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News Articles
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February 11, 2025
Keeping the Coast Clean
The Aquarium announces the impact of its latest beach cleanup and shares ways you can help.
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February 6, 2025
The Aquarium of the Pacific Launches Its Inaugural Marine Species Report Card, a First of Its Kind, Free Public Resource
Research provides in-depth updates on 30 marine species in SoCal with goal to motivate actions for protection
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January 23, 2025
Aquarium helps endangered fish impacted by the recent wildfires
The Aquarium of the Pacific is providing a temporary home for northern tidewater gobies directly impacted by ash and chemicals from the ongoing Palisades Fire.
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January 21, 2025
Creating a Legacy Through Planned Giving at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Learn how to help support the Aquarium’s mission in the long term.
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January 21, 2025
Animal Updates for Winter 2025
Read about creative crustacean care, some turtle releases, and important zebra shark research.
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January 21, 2025
What’s New for Winter 2025?
Visit the Aquarium this winter to see a new octopus and enjoy upcoming events.
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December 27, 2024
Aquarium Dive Volunteers Help Further Knowledge on Our Ocean
To assist with conservation projects in local waters, a new team of volunteer divers has completed the Aquarium of the Pacific scientific diving program.
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December 18, 2024
2024 Aquarium Highlights
Thanks to the support of our community, donors, members, and guests and the tireless dedication of our employees and volunteers, the Aquarium celebrated a successful 2024.
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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.
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November 21, 2024
Caring for Crustaceans with Creativity
An aquarist cares for crabs in need of new shells in a new, inventive way, by using non-toxic epoxy, molding, and paint.
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November 15, 2024
2024 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
The Aquarium’s 15th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of learning, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.
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October 30, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Releases Rescued Green Sea Turtle Into the Wild After Surgery and Rehabilitation
The sixty-pound turtle was rescued earlier this month with a fishing hook in its right shoulder.
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October 16, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Releases Rehabilitated Loggerhead Sea Turtle Off the Southern California Coast
The Aquarium is also announcing the construction of a new space to help rescued sea turtles and invites the public to help support the cause.
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October 13, 2024
A Song to Inspire Ocean Stewardship
Soup Pha and his sister, Cynthia Pha, premiered the song Ocean Family as part of the twentieth annual Southeast Asia Day.