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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/10/2026

A new federal rule weakens the Endangered Species Act by redefining "harm" to wildlife. This change makes it much harder to protect the habitats that endangered species need to survive. Tell Congress to undo this change and protect endangered species here: mbayaq.co/4xSPQUZ

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 24/09/2026

Take our seven-question quiz to meet your otter twin! Are you bold and adventurous? Or do you have the superstar energy who shows off for her fans? Discover if you're most like Selka, Ivy, Opal, Suri, or Willow! 👉 bit.ly/4hJaW30

Two southern sea otters with wet fur sitting next to each other. One otter is holding food in their paws.

A California sea otter, or southern sea otter, with wet fur looks at the camera

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 24/09/2026

🛥️ Climb aboard and come along for a double sea otter release in Monterey Bay!

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 21/09/2026

Every sea otter deserves a second chance! In 2025, we opened our Sea Otter Conservation Center. Thanks to donor support, this state-of-the-art facility features two new holding tanks and two exam rooms, allowing us to provide critical care to more southern sea otters in need.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With 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 #EnvironmentalJustice

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Leadership at a pivotal moment

Throughout her career, Zoe Heller, director of CalRecycle, has been focused on the human connection to environmental effects. That focus

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 16/09/2026

The leaping blenny hops from rock to rock, and can launch itself through the air up to 50 times its body length. You can find them in tide pools, on rocky coasts, and, starting November 7, you’ll be able to see leaping blennies in action at our all-new Ocean in Motion/La Danza del Mar exhibit.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 09/09/2026

What 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.

A young student wearing a big red bow looks down in awe into an aquarium exhibit

A student and chaperone look at exhibit labels in the aviary of an Aquarium

Four middle school students lean over the bat ray touch pool at the Aquarium, with one girl reacting particularly excited and surprised after touching a ray

An elementary school student holds a magnifying glass while looking into an aquarium tank with purple sea urchins

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 08/09/2026

The ocean moves us! Kids, get ready to waddle like a penguin and twist like a big-belly seahorse. Our new exhibit Ocean in Motion / La Danza del Mar opens November 7! Designed for the young and young at heart, guests are invited to discover ocean life through movement and play: mbayaq.co/3UGrrnE

A big-belly seahorse wraps its tail around a strand of seagrass

A bright orange clownfish swims through orange anemone

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Monterey Aquarium PR @montereyaqpr.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

'The otters are in exceptionally good hands.' Get to know the new @montereybayaquarium.org CEO @jenny-gray.bsky.social in this profile in the Sept. 4 Carmel Pine Cone, starting on page 2W. carmelpinecone.com/260904PC.pdf

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 04/09/2026

A new cohort of juvenile lumpfish just joined the Into the Deep/En Lo Profundo exhibit! They hatched behind the scenes on January 2 and spent the past months being raised by our expert animal care staff! Learn more about the amazing lumpfish at: mbayaq.co/462IbIb #LumpfishBabies #MarineConservation

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Research 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

A microscope slide shows many needle-like brownish filaments of Pseudo-nitzchia plankton, scattered like pick-up sticks across the image.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 02/09/2026

Today, we’re featuring our director of environmental water science, Karen. Her department’s work is often behind the scenes and beneath the surface… literally.

A woman wearing a lab coat and purple latex gloves smiles while holding a sample slide in front of a computer. Text on image reads director environmental water science karen she they

White text on a dark blue background reads what are you working on? Light blue text below reads Overall our team ensures the water is healthy for our animals and for when it returns to Monterey Bay. Right now, I’m developing a microplastics monitoring program for the Aquarium and working with partners to contribute towards a statewide monitoring strategy

Looking over the shoulder of a woman wearing a white long-sleeve blouse at a graph on a computer screen

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/09/2026

Kiwi the tufted puffin chick is two months old and thriving! 🐣 Daily checkups from our dedicated aviculturists keep this puffling healthy—a big win for the Species Survival Plan, which works to protect the genetic diversity of nearly 300 species, including tufted puffins like Kiwi.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/09/2026

🍣 Choosing sustainable seafood is a positive action nearly all of us can take to protect ocean habitats and wildlife. Our refreshed Sushi Guide will make those choices even easier.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 31/08/2026

The new member of the alcids family is puffin cute! 🐣 Meet Kiwi! This tufted puffin chick was hatched on July 11, and is part of the Species Survival Program. The goal is to protect the health and genetic diversity of select species, making Kiwi a puffling to celebrate.

A tufted puffin chick receives care at a lab.

A tufted puffin chick is examined by a veterinarian.

A tufted puffin chick receives a weekly exam which includes checking the health of its eyes.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/08/2026

Huge 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.

A group of brown sea otters floats amid golden-brown kelp amid blue ocean water off the back deck of Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 27/08/2026

Monterey 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.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 24/08/2026

It’s August, and the dogfish days of summer are upon us. Find out which ocean animals remind us of dogs, and help us answer the age-old question, “Can I pet that dog?” [1/9]

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Pacific bluefin tuna were once reduced to just 2% of their historical population. Their recovery shows what science-based conservation can achieve and the Aquarium has played an important role. It's another example of the Aquarium's ability to provide global leadership in ocean conservation.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 20/08/2026

El nudibranquio león parece pequeño y delicado, pero este animal está bien equipado para vivir en el bosque de macroalgas. Con defensas químicas y una boca en forma de capucha para atrapar a su presa, el nudibranquio león nos recuerda las maravillas del océano.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 19/08/2026

We have a deal 🙌! Nations have secured an historic victory for Pacific bluefin tuna! In an incredible turnaround, international delegates broke a high-stakes stalemate during emergency August talks to officially adopt a binding, permanent #harvest strategy for Pacific bluefin tuna: bit.ly/467jVEG

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From stalled talks to a historic deal: nations advance landmark…

Last-minute negotiations result in historic deal supporting science-based recovery

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 18/08/2026

What happens when we ask seafood a-fish-ianado, Monet X Change, to choose her favorite healthy, sustainable seafood? For all seafood lovers, Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guides make it easy to choose sustainably: mbayaq.co/4giyqu5

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10/08/2026

Today, 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.

