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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.