Aquarium News

The 2026 UC Climate Stewards course at the Aquarium of the Pacific begins on Earth Day. The course includes in-person classes, hands-on fieldwork, community engagement, and stewardship projects. The Aquarium shares how the first cohort of Climate Stewards is making a difference.

Visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific will be able to see Meatloaf in the new sea turtle rehabilitation area starting on April 8, 2026

Aquarium of the Pacific earns AZA accreditation after an independent, multi-day review confirming excellence in animal care, welfare, education, conservation, governance, and operations standards.

Aquarium announces the recipient of its 2026 Ivolou R. Corston Award. Charter volunteer Becky Katzen received the award for her mentorship and positive impact across the Aquarium of the Pacific.

The Aquarium is saddened by the loss of Ghost, the giant Pacific octopus who was beloved by staff, guests, and those who learned about her online. Ghost died on March 24 after entering senescence, the natural end-of-life process after laying eggs

Aquarium staff provide wildlife recovery support in Ventura through its role in the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN)

Aquarium announces the fifteen recipients of the third Community, Equity, Learning, and Persistence (CELP) Scholar Program and awards each of the students $10,000 to support their academic pursuits related to the ocean at Southern California higher education institutions.

After receiving nearly one year of rehabilitation and medical care at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a rescued green sea turtle has made its way back into the ocean.

The Aquarium honored Black in Marine Science for advancing marine science and community support during its African American Festival award ceremony.

The Aquarium announces that harbor seal Kaya will be moving to a new home on April 14. Aquarium guests will be able to see Kaya at the Seal and Sea Lion Habitat through February 23

The 2026 Ocean Neighbors program invites SoCal middle schoolers to apply for a hybrid volunteer experience that builds marine science skills, fosters community engagement, and offers mentorship while supporting ocean conservation

The public can now see a rescued sea turtle in the new rehabilitation area and through accompanying displays learn about the Aquarium’s work in helping these animals

Read about Ocean Neighbors, sea turtle rehabilitation, and the Marine Science Report Card trading cards.

Read about Aquarium honorees from our community.

Collect Marine Species Report Card trading cards at the Aquarium of the Pacific in 2026! Explore exhibits, earn cards monthly, and learn about species through their stories and conservation efforts.