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News Articles

2025 CELP Scholars Cohort Collage featuring 15 students and the CELP logo

March 15, 2025

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Recipients of Its 2025 CELP Scholar Program

Aquarium awards $150,000 to Southern California students to support their persistence in marine science-related fields

A group of teens gathered on a beach

March 12, 2025

S.E.A. Trip 2024

The Aquarium’s Student Eco Ambassadors immersed themselves in the culture and environment of Oaxaca, gaining hands-on experience in field biology and supporting local sea turtle conservation efforts with a global impact.

Bird

March 6, 2025

Orphan Sea Otter Pup Returns to Wild After Being Raised By Surrogate Mom at Aquarium of Pacific

After several months of learning survival skills from Millie, her surrogate sea otter mom, the rescued young otter has returned to the ocean

person on a beach carrying a trash bag and a reacher grabber

February 11, 2025

Keeping the Coast Clean

The Aquarium announces the impact of its latest beach cleanup and shares ways you can help.

collage of animals arranged in a grid with a white logo for the Marine Species Report Card

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

a group of small light brown fish with black eyes

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.

Underside of a purple colored sea star

January 21, 2025

Aquarium Accolades Winter 2025

Read about Aquarium honorees from our community.

Pinkish red octopus in profile

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.

Three sea lions barking on rocks

January 21, 2025

Animal Updates for Winter 2025

Read about creative crustacean care, some turtle releases, and important zebra shark research.

Four blue fish swimming near coral

January 21, 2025

What’s New for Winter 2025?

Visit the Aquarium this winter to see a new octopus and enjoy upcoming events.

Two divers taking a step into the water off a dock

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.

A Sunflower Sea Star with its 18 limbs extended out.

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.

Monarch butterfly on a purple flower

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.

Four hands holding tools surrounding a crab

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.

shrimp and sea stars

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.