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March, 2010
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Aquarium News

Yellow Submarine Donated by Honda

Yellow Submarine Donated by Honda

March 9, 2010. You may have spotted the Aquarium’s vibrant yellow submarine swimming through Southern California freeways, and this is thanks to the American Honda Motor Company.

Aquarium Launches Seafood for the Future Program

Aquarium Launches Seafood for the Future Program

The Aquarium of the Pacific launched its new Seafood for the Future program on Tuesday, September 22 with a press event featuring its first-ever Top Dish: Sustainable Seafood Competition with chefs from SAVOR…, McKenna’s on the Bay, Renaissance Long Beach, and Walt’s Wharf.

Tiger Shark Moves to New Home

Tiger Shark Moves to New Home

In order to give our tiger shark more space, the Aquarium of the Pacific has transferred her to another AZA-accredited aquarium that has a larger shark exhibit.

Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by the Alliance to Save Energy

Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by the Alliance to Save Energy

September 17, 2009—Today the Aquarium of the Pacific was recognized in Washington, DC with a Super Nova Star Award as the most energy efficient business with annual revenues under $50 million.

Past Aquarium Guest Speaker Francisco J. Ayala Hosts Colloquium

Past Aquarium Guest Speaker Francisco J. Ayala Hosts Colloquium

Francisco J. Ayala, who has been a guest speaker at the Aquarium, and John C. Avise will host In Light of Evolution IV: The Human Condition at the Beckman Center of National Academies in Irvine, California on December 10-12, 2009.

Mural Painted by Children with Wyland Now on Display

Mural Painted by Children with Wyland Now on Display

In April 2009, as part of Wyland’s Clean Water Challenge, Aquarium of the Pacific member children were invited to paint a 20 foot mural with renowned marine-life artist Wyland.

First-Ever Tiger Shark at the Aquarium of the Pacific

First-Ever Tiger Shark at the Aquarium of the Pacific

July 17, 2009—The Aquarium of the Pacific is excited to have a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) on display for its first-time ever. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this amazing five-foot predator. Few aquariums have had tiger sharks, and today only two other aquariums in the U.S. are home to these awesome predators.

Aquarium Contributes to the Art Miles Project

Aquarium Contributes to the Art Miles Project

The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomed more than 430 artists of all ages for the Art Miles mural event on Tuesday, February 3.

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