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November 21, 2019
Members of Congress Visit Pacific Visions Wing
On November 2, the Aquarium hosted U.S. Congressional Representatives Alan Lowenthal of California and Garret Graves of Louisiana for a meeting and tour of the new Pacific Visions wing. The visit was part of the American Congressional Exchange initiated by the Bipartisan Policy Center.
November 8, 2019
2019 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
Participants in our annual event were invited to share their results for this contest. Here are the winners.
November 7, 2019
Aquarium and Partners to Release Endangered White Abalone for the First Time in History
The Aquarium is a founding partner of the White Abalone Recovery Program and has been working with NOAA for the past eleven years on this project.
October 16, 2019
Aquarium Presents Art Exhibit, Ocean Resiliency: The Expeditions of Danielle Eubank
For her One Artist Five Oceans project, Danielle Eubank has sailed and painted all of the oceans on the planet. Her artwork will be on view at the Aquarium November 5 to January 5.
October 15, 2019
Meet Conservation Ambassadors at the Aquarium on October 19 and 20
The Aquarium will host special guest animals from wildlife rescue and outreach organization Conservation Ambassadors with meet-and-greet opportunities and shows.
September 23, 2019
Aquarium to Support Research on Policy Barriers for Responsible Marine Aquaculture
Through its Seafood for the Future program, the Aquarium will participate in a two-year research project to assess how changing policies and fisheries conditions in the United States may have supported or hindered development of this industry.
September 6, 2019
Aquarium President and CEO Dr. Jerry Schubel Announces Intention to Retire
Dr. Schubel joined the Aquarium in 2002. He will remain in his current role while the Aquarium’s Board of Directors conducts a search for his replacement.
September 4, 2019
Things to See and Do at the Aquarium This Fall
This fall at the Aquarium, see new animals, enjoy seasonal festivals and special events, and experience Pacific Visions.
August 15, 2019
Help Fund Aquarium Field Trips for Students
Contributions to the Field Trip Face Campaign August 20 to 28 will be matched by a $5,000 grant from the Whitney Young Children’s Foundation, $5,000 from the Schulzman-Neri Foundation, and a $1,000 matching grant from the Mike and Diane Jensen Family.
August 9, 2019
Art Exhibit on View This Fall Celebrates the Ocean and Marine Life
The Aquarium will display an exhibit of ocean-themed artwork by painter John Enright from August 19 through October 30.
July 9, 2019
Meet Our Animal Ambassadors at Pacific Visions
Visitors can see animal ambassadors up close in four sessions held daily between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
June 24, 2019
Things to See and Do at the Aquarium This Summer
The Aquarium offers fun for the whole family, including animals you can touch, whale watching cruises, daily shows with our animal care experts, convenient parking, and its new Pacific Visions wing featuring an immersive theater show.
June 13, 2019
Aquarium Releases Report on Super Coral Workshop
In December 2018 the Aquarium partnered with the Phoenix Island Protected Area Trust and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to host a workshop on super corals with coral experts from around the world.
May 23, 2019
Visit the New Pacific Visions Wing
Journey inside the new stunning glass building to experience a state-of–the-art immersive theater, interactive art installations, engaging multimedia displays, and live animal exhibits.
May 15, 2019
Aquarium Partners with CSULB to Study Shark Adaptations
Investigating how some sharks are specially adapted to be able to “walk” on their pectoral fins to move between aquatic and land environments.