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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.

Otter

Credit: Robbin Riggs

Offshore Forum Report cover

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.

millie the sea otter close-up

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.

Pacific Visions Theater Seats

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.

International children

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.

Old Fashioned Diving Suit

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.

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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.

Mardi gras dancer with African American Festival text overlay

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.

Bleached Acropora sp. coral in the ocean with small fish swimming above it.

January 4, 2020

Aquarium Staff Members Nate Jaros and Briana Fodor Present a Lecture Feb. 19 About Coral Restoration in Palau and the Bahamas

This work included aiding in research to study the effects of warming seas on the coral populations, as well as techniques for scalable restoration methods.

Saxophone in front of Pacific Visions

January 4, 2020

Aquarium to Host Blues and Jazz Concert Presented in Partnership with Long Beach Blues Society on February 15, 2020

The acts will include Emcee Big Llou Johnson, Bernie Pearl feat. Sonny Green and THEE Blues Man, Al Williams Jazz Society feat. Barbara Morrison, Alvin Hayes Jr., and New Blues Revolution.

Vaquita mural with people in front

January 3, 2020

Aquarium Hosts Talk on Protecting the World’s Last Remaining Vaquitas and How to Save Other Endangered Porpoises

In this lecture Aquarium of the Pacific Director of Education David Bader will discuss lessons learned from the story of the vaquita and what it can tell us broadly about what it will take to achieve conservation success and help us save other endangered porpoises around the world.

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