Sea Lion Birthday Party! Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-24 | It’s time to seal-abrate Parker & Cain’s birthdays!Did you know that sea lions are normally born within the first two weeks of June? Scientists call this phenomenon “synchronized reproduction” which is the reason why 90% of sea lions are born in June! Our two male sea lions are no exception to this—Parker was born on June 24 & Cain was born on June 12.Grant their birthday wishes and send them a gift that supports squid, fish, enrichment toys, and extra love on their special day!Visit pacific.to/parkercain24 to support our amazing sea lions today, and every day!
Rehabilitated Pelican Release Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-23 | Our staff recently joined the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center's efforts to help rescued pelicans under a coordinated state-wide response through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.Read more about this project: aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/rescued_pelicans_impacted_by_deadly_mass_stranding_event_get_a_second_chance_after_rehabilitation
Juneteenth Event Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-20 | Learn about the history of this holiday and its significance to the African American community and beyond. Discover the traditions of this annual celebration through music with Erisa Nicole, spoken word with Melvin Boyce II, and an interview with Baba the Storyteller.
Crafty Critters (PreK-K) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-19 | Grab some basic household supplies and build your very own animal. Be sure to have some paper, scissors, something to color with (crayons or markers), and either tape or glue. For extra fun, you can decorate your craft with empty toilet paper rolls and ribbon.
Sharks Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-19 | Join us as we explore sharks around the Aquarium and discover why they are such special and amazing animals.
¡El mundo microscópico de plancton! (Gr K-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-17 | Plancton forma la base de la cadena alimentaria en el mar. Explora este mundo microscópico desde el plancton más pequeño hasta las medusas más grandes.
Draw with Us Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-17 | Grab some paper and crayons to draw along as we learn all about ocean animals and habitats.
Coral Reefs Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-17 | Coral Reefs are amazing underwater cities packed with an incredible array of animals. Join us to explore this unique habitat and why protecting coral reefs is so important.
Otter Adventures Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-17 | Pack your pretend backpack with binoculars and a hat because we'll be embarking on a Southern sea otter adventure to learn about their adaptations and where they fit into the kelp forest food web.
Pingüinos (Gr K-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-17 | ¡Aprende sobre las adaptaciones de las aves marinas! Este programa cubre las características de las aves y explora su hábitat, dieta y otros detalles con enfoque en los pingüinos.
¿No hay huesos? ¡No hay problema! (K-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-12 | En este programa vamos a explorar el grupo más grande de animales en todo el mundo, los invertebrados! Y las adaptaciones que les ayudan a sobrevivir en hábitats peligrosos sin huesos.
Moving and Grooving (Prek-K) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-12 | Swim like a shark, pulse like a jelly, and waddle like a penguin while we discover how animals in the ocean move.
Aquarium of the Podcific: Sea Lions Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-11 | BORK! It’s time to learn about sea lions! Mammalogist Erin Bell joins us today to talk to us about these majestic and sometimes (usually) silly animals.
Dr. Robert Fisher and Erin Lundy | Frogs: Leaping through Time and the Future of Biodiversity Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-06 | Join guest speakers and conservation biology experts Dr. Robert Fisher, US Geological Survey and Erin Lundy, Aquarium of the Pacific for a hopping talk on local frogs. Discover how habitat loss, climate change, disease, and wildlife trafficking have contributed to drastic frog population declines in recent years globally and locally. Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs, amphibians that are native to California and were once abundant in the local mountain regions, have nearly disappeared from their historic range. Learn about the Aquarium’s conservation efforts to aid in the recovery of these critically endangered animals and why it matters.Sponsors:Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach DowntownStephen and Brenda OlsonRalph and Hazel Osborn and Lois J. Roork Charitable Trust
Habitats (3-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-05 | Join our educators as they explore the kelp forest and coral reef habitats within the Aquarium of the Pacific.
ABCs Under the Sea (Prek-K) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-05 | Practice your ABCs while learning all about ocean animals.
Adaptations (Gr 3-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-06-04 | Adaptations help everything survive, explore with an educator as we dive to discover some amazing ocean adaptations.
Mamíferos Marinos Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-29 | Puedes encontrar diferentes tipos de mamíferos por todo el mundo. Vamos a aprender de diferentes especies, sus adaptaciones y cómo los podemos proteger.
Tidepool Habitats Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-29 | Dive deeper into one of the most extreme habitats on earth and discover the adaptations animals have developed to survive in tidepools.
