Aquarium News Archive
Read up on past Aquarium News articles.
Aquarium Hosts Press Briefing on the State of the Warming Waters
The Aquarium of the Pacific hosted guest speakers to discuss new data and predicted impacts related to Southern California’s warming waters. The press briefing was livestreamed to an audience nationwide. Watch the recording of the briefing and read the press release.
Earth Day Marks the Beginning of the 2026 UC Climate Stewards Course at the Aquarium
The 2026 UC Climate Stewards course at the Aquarium of the Pacific begins on Earth Day. The course includes in-person classes, hands-on fieldwork, community engagement, and stewardship projects. The Aquarium shares how the first cohort of Climate Stewards is making a difference.
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Recipients of Its 2026 CELP Scholar Program
Aquarium announces the fifteen recipients of the third Community, Equity, Learning, and Persistence (CELP) Scholar Program and awards each of the students $10,000 to support their academic pursuits related to the ocean at Southern California higher education institutions.
Applications are Open for the 2026 Ocean Neighbors Middle School Volunteer Program
The 2026 Ocean Neighbors program invites SoCal middle schoolers to apply for a hybrid volunteer experience that builds marine science skills, fosters community engagement, and offers mentorship while supporting ocean conservation
Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by Long Beach Unified School District for Its Partnership
The Aquarium was presented with the Wayfinder Recognition at LBUSD’s Partners & Pathways Celebration for the non-profit’s role in supporting student workforce readiness
Jellyfishbot! On a Mission to Clean Up Long Beach Marinas
Aquarium youth volunteers remove trash from local waterways and inspire others to get involved
Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with UC Environmental Stewards for Climate-Change Education and Service Course
The UC Climate Stewards certification course was co-designed with the Aquarium to provide community members ways to enhance ecosystem resilience locally in the face of climate change
Bringing the Ocean to Catalina
A Mobile Ocean Classroom Story
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Winners of Its High Tide Student Film Festival
Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, founding presenting sponsors of the High Tide Student Film Festival, provide funding to the Aquarium to ensure that this festival continues and prospers over the next nine years
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Recipients of Its 2025 CELP Scholar Program
Aquarium awards $150,000 to Southern California students to support their persistence in marine science-related fields
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.
Keeping the Coast Clean
The Aquarium announces the impact of its latest beach cleanup and shares ways you can help.
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.
CELP Scholar Lightning Talks Spark Inspiration for Local Students
Scholars share their stories during the annual Scholar Symposium.
The 2024 CELP Scholars are Defining their Program Experience
The Aquarium annually awards Southern California students scholarship funds, while also providing professional development opportunities and participation in a growing community of Scholars.