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🌊 Before National Seafood Month swims away, join us for one last deep dive on LinkedIn Live! 🐟

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 9 a.m. PT for a conversation with Jenn Dianto Kemmerly, our VP of global ocean conservation.

For 14+ years, Jenn has been making waves at the Monterey Bay Aquarium—shaping the seafood sustainability movement and leading our Seafood Watch and Global Ocean Conservation teams. 🌎💙

We’ll chat about her journey connecting science, policy, and communities, and her inspiring vision for a more sustainable seafood future—from local shores to global waters. 🌍✨

👉 Save your spot and join the conversation at mbayaq.co/Jenn

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👻 G-g-ghost? Nope, s-s-snailfish! 🤍

Meet the mesmerizing new addition to our Into the Deep/En lo Profundo exhibit, rough snailfish! These ethereal charmers live in the benthic zone, a scientific term for the seafloor.

They use frilly fins on their chins to feel for prey like small crustaceans. 🦀 So don’t worry if you see a snailfish wriggling in place on exhibit—they’re just snacking or resting on the rocks like they would in their benthic home! 🖤

Fall’s the perfect time to cozy up to snailfish and other wondrous deep-sea animals. 🍂 Plan your visit to our Into the Deep/En lo Profundo exhibit: mbayaq.co/4oxW9Jl

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🧡 Your response was beyond our Wildest Dreams. We hear you loud and clear, and we’re so grateful for the All Too Well kind of love this fundraising campaign has received.

🦦 We never thought we’d hit our goal in 7 hours and then almost double it in less than 2 days. Because of you we reached New Heights—your support means more than words can say, and the impact will ripple far beyond this moment. Truly, this community is The 1!

🧡 We’re hitting paws on orders 🐾 Our small team is working as fast as pawsible to catch up—delivery may take a bit longer than usual due to high demand. We appreciate your patience! Those whose gift is on backorder we will reach out when we have an estimated shipping timeline.

🦦 Stay in touch for future updates and more by subscribing to Aquarium updates at mbayaq.co/4qdisp1

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UPDATE: Over $2.3M raised—we're otterly amazed! Because of you we’re more than a million dollars over our goal! This campaign is now closed, thanks to everyone who donated. We hope to have your gifts to you soon, we appreciate your patience!

🧡Are you ready for it…

🎉 It’s release day—for (sea otters and) that one shirt! 🦦👕

✨ Re-released sustainably with @Liberty Graphics, this throwback look supports our Sea Otter Program + ocean conservation.

⚠️Here’s the deal:
For a limited time, donors who give at least $65.13 through this special campaign will receive the shirt as a thank-you gift. Shipping + handling included! Sizes youth up to 4X while supplies last.

🎥So today, you can:
Watch a heartwarming sea otter release, support ocean conservation that makes waves, and claim your vintage tee as a token of our appre-sea-ation.

🦦 For over 40 years, the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing stranded sea otters—including orphaned pups. The program also drives vital research to help protect wild populations and coastal ecosystems, where sea otters play a critical role as a keystone species.

👉Go to mbayaq.co/4nPoN8D to make your donation through Tiltify and learn more details about this campaign.

🧡Thank you so much for your support. There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all!

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🧡You deserve what you want,
Hope you get what you want….
Don’t worry—we got our paws on the original artwork. 🐾

🎤We heard you calling on the megaphone,
The otter tee returns to stand on its own.
The legend wore it—Swifties found it
You all are quite the pros 🦦✨

We’re excited to be re-collaborating with the original artwork owners @libertygraphicstees for a special, limited-time fundraiser! We’ll be thanking donors who support our mission with a re-issue of the sea otter shirt originally printed in the 1990s. Liberty Graphics prints exclusively with water-based ink. PVC-free water-based ink is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional oil-based ink and creates a durable, longer lasting print. The shirt is 100% cotton, so it doesn’t shed microplastics in the wash, and it will be packaged and shipped in materials that are plastic-free!

Donations will support the Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program as well as the Aquarium's other important ocean conservation work, protecting the very creatures who inspired the tee. 🦦💙

Coming Soon! The campaign isn’t live just yet — but stay tuned!

Once it launches, donors who give at least $65.13 through the campaign can opt in to receive a re-issue of our classic sea otter shirt as a special thank-you.


