Ochre Sea Star

Aquadoption Level: $25

Fun Fact: Sea stars can regenerate, or grow back, their arms.

In the Aquarium: The ochre stars are kept in the Aquarium’s touch tanks.

Purple Sea Urchin

Aquadoption Level: $25

Fun Fact: Urchins can attach algae and shell fragments to themselves for protection.

In the Aquarium: The sea urchins are kept in the Aquarium’s touch tanks.

Baby Swell Shark

Aquadoption Level: $50

Come visit the Aquarium and see the developing shark embryos and newborn sharks on display. We hope you'll stop by to see the babies soon!

California Sea Hare

Aquadoption Level: $50

Fun Fact: When threatened, the sea hare will release purple ink as a defense mechanism.

In the Aquarium: The sea hares are kept in the Aquarium’s touch tanks.

Garibaldi

Aquadoption Level: $250

Fun Fact: Both male and female adults are extremely territorial.

In the Aquarium: The Garibaldi is kept in the Rocky Reef exhibit at the Aquarium.

California Moray Eel

Aquadoption Level: $100

Fun Fact: Moray eels have another set of jaws in their throat, which are launched into the oral cavity during feeding.

In the Aquarium: The eels are kept in the Rocky Reef exhibit.

Swell Shark

Aquadoption Level: $500

Fun fact: Swell sharks can suck in water and air, making them look like balloons.

In the Aquarium: The swell sharks are kept in the Aquarium’s shark and ray exhibit.

Two-Spot Octopus

Aquadoption Level: $750

Fun Fact:  They are believed to be one of the smartest invertebrates, and have shown the ability to learn new skills by watching other octopuses.

In the Aquarium: The Aquarium’s octopus is kept in the Kids’ Corner exhibit.