Reposted by Julie PackardBryan Gaensler @scibry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026According to US News & World Report, UC Santa Cruz is: - 1st in the world for highly cited research in biology & biochemistry - 8th in the world for highly cited research in molecular biology & genetics - 1st in the nation for marine and freshwater biology - 7th in the nation for space science 🔭🧪 1276
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 16/09/2026With California poised to implement #SB54, the most far-reaching law to reduce plastic packaging and pollution, it’s so encouraging to have the effort led by a talented individual like @calrecycle.bsky.social's Zoe Heller: bit.ly/4h4Re0g #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalJusticebit.lyLeadership at a pivotal momentThroughout her career, Zoe Heller, director of CalRecycle, has been focused on the human connection to environmental effects. That focus 0439
Reposted by Julie PackardMBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I am the terror that floats in the dark. I am the immortal plastic toy that's growing its own ecosystem. I am deep-sea duck! 🦆🌊😱 Our ROV cameras spotted this unlikely deep-sea visitor on the seafloor. Even miles beneath the ocean’s surface, we find trash, much of it plastic. 18414147
Reposted by Julie PackardHappy Eco News @happyeconews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026🌊 What began as Dr. Sylvia Earle's 2009 TED Prize wish is now the world's largest community-led ocean conservation network: 170 Hope Spots across 115 countries, covering 35M+ sq km. At 90, she's still leading the charge. Full story: buff.ly/Xp4kI2j 📸 Mission Blue buff.ly/7IPJsH1 #OceanConservation 0126
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 09/09/2026Since 1984, we've welcomed more than 2.7 million students on free Aquarium field trips. We’re proud to help inspire the next generation of ocean stewards. 💙 Learn more about the impact of our ocean education programs: mbayaq.co/3SQl8gL 07811
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 09/09/2026What happens when young people get the chance to experience marine life, learn together, and realize their own power to make a difference? 🌊 They build connections to the ocean, to their communities, and to a future they can help shape. 111917
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We're fortunate to work in a place where our daily efforts can contribute to the future of something as important as the ocean. On this #LaborDay2026, I celebrate all of our staff and volunteers who are part of this continuing story. 183
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026What I find especially meaningful is that all of this work comes together around something bigger than any individual job: our mission to inspire conservation of the ocean. 144
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Some of our staff work directly with animals, guests, students, or scientists. Many keep the buildings running, manage finances, support our people, raise funds, tell our stories, develop technology, or make sure all the details come together. Every part of it matters. 133
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Now the Aquarium is part of that story. I think about that when I walk through the gallieries and see the extraordinary range of talents that bring this place alive. 133
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026In Monterey, for thousands of years, people have lived and worked along the shores of this extraordinary bay: indigenous peoples with deep knowledge of and relationship with the land and sea. Later came many others whose hard work shaped this community. 133
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026As we mark the #LaborDay holiday, I’ve been thinking about the meaning of the day and the people whose work has shaped the places we live. This year, I'm especially reflecting on the talented people who work at @montereybayaquarium.org. 284
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Research teams at @montereybayaquarium.org are paying close attention to troubling ocean warming and other trends affecting marine life, including the growth of needlelike plankton species Pseudo-nitzchia that are linked to serious neurological disorders in marine mammals and humans. #MarineLife 25722
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/08/2026Then Assemblymember Dave Jones was inspired to create the fund after learning about the threats facing sea otters during a 2005 visit with his family to the Aquarium. Laird co-authored the original legislation. www.dailynews.com/2006/04/03/a...dailynews.comAssemblyman tries to save sea ottersSACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, was visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium last summer when he and his family learned that the threatened California sea otter population is not thriving... 0638
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/08/2026While the fund doesn't directly support the Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program, it has raised $5 million since 2006 for other organizations whose work complements all that we’re doing to recover this iconic species. bit.ly/3Upflix #WildlifeConservation #MarineMammal #SeaOtter #ActForTheOcean 111612
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/08/2026Huge thanks to @governor.ca.gov for signing into law a bill by State Sen. John Laird to re-establish California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund. The Fund will again appear on the 2026 state income tax return; to remain active, it must attract at least $250,000 in contributions each year. 231664
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Increasingly, we’ll rely on resilient coastal ecosystems as a buffer against impacts from climate change. California's world-renowned management program protects those ecosystems. As a science- and place-based organization, @montereybayaquarium.org will stand up to safeguard our living coast. 072