Join us at Bio Ball June 8th! Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-29 | Bio Ball is your chance to explore the beauty of the Aquarium at night while supporting our conservation programs! Our Bio Ball fundraiser is happening on World Ocean Day, June 8th, and is your chance to get up close and personal with what inspires us: the care and conservation of our marine habitats. During this event you’ll meet our conservation staff who work tirelessly to protect the animals in our care. You might even have the chance to meet a few of our resident animal friends! You'll come away from your night at Bio Ball with a firsthand look at the importance of marine species to our world.Tickets available now! pacific.to/bioball
Aquarium of the Podcific: Axolotls Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-28 | Everyone is talking about axolotls, but what exactly are these fascinating animals, and how do we care for them? We are joined by Animal Care Specialist America Sahagun who cares for our axolotl squad at the Aquarium to discuss these ”water dogs”We also discuss our newest exhibit, FROGS: Facing a Changing World, which is open now! Learn more: pacific.to/frogs
High Tide Film Festival Screening and Awards Ceremony Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-24 | The High Tide Student Film Festival, presented by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, encourages Southern California students in ninth to twelfth grade to explore science and conservation through creative visual storytelling. Individuals or small teams of up to four participants submit videos up to three minutes long on one of three topics: My Favorite Ocean Species, Ocean Heroes and Superheroes, and Coastal and Port Cities. You can watch the premiere of these short films during the Aquarium’s live-streamed High Tide Film Festival screening and award ceremony. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners: $2,000 for the Gold Award, $1,500 for the Silver Award, $1,000 for the Bronze Award, and $500 in different categories for Honorable Mention
FROGS: Facing a Changing World Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-24 | 🐸 Our new exhibit, FROGS: Facing a Changing World, is now open! 🐸Discover vibrant habitats featuring colorful tropical frogs from around the world; peek behind-the-scenes to watch staff care for frogs from eggs to adults; see a new exhibit space highlighting California and Baja frogs, their amphibian relatives, and reptile neighbors; and even paint your own virtual frog. Learn about the diversity of species and their unique adaptions, the threats they are facing, and how the Aquarium is helping to save them from extinction.Learn more: pacific.to/frogs
Cool as a Crustacean (Gr K-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-22 | Explore the world of crustaceans, including crabs, lobsters, and krill. Learn all about exoskeletons, molting, and their importance in the ocean food chain.
Fishy Fun (K-2) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-22 | Fish come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. Explore Aquarium exhibits while learning all about FISH.
Aquarium of the Podcific: What are corals? Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-21 | Are they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay takes us to coral school and discusses his role in coral conservation.
Rescued Turtle Released Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-16 | This morning we released a rescued green sea turtle!The sea turtle was rescued near Avila Beach, California, on December 11, 2023, by The Marine Mammal Center’s San Luis Obispo Operations based in Morro Bay, California. The Marine Mammal Center in Morro Bay transferred the rescued sea turtle to the Aquarium with authorization from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Fisheries office for a medical evaluation, surgery, and care because of the Aquarium’s expertise in treating and releasing stranded and injured sea turtles.When the sea turtle arrived at the Aquarium on December 11, 2023, it had an injured flipper and was in need of medical care and rehabilitation. The Aquarium’s veterinary and animal husbandry staff performed surgery on the sea turtle’s injured front flipper and had been caring for the sea turtle behind the scenes as it recovered. The animal is a subadult and is estimated to be between three and five years old.“It was an incredible moment, watching the turtle make its way from the sand into the ocean and swim away. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to help it recover and return to the wild,” said Dr. Adams, Aquarium of the Pacific veterinarian.The turtle is fitted with a microchip ID and also a microsatellite tag that was provided and applied by Upwell Turtles. If all goes according to plan, we should receive location updates in about 3 weeks. Stay tuned!Read more: aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/aquarium_of_the_pacific_veterinary_team_releases_endangered_sea_turtle_to_the_wild_after_its_rescue_and_recovery_from_surgery
Tiburones (Gr 3-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-15 | Exploramos diferentes tiburones en el acuario y en los mares alrededor del mundo. Descubrimos porque son animales especiales e importantes.
Draw with Us Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-15 | Grab some paper and crayons to draw along as we learn all about ocean animals and habitats.
Aquarium of the Podcific: Why does an Aquarium have birds? Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-14 | Today’s episode is all about the Aquarium’s Ambassador Birds! These animals live behind the scenes and come out for presentations like Birds Shorts, which happen daily in our Honda Pacific Visions Theater. We are joined by Aviculturist Heather who teaches us about the different types of birds she cares for, and we interview our first non-human guest.
New Frogs Exhibit Opening May 24! Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-14 | A new exhibit is hopping up at the Aquarium!🐸 FROGS: Facing a Changing World 🐸Leap into the colorful, strange, and rapidly changing world of frogs at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Starting May 24, 2024, discover vibrant habitats featuring colorful tropical frogs from around the world; peek behind-the-scenes to watch staff care for frogs from eggs to adults; see a new exhibit space highlighting California and Baja frogs, their amphibian relatives, and reptile neighbors; and even paint your own virtual frog.Learn about the diversity of species and their unique adaptions, the threats they are facing, and how the Aquarium is helping to save them from extinction.
Watching for Whales Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-08 | Bring your sea legs and your binoculars as we go on a virtual whale watch. Discover how we can identify a whale from a boat and gain a better understanding of what makes them so incredible!
