Having trouble waking up to your alarm clock? Upgrade to the boisterous braying of the African penguin. Their raucous racket is guaranteed to wake you from even the deepest sleep. (Also highly...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

29.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Wishing that the new year brings you as much joy...

Wishing that the new year brings you as much joy as this picture of Ruby chomping on ice. 🦦🧊ALTEvery week, our sea otter team prepares a frosty feast of ice cubes and tasty treats packed in ice molds...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

24.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Barnacles are excellent at hide and seek.

Barnacles are excellent at hide and seek.They spend their adult lives in acorn-like shells and use their cirri (feathery appendages) to catch food. They’re also champions at headstands–when they’re...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

21.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — They’re related to pufferfish and they have two...

They’re related to pufferfish and they have two large teeth plates that help them mush their food! That’s right, the ocean sunfish has lots of surprises up its sleeve–err, fins? While it’s a delight...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

17.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — We 💙 the giant sea bass!

We 💙 the giant sea bass! Whether at our Kelp Forest or the Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit, our giant sea bass are hard to miss! Visitors’ glee over these gentle giants makes us all the more excited to...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

14.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Time to catch up with our puffin chicks!

Time to catch up with our puffin chicks!🐣 Spud 🥔 and Yuzu 🍋, are growing unbeaklievably fast! Spud’s already showing off some serious feather fashion, and Yuzu is waddling into their best life. Drop...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

14.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Resting snailfish face. 😐

Resting snailfish face. 😐 ALTMonday got you feeling as meh as this rough snailfish? Same. Maybe a snack will turn things around. These deep-sea fish use their chin fins to scout out treats on the...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

13.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Hammerhead sharks are instantly recognizable with...

Hammerhead sharks are instantly recognizable with their distinct t-shaped heads. Their wide-set eyes give them a nearly 360-degree vision around their body, while their electroreceptors can help them...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

07.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — When life gets you down, just know that we sea...

When life gets you down, just know that we sea you like this breathtaking bumpy jelly–floating gracefully with the currents of the ocean of life.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

05.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Four out five Aquarium staff agree...

Four out five Aquarium staff agree……nudibranchs are amazing! With their bright splashes of color and cool features—like some species that transfer their prey’s stinging cells into their own organs for...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

05.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🎁🌿Want to sleigh the winter sea-son sustainably!?...

🎁🌿Want to sleigh the winter sea-son sustainably!? 🌟 We’ll be going LIVE with Claudia and Cristian from the Conservation and Science team this Thursday @ 3:30 PM PT. Join us for tips on eco-friendly...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

03.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Tino el pulpo nos muestra sus habilidades con la...

Tino el pulpo nos muestra sus habilidades con la canasta 🐙ESP: ¿En qué anda nuestro ink-reíble acuarista René Carbajal? ¡Mira a Tino, nuestro Pulpo gigante de California, completando su...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

02.12.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — For the cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus),...

For the cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus), every meal is an all-you-can-eat buffet! 🐟🍽 As an indiscriminate predator, if it fits in their mouth, it’s on the menu—no picky eating here! ALTMeal time!

Monterey Bay Aquarium

29.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Bloody-belly comb jellies, Lampocteis...

mbari-blog: “When MBARI’s exploration meets @MontereyBayAquarium’s innovation 🤩✨️⁠ ⁠ Bloody-belly comb jellies, Lampocteis cruentiventer, are ctenophores, not true jellies. Like other comb jellies,...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

26.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Even out in the open ocean, Laysan albatrosses...

Even out in the open ocean, Laysan albatrosses like Makana can’t escape the effects of plastic pollution. These incredible seabirds often mistake floating plastic for food, with devastating...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

25.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Which exhibit aesthetic are you? Take our latest...

Which exhibit aesthetic are you? Take our latest quiz to find out! And don’t forget to share your results with us! 💙 Sea Otters Monterey Bay Habitats Kelp Forest Sandy Shore & Aviary Great Tide Pool...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

25.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Feeling super amped up that we got Executive...

