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News Articles
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November 16, 2023
Aquarium joins the Oiled Wildlife Care Network to help save birds impacted by toxin in a California lake
Staff from the Aquarium are assisting with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s emergency effort to help migrating birds impacted by the deadly avian botulism event
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November 10, 2023
When Fish Grow Too Big for a Home Aquarium
Lessons from a recently donated tropical fish to the Aquarium of the Pacific can help home aquarists create a conscientious home aquarium.
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October 18, 2023
Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with Others in California to Help a Critically Endangered Sea Star
The Aquarium of the Pacific, Birch Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences, and the Sunflower Star Lab have successfully induced spawning in sunflower sea stars and hope to help reestablish wild populations off the nation’s west coast
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September 12, 2023
Aquarium Accolades Fall 2023
Three impressive individuals were recognized at Aquarium events for their community service and leadership.
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September 12, 2023
Philanthropy Highlights Fall 2023
From the 25th Anniversary celebration at the Blue Whale Gala to significant gift from local Girl Scouts, our supporters are making a positive impact on Aquarium programs and initiatives.
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September 12, 2023
High Tide Film Festival 2023
The third annual High Tide Film Festival was a night to celebrate the winners of film contest sponsored by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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September 12, 2023
News Highlights for Fall 2023
This Fall we welcomed three new otters and also said goodbye to some beloved members of our Aquarium animal family. We also hosted a photo contest for our 25th Anniversary.
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September 12, 2023
Animal Updates for Fall 2023
Discover the warty frogfish and the bay pipefish as well as a coral endemic to California featured in the reimagined Southern California Gallery.
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September 7, 2023
Endangered Species Raised at the Aquarium of the Pacific and Santa Ana Zoo and Hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo Released into Local Wilderness
Approximately one hundred and seventy critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into their wild habitat in the Southern California mountains on August 29 and 30, 2023.
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![Otter surrogate mother with pup Elle](/images/made_new/images-exhibits-20230517_otter937_img_7808_600_q85.jpeg)
June 8, 2023
New Sea Otter Pups at the Aquarium
The Aquarium welcomed three new sea otter pups, who were deemed non-releasable to the wild by the US Fish and Wildlife Service because they were unable to survive in the ocean.
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April 30, 2023
25 Years of Connecting to Nature at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Join us as the Aquarium celebrates its 25th Anniversary with new exhibits, events, and programs highlighting the remarkable natural world right outside our door. Southern California Gallery Now Open.
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March 20, 2023
Aquarium Explores How People Shift Their Perceptions about Seafood and Seaweed Farming
A recent study published by the Aquarium and collaborators finds potential in messages that emphasize the environmental benefits of sustainable aquaculture.
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March 1, 2023
Aquarium Embarks on New Project to Help an Important Habitat Impacted by Climate Change
Kelp forests have been under threat and the Aquarium is joining partners in a new scientific project to help kelp.
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February 25, 2023
African American Scholar Program 2023 Recipients
For the third year in a row, a cohort of exceptional African American students are awarded scholarship funds and join a growing community of scholars engaging in various Aquarium efforts.