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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10h

There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all!
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A red-colored giant Pacific octopus with one eye poking out from its body while stretching out its arms, and showing off its white, round suckers

Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10h

Our aquarium biologist, René, shares a unique bond with the amazing animals in his care. Delve into one of our most-viewed YouTube videos to learn how René engages with our giant Pacific octopus using target training and other unconventional enrichments like a sea-cret morning salsa music routine! 💃🏻

A reddish purple colored giant Pacific octopus fully exposed with its eight arms stretched out across the rocky, sandy bottom of the exhibit

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10h

Happy World Cephalopod Day! 🐙This sucker for adventure feels its way through the world!

With thousands of chemical receptors and millions of texture receptors packed into each sucker, the giant Pacific octopus has a real sense for exploration.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 2d

🌊 At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we want everyone to be inspired by the wonders of the ocean. Our Education team created K–12 booklets to make every Aquarium visit fun and educational. For families, teachers, and ocean lovers alike. Download them here in English and Spanish: mbayaq.co/3IQZ9kD 💙

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 2d

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 3d

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 3d

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 4d

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 4d

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 4d

And shake off sites selling unauthorized versions of the shirt—fast fashion is no friend to sea otters.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 4d

So next time you’re feeling like a showgirl, maybe it’s time to don a thrifted tee, sing a little song and save otters and our waters while you’re at it. Our main focus is on re-releasing otters, so you can support the species Taylor’s repping by donating to our Sea Otter Program mbayaq.co/4gYM99i

Donate to our Sea Otter Program | Monterey Bay Aquarium

Make a donation to help us rescue, rehabilitate, release and research sea otters.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 4d

But the deeper layer is: Taylor’s nod to the Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program isn’t just cute—it’s conservation-coded. 🦦💙 Since the ’80s, we have rescued, raised, and released over 1,000 sea otters—helping restore California’s kelp forests and showing the smallest creatures can make the biggest ripple.

Two sea otters floating in a bed of kelp

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 4d

🌊🪩 Taylor Swift in her The Life of a Showgirl era… with an otterly iconic twist 🦦✨

Spotted in The Official Release Party of a Showgirl movie: Taylor in a vintage ’90s Monterey Bay Aquarium tee—effortlessly blending high glam with coastal nostalgia.
🎤Big thanks to the Swifties for the heads-up! 🧡

Two sea otters floating in a bed of kelp one peaking its head up

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 4d

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 5d

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 5d

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Julie Packard @juliepackard.montereybayaquarium.org · 7d

Most importantly, she recognized that – together – we can make a real difference through our actions, large and small.

I mourn her passing and celebrate her life. It was an honor to know and work with Dr. Goodall. Her legacy will live on, in the lives of the millions of people she inspired.

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Julie Packard @juliepackard.montereybayaquarium.org · 7d

Dr. Jane Goodall was a remarkable individual – as a scientist, as an advocate for wildlife and wild places, and as a source of profound hope for the future of our planet. She brought such a joyful spirit and unfailing optimism to her work. #inspiration #hope #wildlife #conservation

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 9d

It’s hard to believe, but Sea Otter Awareness Week is over… ‘til next year! Otters get their own week in September because they’re the real MVPs (Most Voracious Predators) of the kelp forest. As a keystone species, they maintain the balance of the ecosystem by eating! Learn more: mbayaq.co/3IPiaE5

A closeup of a southern sea otter eating

Two southern sea otters float in the sea otter exhibit

A mother southern sea otter floats on her back while her pup rests on her chest

Two southern sea otters face the camera in the sea otter exhibit

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 9d

With 2 million annual guests, we overhear a lot of things on the Aquarium floor! Here are a few of the common misconceptions. Thankfully, our Guest Experience team is readily available to connect with our visitors and share stories about our animals and their habitats. youtube.com/shorts/4vGxs...

Overheard at the Aquarium | #shorts

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 12d

🔭 Periscope: poking their heads out of the water to observe their surroundings. If an otter is spying on you, this can be a sign you’re getting too close. Remember to keep your distance!

… And these are only the beginning.

What’d we miss? 🦦

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 12d

🪵Log roll: trapping air bubbles in their dense fur coats for insulation.
🫧Fluffy cheeks: rubbing their faces to distribute natural oils.
🌿Grass wrap: anchoring themselves in place while resting, sleeping, or diving for food.
getting too close. Remember to keep your distance!

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 12d

What sea otter behavior might we see in the bay?

🪨 Whack-a-snack: using rocks to crack open the shells of tasty prey.
🛟 Furry float: resting on their backs on the water’s surface.
🦦 Belly buffet: eating food off their chests while doing the furry float!

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Sea otter life in the bay | #shorts

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 12d

Check out these amazing organizations behind sea otter rehabilitation & ocean conservation:
🔹 Monterey Bay Aquarium
🔹 The Marine Mammal Center
🔹 Aquarium of the Pacific
🔹 Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Together, we're giving sea otters like Owin and Matti a future.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 12d

These pups helped prepare resident female sea otters to be future surrogate mothers. After growing strong and healthy, Owin and Matti found their forever home together at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, where they now serve as ambassadors for their species.

Two sea otters in the water one holding onto the back of another looking up with text in the bottom right corner that says Matti & Owen at their forever home in Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium photo: KC Zoo & Aquarium

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