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News Articles

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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.

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October 7, 2024

CELP Scholar Lightning Talks Spark Inspiration for Local Students

Scholars share their stories during the annual Scholar Symposium.

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October 7, 2024

Junior Lifeguards Connect to Conservation with the Aquarium

A new partnership with the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Long Beach Junior Lifeguard program readies youth with knowledge about ocean conservation and hands-on stewardship.

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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.

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September 24, 2024

Animal Updates for Fall 2024

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

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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.

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September 24, 2024

Aquarium Accolades Fall 2024

Read about Aquarium honorees from our community.

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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.

Aquarium of the Pacific Senior Aquarist Jay Harvey studies corals in a protected reef area in Guam.

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.

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August 8, 2024

Remembering Roxy

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

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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.

A still from the Love and Life film.

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