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February 17, 2017
Baby Giant Sea Bass Now On View
A baby giant sea bass that hatched at the Aquarium in October is now on public view in the Redondo Canyon exhibit in the Southern California/Baja Gallery on the first floor.

February 3, 2017
Explore Marine Aquaculture in California and the U.S.
Marine aquaculture is the farming of fish and other seafood in ocean waters. This industry is likely to play an increasing role in our future food system in this country and around the world. Seafood for the Future has created a tool to help the public learn more.

February 2, 2017
Aquarium Holds Pacific Visions Groundbreaking Ceremony
The Pacific Visions wing, the first major expansion project ever undertaken by the Aquarium, will be a 29,000-square-foot, two-story structure.

January 25, 2017
Newly Remodeled Seal and Sea Lion Habitat Now Open
The exhibit now features new rockwork and a coastal seascape mural as well as windows and platforms that provide better visibility of the animals and presenters.

January 3, 2017
Aquarium Publishes Educational Career Videos With PBS
The Aquarium has created a series of videos to help teachers connect their students to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

December 12, 2016
2016 at the Aquarium: On the Cutting Edge of Science and Conservation
2016 has been a big year at the Aquarium. Take a look back at our top achievements and major happenings that took place this year.
December 9, 2016
Second Annual Citizen Science Symposium Set for March 2017
The symposium, on March 4, showcases the work of citizen scientists in Southern California focusing on conservation. The deadline for presenter applications is January 13.

December 9, 2016
Aquarium Welcomes Baby Giant Sea Bass
In early October the Aquarium hatched giant sea bass larvae after a spawning event. One of these larvae survived and is now thriving behind the scenes.

November 28, 2016
Top 6 Things to Do at the Aquarium This Winter
This winter at the Aquarium of the Pacific, visit our Horses and Dragons and Vanishing Animals exhibits, and enjoy a full slate of special events.

November 22, 2016
Pacific Visions Campaign Reaches 80 Percent of Goal
In the second half of 2016, the Aquarium’s Pacific Visions Campaign secured major gifts and reached a total of $42 million toward the $53 million goal. In addition, actress Cameron Diaz has contributed a testimonial in support of the Aquarium’s efforts.

November 10, 2016
Photographers Night Photo Contest 2016 Winners
The Aquarium’s 8th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to submit their work for an exclusive photo contest. Here are the winners.

November 7, 2016
Aquarium Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide donors with information to guide their charitable decisions, recognized the Aquarium for strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

November 1, 2016
Aquarium Forum Examines Psychology of Climate Change
On November 2 the Aquarium hosted a day-long forum bringing together climate scientists and psychologists to develop strategies to motivate people to act on climate change.

September 29, 2016
Storied Seafood Documents Mexican Fishermen Working to Save the Vaquita
The new series by the Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future project includes a photography exhibit and website.

September 27, 2016
Webcast: New Report on Aquaculture in Southern California
The Aquarium held a live webcast to announce the release of a new report on offshore aquaculture, or fish farming, in Southern California.