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News Articles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 4, 2024
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Recipients of Its New CELP Scholar Program
Aquarium awards $150,000 to Southern California students to support their persistence in marine science-related fields
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April 26, 2024
Aquarium’s Teen Climate Council Celebrates Earth Day Every Day
Voices of the future display a dedication to sustainability and conservation.
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April 15, 2024
Animal Updates Spring 2024
Learn about the official arrival of our first releasable sea otter pup, our recent abalone workshop, and the spawning success of sunflower sea stars.
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April 15, 2024
Philanthropy Highlights Spring 2024
Read about the enduring support of the Glass Guild and our education supporters.
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April 15, 2024
What’s New for Spring 2024?
Be one of the first to see our newest exhibition at Member Preview Night. Plus, cultural events and summer fun are on the horizon.
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April 11, 2024
For the First Time in its History, Aquarium of the Pacific Pairs Releasable Rescued Sea Otter Pup with Surrogate Otter Mom
The goal of the pairing is for the baby otter to learn the survival skills needed to return to the wild.
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March 29, 2024
Charting the Next Five Years for the Endangered White Abalone
White Abalone Outplanting Workshop co-hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrated accomplishments and strategized the conservation efforts for the next five years.
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March 19, 2024
Study on the Benefits of Nature Exposure
Aquarium publishes analysis of research on the benefits of nature exposure.