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News Articles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 14, 2016
New Vanishing Animals Film Plays Daily in Ocean Theater
Vanishing Animals explores human impacts on our planet and ways we can help prevent loss of biodiversity and protect the health of ecosystems.
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September 13, 2016
Aquarium Receives Grant Funding to Teach Public About Southern California’s Water
New exhibits and programs in the Aquarium’s Our Watersheds exhibit area are slated to open in spring 2017.
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September 6, 2016
Fun This Fall at the Aquarium
This fall at the Aquarium of the Pacific, you can enjoy visiting our Horses and Dragons and Vanishing Animals exhibits and a full slate of special events, including cultural festivals and holidays.
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September 2, 2016
Protecting Marine Life by Slowing the Rate of Change
Slowing the rate of change in marine environments can give nature the chance to adapt to climate change and other impacts of human activity.
August 30, 2016
Sea Turtle Released After Successful Surgery
After being rehabilitated by the Aquarium of the Pacific, a green sea turtle was released into the open ocean on September 1.
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August 26, 2016
Fall Features Sustainable Seafood Celebrations
Fall is an important time of year for sustainable seafood efforts, with National Aquaculture Week taking place September 26 to 30 and National Seafood Month in October. Seafood for the Future (SFF), the Aquarium’s sustainable seafood program, is celebrating with several new projects.
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August 18, 2016