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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, California 93940
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10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25
Holidays
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Uniting for Change Center for Ocean Solutions
May 01, 2008
Uniting for Change: Center for Ocean Solutions
5.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about Center for Ocean SolutionsMore about our conservation efforts
(/cr/efforts.asp)
Know your fishmonger Tips for smart seafood choices
April 24, 2008
Know your fishmonger: Tips for smart seafood choices
4.8 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Get your own Seafood Watch pocket guide.
(/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/download.asp)
Learn more about Seafood Watch.
(/cr/seafoodwatch.asp)
Splash Zone A home fit for penguins
April 02, 2008
Splash Zone: A home fit for penguins
3.3 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about the Splash Zone
(/efc/splash.aspx)
Penguin Cam
(/efc/efc_splash/splash_cam.aspx)
Hopkins beach Home to harbor seals and their uninvited guests
March 31, 2008
Hopkins beach: Home to harbor seals and their uninvited guests
4.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about harbor sealsMonterey Bay Cam
(/efc/efc_mbay/mbay_cam.asp?bhcp=1)
Splash Zone See the ocean through children’s eyes
March 20, 2008
Splash Zone: See the ocean through children’s eyes
2.7 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about the Splash Zone
(/efc/splash.aspx)
Winter storms (Part 2) Extreme makeover—ocean edition
March 06, 2008
Winter storms (Part 2): Extreme makeover—ocean edition
2.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Listen to Winter storms (Part 1): Bad weather can be good.
(/news/audio_stories.asp#part)
Beyond the white shark The wondrous world of sharks and rays
February 20, 2008
Beyond the white shark: The wondrous world of sharks and rays
5.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn more about sharks and rays from our online exhibit Sharks: Myth & Mystery.
(/efc/sharks.asp)
Serving salmon 162 days with a white shark
February 14, 2008
Serving salmon: 162 days with a white shark
4.3 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the white shark exhibited in 2007.
(/whiteshark/)
Find out more about our white shark research project.
(/cr/whiteshark.asp)
Shani Her mother's daughter
February 07, 2008
Shani: Her mother's daughter
3.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn more about Shani, the African spotted-necked otter.
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_pups_sept.asp)
Freshwater Otter Cam
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_cam.asp)
Gribbles The beach clean-up squad
January 30, 2008
Gribbles: The beach clean-up squad
2.2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Winter storms Bad weather can be good
January 24, 2008
Winter storms: Bad weather can be good
2.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Aquarium of the Air 2007 Year in Review
January 10, 2008
Aquarium of the Air 2007: Year in Review
6.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Humboldt squids on the move Northern invasion of deep sea cannibals
January 03, 2008
Humboldt squids on the move: Northern invasion of deep sea cannibals.
4.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn more about the Humboldt squid.
Our new freshwater otter pup She may be small but she's a big deal
December 20, 2007
Our new freshwater otter pup: She may be small, but she's a big deal.
4.3 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn more about the pup.
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_pups_sept.asp)
Freshwater Otter Cam
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_cam.asp)
Mola molas Jelly-eating giants
December 13, 2007
Mola molas: Jelly-eating giants.
3.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about mola molas
Don't flush How kitty litter is hurting sea otters
December 06, 2007
Don't flush: How kitty litter is hurting sea otters.
3.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about our Sea Otter Research and Conservation.
(/cr/sorac.asp)
Oil spills Spoiling feathers and fur
November 29, 2007
Oil spills: Spoiling feathers and fur
4.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Surviving oil spills Common murres at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
November 19, 2007
Surviving oil spills: Common murres at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
3.8 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about common murres
Sea otters What they tell us about the health of our oceans
November 09, 2007
Sea otters: What they tell us about the health of our oceans.
4.2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
You really otter take a look—live cam.
(/efc/efc_otter/otter_cam.asp)
Shearwaters Marathon migrators of the Pacific
November 01, 2007
Shearwaters: Marathon migrators of the Pacific.
2.3 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Find out more about the migration of sooty shearwaters.
(http://currents.ucsc.edu/06-07/08-14/shearwaters.asp)
Play Bird Bingo.
(/lc/activities/bird_bingo.asp)
Phalaropes Extreme travelers
October 25, 2007
Phalaropes: Extreme travelers.
2.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about red-necked
phalaropes.Monterey Bay Cam
(/efc/efc_mbay/mbay_cam.asp)
An unusual sight Pelicans of all feathers gather in Monterey
October 18, 2007
An unusual sight: Pelicans of all feathers gather in Monterey.
2.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about brown pelicans.Monterey Bay Cam
(/efc/efc_mbay/mbay_cam.asp)
White sharks on exhibit Teaching by example
October 11, 2007
White sharks on exhibit: Teaching by example.
2.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the white shark currently on exhibit.
(/whiteshark/)
Find out more about our white shark research project.
