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November 19, 2015
Aquarium Releases Rehabbed Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The sea turtle, named Char Char after a Pokemon character, came to the Aquarium with a dislocated front flipper. After surgery, the turtle was released back into the ocean. You can view the turtle’s current location online.
October 29, 2015
SFF Conducts Outreach on Vaquita Conservation
With fewer than 100 individuals remaining, the vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. It faces threats from the fishing industry.
October 1, 2015
Aquarium Spotlights the Endangered Vaquita
With fewer than 100 vaquitas left, the Aquarium hopes to educate the public about this endangered animal so that action can be taken to prevent its extinction.
October 1, 2015
3 Expert Tips for Selecting Sustainable Seafood
October is National Seafood Month. The Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future program has compiled these guidelines for consumers when shopping for seafood.
September 21, 2015
Rep. Lowenthal Convenes Climate Change Meeting at the Aquarium
On September 2 Rep. Alan Lowenthal convened a forum of stakeholders to share how they are working on climate change issues locally and at the national level.
September 18, 2015
Explore Our Planet with Weekend Shows
Visitors can learn more about our planet during Exploration Shows at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekends in the Aquarium’s Ocean Science Center.
September 3, 2015
Marine Life Endangerment and Extinction
By acting quickly to address pollution, overfishing, and climate change, we may be able to halt the trend of ocean extinctions.
July 30, 2015
Students Meet Scientists in New Live Video Program
Career Connections allows students to learn about science careers and see real-life examples of science in action.
July 9, 2015
Schubel Appointed to California Ocean Science Trust Board
The California Ocean Science Trust works with government officials, scientists, and communities to provide independent science to inform ocean and coastal policy.
June 2, 2015
Loggerhead Turtle Rehabbed at Aquarium Will Provide New Data
The turtle, a male, was the first loggerhead to be fitted with a satellite tag to track its movements.
June 2, 2015
Video: Sea Level Rise Webcast
In a live webcast held June 1, 2015, experts discussed sea level rise in conjunction with the opening of a new photo exhibition at the Aquarium documenting human responses to rising sea levels around the world.
April 15, 2015
Ocean Conservation Through Spatial Planning
By preserving spaces in the ocean, rather than just individual species, we can protect habitat for hundreds or thousands of species while increasing the economic value of the ocean and the ecosystem services it provides.
March 31, 2015
New Show Investigates Impacts of Fukushima
The Aquarium debuted a new show for the Science on a Sphere about the Fukushima nuclear accident and its impacts on humans and marine life.
December 4, 2013
Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
The Aquarium announces the winners of its photography contest which highlights images taken during our annual Photographers Night held in October.
September 5, 2013
Aquarium Releases Rehabilitated Sea Turtle
The sea turtle was fitted with a satellite tag before its release so its movements can be tracked. Check back for updates on its location.