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 27/08/2026California’s coastline is a place of breathtaking beauty filled with remarkable wildlife. It's a place of respite and a source of inspiration. It’s the foundation for a strong tourism economy, vibrant and sustainable fisheries, and myriad industries that depend on a healthy ocean to thrive. 253
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 27/08/2026Coastal management programs protect waters nationwide, from the Great Lakes to both coasts. They're a key tool for states to safeguard coastal resources, blending federal-state partnership with local economic and environmental protection. California's program is a global model. 0156
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 27/08/2026We're concerned this politically motivated review, timed with rising interest in offshore drilling, sets a dangerous precedent. If it proceeds, any state's coastal protections could be challenged by the federal government simply for enforcing their own laws. 0164
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 27/08/2026As zoos, aquariums & rescue institutions, we engage millions of visitors on why healthy ecosystems matter. We're grateful for your support as we work toward a future where the ocean flourishes and people thrive. Read the statement here: mbayaq.co/4xqd99ambayaq.coU.S. animal care organizations unite to defend the integrity of the…Monterey Bay Aquarium joined 23 organizations to speak up for state and local knowledge in protecting coasts. 011413
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 27/08/2026Monterey Bay Aquarium joined 24 wildlife care & conservation orgs across the U.S. in a letter urging @noaa.gov to withdraw its review of California's federally approved Coastal Management Program. NOAA already reviewed and reaffirmed the program just last year. 325550
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 19/08/2026It's the culmination of 30+ years of work by Aquarium teams whose leadership – across policy, science, outreach, and inspiring exhibits – helped lay the foundation for this triumph. mbayaq.co/4wFICmz #OceanConservation #SustainableFisheries #BluefinTuna #OceanLeadership #EnvironmentalPolicy 111015
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 19/08/2026This is an historic achievement for a species once depleted to just two percent of its population. It replaces vulnerable annual negotiations with pre-agreed rules rooted in science. Thanks to the global community of scientists, fishers, and delegates who championed this 14-year recovery effort. 111712
Reposted by Julie PackardMBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Where curiosity finds connection 🌊🎓✨ For 30 years, MBARI’s Summer Internship Program has welcomed students and educators from around the world to participate in hands-on ocean research. Our former interns are transforming ocean exploration. Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/where-c...mbari.orgWhere curiosity finds connection: Celebrating 30 years of MBARI’s Summer Internship Program • MBARIMBARI interns participate in hands-on ocean research, experiencing careers in marine science, engineering, and education firsthand and helping transform ocean exploration. 0183
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Please use YOUR voice and join us! It takes just five minutes to make a difference: www.montereybayaquarium.org/about-us/sto...montereybayaquarium.orgProtect California’s coastlineTake two actions to stop federal offshore drilling off California's coast. 043
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 11/08/2026My first press conference in my new role at @montereybayaquarium.org was an important one: standing with local and federal leaders to oppose offshore oil and gas drilling. Exposing this pristine coast to the unacceptable risks of #OffshoreDrilling is, quite simply, beyond comprehension. 194
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10/08/2026The draft proposal includes 34 potential offshore drilling lease sites nationwide—six of them right here off of California. Monday's press conference, held overlooking Monterey Bay, made clear that the community stands united against the proposal. 0103
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10/08/2026Thank you Rep. Panetta, Mayor Tyller Williamson, Supervisor Kate Daniels, Katie Thompson (Save Our Shores), Ted Balestreri (Cannery Row Company), and Janine Chicourrat (Portola Hotel & Spa) for standing together to protect the ocean, economy, and communities that depend on a healthy coast. 0102
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10/08/2026When the next draft proposal drops, a 90-day comment period lets us make our voices heard! Sign up for our ocean action emails to know the moment it happens: mbayaq.co/4gpSpIkmbayaq.coSign up for ocean action emailsGet the latest ocean news, sustainable living tips, and simple ways to take action for a healthier ocean. 07922
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10/08/2026Today, Representative Jimmy Panetta and local leaders gathered at the Aquarium to speak out against the Administration's plan to expand offshore oil and gas leasing on the Central Coast. 420939
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 04/08/2026🌊 Nearly 90 California lawmakers have sent a clear message: No new offshore drilling and continued strong protection for California’s iconic coast! 🧵 6053051101
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 04/08/2026Senate Concurrent Resolution 136 celebrates 50 years of the California Coastal Act, which created the California Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy—protecting our coast and public access while helping communities plan for a resilient future. Read more: mbayaq.co/4hMZhka 0449
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 04/08/2026Senate Joint Resolution 12 affirms bipartisan opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed offshore oil and gas leasing plans, calling for California to be excluded from any future leasing + a full environmental review and opportunity for public input. Read more: mbayaq.co/4xiFqOr 0459