(/cr/whiteshark.asp)
AUVs The advance scouts of ocean research
September 27, 2007
AUVs: The advance scouts of ocean research.
3.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the Mission to the Deep exhibit.
(/efc/efc_mbari/mbari_home.asp)
Learn about the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
(http://www.mbari.org)
Seamounts Exploring undersea mountains
September 24, 2007
Seamounts: Exploring undersea mountains.
4.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the Mission to the Deep exhibit.
(/efc/efc_mbari/mbari_home.asp)
Learn about the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
(http://www.mbari.org)
Unlocking the secrets of the ocean Piloting a remotely operated vehicle to explore the deep
September 06, 2007
Unlocking the secrets of the ocean: Piloting a remotely operated vehicle to explore the deep.
3.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the Mission to the Deep exhibit.
(/efc/efc_mbari/mbari_home.asp)
Learn about the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
(http://www.mbari.org)
The White Shark Research Project
August 28, 2007
The White Shark Research Project.
2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the white shark currently on exhibit.
(/whiteshark/)
Find out more about our white shark research project.
(/cr/whiteshark.asp)
Underwater Explorers Kids take the plunge in our Great Tide Pool
July 26, 2007
Underwater Explorers: Kids take the plunge in our Great Tide Pool.
2.2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Underwater Explorers
(/vi/vi_aquarium/adventures_explorers.asp)
Aquarium Adventures
(/vi/vi_aquarium/adventures.asp)
Sea otter research and conservation We've still got a lot to learn
July 24, 2007
Sea otter research and conservation: We've still got a lot to learn.
4.3 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Sea birds and plastics—a dangerous mix Our Laysan albatross helps spread the word
July 16, 2007
Sea birds and plastics—a dangerous mix. Our Laysan albatross helps spread the word.
2.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
The black sea nettle A mysterious giant
July 05, 2007
The black sea nettle: A mysterious giant.
2.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Jellies: Living Art
(/efc/efc_se/se_jla.asp)
Spotted comb jellies Rare and delicate drifters
June 28, 2007
Spotted comb jellies: Rare and delicate drifters.
2.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Jellies: Living Art
(/efc/efc_se/se_jla.asp)
We'd love to hear from you Send us your ideas for podcasts
June 21, 2007
We'd love to hear from you: Send us your ideas for podcasts.
3.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Every otter counts so we're counting every otter
June 14, 2007
Every otter counts so we're counting every otter.
3.8 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Saving sea otters
(/cr/sorac.asp)
Sea otter research
(/cr/cr_sorac/sorac_research.asp)
Celebrate World Ocean Day Place your order for change
May 31, 2007
Celebrate World Ocean Day: Place your order for change.
2.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Download a Seafood Watch pocket guide.
(/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/download.asp)
The inside scoop On your next visit don't miss these four highlights and a hidden gem
May 10, 2007
The inside scoop: On your next visit, don't miss these four highlights and a hidden gem.
1.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about our aquarium exhibits.
(/efc/)
Plan your next visit.
(/vi/)
Guest Ambassadors One of the aquarium's best natural resources
April 26, 2007
Guest Ambassadors: One of the aquarium's best natural resources.
1.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Frequently asked questions
(/aa/aa_history/aa_faq.aspx)
Dive Right In Volunteer at the Aquarium
April 19, 2007
Dive Right In: Volunteer at the Aquarium.
1.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about volunteer opportunities.
(/aa/aa_jobs/aa_jobs_volunteer.asp)
Volunteer roles
(/aa/aa_jobs/jobs_vol_role.asp)
Current volunteer openings.
(/aa/aa_jobs/volunteer_opening.asp)
Leaving the circus behind Today's aquariums connect people with the ocean
April 17, 2007
Leaving the circus behind: Today's aquariums connect people with the ocean.
2.7 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn more about Seafood Watch.
(/cr/seafoodwatch.asp)
Vine snakes Why we chose these striking snakes for our new exhibit
April 12, 2007
Vine snakes: Why we chose these striking snakes for our new exhibit.
2.7 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about the fishes, frogs, turtles and snakes in the Wild About Otters exhibit
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_otheranimals.asp)
More about Asian vine snakes
Diversity It's what makes our new exhibit so wild
April 06, 2007
Diversity: It's what makes our new exhibit so wild.
2.2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about the fishes, frogs, turtles and snakes in the Wild About Otters exhibit
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_otheranimals.asp)
More about mossy frogs
African cichlids—the mouthy mothers in our Wild About Otters exhibt
March 30, 2007
African cichlids—the mouthy mothers in our Wild About Otters exhibt.
1.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about the fishes, frogs, turtles and snakes in the Wild About Otters exhibit
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_otheranimals.asp)
Wild About Otters—getting to know our African spotted-necked otters
March 22, 2007
Wild About Otters—getting to know our African spotted-necked otters.
