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News Articles

A sea jelly with an almost-see-through bell with a blue line on the edge and short tentacles

December 16, 2025

New sea jelly gallery to open this summer at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Jelly Dreamscapes, opening at the Aquarium on May 23, 2026, immerses guests in a gallery filled with hundreds of sea jellies from around the world set amidst meditative lighting and dream-like soundscapes.

happy holidays design with illustrated sea turtles moving over green and red shapes

December 15, 2025

Aquarium 2025 Highlights

From saving species to serving our community, the Aquarium achieved many accomplishments this past year.

close up of a Magellanic penguin's black and white head with a green background

November 28, 2025

The Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes New Penguin, Rosie, Ahead of the Holiday Season

The public can now see Rosie in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat.

A young dark drown colored shark with black and white stripes

November 20, 2025

Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with ReShark to Help Restore Endangered Zebra Sharks in the Wild

The Aquarium is part of the global initiative led by ReShark that is working to restore endangered shark and ray populations

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November 12, 2025

2025 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners

The Aquarium’s 16th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of learning, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.

Jeffrey Flocken headshot

November 10, 2025

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces New President and CEO: International Conservation and Animal Welfare Leader Jeffrey Flocken

Flocken brings decades of leadership experience in successfully garnering support for and facilitating action to save species around the world.

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October 27, 2025

Connecting Community and Conservation Together Through Partnership

Mujeres de la Tierra presents its Unity & Partnership Award to the Aquarium of the Pacific

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October 20, 2025

Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by Long Beach Unified School District for Its Partnership

The Aquarium was presented with the Wayfinder Recognition at LBUSD’s Partners & Pathways Celebration for the non-profit’s role in supporting student workforce readiness

A blue and yellow feathered bird with a dark gray and curved beak perched on the back of a chair

October 9, 2025

See Birds Soar

The Aquarium’s Wings of the Pacific show highlights the role of birds in ecosystems

A small, multi-colored device dragging a net with debris

October 3, 2025

Jellyfishbot! On a Mission to Clean Up Long Beach Marinas

Aquarium youth volunteers remove trash from local waterways and inspire others to get involved

Four people view a habitat depicting a wetlands area

September 30, 2025

Shorebirds Experience their New Home

Aquarium remodels the Shorebird Sanctuary

Group of people dressed up wearing blue lanyards

September 29, 2025

Aquarium of the Pacific Invites Southern California College Students to Apply To its CELP Scholar Program

Recipients of the program will have the opportunity to network, participate in community building events to explore STEM career paths, join a growing community of peers, and will each be awarded $10,000

A green sea turtle raises its head with a blue tarp beneath

September 19, 2025

Aquarium of the Pacific Releases a Rescued Green Sea Turtle into the Wild after Rehabilitation

The sea turtle was rescued, brought to the Aquarium for medical care and rehabilitation, and was released at Seal Beach

Pinkish red octopus in profile

September 17, 2025

Philanthropy Highlights Fall 2025

Learn how to help support the Aquarium’s mission in the long term.

Underside of a purple colored sea star

September 17, 2025

Aquarium Accolades Fall 2025

Read about Aquarium honorees from our community.