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March 19, 2026
Aquarium Staff Lend a Helping Hand to Oiled Seabirds in Ventura County
Aquarium staff provide wildlife recovery support in Ventura through its role in the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN)
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.
February 27, 2026
Porkchop, a Rescued Green Sea Turtle, Returns Home After Receiving Care and Rehabilitation at the Aquarium of the Pacific
After receiving nearly one year of rehabilitation and medical care at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a rescued green sea turtle has made its way back into the ocean.
February 26, 2026
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.
February 9, 2026
Applications are Open for the 2026 Ocean Neighbors Middle School Volunteer Program
The 2026 Ocean Neighbors program invites SoCal middle schoolers to apply for a hybrid volunteer experience that builds marine science skills, fosters community engagement, and offers mentorship while supporting ocean conservation
January 20, 2026
Collect, Connect, and Learn
Collect Marine Species Report Card trading cards at the Aquarium of the Pacific in 2026! Explore exhibits, earn cards monthly, and learn about species through their stories and conservation efforts.
December 18, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Recognized for Its Role in Saving Endangered Tidewater Gobies
Aquarium of the Pacific among those honored for helping tidewater gobies after the Palisades Fire
December 16, 2025
New sea jelly gallery to open this summer at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Jelly Dreamscapes, opening at the Aquarium on May 23, 2026, immerses guests in a gallery filled with hundreds of sea jellies from around the world set amidst meditative lighting and dream-like soundscapes.
November 28, 2025
The Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes New Penguin, Rosie, Ahead of the Holiday Season
The public can now see Rosie in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat.
November 20, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with ReShark to Help Restore Endangered Zebra Sharks in the Wild
The Aquarium is part of the global initiative led by ReShark that is working to restore endangered shark and ray populations
November 10, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces New President and CEO: International Conservation and Animal Welfare Leader Jeffrey Flocken
Flocken brings decades of leadership experience in successfully garnering support for and facilitating action to save species around the world.
October 27, 2025
Connecting Community and Conservation Together Through Partnership
Mujeres de la Tierra presents its Unity & Partnership Award to the Aquarium of the Pacific
October 20, 2025
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
October 9, 2025
See Birds Soar
The Aquarium’s Wings of the Pacific show highlights the role of birds in ecosystems
October 3, 2025
Jellyfishbot! On a Mission to Clean Up Long Beach Marinas
Aquarium youth volunteers remove trash from local waterways and inspire others to get involved