The fish, which were rescued after the Palisades Fire, play an important role in the local ecosystem

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Sunflower Star Laboratory, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Aquarium of the Pacific, and partners continue work to save sunflower stars from extinction.

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

Long Beach Opera’s education team presents the American debut of Acquaprofonda at the Aquarium on July 12 and 13, 2025

Learn about two regional species of kelp featured on the Aquarium’s Marine Species Report Card, the benefits of kelp, and conservation efforts underway

A Mobile Ocean Classroom Story

For our first time, a critically endangered sunflower sea star “baby” is on display at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

The reimagining of the California Terrace focuses on coastal habitats including shores, wetlands, and tidepools.

Learn about how the feather star and its uniqueness in the “constellation” of sea stars species

Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, founding presenting sponsors of the High Tide Student Film Festival, provide funding to the Aquarium to ensure that this festival continues and prospers over the next nine years

Aquarium staff traveled to the Pacific Northwest to aid in an underwater survey on young rockfish.

Nonlethal control of wolves offers a win-win for ranchers and for conservation

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

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.