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Please see below for our recent press releases. Digital images and b-roll video are available on request; please contact our public relations team.
Credit: Robbin Riggs
May 6, 2020
Aquarium Hosts its First Virtual Urban Ocean Festival
Celebrate Southern California’s coast from home by embarking on a virtual tour of the harbor and local ports, watching an art mural in the making, checking out a sustainable seafood cooking demo, and participating in online animal meet and greets.
April 22, 2020
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its First Virtual Earth Day Event
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and the Aquarium of the Pacific is inviting kids and adults at home to join in for its first virtual Earth Day event.
April 1, 2020
Aquarium Offers Daily Online Programming for People at Home
Though it has been closed to the public since mid-March due to the pandemic, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, has had its virtual doors open to people around the world.
March 4, 2020
Aquarium Report on Decommissioning Offshore Oil Rigs Examines Sustainable Options to Protect Marine Life
The report summarizes the proceedings and findings of a forum held at the Aquarium in January.
March 4, 2020
Aquarium Welcomes a Special Sea Otter and Announces New Role in Helping Rescued Sea Otter Pups
The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Aquarium of the Pacific announce their partnership on the sea otter surrogacy program to help this threatened species recover off the coast of California.
March 3, 2020
Performing Arts to Take Center Stage at the Aquarium in 2020
This spring and summer the Long Beach Opera, Long Beach Symphony, and Long Beach Chorale will perform in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater at the Aquarium.
February 7, 2020
Celebrate Kids at the Aquarium’s 15th Annual International Children’s Festival
The International Children’s Festival features dance and music performed by children, interactive programs for all ages and educational programs.
February 7, 2020
Aquarium Offers Free Admission to SCUBA Divers During its 19th Annual Divers Day Festival
Guests can enjoy special dive-related presentations and demonstrations, and FREE Aquarium admission will be granted to certified divers on March 14, 2020.
February 7, 2020
Dance Under the Sea Stars at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Latin-Themed Night
Noche de Estrellas will feature dance, crafts, and bilingual educational programs, including a scavenger hunt with prizes, and environmental activities—offered in both English and Spanish.
January 7, 2020
Aquarium Hosts 18th Annual African-American Festival Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, 2020
Guests can experience the sights and sounds of performances by local African-American groups, including Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circle musicians, and West African dancers.