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a pink five armed sea star clings to rocks

Groundbreaking Settlement of Frozen Giant Pink Star Larvae Inspires Hope for Critically Endangered Sunflower Star Conservation

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Sunflower Star Laboratory, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Aquarium of the Pacific, and partners continue work to save sunflower stars from extinction.

yellow-brown bull kelp floats at the water's surface

Kelp Helps All of Us

Learn about two regional species of kelp featured on the Aquarium’s Marine Species Report Card, the benefits of kelp, and conservation efforts underway

a baby sunflower star with short, little arms

Little Sea Stars with Big Importance

For our first time, a critically endangered sunflower sea star “baby” is on display at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

two SCUBA divers standing in shallow water

In Search of “Little” Fish to Further Conservation Research

Aquarium staff traveled to the Pacific Northwest to aid in an underwater survey on young rockfish.

a dark brown wolf walking on snowy ground

Aquarium of the Pacific Co-Publishes Research that Reveals the Most Effective Methods to Protect Cattle from Wolves

Nonlethal control of wolves offers a win-win for ranchers and for conservation

underwater close up of a green sea turtle with a missing flipper

Aquarium Staff Help Two Green Sea Turtles

Aquarium of the Pacific staff were able to free an entangled green sea turtle and rescue another green sea turtle that needed immediate medical attention in early March thanks to a partnership and permit with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) West Coast Region

Family in front of Blue Cavern exhibit pointing at Sea Bass

Aquarium CEO Dr. Peter Kareiva Speaks About The Benefits Of Nature And Science During Legislative Hearing

The Aquarium’s president provided expert testimony in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries

A group of teens gathered on a beach

S.E.A. Trip 2024

The Aquarium’s Student Eco Ambassadors immersed themselves in the culture and environment of Oaxaca, gaining hands-on experience in field biology and supporting local sea turtle conservation efforts with a global impact.

person on a beach carrying a trash bag and a reacher grabber

Keeping the Coast Clean

The Aquarium announces the impact of its latest beach cleanup and shares ways you can help.

a group of small light brown fish with black eyes

Aquarium helps endangered fish impacted by the recent wildfires

The Aquarium of the Pacific is providing a temporary home for northern tidewater gobies directly impacted by ash and chemicals from the ongoing Palisades Fire.

Two divers taking a step into the water off a dock

Aquarium Dive Volunteers Help Further Knowledge on Our Ocean

To assist with conservation projects in local waters, a new team of volunteer divers has completed the Aquarium of the Pacific scientific diving program.

Monarch butterfly on a purple flower

Helping Monarch Butterflies

The Aquarium is approaching its ten-year anniversary in saving these butterflies and shares ideas on how you can help.

Four hands holding tools surrounding a crab

Caring for Crustaceans with Creativity

An aquarist cares for crabs in need of new shells in a new, inventive way, by using non-toxic epoxy, molding, and paint.

Green sea turtle facing the water on a blue tarp.

Aquarium of the Pacific Releases Rescued Green Sea Turtle Into the Wild After Surgery and Rehabilitation

The sixty-pound turtle was rescued earlier this month with a fishing hook in its right shoulder.

Loggerhead turtle on the edge of a boat awaiting release.

Aquarium of the Pacific Releases Rehabilitated Loggerhead Sea Turtle Off the Southern California Coast

The Aquarium is also announcing the construction of a new space to help rescued sea turtles and invites the public to help support the cause.

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