Get ready to feel some eelings. In this episode of Aquarium of the Podcific, Aquarist Heidi takes listeners on a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of eels, from “true” eels and their tube-sock vibes to the grandpa-faced wolf eels that only look like the real deal.

Episode resources:

• ⁠⁠⁠Transcript⁠⁠⁠
• Follow ⁠⁠⁠@podcific⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram!
• Email us at [email protected]
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brooke’s Rockfish Survey Trip + Vlog
• Dragon Eel

Happy Halloween! In this episode from October 2024, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.

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From milkweed munching caterpillars to stunning orange-winged travelers, learn why monarch butterflies are important and how you can help support these iconic pollinators in your own backyard. Animal Care Specialist Heather Cameron and Conservation Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Nygren- Burkert are here to teach us all about butterfly royalty.

Episode resources:

• ⁠⁠Transcript⁠⁠
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• Email us at [email protected]
• ⁠Learn more about the North American Monarch Monitoring Project

Brooke Hernandez joins us today to discuss Our Living Coastline, the Aquarium's newest touch exhibit! Get the inside scoop on how this immersive, accessible habitat came to life and why it’s a must-see.

Acronym Key:

• OLC: Our Living Coastline
• GPO: Giant Pacific octopus
• AOP: Aquarium of the Pacific
• AZA: Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Episode resources:

• ⁠Transcript⁠
• Follow ⁠@podcific⁠ on Instagram!
• Email us at [email protected]
• Learn more about Our Living Coastline
• Brooke’s Rockfish Survey Trip + Vlog
• Crab Construction

We know we've been gone for so long, but it's for a good reason! Catch up on all of the amazing conservation the Aquarium has done this year with Johanna Hultberg, Conservation Manager of Fish & Invertebrates.

Episode resources:

• Transcript
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• Email us at [email protected]
• Tidewater gobies news story
• Learn more about the Aquarium's conservation efforts on our website

Today's episode features Robin Riggs, a charter volunteer and photographer at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Robin, who has been volunteering since before the Aquarium opened, captures stunning images of our animals. She discusses her transition from film to digital photography, the challenges of photographing animals in various exhibits, and the importance of animal welfare. 

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Documentary Filmmaker Chris Stanford joins us to discuss his film, "Love and Life Beyond the Glass". The film showcases the relationship between staff and sea lions and plays daily in the Aquarium's Honda Pacific Visions Theater.

“This film shows what we do here at the Aquarium… Our staff and animals are the heart and soul of this place,” said Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific president and CEO.

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Dr. Lance Adams, Director of Veterinary Services at the Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses his 20+ year tenure and the diverse responsibilities of his role, including preventative care, quarantine, and managing over 12,000 animals.

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The Aquarium’s CELP (Community, Equity, Learning, Persistence) Scholar Program seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more students find their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in the field. This episode features Alie LeBeau, our Director of STEM Pathway Initiatives, and Leslie Nguyen, an Animal Care Specialist. Both Alie and Leslie are integral parts of the development of this scholarship and share more information on the program.

To learn more about our CELP Scholar Program, please visit pacific.to/celp

The Aquarium believes everyone is welcome in the work we do and strives to cultivate a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which it is situated. Applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status are welcome.

Additional resources:

• CELP Scholar Informational Webinar 2024

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Happy Halloween! In this episode, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.

Episode Transcript