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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Collect, Connect, and Learn

Collect Marine Species Report Card trading cards at the Aquarium of the Pacific in 2026! Explore exhibits, earn cards monthly, and learn about species through their stories and conservation efforts.

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Aquarium of the Pacific Recognized for Its Role in Saving Endangered Tidewater Gobies

Aquarium of the Pacific among those honored for helping tidewater gobies after the Palisades Fire

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New sea jelly gallery to open this summer at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Jelly Dreamscapes, opening at the Aquarium on May 23, 2026, immerses guests in a gallery filled with hundreds of sea jellies from around the world set amidst meditative lighting and dream-like soundscapes.

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The Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes New Penguin, Rosie, Ahead of the Holiday Season

The public can now see Rosie in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat.

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Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with ReShark to Help Restore Endangered Zebra Sharks in the Wild

The Aquarium is part of the global initiative led by ReShark that is working to restore endangered shark and ray populations

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces New President and CEO: International Conservation and Animal Welfare Leader Jeffrey Flocken

Flocken brings decades of leadership experience in successfully garnering support for and facilitating action to save species around the world.

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