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 04/08/2026Thank you, Sen. John Laird and the legislators who co-authored these measures, for your continued leadership protecting California’s coast! 🎉 06410
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 04/08/2026This week, the California Legislature adopted two resolutions by state Sen. John Laird. One opposes any new offshore drilling, and one celebrates 50 years of the California Coastal Act. 015319
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026By supporting, @montereybayaquarium.org, you'll help us continue this vital work as we shape a future where the ocean flourishes and people thrive in a just and equitable world. mbayaq.co/4wCAJPC #MPADay #MarineProtectedAreas #biodiversity #MarineLife #OceanEcosystems #ClimateChange #ActForTheOceanmbayaq.coOur conservation workFor more than 40 years, the Aquarium has worked to protect the ocean that shapes our lives. 16817
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026@montereybayaquarium.org played a key role in California’s process to create the first science-based, statewide MPA network in the United States. It was a globally significant accomplishment. California's 124 MPAs protect marine life and habitats for current and future generations. bit.ly/4wyP8fs 16317
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Throughout the year, and especially today on #MPADay, the team at @montereybayaquarium.org promotes sustainable fishing and aquaculture, helps recovers species like the southern sea otter, and, through science and advocacy, works to protect essential habitats such as kelp forests and seagrass beds. 17316
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026By managing human activities, MPAs reduce pressure on marine ecosystems and strengthen their resilience in the face of climate change. And they contribute to the long-term health of people and communities who depend on a healthy ocean. #MPADay #OceanResilience 1365
Reposted by Julie PackardJenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026It's #MPADay, an opportunity to celebrate marine protected areas that protect critical ecosystems, help vulnerable ocean species recover, and support the long-term sustainability of fisheries and other ocean resources. mpaday.orgmpaday.orgMPA Day websiteCelebrating local actions for global impact 1 August 15421
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 31/07/2026The Trump administration's plan for new offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters is expected any day. If finalized, drilling could begin off the California coast next year. 📣 Take action! Contact your California representative and send your concerns to NOAA today: mbayaq.co/4fFiaV3 6234153
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 11/07/2026We joined 15 partner aquariums to oppose this change and speak up for a strong ESA and foundational protections for marine life. Read more here: mbayaq.co/4furc6Tmbayaq.co 535466
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 11/07/2026For more than 50 years, the ESA has been successful at preventing extinction because it protects habitat. This change sacrifices science-based management for industrial development. 230469
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 11/07/2026Development that degrades or destroys a species’ habitat is no longer considered “harm” to their survival or recovery. 620750
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 11/07/2026Today, the federal government finalized a major change to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to remove vital habitat protections for endangered species. 291089564
Julie Packard @juliepackard.montereybayaquarium.org · 26/05/2026I’m excited to welcome Jennifer Gray as CEO of @montereybayaquarium.org! She has such passion for wildlife conservation, demonstrated during her years at Zoos Victoria. I can't wait to see what she and the Aquarium team accomplish under her leadership. www.montereybayaquarium.org/about-us/sto...montereybayaquarium.orgQ&A: Julie Packard and Dr. Jenny GrayA conversation between incoming Chief Executive Officer Jenny Gray and founding Executive Director Julie Packard. 072
Julie Packard @juliepackard.montereybayaquarium.org · 14/05/2026Fifty-one years after "Jaws," it's great to see white sharks getting some love: www.latimes.com/california/s... #eloasmobranchs #MarineLife #ApexPredators #sharks #ElNino #WarmingOceanlatimes.comGreat white sharks are surging off Southern California. It's actually good for the oceanWith an uptick in great white shark activity at SoCal beaches, a team from the Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab tags the giant fish with a goal of gleaning insights that can improve ocean safety. 082
Julie Packard @juliepackard.montereybayaquarium.org · 06/05/2026California has taken an important step to reduce single-use plastic waste! Big thanks to @calrecycle.bsky.social and CalEPA, to @senbenallen.bsky.social & other members of the legislature, and to local communities who fought efforts to weaken #SB54 regulations. calrecycle.ca.gov/2026/05/01/p...calrecycle.ca.govCalifornia approves new plastic and packaging rules that put consumers firstSACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalRecycle today announced approval of regulations that deliver the change Californians demand to cut plastic waste. The regulations implement this bold recycling law in a way tha... 184
Reposted by Julie PackardMonterey Aquarium PR @montereyaqpr.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Choosing #SustainableSeafood can be challenging. The @montereybayaquarium.org Seafood Watch program shared with @apnews.com how it's taking new approaches to make it simpler, apnews.com/article/sust...apnews.comConsumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complexWhat makes seafood sustainable? It used to be defined more simply. The emphasis was on not overfishing and on keeping the seabed and aquaculture healthy. 063