Protecting our Ocean Backyard (Gr 6-8) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-08 | Explore kelp forests and discover how they support a rich diversity of ocean life. Learn how aquariums and scientists are working together to conserve kelp forest animals.
Aquarium of the Podcific: How do we clean the blue whale model? Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-07 | On today’s episode, we are joined by Environmental Services Supervisor Keisha Leonard to learn all about how her and her team keep the Aquarium squeaky clean. Keisha has been a part of our Aquarium for almost 20 years and shares some of her favorite memories along the way.
Dr. Danna Staaf | Nursery Earth: The Hidden World of Baby Animals and the Amazing Ingenuity of Life Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-02 | It’s time to pay attention to baby animals. From egg to tadpole, chick to fledgling, they offer scientists a window into questions of immense importance: How do genes influence health? Which environmental factors support—or obstruct—life?Entire ecosystems rest on the shoulders (or tentacles, or jointed exoskeletons) of animal babies. At any given moment, babies represent the majority of animal life on Earth. Their tiny, hidden lives reveal some of nature’s strangest workings: A salamander embryo breathes with the help of algae inside its cells. The spotted beak of a parasitic baby bird tricks adults of other species into feeding it. Mouse embryos can absorb cancerous cell grafts—and develop into healthy adults. At once incredibly vulnerable and incredibly vital, baby animals are not just beings in progress, but beings in their own right. And our planet needs them all: the maggots as much as the kittens!Sponsors:Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach DowntownStephen and Brenda OlsonRalph and Hazel Osborn and Lois J. Roork Charitable Trust
Mamíferos Marinos Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-01 | Puedes encontrar diferentes tipos de mamíferos por todo el mundo. Vamos a aprender de diferentes especies, sus adaptaciones y cómo los podemos proteger.
Birds - From Penguins to Puffins (Gr 3-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-05-01 | Birds are an important part of our world, let's explore the various birds that live at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Aquarium of the Podcific: What’s the stingray shuffle? Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-30 | Welcome back to Aquarium of the Podcific! We are off to a ray-ly good start this season with Aquarist Sarah Nevarez. Sarah talks about her experience caring for the aquarium’s rays, their behaviors, feeding, enrichment activities, and personalities.
Exploring Shapes and Colors Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-24 | Practice your shapes and colors as we learn about colorful ocean animals using our webcams.
Tiburones (Gr 3-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-17 | Exploramos diferentes tiburones en el acuario y en los mares alrededor del mundo. Descubrimos porque son animales especiales e importantes.
Adaptations (Gr 3-5) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-17 | Adaptations help everything survive, explore with an educator as we dive to discover some amazing ocean adaptations.
Sea Otter Conservation News Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-11 | For the first time in its history, Aquarium of the Pacific has paired a releasable rescued sea otter pup with a surrogate otter mom.“We are thrilled to be able to further help this threatened species recover by expanding our conservation programs to now help stranded sea otter pups get a second chance at returning to the wild,” says Brett Long, Aquarium of the Pacific senior director of birds and mammals.Read more: aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/for_the_first_time_in_its_history_aquarium_of_the_pacific_pairs_releasable_rescued_sea_otter_pup_with_surrogate_otter_mom
Sy Montgomery & Warren Carlyle | Secrets of the Octopus Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-04 | In celebration of their new National Geographic book, bestselling author Sy Montgomery and OctoNation founder Warren K. Carlyle team up to present breathtaking images, stunning new research, and moving stories about the smartest and most surprising invertebrates on Earth.Secrets of the Octopus (also the title of the book’s companion 3-part TV series, to air on Earth Day) reveals octopuses are even more varied, more intelligent, and far more social than before imagined.Learn about octopuses who use tools, octopuses who hunt cooperatively with other species, octopuses who live in underwater “cities”, and octopuses who disguise themselves as algae, sea snakes, flounders, and even clouds! And you’ll also meet some of the individual octopuses–fierce Athena, mischievous Octavia, playful Kali–who captured hearts around the world, paving the way to the founding of the world’s largest octopus fan club, and the flowering of the current golden age of octopus research.Sponsors:Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach DowntownStephen and Brenda OlsonRalph and Hazel Osborn and Lois J. Roork Charitable TrustPresented by:• Sy Montgomery, Naturalist and Author• Warren Carlyle, Founder of OctoNation
Coral Reefs Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-03 | Coral Reefs are amazing underwater cities packed with an incredible array of animals. Join us to explore this unique habitat and why protecting coral reefs is so important.
Sharks Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-04-02 | Join us as we explore sharks around the Aquarium and discover why they are such special and amazing animals.
Crafty Critters (PreK-K) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-03-27 | Grab some basic household supplies and build your very own animal. Be sure to have some paper, scissors, something to color with (crayons or markers), and either tape or glue. For extra fun, you can decorate your craft with empty toilet paper rolls and ribbon.
Moving and Grooving (Prek-K) Aquarium of the Pacific 2024-03-27 | Swim like a shark, pulse like a jelly, and waddle like a penguin while we discover how animals in the ocean move.
