Photographers Night Photo Contest 2018 Winners
The special event gives photographers of all skill levels the opportunity to try new equipment and bring their arsenals from home to photograph the Aquarium’s animals and exhibits with the entire...
View ArticleAquarium Displays Paintings of Marine Life by Truong Buu Giam
The Aquarium is displaying an exhibit of paintings by artist Truong Buu Giam from December 10, 2018, to February 28, 2019, on the second floor near the entrance to the Tropical Pacific Gallery. Giam...
View ArticleThe Aquarium in 2018
In 2018 the Aquarium celebrated its 20th Anniversary, completed milestones in the construction of Pacific Visions, hosted forums on aquaculture and climate change, and conducted important conservation...
View ArticleAquarium Joins 1 Million Cards Campaign to Help Save the Vaquita Porpoise...
In an effort to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction, zoos and aquariums in the U.S., including the Aquarium of the Pacific, are launching the 1 Million Cards postcard-writing campaign. The...
View ArticleAquarium Releases Report Detailing Communication Strategies for U.S. Aquaculture
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s Seafood for the Future program has released a report on a forum it convened with American Honda, in partnership with the Honda Marine Science Foundation, titled: Aligning...
View ArticleThings to See and Do at the Aquarium This Winter
This winter at the Aquarium, visit our new animals, including bigfin reef squid now on display in the Tentacles and Ink exhibit in the Tropical Pacific Gallery. This shoal of squid was raised from eggs...
View ArticleAquarium Sets Pacific Visions Opening Date
The Aquarium will open its new wing, Pacific Visions, on May 24, 2019. Pacific Visions will house a state-of-the-art immersive theater, expanded special exhibition and art galleries, and additional...
View ArticleAquarium Pays Tribute to Brook the Sea Otter
The Aquarium of the Pacific is mourning the loss of Brook the southern sea otter, who passed away on Tuesday, January 29. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure by the Aquarium’s veterinary...
View ArticlePacific Visions Exterior Construction Completed
Exterior construction and landscaping has been completed for Pacific Visions, the Aquarium’s first major expansion, which opens to the public on May 24, 2019. These finishing touches include dramatic...
View ArticleWhat’s New at the Aquarium This Spring
Two shows are now playing daily in the Ocean Theater, Sammy & Ray 3D and Hurricane 3D. Sammy & Ray is an animated film following the story of two young sea turtles as they cruise the ocean on...
View ArticleCharlie the Southern Sea Otter Turns 22
In celebration, Aquarium staff members will present him with an edible seafood cake. Aquarium visitors are invited to wear birthday hats and sing Happy Birthday to Charlie as he enjoys his favorite...
View ArticlePacific Visions Earns Commercial Real Estate Award
The CRE Awards showcase the biggest, best, and most notable commercial real estate projects throughout Los Angeles. LABJ honors the developers, architects and general contractors of each award-winning...
View ArticleSeats Available for Naming in Honda Pacific Visions Theater
With a donation of $5,000, supporters can have their name or that of a loved one, business, or favorite Aquarium animal etched on a plaque that will be installed on the back of the seat. Seats can also...
View ArticleAquarium Displays Port of Long Beach PHOTO Exhibit
The Port’s annual PHOTO Program hosts photographers of all skill levels on a behind-the-scenes photography harbor tour through the Port of Long Beach. The best of their work is shown in a curated...
View ArticleAquarium Continues Efforts to Avoid Single-Use Plastic
Together these institutions are committing to:significantly reduce or eliminate single-use plastic packaging in retail products by 2021reduce single-use plastic in back-of-house operations by...
View ArticleAquarium Mourns the Loss of Charlie the Sea Otter
He turned twenty-two years old on March 2 and was only the second southern sea otter on record to ever reach that age. He was the oldest living southern sea otter at any zoo or aquarium and was...
View ArticleAquarium Partners with CSULB to Study Shark Adaptations
Kevin Travis, a graduate student at California State University, Long Beach, is studying epaulette sharks from the Aquarium to investigate how some sharks are specially adapted to be able to “walk” on...
View ArticleVisit the New Pacific Visions Wing
Discover the aquarium of the future.Journey inside the new stunning glass building to experience a state-of–the-art immersive theater, interactive art installations, engaging multimedia displays, and...
View ArticleAquarium Releases Report on Super Coral Workshop
The workshop’s goals were to discuss the role of climate-resilient corals in the survival of coral reefs, identify potential roles for public aquariums in educating the public on super corals and...
View ArticleThings to See and Do at the Aquarium This Summer
This summer at the Aquarium, you can experience all the wonderful live animal exhibits and you can visit the new Pacific Visions wing to experience a state-of–the-art immersive theater, interactive art...
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