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News Articles

zebra shark pup in tank

October 3, 2024

Helping Sharks through Ground-Breaking Research

Aquarium study shows how ultrasounds can be used to evaluate zebra shark eggs and embryos, which will play a role in efforts to reproduce and repopulate this endangered species

Three sea lions barking on rocks

September 24, 2024

Animal Updates for Fall 2024

Read about a rescued loggerhead sea turtle and remember Yutaka the giant sea bass.

Four blue fish swimming near coral

September 24, 2024

What’s New for Fall 2024?

Get ready for Member Month in November and enjoy seasonal events at the Aquarium this fall.

Underside of a purple colored sea star

September 24, 2024

Aquarium Accolades Fall 2024

Read about Aquarium honorees from our community.

Pinkish red octopus in profile

September 24, 2024

Philanthropy Highlights Fall 2024

Read about the small supporters, the future veterinarians, and volunteers inspired by the Aquarium’s efforts and programs.

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September 5, 2024

Lending a Helping Hand to Corals

Aquarium of the Pacific staff aid coral restoration efforts in Guam.

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August 22, 2024

The 2024 CELP Scholars are Defining their Program Experience

The Aquarium annually awards Southern California students scholarship funds, while also providing professional development opportunities and participation in a growing community of Scholars.

Magellanic penguin swimming at the surface of the water with head up

August 8, 2024

Remembering Roxy

The Aquarium staff are mourning the loss of Roxy the Magellanic penguin.

close up of a loggerhead sea turtle

August 1, 2024

Aquarium Caring for Rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle

The Aquarium is providing care and rehabilitation to a rescued loggerhead sea turtle with the hopes of releasing it back into the wild

Yutaka the giant sea bass

July 19, 2024

Remembering Yutaka

Aquarium staff is mourning the loss of Yutaka the giant sea bass.

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June 28, 2024

Aquarium Debuts New Film “Love & Life Beyond the Glass” Highlighting the Care of Our Seals and Sea Lions

The film by Director Chris Stanford illuminates the heart and soul of Aquarium animal care staff

Aquarium staff kneels behind a kennel with a pelican emerging with wings wide

June 20, 2024

Rescued Pelicans Impacted by Deadly Mass Stranding Event Get a Second Chance After Rehabilitation

Staff from the Aquarium of the Pacific assist with the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center’s emergency effort to rehabilitate the sick birds and some pelicans are returning home

Aquarium CEO PK standing with donors and board members

June 12, 2024

Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes Community Leaders and Philanthropists on World Ocean Day

Approximately 500 guests attended Bio Ball, an inaugural event created to attract new champions for the nonprofit Aquarium’s education and conservation initiatives

Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg in front of a screen with the text High Tide Student Film Festival

May 21, 2024

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Winners of High Tide Student Film Festival

Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, founding presenting sponsors of the High Tide Student Film Festival, have made the decision to provide funding to the Aquarium of the Pacific to ensure that this festival continues and prospers over the next ten years

sea turtle with tag entering the ocean on a beach

May 16, 2024

Aquarium of the Pacific Veterinary Team Releases Endangered Sea Turtle to the Wild After its Rescue and Recovery from Surgery

Aquarium staff members transported the green sea turtle to the water’s edge and released it near the mouth of the San Gabriel River