Building A Better Future
The Aquarium of the Pacific thrives because of the passionate community that surrounds us.
From dedicated volunteers and generous donors to the creative energy of events like the High Tide Film Festival, our work is deeply rooted in collaboration and a shared purpose.
Together, we are building a more informed, inspired, and engaged future for ocean conservation.
1,979 Volunteers
Contributed
137,744 Hours
226 VolunTEENs
Alongside 39 Mentors Contributed
17,022 Hours
Teen Leadership Programs
In 2024, 36 teens participated in Teen Climate Council and 17 teens participated in Teen Science Café.
Together they contributed 3,418 hours.
Teens enrolled in the Aquarium’s teen leadership programs build sustainable outreach and communication opportunities with our local community.
The teens published a children’s book about the Southern Sea Otter, welcomed 13,504 people at the Teen Climate Fest, and held 17 events that connected the local community to conservation science.
Learn More About Our Teens14 Student Eco Ambassadors
Traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico to participate in
Conservation Field Work
170 Students
From 38 high schools
Submitted 90 films
