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ConservationOctober 3, 2011Aquarium Celebrates Coastweeks with Special Events and PresentationsThe Aquarium will host a variety of events celebrating California’s coast during Coastweeks, September 17 through October 9. |
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ExhibitsOctober 3, 2011Photography Exhibit Opening in October Depicts Gulf Oil SpillAerial photos capturing the aftermath of the April 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill will be on display at the Aquarium through January 15, 2012. |
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Accolades from AquariumSeptember 30, 2011Aquarium Honors WWF Mexico for Work in the Gulf of CaliforniaWorld Wildlife Fund Mexico has worked to help the people and unique wildlife of Baja California. |
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Aquatic ForumJune 20, 2011Addressing Ocean IssuesThe Aquarium of the Pacific has announced that it will be leading a gathering of key stakeholders in making the first attempt in the nation to apply coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP) on Southern California’s urban ocean in late July. |
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The Big FreezeMay 27, 2011Aquarium’s Freeze Flash Mob Sends Creative Climate Change MessageAn unusual incident in the Great Hall last Wednesday, May 25, was actually a pre-planned event meant to communicate an urgent message about climate change in a way that would grab attention and surprise Aquarium visitors. |
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AnimalsMay 16, 2011Aquarium of the Pacific Mourns the Loss of Odin the Sea LionThe Aquarium of the Pacific is mourning the passing of Odin, one of its most beloved California sea lions. Odin passed away Sunday afternoon moments after a sudden onset of tremors. Prior to this, Odin’s behavior had been normal. |
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EducationApril 15, 2011Over 500 Students Visit the Aquarium During Grand Prix Friday Thanks to SAVOR… ScholarshipThe Aquarium officially dedicated and renamed its outdoor classroom in recognition of SAVOR…Long Beach’s continued commitment to sustainability and education. |
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Animals | PenguinsApril 11, 2011Penguins Stranded in Brazil Arrive at Aquarium of the PacificOn April 7, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach welcomed five rescued Magellanic penguins, becoming the first penguins in the Aquarium’s collections. Experts believe climate change may be causing Magellanic penguins to travel farther in search of food, stranding them outside their usual range. |
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ExhibitsApril 11, 2011Aquarium of the Pacific to Open Two New Exhibits in MayThe Aquarium of the Pacific will introduce two new exhibits this summer, inviting visitors to learn more about Earth’s extreme environments, climate change, and timely ocean issues. |
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AnimalsMarch 29, 2011Aquarium’s Sea Otter Charlie to Participate in Auditory StudyIn April one of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s five southern sea otters will travel north to Santa Cruz, California to participate in an auditory study. This study is being conducted by researchers at the Pinniped Cognition & Sensory Systems Laboratory based at the Long Marine Lab at the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
