Monterey Bay Aquarium
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How do you do, fellow squids? 🌊 We're your frondly Aquarium with a mission to inspire conservation of the ocean. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org
Siphonophores are champions of community collaboration. 🤝🏆
This isn't one animal. It's actually a colony of individual animals called zooids. Each has a specialized role. From the orb-like swimming nectophores to the bright orange stinging tentacles, they're essential to the survival of all.
This isn't one animal. It's actually a colony of individual animals called zooids. Each has a specialized role. From the orb-like swimming nectophores to the bright orange stinging tentacles, they're essential to the survival of all.
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Siphonophores are champions of community collaboration. 🤝🏆
This isn't one animal. It's actually a colony of individual animals called zooids. Each has a specialized role. From the orb-like swimming nectophores to the bright orange stinging tentacles, they're essential to the survival of all.
This isn't one animal. It's actually a colony of individual animals called zooids. Each has a specialized role. From the orb-like swimming nectophores to the bright orange stinging tentacles, they're essential to the survival of all.
Our seabirds' social behaviors also help set them apart. In the wild, common murres form dense colonies to stop their eggs from rolling off the steep cliffs where they breed. These black-and-white beauties often huddle together on exhibit, while puffins tend to be more solitary.
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Our seabirds' social behaviors also help set them apart. In the wild, common murres form dense colonies to stop their eggs from rolling off the steep cliffs where they breed. These black-and-white beauties often huddle together on exhibit, while puffins tend to be more solitary.
Tufted puffins are called “parrots of the sea” for their famously flashy breeding season colors. But when there’s no pressure to show off for potential mates, they dress down for winter in more understated black feathers. 🖤
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tufted puffins are called “parrots of the sea” for their famously flashy breeding season colors. But when there’s no pressure to show off for potential mates, they dress down for winter in more understated black feathers. 🖤
Murres and puffins, our winter seabird fashionistas! ❄️
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Murres and puffins, our winter seabird fashionistas! ❄️
Join our ocean action email list to stay up-to-date on offshore drilling: mbayaq.co/4ibVFXl
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Join our ocean action email list to stay up-to-date on offshore drilling: mbayaq.co/4ibVFXl
Read and share our official statement on offshore drilling: mbayaq.co/48dJaWJ
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Read and share our official statement on offshore drilling: mbayaq.co/48dJaWJ
Today, the California coast we cherish and the delicate ocean ecosystems just beyond it face a renewed threat from offshore drilling. We oppose the Trump Administration’s 5-year oil and gas leasing program and will continue to defend our coastline, wildlife, economy, and health from this threat.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Today, the California coast we cherish and the delicate ocean ecosystems just beyond it face a renewed threat from offshore drilling. We oppose the Trump Administration’s 5-year oil and gas leasing program and will continue to defend our coastline, wildlife, economy, and health from this threat.
ES: Inteligente, hermoso y capaz de sorprender. El pulpo gigante del Pacífico usa el camuflaje, la propulsión a chorro y ocho brazos para cazar con precisión. Estos expertos en mariscos necesitan un océano saludable, ¡y nosotros también! www.youtube.com/shorts/sGUG9...
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
ES: Inteligente, hermoso y capaz de sorprender. El pulpo gigante del Pacífico usa el camuflaje, la propulsión a chorro y ocho brazos para cazar con precisión. Estos expertos en mariscos necesitan un océano saludable, ¡y nosotros también! www.youtube.com/shorts/sGUG9...
But what is COP30? It is a yearly summit where countries come together to talk about climate change. And today, the ocean is on the agenda. In the absence of U.S. representation, individual states like California, as well as U.S.-based organizations working on climate change, are taking a stand.
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
But what is COP30? It is a yearly summit where countries come together to talk about climate change. And today, the ocean is on the agenda. In the absence of U.S. representation, individual states like California, as well as U.S.-based organizations working on climate change, are taking a stand.
A smack of jellies, squadron of pelicans, raft of otters, or galaxy of sea stars...
No matter your favorite collective noun, these groups of animals are a force to be reckoned with when they come together—a simple reminder of the beauty that blooms in community and the strength that grows in unity.
No matter your favorite collective noun, these groups of animals are a force to be reckoned with when they come together—a simple reminder of the beauty that blooms in community and the strength that grows in unity.
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A smack of jellies, squadron of pelicans, raft of otters, or galaxy of sea stars...
No matter your favorite collective noun, these groups of animals are a force to be reckoned with when they come together—a simple reminder of the beauty that blooms in community and the strength that grows in unity.
