Have you played @fathomverse yet? This cozy sci-non-fi game for ocean explorers was created by our research and technology partners @MBARI. By playing you can interact with real underwater images to improve the artificial intelligence that helps researchers study ocean life.  Now available for download on the App Store and Google Play! Read more at https://mbayaq.co/FathomVerse ?:@MBARI ..read more

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Come along with Senior Biologist Ann, as she shows us one of her favorite job roles — feeding our sevengill sharks ..read more

?Nestling Phase: You start with a casual interest, peeking out of your cozy comfort zone to notice the birds around you. ?Fledgling Feats: You spread your wings, equipped with binoculars and guidebooks, ready to explore new habitats and spot diverse species. ?‍⬛Perching Proficiency: Your skills sharpen as you learn to identify birds by their calls, habits, and plumage, and feel a sense of accomplishment with each new sighting. ?Masterful Migration: Finally, you soar confidently, traversing landscapes near and far, sharing your passion with others. In the end, the true joy of birding lies in th ..read more

Dive into the wonderfully-winged world of African penguins with the Aquarium’s own aviculturist, Kim! From rocky shores to sandy beaches, explore where these charismatic birds call home ..read more

ALT ? Our fin-tastic volunteers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have been making waves since before our doors even opened in 1984, cumulatively giving over 4.5 million hours of their time! From sea otter rescues to keeping our exhibits sparkling— underwater, no less—they’ve truly buoyed our spirits and kept us afloat for 40 years. Thank you, volunteers, for your tireless dedication to inspiring conservation of the ocean ..read more

There are people around the globe doing important work to achieve the goal of protecting our planet. This Earth Week, check out the work that the Aquarium’s Conservation and Science team is doing to tackle large issues like plastic pollution on both the national and global scale.  Check out our earth week page to learn more. Remember, we’re all in this together ..read more

Little red octopus ?❤️ These little red octopus are sea-ternly the masters of disguise, thanks to their ability to change color and texture to blend seamlessly with their surroundings. Check out those inkredible hiding skills ..read more

ALT When these stars bump into each other, it’s not just a friendly handshake, it’s a ‘gently intense’ arm wrestling match! They become engaged in a slow-motion skirmish, striving to get the upper hand,  er, arm. Who knew stars could be so competitive ..read more