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ConservationApril 22, 2010New Earth-Friendly Garden Opens at the AquariumThe Aquarium of the Pacific has just opened its new 4,700 square-foot Earth-Friendly Garden on its front lawn. Illustrating part of the solution to Southern California’s ongoing water shortage, the garden features California native and drought-resistant plants, as well as a water efficient irrigation system. |
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ConservationApril 2, 2010OCEANS Debuts on April 22Disneynature, the studio that presented the record-breaking film “Earth,” brings OCEANS to the big screen on Earth Day, 2010. |
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GeneralMarch 9, 2010Yellow Submarine Donated by HondaMarch 9, 2010. You may have spotted the Aquarium’s vibrant yellow submarine swimming through Southern California freeways, and this is thanks to the American Honda Motor Company. |
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Seafood for the FutureSeptember 24, 2009Aquarium Launches Seafood for the Future ProgramThe Aquarium of the Pacific launched its new Seafood for the Future program on Tuesday, September 22 with a press event featuring its first-ever Top Dish: Sustainable Seafood Competition with chefs from SAVOR…, McKenna’s on the Bay, Renaissance Long Beach, and Walt’s Wharf. |
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AnimalsSeptember 22, 2009Tiger Shark Moves to New HomeIn order to give our tiger shark more space, the Aquarium of the Pacific has transferred her to another AZA-accredited aquarium that has a larger shark exhibit. |
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Accolades to AquariumSeptember 16, 2009Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by the Alliance to Save EnergySeptember 17, 2009—Today the Aquarium of the Pacific was recognized in Washington, DC with a Super Nova Star Award as the most energy efficient business with annual revenues under $150 million. |
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GeneralSeptember 16, 2009Past Aquarium Guest Speaker Francisco J. Ayala Hosts ColloquiumFrancisco J. Ayala, who has been a guest speaker at the Aquarium, and John C. Avise will host In Light of Evolution IV: The Human Condition at the Beckman Center of National Academies in Irvine, California on December 10-12, 2009. |
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ArtsJuly 28, 2009Mural Painted by Children with Wyland Now on DisplayIn April 2009, as part of Wyland’s Clean Water Challenge, Aquarium of the Pacific member children were invited to paint a 20 foot mural with renowned marine-life artist Wyland. |
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AnimalsJuly 16, 2009First-Ever Tiger Shark at the Aquarium of the PacificThe Aquarium of the Pacific is excited to have a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) on display for its first-time ever. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this amazing five-foot predator. Few aquariums have had tiger sharks, and today only two other aquariums in the U.S. are home to these awesome predators. |
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ArtsJune 9, 2009Aquarium Contributes to the Art Miles ProjectThe Aquarium of the Pacific welcomed more than 430 artists of all ages for the Art Miles mural event on Tuesday, February 3. |