No matter your favorite collective noun, these groups of animals are a force to be reckoned with when they come together—a simple reminder of the beauty that blooms in community and the strength that grows in unity.
Aquarium Veterinarian Dr. Ri Chang recently implemented a treatment that helped a stranded otter pup recover from the deadly disease acanthocephalan peritonitis. That pup was successfully released in the wild in September! Read more about the Aquarium’s otter program: mbayaq.co/497BqaG
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Aquarium Veterinarian Dr. Ri Chang recently implemented a treatment that helped a stranded otter pup recover from the deadly disease acanthocephalan peritonitis. That pup was successfully released in the wild in September! Read more about the Aquarium’s otter program: mbayaq.co/497BqaG
Wait for it… Boo! 👻
From a sand-shrouded angel shark to an octopus’s color-changing camouflage, many ocean animals are masters of disguise—no magic required! ✨
From a sand-shrouded angel shark to an octopus’s color-changing camouflage, many ocean animals are masters of disguise—no magic required! ✨
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Wait for it… Boo! 👻
From a sand-shrouded angel shark to an octopus’s color-changing camouflage, many ocean animals are masters of disguise—no magic required! ✨
From a sand-shrouded angel shark to an octopus’s color-changing camouflage, many ocean animals are masters of disguise—no magic required! ✨
We’re dedicated to inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards, and that starts with educators and mentors. Learn more about educator development at the Aquarium: mbayaq.co/3WUaq77
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We’re dedicated to inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards, and that starts with educators and mentors. Learn more about educator development at the Aquarium: mbayaq.co/3WUaq77
Here’s what one participant said about Educator Open House:
💙 “I felt very loved and celebrated. I felt like my only job was to receive the joy that was being poured over me and that happens so rarely in education. Thank you!!”
💙 “I felt very loved and celebrated. I felt like my only job was to receive the joy that was being poured over me and that happens so rarely in education. Thank you!!”
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Here’s what one participant said about Educator Open House:
💙 “I felt very loved and celebrated. I felt like my only job was to receive the joy that was being poured over me and that happens so rarely in education. Thank you!!”
💙 “I felt very loved and celebrated. I felt like my only job was to receive the joy that was being poured over me and that happens so rarely in education. Thank you!!”
We recently hosted our Educator Open House, a special after-hours event celebrating local educators and administrators with fun activities, delicious food, and opportunities to connect with their communities. Participants also slept over at the Aquarium and enjoyed the exhibits at their own pace.
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We recently hosted our Educator Open House, a special after-hours event celebrating local educators and administrators with fun activities, delicious food, and opportunities to connect with their communities. Participants also slept over at the Aquarium and enjoyed the exhibits at their own pace.
Today is the International Day of Climate Action!
Everything you love can thrive if we work together on #ClimateAction.
🏘️ Our communities thrive
🩺 Our health thrives
🌊 Our ocean thrives
What will you do today that will help the things you love to thrive? Who will you do it with?
Comment below!
Everything you love can thrive if we work together on #ClimateAction.
🏘️ Our communities thrive
🩺 Our health thrives
🌊 Our ocean thrives
What will you do today that will help the things you love to thrive? Who will you do it with?
Comment below!
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Today is the International Day of Climate Action!
Everything you love can thrive if we work together on #ClimateAction.
🏘️ Our communities thrive
🩺 Our health thrives
🌊 Our ocean thrives
What will you do today that will help the things you love to thrive? Who will you do it with?
Comment below!
Everything you love can thrive if we work together on #ClimateAction.
🏘️ Our communities thrive
🩺 Our health thrives
🌊 Our ocean thrives
What will you do today that will help the things you love to thrive? Who will you do it with?
Comment below!
🌊 Before National Seafood Month swims away, join us for one last deep dive on LinkedIn Live, next Thursday 10/30 @9 a.m. PT w/ Jenn Dianto Kemmerly, our VP of global ocean conservation.
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🌊 Before National Seafood Month swims away, join us for one last deep dive on LinkedIn Live, next Thursday 10/30 @9 a.m. PT w/ Jenn Dianto Kemmerly, our VP of global ocean conservation.
🌊 Choosing sustainable seafood protects the ocean and people who depend on it.
Chef Michael Cimarusti, of Providence restaurant and Connie and Ted's, takes us behind the line to show how passion for the sea fuels every decision.
Chef Michael Cimarusti, of Providence restaurant and Connie and Ted's, takes us behind the line to show how passion for the sea fuels every decision.
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
🌊 Choosing sustainable seafood protects the ocean and people who depend on it.
Chef Michael Cimarusti, of Providence restaurant and Connie and Ted's, takes us behind the line to show how passion for the sea fuels every decision.
