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Muralist and Aquarium volunteer Cleo Vilett adds her finishing touches to the new Pollution Corner exhibit. Photo: Randi Parent/Heal the Bay New Pollution Exhibit Debuts at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Posted: October 1, 2008
Visitors to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium can gain a better understanding of the connection between urban living and the ocean environment through the new Pollution Corner exhibit, which opened to the public on October 1, 2008.
Gray whale Aquarium Celebrates Annual Gray Whale Migration on Feb 2-3
Posted: January 16, 2008
Come to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium on Feb 2-3 for a “Whale of a Weekend”, a celebration of the gray whales’ annual migration that brings these gentle giants to the Santa Monica Bay!
Meet the Locals logo Aquarium “Locals” Have Their Say Online
Posted: November 4, 2007
The Aquarium's “Meet the Locals” website now features "voices" for the six animals featured in the unique marketing campaign. Listen in!
A monofilament recycling bin — one of three installed on the Santa Monica Pier. Photo: Heal the Bay/Nick Fash Monofilament Fishing Line Recycling Bins Installed on the Santa Monica Pier
Posted: August 3, 2007
Three new monofilament recycling bins on the Santa Monica Pier aim to reduce discarded fishing line lurking in the Bay.
Aquarium roof in the midst of reconstruction after removal of the pier planks. Photo: Jose Bacallao/Heal the Bay Aquarium Celebrates Reopening on November 18th
Posted: Nov 2, 2006
Construction closed the Aquarium for two months to replace leaky roof. Official reopening will be marked by a special day of activities and the launch of the new “Meet the Locals” advertising campaign.
Students work with a naturalist to examine a replica of a male sea lion skull during a field trip to the Aquarium. Photo: Reed Hutchinson/Heal the Bay Aquarium Receives $150,000 Grant for Education Programs
Posted: Aug 31, 2006
Prestigious grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will supplement, enhance and enrich the Aquarium’s field trip education programs in support of lifelong learning.
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium educator Nick Fash after another successful dive. Photo: Heal the Bay Aquarium Educator Takes Part In Coral Reef Research
Posted: July 6, 2006
Educator Nick Fash will participate in the Earthwatch Institute's coral reef research expedition in Belize for two weeks in August.
The Aquarium's R.O.V. (remotely operated vehicle), which debuted at the April 30, 2006 Commotion in the Ocean event, is used for many Aquarium education activities. Photo: Fabian Lewkowicz Exploring the Bay with the Aquarium’s New R.O.V.
Posted: June 21, 2006
The Aquarium’s new R.O.V. (remotely operated vehicle) provides safe, fun and eye-opening underwater views of the Santa Monica Bay for educational events and programs.
Aquarium diving staff members Julie Wooten, Nick Fash, Jose Bacallao, Vicki Wawerchak (left to right) with the DAN portable oxygen unit. Photo: Heal the Bay Aquarium's Dive Program Puts Safety First
Posted: February 7, 2006
Weekly dives to collect food and animals for aquarium exhibits follow established procedures to ensure safety of diving staff.
Students explore a marine organism in the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium's S. Mark Taper Foundation Science Lab. Photo: Heal the Bay New Microscope Lab Opens at the Aquarium
Posted: December 6, 2005
A $100,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation has enabled the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium to open an interactive and educational microscope lab.
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