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Arts | ConservationApril 9, 2013New Music Commissioned for the Aquarium Premieres in Long BeachThe Long Beach Symphony Orchestra will debut composer Steven Mackey’s Urban Ocean on April 27. The piece was commissioned by Aquarium supporters Dennis and Suzanne Poulsen. |
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AnimalsMarch 27, 2013Aquarium Launches New Animal Care Wish ListA new program allows the public to directly support the care of the Aquarium’s animal collection. |
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DevelopmentMarch 26, 2013Aquarium Announces New Vice President of DevelopmentChristopher Clinton Conway, previously executive director of Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet, will join the Aquarium’s senior staff. |
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ArtsMarch 26, 2013Kelp Forest Photographer to Present Lecture and Exhibit at the AquariumJim Hellemn’s life-sized underwater photographs comprise the highest-resolution images of coral reefs and kelp forests ever captured. |
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What's NewMarch 25, 2013What to See at the Aquarium this SpringExplore art exhibits, discover new animals, and enjoy Discounted Late Nights during Spring Break. |
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Seafood for the FutureMarch 25, 2013Best of the West Chowderfest Spotlights Sustainable SeafoodUsing ingredients that ranged from Kellet’s whelk to sablefish, chefs from across Long Beach competed to win judges’ and People’s Choice awards during the second annual Chowderfest. |
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WorkshopMarch 25, 2013Workshop Gathers U.S. Aquariums to Discuss Extreme Weather-Related EventsThe workshop focused on efforts to increase community resilience through public education and outreach designed and delivered through the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center Network. |
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Arts | ConservationMarch 15, 2013Multimedia Dance Performance Will Illustrate Ocean ImpactsMonterey, California-based SpectorDance collaborated with scientists and educators to create a performance illustrating the ever-changing events affecting the ocean. |
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AnimalsMarch 4, 2013Aquarium Adds Black-Backed Magpie to Bird CollectionThe Black-Backed Magpie is housed in the exhibits near the Lorikeet Forest entrance. Native to Australia and Southern New Guinea, these birds prefer grassland habitats. |
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AccoladesFebruary 25, 2013State Superintendent Honors Aquarium for Videoconferencing ProgramVideoconferencing allows Aquarium educators to provide live, hands-on learning experiences for students around the world. |
