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Aquarium Teen Climate Council Celebrated Earth Day Through Conservation and More

Aquarium’s Teen Climate Fest (Apr 25–26) celebrated Earth Day with activities such as teen-authored book readings, honoring Councilmember Kristina Duggan with the Corinne Monroe Earth Day award, and sharing the news of the update to the Marine Species Report Card

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Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Winners of Its Sixth Annual High Tide Student Film Festival

The Aquarium of the Pacific is announcing the winners of its sixth annual High Tide Student Film Festival. The festival, presented by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, encourages Southern California high school and college students to explore science and conservation through creative visual storytelling.

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Charter Aquarium Volunteer Becky Katzen Awarded the Ivolou R. Coston Volunteer Service Award

Aquarium announces the recipient of its 2026 Ivolou R. Corston Award. Charter volunteer Becky Katzen received the award for her mentorship and positive impact across the Aquarium of the Pacific.

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Black in Marine Science Organization Honored as the Aquarium’s 24th Annual African American Festival’s Heritage Award Recipient

The Aquarium honored Black in Marine Science for advancing marine science and community support during its African American Festival award ceremony.

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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.

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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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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

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Aquarium announces Mike Seckington as the recipient of the inaugural Ivolou R. Corston Volunteer Service Award

Aquarium’s new volunteer award celebrates the memory of Ivolou R. Corston and her impact as an Aquarium volunteer

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2024 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners

The Aquarium’s 15th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of learning, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.

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Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Recipients of Its New CELP Scholar Program

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

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2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners

The Aquarium’s 14th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of learning, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.

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Aquarium Accolades Fall 2023

Three impressive individuals were recognized at Aquarium events for their community service and leadership.

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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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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.

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2022 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners

The Aquarium’s 13th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of workshops, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.

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