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ConservationDecember 9, 2008New Submersible to Embark on Ocean Voyage Around the EarthVisit the new sub, and meet the “aquanauts” of this ocean expedition during its debut at the Aquarium of the Pacific on December 15 at 10 a.m. |
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ExhibitsOctober 30, 2008Ocean Today Kiosk OpensOctober 2008—In coordination with the September opening of the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, the Aquarium of the Pacific has opened its own Ocean Today kiosk in the Northern Pacific Gallery. |
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GeneralOctober 28, 2008Aquarium Announces Raffle WinnerOctober 28, 2008—Long Beach, CA The Aquarium of the Pacific is pleased to announce that Kathie Nash from Yorba Linda is the winner of the 2008 Honda Dream Big Raffle. Because of the support of American Honda Motor Co. Inc. and all those who purchased tickets, the Aquarium raised almost $70,000 towards its education and conservation programs. |
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ExhibitsOctober 27, 2008Our Watersheds: Pathway to the PacificOn November 15, 2008 the Aquarium opened its new watershed environmental exhibition, classroom, and native garden, Our Watersheds: Pathway to the Pacific. This exhibit gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about our local watersheds and what we can each do to protect them. It also teaches guests about sustainable water use options now and for the future. |
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Aquatic ForumOctober 27, 2008Priming the Pump ForumIn September the Aquarium brought together water managers and others in Southern California to discuss how we will address losses to our water supply due to pumping restrictions to protect threatened species. |
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GeneralOctober 20, 2008Rainbow Harbor HolidaysLong Beach, CA—As part of Rainbow Harbor Holidays, the Aquarium of the Pacific will be hosting a variety of events, programs, and special promotions. |
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Accolades from AquariumOctober 3, 2008Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Zacharie Michael Arellano September as 10th Anniversary ScholarSeptember 22, 2008—The Aquarium of the Pacific is pleased to announce Zacharie Michael Arellano as its September 10th Anniversary Scholar for his excellence in academic achievement, citizenship, and community service. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Aquarium is honoring 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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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. |