Chef Michael Cimarusti, of Providence restaurant and Connie and Ted's, takes us behind the line to show how passion for the sea fuels every decision.
👻 G-g-ghost? Nope, s-s-snailfish! 🤍
Meet the mesmerizing new addition to our Into the Deep/En lo Profundo exhibit, rough snailfish! These ethereal charmers live in the benthic zone, a scientific term for the seafloor.
Meet the mesmerizing new addition to our Into the Deep/En lo Profundo exhibit, rough snailfish! These ethereal charmers live in the benthic zone, a scientific term for the seafloor.
October 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
👻 G-g-ghost? Nope, s-s-snailfish! 🤍
Meet the mesmerizing new addition to our Into the Deep/En lo Profundo exhibit, rough snailfish! These ethereal charmers live in the benthic zone, a scientific term for the seafloor.
Meet the mesmerizing new addition to our Into the Deep/En lo Profundo exhibit, rough snailfish! These ethereal charmers live in the benthic zone, a scientific term for the seafloor.
Over $2.3M raised—we're otterly amazed! Because of you we’re more than a million dollars over our goal! This campaign is now closed, thanks to everyone who donated. We hope to have your gifts to you soon, we appreciate your patience!
October 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Over $2.3M raised—we're otterly amazed! Because of you we’re more than a million dollars over our goal! This campaign is now closed, thanks to everyone who donated. We hope to have your gifts to you soon, we appreciate your patience!
🧡 Are you ready for it…
🎉 It’s release day—for (sea otters and) that one shirt! 🦦👕
✨ Re-released sustainably with Liberty Graphics, this throwback look supports our Sea Otter Program + ocean conservation.
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🎉 It’s release day—for (sea otters and) that one shirt! 🦦👕
✨ Re-released sustainably with Liberty Graphics, this throwback look supports our Sea Otter Program + ocean conservation.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🧡 Are you ready for it…
🎉 It’s release day—for (sea otters and) that one shirt! 🦦👕
✨ Re-released sustainably with Liberty Graphics, this throwback look supports our Sea Otter Program + ocean conservation.
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🎉 It’s release day—for (sea otters and) that one shirt! 🦦👕
✨ Re-released sustainably with Liberty Graphics, this throwback look supports our Sea Otter Program + ocean conservation.
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We’re excited to be re-collaborating with the original artwork owners Liberty Graphics for a special, limited-time fundraiser! We’ll be thanking donors who support our mission with a re-issue of the sea otter shirt originally printed in the 1990s.
October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re excited to be re-collaborating with the original artwork owners Liberty Graphics for a special, limited-time fundraiser! We’ll be thanking donors who support our mission with a re-issue of the sea otter shirt originally printed in the 1990s.
🧡You deserve what you want,
Hope you get what you want….
Don’t worry—we got our paws on the original artwork. 🐾
🎤We heard you calling on the megaphone,
The otter tee returns to stand on its own.
The legend wore it—Swifties found it
You all are quite the pros 🦦✨
Hope you get what you want….
Don’t worry—we got our paws on the original artwork. 🐾
🎤We heard you calling on the megaphone,
The otter tee returns to stand on its own.
The legend wore it—Swifties found it
You all are quite the pros 🦦✨
October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🧡You deserve what you want,
Hope you get what you want….
Don’t worry—we got our paws on the original artwork. 🐾
🎤We heard you calling on the megaphone,
The otter tee returns to stand on its own.
The legend wore it—Swifties found it
You all are quite the pros 🦦✨
Hope you get what you want….
Don’t worry—we got our paws on the original artwork. 🐾
🎤We heard you calling on the megaphone,
The otter tee returns to stand on its own.
The legend wore it—Swifties found it
You all are quite the pros 🦦✨
🌊Local fishermen and seafood experts spoke with Monterey Bay Aquarium about the highs and lows of the Pacific bluefin tuna fishery, and how the recovery is supporting new fishing opportunities in California and beyond.
Learn more about this recovery story: mbayaq.co/4oe3M7h
Learn more about this recovery story: mbayaq.co/4oe3M7h
October 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🌊Local fishermen and seafood experts spoke with Monterey Bay Aquarium about the highs and lows of the Pacific bluefin tuna fishery, and how the recovery is supporting new fishing opportunities in California and beyond.
Learn more about this recovery story: mbayaq.co/4oe3M7h
Learn more about this recovery story: mbayaq.co/4oe3M7h
There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all!
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October 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all!
mbayaq.co/42zpvyh
mbayaq.co/42zpvyh