Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Education
The Aquarium’s education programs are
designed to foster connections between people and the ocean and to advance
learning for a broad range of students of all ages and backgrounds. The
Aquarium's education department teaches over fifty science programs that exceed
California mandated science K-12 standards, complementing and reinforcing what
students learn in their regular classrooms, and exposing them to a unique,
hands-on learning experience. The Aquarium also serves students from
underserved schools through the scholarship program. Information about
educational programs can be found here:
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education.
Conservation
The Aquarium seeks to inform and inspire visitors,
staff, and the local and global community regarding conservation. The Aquarium
conducts conservation programs both on and offsite, which include an abalone
cultivation and outreach program (in partnership with NOAA's National Marine
Fisheries Service), and a Guam Kingfisher breeding and awareness program.Aquarium staff implement sustainable practices throughout the facility and conduct local restoration and neighborhood pollution prevention projects. More information on the Aquarium’s conservation initiatives can be found here: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/conservation/
Animal Care
The Aquarium's husbandry department oversees the care, feeding, and life support systems needed to support over 12,000 animals representing over 700 species in more than 50 exhibits, including several touch tank experiences. Sea lions, sea otters, sharks, rays, diving birds, sea jellies, corals, sea dragons, turtles, and fish of all types from temperate to tropical species are on display. Caretaking includes feeding of the highest quality sustainable seafood available, monitoring water quality and all life support systems, medical exams and routine procedures, and providing proper exhibit and behind-the-scenes space to the animals.
Where we work
Accreditations
American Zoos and Aquariums Association - Accreditation 2015
Awards
External reviews

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Operations
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Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
Board of directorsas of 03/25/2019
Ms. Kathleen Eckert
Mr. Douglas Otto
President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Term: 1994 -
Jennifer Hagle
Sidley Austin LLP
Russell Hill
Halbert, Hargrove/Russell
Sam King
King's Seafood Company
Bert Levy
Mediation Services
John Molina
Pacific6
Mario Molina
Golden Shore Medical Group
Stephen Olson
The Olson Company
Douglas Otto
Attorney
Jerry Schubel
Aquarium of the Pacific
Michael Sondermann
Sondermann Enterprises
Thomas Turney
NewCap Partners, Inc.
Stephen Young
Keesal, Young & Logan
Charlotte Ginsburg
Stephan Morikawa
American Honda Motor Company
Kurt Schulzmann
Minka Group
Kathleen Eckert
Community Leader
Mark Paullin
Capstan, Inc.
Phil Herrington
Southern California Edison
Esther Chao
Giant Panda Management
Bob Foster
Josh Jones
Bitcoin Builder
Donald Tippett
Tippett Moordhead & Haden
David Cameron
Henry Matson
Karl Pettijohn