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Aquatic ForumSeptember 26, 2008Aquarium Brings Together Stakeholders to Deal with Looming Seafood CrisisThe Aquarium of the Pacific brought together government agencies, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and other stakeholders this past week to look at solutions for dealing with the looming seafood crisis. Over 2/3 of the world’s wild fish stocks are currently fished at or over sustainable levels, and it is predicted that the entire wild seafood industry could collapse in 50 years unless solutions are sought today. |
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ArtsSeptember 22, 2008Eight Aquarium of the Pacific Students Win National Coastal America Ocean Art ContestIn an event today the Aquarium of the Pacific announced that eight of its students are among the 20 national winners of the Coastal America Ocean Art Contest. The students were among thousands across the country who participated in the competition on the importance of the ocean. The first and second place students will fly to a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on September 26 and the art of all eight students will be in a four-month exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. Reproductions of their winning artwork will also be on display at the Aquarium of the Pacific through December 31, 2008. |
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Accolades from AquariumSeptember 9, 2008Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Johnnie Alexis Eagan As its First 10th Anniversary ScholarThe Aquarium of the Pacific is pleased to announce Johnnie Alexis Eagan as its August 10th Anniversary Scholar. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Aquarium is honoring Long Beach students in the community who have shown outstanding efforts in the areas of science, environment, ocean science/marine biology, promoting cultural diversity, and exceptional community service. |
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ConservationSeptember 8, 2008Aquariums Join Forces to Educate the Public on Designating New Marine Protected AreasThe Aquarium of the Pacific has joined with the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and the Ocean Institute to develop and implement activities to help Southern Californians understand the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) and provide them with information about how they can participate in the important process of designating local Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) along our local coastline. |
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ArtsSeptember 5, 2008Top 10 Photo Contest ResultsSeptember 2008, Long Beach CA—Our Top 10 Photo Contest has now drawn to a close and we are happy to announce the winners! |
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ParticipateAugust 4, 200810th Anniversary ScholarsAugust 4, 2008 - Long Beach, CA —In celebration of the Aquarium’s 10th anniversary, THE AQUARIUM will honor LONG BEACH students in the community who have shown outstanding efforts in the areas of science, environment, ocean science/marine biology, promoting cultural diversity, and exceptional community service. |
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ArtsJuly 23, 2008Sculpture with Environmental Message Takes Residence at Aquarium of the PacificJuly 23, 2008 - Long Beach, CA — “Not Seen, Not Heard, But Felt,” a sculpture by San Diego environmental artist James Stone, 56, will be installed in the Shark Lagoon area at the Aquarium of the Pacific in early August 2008. |
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GeneralJune 20, 2008Los Angeles Times News Article VideoJune 20, 2008— This video was added to the Los Angeles Times Web site on Friday, June 20th and features Jerry Schubel, Aquarium President & CEO and Mario Molina, Aquarium of the Pacific Chairman of the Board. |
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GeneralMay 27, 2008AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARYMay 27, 2008 - Long Beach, CA — The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates our 10th anniversary starting on June 13, 2008. Come join the year-long celebration, as we feature new exhibits, live music, special “10” promotions, and more. |
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ExhibitsMay 6, 2008Aquarium partners with the World Wildlife FundLong Beach, Calif., April 30, 2008— World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Aquarium of the Pacific have formed a partnership to help save the Gulf of California. |
