Sharks have the same five senses as humans – plus one more! Check out our "kid friendly" podcast that's all about sharks! This exclusive podcast includes terms that people of all ages can understand. You'll learn how sharks use their senses of hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight. They also have a sixth sense, the ability to sense electricity. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_kc_SixSensesofSharks.mp3#id:1872#date:07:17 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:17:00 PDT 2:25 Aquarium of the Pacific Adapting to long summer days at high latitudes. During the summer months above the Arctic Circle, the sun may stay above the horizon for up to weeks or months. Wildlife at these latitudes adapt to the absence of night. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ed_MidnightSunAquacast.mp3#id:1839#date:08:53 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:53:00 PDT 4:44 Aquarium of the Pacific The diminutive fish returns to the beaches of Southern California Each year grunion return to the sandy beaches of Southern California to lay their eggs. This unusual spectacle is readily observable during a walk on the beach, provided you’re willing to stay up late enough. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_ed_grunionrun.mp3#id:1827#date:01:26 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:26:00 PDT 3:50 Aquarium of the Pacific Breeding marine animals in the Aquarium of the Pacific Aquarists at the Aquarium of the Pacific have achieved remarkable success in breeding marine organisms. This often involves interesting challenges that result from the unusual ways in which ocean-dwelling animals breed. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_culturedfish.mp3#id:1719#date:07:30 Fri, 30 May 2008 00:30:00 PDT 5:21 Aquarium of the Pacific The remarkable adaptations of deep-diving seals Seals have remarkable adaptations for surviving the cold, pressure, and darkness of deep water. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_goingdeep.mp3#id:1718#date:07:21 Thu, 15 May 2008 00:21:00 PDT 3:38 Aquarium of the Pacific The story of Clipperton Island Clipperton Island is the easternmost coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean. This remote island enjoys a colorful history. Its isolation is not enough to protect its pristine reefs and unique wildlife from human impacts. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ClippertonIslandAquacast.mp3#id:1649#date:00:41 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:41:00 PDT 3:20 Aquarium of the Pacific Cyanide fishing and the marine fish trade The demand for live fish for both the marine aquarium and seafood trade spurs the use of destructive collecting techniques, including cyanide fishing. Cyanide is a toxic chemical used to stun the fish, allowing them to be gathered by hand. Many fish suffer lasting injury and experience early mortality. The fishermen frequently cause physical damage to reefs during collecting as well, destroying branching corals while getting at small fish in crevices. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_cyanide_fishing.mp3#id:1577#date:21:14 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:14:00 PST 2:15 Aquarium of the Pacific Rediscovering Kalabeck’s monitor Monitors are intelligent carnivorous lizards that include the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard in the world. A species of monitor known as “Kalabeck’s monitor” was rediscovered in the 1990s after it had been re-identified as a distinct species. Baxter the monitor at the Aquarium is an example of this species. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_kalabeck_monitor.mp3#id:1555#date:00:08 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:08:00 PST 2:10 Aquarium of the Pacific An inoffensive shark with a fearsome visage The menacing-looking sand tiger shark is unfairly labeled as a man-eater. The species is vulnerable across much of its range due to bycatch and recreational fishing. In Australia, efforts to restore the sharks’ population include endangered species listing, recovery planning, and captive breeding. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_sandtiger.mp3#id:1556#date:00:07 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:07:00 PST 2:31 Aquarium of the Pacific Abundant sea life that thrives along the coast of Baja California is represented in our Gulf of California exhibit The Cabo Pulmo reefs along Baja California support marine life ranging from strikingly colorful fish to playful seal lions, but these reefs have been endangered by a variety of sources. Due to this threat, the Mexican government has made it a national marine park. See some of the animals native to Cabo Pulmo represented at the Aquarium. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_cabo_pulmo.mp3#id:1510#date:22:22 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:22:00 PST 2:47 Aquarium of the Pacific The Diverse Ecosystem That Needs Saving Coral reefs can be found all over the world, and are as old as they are diverse. Although they've survived millions of years, human impact threatens the longevity of coral reefs and the organisms that inhabit them. https://aquariummedia.s3.amazonaws.com/multimedia_files/audio/ac_coralreef.mp3#id:1425#date:00:39 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:39:00 PDT 2:28