Want to be the first to know when it drops? Sign up for our Aquarium Updates emails at mbayaq.co/4ha0LCS

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🐟 This month we’re celebrating National Seafood Month with a recovery success story–Pacific bluefin tuna is making a comeback! Historically, this iconic species suffered from overfishing but has made a dramatic turnaround thanks to global cooperation among countries around the Pacific, a commitment to following scientific advice and a willingness by fishing communities to adhere to strict catch limits.

🌊 Local fishermen and seafood experts spoke with Monterey Bay Aquarium about the highs and lows of the Pacific bluefin tuna fishery, and how the recovery is supporting new fishing opportunities in California and beyond.

Learn more about this recovery story: mbayaq.co/3KxCavE

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Happy World Cephalopod Day! 🐙This sucker for adventure feels its way through the world!

With thousands of chemical receptors and millions of texture receptors packed into each sucker, the giant Pacific octopus has a real sense for exploration.

Our aquarium biologist, René, shares a unique bond with the amazing animals in his care. Delve into one of our most-viewed YouTube videos to learn how René engages with our giant Pacific octopus using target training and other unconventional enrichments like a sea-cret morning salsa music routine! 💃🏻

There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all!

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💙 At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we want everyone to learn about and be inspired by the wonders of the ocean. That’s why our Education team created these booklets with great care and dedication.
Designed for students in grades K–12, they make every visit to the Aquarium fun and educational—for families, teachers, or anyone eager to dive in and connect.
The booklets are available online in English and Spanish. Download them here to get ready for your next visit: mbayaq.co/3IQZ9kD 💙

🌊 En el Monterey Bay Aquarium queremos que todas las personas aprendan y se inspiren con las maravillas del océano. Por eso, nuestro equipo de Educación creó estas guías de aprendizaje con mucho cuidado y dedicación.
Diseñadas para estudiantes de kinder a preparatoria, hacen que cada visita al Acuario sea divertida y educativa—ya sea en familia, con tu clase o por tu cuenta.
Las guías están disponibles en línea en inglés y español. ¡Descárgalas aquí y prepárate para tu próxima visita! mbayaq.co/3IQZ9kD 🌊

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🌊🪩 Taylor Swift in her The Life of a Showgirl era… with an otterly iconic twist 🦦✨

Spotted in The Official Release Party of a Showgirl movie: Taylor in a vintage ’90s Monterey Bay Aquarium tee—effortlessly blending high glam with coastal nostalgia. 🎤Big thanks to the Swifties for the heads-up! 🧡

But here’s the deeper layer: Taylor’s nod to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program isn’t just cute—it’s conservation-coded. 🦦💙 Since the ’80s, the Aquarium has rescued, raised, and released over 1,000 sea otters—helping restore California’s kelp forests and showing that even the smallest creatures can make the biggest ripple.

So next time you’re feeling like a showgirl, maybe it’s time to don a thrifted tee, sing a little song… and save the otters and our waters while you’re at it.

Our main focus is on re-releasing otters, so you can support the species Taylor’s repping by donating to our Sea Otter Program at mbayaq.co/435SvOj

And shake off sites selling unauthorized versions of the shirt—fast fashion is no friend to sea otters. 

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Last Saturday, Aquarium Executive Director Julie Packard brought ocean conservation to life at the Indianapolis Zoo’s Meet a Hero event!

But what made this moment truly special? Julie joined more than a dozen wildlife conservation leaders at this Indianapolis Prize event, where she met face-to-face with the next generation of ocean stewards.

🐟💙 Zoo guests of all ages stopped by her table to ask questions, snap photos, and learn how everyday actions can help protect our ocean. She handed out Seafood Watch guides and keychains, and signed informational “Hero Cards” for young conservationists—sparking real conversations about how each of us can make a difference for our planet.

In a world where global challenges can feel overwhelming, seeing a conservation leader like Julie take the time to connect, listen, and encourage was a powerful reminder that change begins with each of us.

👏 We’re proud to celebrate Julie’s recognition among the world’s leading wildlife conservationists, and even more excited to keep the momentum going for a healthy ocean and a healthy planet.


Read about Julie and other inspiring leaders in conservation here: mbayaq.co/4o6fUYc

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