2.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about the freshwater otter pups
(/efc/efc_wao/wao_pups.asp)
Read the press release announcing the pups
(/aa/pressroom/web/PressRelease_view.aspx?enc=sazQZNsbF+g=)
Wild About Otters—a special exhibition opening March 31 2007
March 15, 2007
Wild About Otters—a special exhibition opening March 31, 2007.
3.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
www.wildaboutotters.com
(/efc/wildaboutotters.asp)
Read the press release
(/aa/pressroom/web/PressRelease_view.aspx?enc=QzKNcBAVECk)
Brown pelicans—designed for plunge diving
March 01, 2007
Brown pelicans—designed for plunge diving.
1.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about brown pelicans.Monterey Bay Cam
(/efc/efc_mbay/mbay_cam.asp)
Is it a seal or a sea lion? This is how you tell them apart
February 16, 2007
Is it a seal or a sea lion? This is how you tell them apart.
1.8 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about harbor seals.More about California sea lions.
The Coast Guard Pier—a little known spot for wildlife viewing
January 26, 2007
The Coast Guard Pier—a little known spot for wildlife viewing.
1.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Monterey Harbor
Learning about gray whales—onboard online on foot
January 04, 2007
Learning about gray whales—onboard, online, on foot.
2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Monterey County Convention and Visitors BureauPoint Lobos State Reserve
Birds of many feathers in the Monterey Bay
January 01, 2007
Birds of many feathers in the Monterey Bay.
2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Sandy Shore & Aviary
(/efc/sandy.asp)
Aviary Cam
(/efc/efc_sandy/sandy_cam.asp)
A unique pair—gray whales and the Monterey Bay
December 14, 2006
A unique pair—gray whales and the Monterey Bay.
2.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
"Gray Whales": An awesome book.
(/whalebook/)
Gray whales in brief.
Gray whales—a sight for shore eyes
November 22, 2006
Gray whales—a sight for shore eyes.
3 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
"Gray Whales": An awesome book.
(/whalebook/)
Gray whales in brief.
Penguinologist It’s a cool job
November 16, 2006
Penguinologist: It’s a cool job.
2.5 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Penguins just doing their thing—live cam.
(/efc/efc_splash/splash_cam.asp)
Gray whales It was awe at first sight
November 09, 2006
Gray whales: It was awe at first sight.
2.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
"Gray Whales": An awesome book.
(/whalebook/)
Gray whales in brief.
(javascript:openLivingSpeciesList(0,3,404))
Penguins What we don't know could hurt them
November 02, 2006
Penguins: What we don't know could hurt them.
2.2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Penguins hanging out at home—live cam.
(/efc/efc_splash/splash_cam.asp)
Hungry for salmon? Go wild
October 19, 2006
Hungry for salmon? Go wild!
2.7 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Get your own Seafood Watch pocket guide.
(/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_regional.aspx)
Salmon details served up here.
(/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx?gid=17)
You can eat your fish and save them too
October 05, 2006
You can eat your fish and save them, too!
3.2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Get your own Seafood Watch pocket guide.
(/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_regional.aspx)
Learn more about Seafood Watch.
(/cr/seafoodwatch.asp)
Hooked on white sharks?
September 28, 2006
Hooked on white sharks?
2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the white shark exhibited in 2006.
(/whiteshark/ws_2006.asp)
Find out more about our white shark research project.
(/cr/whiteshark.asp)
Awesome paws Sea otters rock at using tools
September 14, 2006
Awesome paws: Sea otters rock at using tools.
3.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
You really otter take a look—live cam.
(/efc/efc_otter/otter_cam.asp)
White shark on exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (Released Jan 16 2006)
September 05, 2006
White shark on exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (Released Jan. 16, 2006)
2.2 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Learn about the white shark exhibited in 2006.
(/whiteshark/)
Find out more about our white shark research project.
(/cr/whiteshark.asp)
Life can get hairy (even when you’re having a good hair day)
August 31, 2006
Life can get hairy (even when you’re having a good hair day).
2.9 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
You really otter see this—live cam.
(/efc/efc_otter/otter_cam.asp)
Stingrays taking target practice—how scary is that?
August 10, 2006
Stingrays taking target practice—how scary is that?
3 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Deep sea stingrays in depth.
Sharks Eating their way to the top
August 03, 2006
Sharks: Eating their way to the top.
1.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Topping them all, the white shark.
Sharks What makes them so light on their fins?
July 27, 2006
Sharks: What makes them so light on their fins?
1.7 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
Falling off a cliff—it’s a good thing
July 13, 2006
Falling off a cliff—it’s a good thing!
2.6 min | Download (right click on link to save file)
More about phalaropesMore about common murresBe a bird watcher—live cam
If you feed them they will come—but talk about frequent flyer miles
June 29, 2006
If you feed them, they will come—but talk about frequent flyer miles!
2.1 min | Download (right click on link to save file)