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A person looks carefully at placing a pipette next to an abalone

May 6, 2026

Aquarium Spawns More Endangered White Abalone

Learn about how the Aquarium is continuing to actively spawn the endangered marine snail, white abalone. Aquarium staff had a successful spawning event this year.

Five people in blue shirts holding a large check with trees and shrubs in the background

April 30, 2026

Boeing Supports Wetlands Restoration and Aquarium Education Programs

The Boeing Company presents a check in support of the Aquarium’s education programs.

Collage of portraits of CELP Scholars from the 2026 cohort arranged in a grid with a green giant kelp logo with white fish in the bottom corner

March 14, 2026

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Recipients of Its 2026 CELP Scholar Program

Aquarium announces the fifteen recipients of the third Community, Equity, Learning, and Persistence (CELP) Scholar Program and awards each of the students $10,000 to support their academic pursuits related to the ocean at Southern California higher education institutions.

Orange Garibaldi fish swimming near kelp

August 20, 2025

Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with UC Environmental Stewards for Climate-Change Education and Service Course

The UC Climate Stewards certification course was co-designed with the Aquarium to provide community members ways to enhance ecosystem resilience locally in the face of climate change

Great Hall filled with nighttime dinner guests below a model blue whale

July 2, 2025

Aquarium Raises over $700,000 to Support its Mission

Community leaders and philanthropists attended the Blue Whale Gala and Whale’s Tail After Party, an event created to showcase and raise funds for the non-profit Aquarium’s education and conservation initiatives

Aquarium CEO PK standing with donors and board members

June 12, 2024

Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes Community Leaders and Philanthropists on World Ocean Day

Approximately 500 guests attended Bio Ball, an inaugural event created to attract new champions for the nonprofit Aquarium’s education and conservation initiatives

Pinkish red octopus in profile

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.

Dr. David Titley, recipient of the Aquarium’s 2022 Ocean Conservation Award, and Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific president and CEO

June 16, 2022

Aquarium Honors Dr. David Titley at Blue Whale Gala

The Ocean Conservation Award is given annually to those who contribute significantly to ocean conservation and environmental education.

Molina Family Portrait

December 10, 2020

Molina Family Donation Aims to Help the Aquarium Survive the Pandemic

The family’s donation of $75,000 was made to honor the late Dr. C. David Molina and help the nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Molina family is asking everyone who has lost a loved one and wants to make a donation in their honor or who has a personal connection to the Aquarium to join them in helping the institution and its animals at this critical time.

Academy educator in front of a green screen with broadcasting equipment in the foreground

July 2, 2020

Support the Online Academy

The Online Academy provides innovative learning opportunities for students in pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade, as well as curated content for adults.

Young girl looking and pointing at Aquarium exhibit

August 15, 2019

Help Fund Aquarium Field Trips for Students

Contributions to the Field Trip Face Campaign August 20 to 28 will be matched by a $5,000 grant from the Whitney Young Children’s Foundation, $5,000 from the Schulzman-Neri Foundation, and a $1,000 matching grant from the Mike and Diane Jensen Family.

Aquarium exterior view from harbor artwork

November 7, 2016

Aquarium Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide donors with information to guide their charitable decisions, recognized the Aquarium for strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

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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.