Feeling super amped up that we got Executive Director, Julie Packard, and Chief Conservation and Science Officer, Margaret Spring joining the trend to tell you all about the based things at our...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

24.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🤿Happy National Scientific Dive Day! 🌊

🤿Happy National Scientific Dive Day! 🌊ALTAs proud members of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), our incredible dive safety team has been at the forefront of advancing science-based...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

24.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — With its powerful jaws and sharp teeth, the...

With its powerful jaws and sharp teeth, the California sheephead is an incredible fish that can cut through the mightiest sea urchins and protect kelp forests! Did we mention they also sleep in a...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

24.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🌍 We were honored to host a special screening of...

🌍 We were honored to host a special screening of Our Oceans, an incredible documentary series that unveils the breathtaking stories of Earth’s oceans. 🐋 Dive into the wonders beneath the surface and...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

16.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new...

mbari-blog: “Wake up, babe. New MBARI species just dropped. 🤩 MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug that lives in the deep sea. Bathydevius caudactylus swims through...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

16.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Good news for California—Prop 4 has passed! 🎉

Good news for California—Prop 4 has passed! 🎉This important win means crucial funding for wildfire prevention, wildlife protection, and clean drinking water for California. The Aquarium’s 40-year...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

09.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Take a dive on the wildlife side with our latest...

Take a dive on the wildlife side with our latest installment of Krill Waves Radio! 🎧ALTBeneath the waves of Monterey Bay lies a peaceful underwater world. Immerse yourself in this dreamy waterscape...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

09.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Hello fronds! Small typo: Today's stream will...

montereybayaquarium: “Hi everyone, want to join us for a cozy livestream? We’ll be going LIVE on Nov. 7th @ 3:30 PM PT to talk about nudibranchs with special guests Nicholas, founder of the local 3D...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

07.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Take a moment to drift with the jellies.

Take a moment to drift with the jellies.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

07.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🌊This Election Day, make waves for a better...

🌊This Election Day, make waves for a better future! 🌊Remember to go to the polls, vote with the ocean in mind, and know that your choices today shape the future. VoteForTheOcean at:...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

07.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Hi everyone, want to join us for a cozy...

Hi everyone, want to join us for a cozy livestream? We’ll be going LIVE on Nov. 7th @ 3 PM PT to talk about nudibranchs with special guests Nicholas, founder of the local 3D arts company Reef Renders,...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

03.11.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — When life gets bumpy, take a cue from the...

When life gets bumpy, take a cue from the lumpfish—they’re literally built for it! 💙 Living up to its name, this quirky creature is covered in lumps, bumps, and ridges, with a row of larger bumps...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

31.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — It’s time to use your voice! 📢

It’s time to use your voice! 📢Your vote can have a crucial impact on the health of our ocean and the planet. Whether it’s by mailing in your ballot or going to the polls, make waves by voting and...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

31.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🎶🕷️The itsy bit-sea spider crawled on the ocean...

🎶🕷️The itsy bit-sea spider crawled on the ocean floor Down came marine snow, what a tasty score! Up came a friend, and together they made tracks As the itsy bit-sea spiders enjoyed these ocean snack...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

29.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Listen sometimes you’ve just gotta make do with...

Listen sometimes you’ve just gotta make do with what you’ve got when you can’t use copyrighted music 🤷 Okay but seariously, sea otters always gotta be hot to go to survive in the chilly waters of the...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

29.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Vote Yes on California’s Prop 4! ☑️

Vote Yes on California’s Prop 4! ☑️ALTAs Californians, we’ve experienced the increasing impacts of climate change—from wildfires to drought and rising sea levels. This November, we have a chance to...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

24.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Happy National Marine Sanctuary Day! 🌊🎉

Happy National Marine Sanctuary Day! 🌊🎉ALTToday, we celebrate our protected waters throughout the U.S., including the ocean and the Great Lakes. We have even more to sea-lebrate this year as we look...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

22.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — And now, a little sea-esta after our 40th fiesta🌊😴

And now, a little sea-esta after our 40th fiesta🌊😴ALTALTALTALT

Monterey Bay Aquarium

21.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Psst… we want to hear from you too! Tell us which...

montereybayaquarium: “Did you know that the Aquarium turns 40 today?! 🤯 🐟ALTALTALTIn sea-lebration of our anniversary, we asked some of our staff about their favorite animals. ALTALTALTCheck out our...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

21.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Did you know that the Aquarium turns 40 today?! 🤯...

