Aquarium News

Aquarium of the Pacific staff were able to free an entangled green sea turtle and rescue another green sea turtle that needed immediate medical attention in early March thanks to a partnership and permit with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) West Coast Region

The Aquarium’s president provided expert testimony in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries

Aquarium awards $150,000 to Southern California students to support their persistence in marine science-related fields

The Aquarium’s Student Eco Ambassadors immersed themselves in the culture and environment of Oaxaca, gaining hands-on experience in field biology and supporting local sea turtle conservation efforts with a global impact.

The Aquarium announces the impact of its latest beach cleanup and shares ways you can help.

Research provides in-depth updates on 30 marine species in SoCal with goal to motivate actions for protection

The Aquarium of the Pacific is providing a temporary home for northern tidewater gobies directly impacted by ash and chemicals from the ongoing Palisades Fire.

Read about Aquarium honorees from our community.

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

Read about creative crustacean care, some turtle releases, and important zebra shark research.

Visit the Aquarium this winter to see a new octopus and enjoy upcoming events.

To assist with conservation projects in local waters, a new team of volunteer divers has completed the Aquarium of the Pacific scientific diving program.

Thanks to the support of our community, donors, members, and guests and the tireless dedication of our employees and volunteers, the Aquarium celebrated a successful 2024.

The Aquarium is approaching its ten-year anniversary in saving these butterflies and shares ideas on how you can help.

An aquarist cares for crabs in need of new shells in a new, inventive way, by using non-toxic epoxy, molding, and paint.