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Aquarium Teen Climate Council Celebrated Earth Day Through Conservation and More
Aquarium’s Teen Climate Fest (Apr 25–26) celebrated Earth Day with activities such as teen-authored book readings, honoring Councilmember Kristina Duggan with the Corinne Monroe Earth Day award, and sharing the news of the update to the Marine Species Report Card
Aquarium Spawns More Endangered White Abalone
Learn about how the Aquarium is continuing to actively spawn the endangered marine snail, white abalone. Aquarium staff had a successful spawning event this year.
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Winners of Its Sixth Annual High Tide Student Film Festival
The Aquarium of the Pacific is announcing the winners of its sixth annual High Tide Student Film Festival. The festival, presented by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, encourages Southern California high school and college students to explore science and conservation through creative visual storytelling.
Boeing Supports Wetlands Restoration and Aquarium Education Programs
The Boeing Company presents a check in support of the Aquarium’s education programs.
The Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes Two New Sea Otters
You can now see two new sea otters—a rescued female pup named Sunny and an adult female named Rey. Both sea otters were deemed nonreleasable to the wild by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The hope is that when matured both otters will be surrogate mothers, so that more orphaned sea otter pups have a chance to return to the wild.
The Aquarium of the Pacific Adds Three New Species to Its Marine Species Report Card, A Free Public Resource
Aquarium of the Pacific added three new SoCal species to its free Marine Species Report Card, engaging the public in conservation with expert research and species data
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.
For the First Time, the Aquarium Invites the Public to See Meatloaf—A More Than Two-Hundred Pound Rescued Sea Turtle
Visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific will be able to see Meatloaf in the new sea turtle rehabilitation area starting on April 8, 2026
Aquarium of the Pacific Receives Prestigious Accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Aquarium of the Pacific earns AZA accreditation after an independent, multi-day review confirming excellence in animal care, welfare, education, conservation, governance, and operations standards.
Charter Aquarium Volunteer Becky Katzen Awarded the Ivolou R. Coston Volunteer Service Award
Aquarium announces the recipient of its 2026 Ivolou R. Corston Award. Charter volunteer Becky Katzen received the award for her mentorship and positive impact across the Aquarium of the Pacific.
The Aquarium of the Pacific Mourns the Loss of Ghost, the Giant Pacific Octopus
The Aquarium is saddened by the loss of Ghost, the giant Pacific octopus who was beloved by staff, guests, and those who learned about her online. Ghost died on March 24 after entering senescence, the natural end-of-life process after laying eggs
Aquarium Staff Lend a Helping Hand to Oiled Seabirds in Ventura County
Aquarium staff provide wildlife recovery support in Ventura through its role in the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN)
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.
Porkchop, a Rescued Green Sea Turtle, Returns Home After Receiving Care and Rehabilitation at the Aquarium of the Pacific
After receiving nearly one year of rehabilitation and medical care at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a rescued green sea turtle has made its way back into the ocean.
Black in Marine Science Organization Honored as the Aquarium’s 24th Annual African American Festival’s Heritage Award Recipient
The Aquarium honored Black in Marine Science for advancing marine science and community support during its African American Festival award ceremony.