Did you know that the Aquarium turns 40 today?! 🤯 🐟ALTALTALTIn sea-lebration of our anniversary, we asked some of our staff about their favorite animals. ALTALTALTCheck out our latest video on YouTube...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

19.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Meet Red X, an animal so new to science that it...

Meet Red X, an animal so new to science that it doesn’t have an official name!We’ve collected these captivating comb jellies in Monterey Bay alongside our research partners at @mbari-blog. Together,...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

17.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🤿 Let’s dive into recent ocean conservation...

🤿 Let’s dive into recent ocean conservation stories! 🌊Learn about how advanced tech is helping researchers understand whale migrations, the latest updates in the fight against plastic pollution, and...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

12.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Oh hey! Who’s ready for another educOCEANal gaming...

Oh hey! Who’s ready for another educOCEANal gaming stream?? 🎮 🌊ALTWe’re taking another dive into the wondrous world of Endless Ocean Luminous, this time with Aquarium Conservation and Science staffers...

Monterey Bay Aquarium

12.10.2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🎶 Don’t worry about a fin 🐠

🎶 Don’t worry about a fin 🐠ALT🌊🤿Dive into good vibes with our latest installment of Krill Waves Radio! 🦐🎧 ALTALTALTLet the reggae rhythms transport you to colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical...

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Monterey Bay Aquarium — Having trouble waking up to your alarm clock?...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Wishing that the new year brings you as much joy...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Barnacles are excellent at hide and seek.

Monterey Bay Aquarium — They’re related to pufferfish and they have two...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — We 💙 the giant sea bass!

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Time to catch up with our puffin chicks!

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Resting snailfish face. 😐

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Hammerhead sharks are instantly recognizable with...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — When life gets you down, just know that we sea...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Four out five Aquarium staff agree...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🎁🌿Want to sleigh the winter sea-son sustainably!?...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Tino el pulpo nos muestra sus habilidades con la...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — For the cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus),...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Bloody-belly comb jellies, Lampocteis...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Even out in the open ocean, Laysan albatrosses...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Which exhibit aesthetic are you? Take our latest...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Feeling super amped up that we got Executive...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🤿Happy National Scientific Dive Day! 🌊

Monterey Bay Aquarium — With its powerful jaws and sharp teeth, the...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🌍 We were honored to host a special screening of...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Good news for California—Prop 4 has passed! 🎉

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Take a dive on the wildlife side with our latest...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Hello fronds! Small typo: Today's stream will...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Take a moment to drift with the jellies.

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🌊This Election Day, make waves for a better...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Hi everyone, want to join us for a cozy...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — When life gets bumpy, take a cue from the...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — It’s time to use your voice! 📢

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🎶🕷️The itsy bit-sea spider crawled on the ocean...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Listen sometimes you’ve just gotta make do with...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Vote Yes on California’s Prop 4! ☑️

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Happy National Marine Sanctuary Day! 🌊🎉

Monterey Bay Aquarium — And now, a little sea-esta after our 40th fiesta🌊😴

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Psst… we want to hear from you too! Tell us which...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Did you know that the Aquarium turns 40 today?! 🤯...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Meet Red X, an animal so new to science that it...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🤿 Let’s dive into recent ocean conservation...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — Oh hey! Who’s ready for another educOCEANal gaming...

Monterey Bay Aquarium — 🎶 Don’t worry about a fin 🐠

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