Aquarium Audio
Hear Our Latest Aquacasts
Leslie Harris - Hitchhiking Aliens: Unexpected Consequences of the Japan Tsunami
Hitchhiking Aliens: Unexpected Consequences of the Japan Tsunami
Aquacast recorded at the Aquarium on May 7, 2013. After the earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan in 2010, ocean currents and wind brought debris across the Pacific Ocean to the shores of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Learn from Leslie Harris about the non-native plant and animal species attached to the debris that hitched a ride to our shores.
William Sargent
Beach Wars
Aquacast recorded on April 2, 2013. William Sargent spoke about Atlantic coast storms and shared compelling stories from his book Beach Wars.
Jeanine Jones
Colorado River: Lifeblood of the Southwest
Aquacast recorded on March 20, 2013. Jeanine Jones discussed the Colorado River basin's complex legal and institutional framework, together with efforts under way to mitigate the impacts of shortages, including innovative binational partnerships.
Victor Douieb
Sharks: The Beauty of the Ocean Predator
Sculptor Victor Douieb discussed his personal experiences with sharks, shark conservation, and his work documenting sharks.
Richard Theiss
Sharks: The Beauty of the Ocean Predator
Underwater cinematographer Richard Theiss discussed his personal experiences with sharks, shark conservation, and his work documenting sharks.
Wonders of the Deep Gallery Tour
Immerse yourself in our new special exhibit, Wonders of the Deep.
Our new special exhibit Wonders of the Deep sets the scene with unusual animals, vivid wall projections, sound, lighting, and interactive computer displays.
The Flamboyant Cuttlefish
A master of disguise!
Clever, showy, and masters of disguise, these tiny predators may be unable to hide from their most serious threat.
David Helvarg
The Golden Shore: California’s Love Affair with the Sea
Aquacast recorded on February 28, 2013. Author David Helvarg shares the history, culture, and changing nature of California’s coasts and ocean.
Nancy Ellen Abrams & Joel Primack
The New Universe and the Human Future
Aquacast recorded on February 21, 2013. Philosopher Nancy Ellen Abrams and physics professor Joel Primack discuss a new vision of the universe based on dark matter, dark energy, and cosmic evolution.
Charles Yarish
Nutrient Bioextraction and Seaweed Aquaculture
Aquacast recorded on February 7, 2013. Charles Yarish discusses the bioextraction of inorganic nutrients from coastal waters using native seaweeds.
Aaron Quintanar
The Fall of the Sea of Cortez
Aquacast recorded on January 29, 2013. Aaron Quintanar discusses the history of environmental impacts and lost conservation opportunities in Baja California and the Sea of Cortez from 1994 to 2008.
Dr. William Cooper
Yellow-Eyed Penguins of New Zealand
Aquacast recorded on January 8, 2013. Learn about endangered Yellow-Eyed Penguins native to New Zealand and nearby islands.
Barry Sanders
The World and the Dream of America: Thinking About How Others Think About Us
Perceptions of the United States are complex and emotional, frequently contain internal contradictions, and often change quickly, according to author Barry A. Sanders.
Ginger Rebstock
Magellanic Penguins: Wildlife Spectacles and Long-Term Studies
The Penguin Sentinels project, a joint endeavor of the University of Washington and the Wildlife Conservation Society, is a long-term study that has followed the world’s largest breeding colony of Magellanic Penguins at Punta Tombo, Argentina since 1983.
Paul Levy
Goal Play!
Paul Levy is the author of Goal Play!, offering leadership insights from his background in sports, health care, business, and government. Levy draws on experiences ranging from coaching girls’ soccer to serving as president and CEO of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.