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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.
August 1, 2025
Connecting with Nature in Unexpected Places
Aquarium of the Pacific’s Naturalist Program volunteers share results of wildlife sightings made during the City Nature Challenge and Snapshot Cal Coast
July 31, 2025
Volunteers Removed Hundreds of Pounds of Trash from Local Beach in One Day
Cleaning up our beaches after holidays and beyond
December 3, 2024
Helping Monarch Butterflies
The Aquarium is approaching its ten-year anniversary in saving these butterflies and shares ideas on how you can help.
December 5, 2023
Aquarium of the Pacific Invites Southern California College Students to Apply for its New CELP Scholar Program
Recipients will engage with Aquarium staff members and programs to explore STEM career paths, join a growing community of peers in related study fields, and will be awarded $10,000
September 12, 2023
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.
March 5, 2021
High Tide Student Film Festival Launch
SoCal students in grades 9-12 are invited to submit short films for the chance to win cash prizes and be featured in the Aquarium’s High Tide Student Film Festival