Representative Jimmy Panetta speaks at a "House of Representatives" podium during an outdoor coastal press event, with local leaders to his right and Dr. Jenny Grey to his left, with rocky tide pools and the ocean visible behind them.

Prepresentative Panetta (in a brown blazer) shakes hands with a Dr. Jenny Grey (in a black blazer) at an outdoor podium bearing a "House of Representatives" seal, with the ocean and rocky shoreline visible behind them.

A wide shot of a seated audience listening to a man speak at a "House of Representatives" podium during an outdoor press event on a rocky, oceanside deck, with several officials standing nearby and the Monterey Bay Aquarium building in the background.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 06/08/2026

It’s time for our all-new music series, Jelly Jams! Watch artists perform at our jelly exhibit, surrounded by a hypnotic and surreal ambiance you can’t experience at a venue or club. Thanks to Yeobo for kicking off the jams! Watch their full performance at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=48cQ....

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 05/08/2026

This edition of Unexpected Aquarium Jobs features our bilingual editor, Rosario. Her role on our Exhibits team helps advance the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s mission of ocean conservation.

A woman wearing glasses stands in front of an aquarium window. Text above the window reads kelp forest bosque de macroalgas

A woman wearing a blue jacket and glasses looks at an exhibit label laid out on a drafting table

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Monterey 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! 🧵

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

By 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 #ActForTheOcean

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Our conservation work

For more than 40 years, the Aquarium has worked to protect the ocean that shapes our lives.

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Jenny 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

Sea otters raft together amid fronds of golden kelp in blue water of Monterey Bay.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Throughout 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.

A lush stand of giant kelp rises toward the sunlit surface in waters of California's Channel Islands. Photo c. Douglas K. Klug

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

By 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

Fishermen haul in a net on the beach at sunrise in La Gi, Bình Thuận Province, Vietnam. Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh via Pexels.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It'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.org

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Celebrating local actions for global impact 1 August

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 31/07/2026

🌎💚 We partner with planet-loving companies to ditch plastic, one product at a time! Real change can happen when we work together to protect the ocean from plastic pollution. We’ve partnered up to cut plastic out of the products you love. Out of our systems, out of our stores!

Two branded Monterey Bay Aquarium and Captain + Stoker coffee cans with a white background

Alvarado Street Brewery Raft pilsner six-pack and full beer on tide rocks with waves crashing behind

Hand holding a teal can of Fruition Brewing Ebb & Flow Tropical Pale Ale, created in collaboration with Monterey Bay Aquarium

The iconic vintage sea otter shirt on white background

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 31/07/2026

Join marine biologist Rene Carbajal from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Mindy Thomas from Wow in the World for a fun conversation about octopuses, ocean animals, and what it’s like to study life beneath the waves.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 31/07/2026

The 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

Man on paddle board with dog on front of paddle board standing up on the Monterey Bay

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 22/07/2026

The Monterey Bay Aquarium teamed up with Trinity to find out what bin everyday waste items belong in: recycle, compost, or trash. ♻️🌿🗑️ As she puts her sorting skills to the test, we’re also focused on how we can get plastic out of our system—before it becomes waste in the first place.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

@montereybayaquarium.org supports a strong ESA that is grounded in science and guided by the expertise of federal agencies. We continue to work with decision-makers and ocean champions to benefit marine ecosystems. Caring for ocean life helps us all. #EndangeredSpeciesAct #ESA #WildlifeConservation

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has demonstrated that species can recover when we protect habitats and follow science. The latest changes from the Trump-Vance administration weaken protections that have helped save some of America's most iconic wildlife from extinction.

Bald eagle over water in Katchemak Bay, Alaska. Photo by Andy Morffew; licensed under Creative Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bald_eagle_in_Alaska_2016-3.jpg

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

At @montereybayaquarium.org, we're committed to science-based conservation and to working with partners, policymakers, and communities to ensure decisions are grounded in evidence. Species don't recover by accident. They recover because people protect the habitats they depend on.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Healthy ecosystems are not only essential for wildlife, they remove threats and underpin resilient coastal communities, thriving economies, and a healthy ocean.

Colorful pink and orange invertebrates cover a rocky outcrop as fronds of giant kelp rise to the surface in a background of blue ocean water. Photo by Bill Morgan.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

From the Southern sea otter and the brown pelican—that can both be seen from the back deck of @montereybayaquarium.org—to the bald eagle, the American alligator, and the still-recovering California condor, we have seen what is possible when science guides policy.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has demonstrated that when we protect habitats and follow the science, species can recover. There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The strength of conservation is measured not when it is easy, but when it is tested. Last week's changes to the U.S. Endangered Species Act regulations weaken protections that have helped recover some of America's most iconic wildlife. #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation

Mother sea otter with whitish face holds a fluffy, brown newborn pup on her chest as she floats on her back against a background of blue ocean water. Her eyes and nose are black as she looks to the right.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 11/07/2026

Today, the federal government finalized a major change to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to remove vital habitat protections for endangered species.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 09/07/2026

🌘🌕🌒 Moon jellies are more than pretty faceless beauties—they play an irreplaceable role in the ocean food web.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/07/2026

Look what’s swimming back for a limited time! Donors who give at least $65.13 through the link in this post will get their paws on the shirt as a thank-you gift. mbayaq.co/4vDTCkE.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 30/06/2026

Look what’s swimming back to the Aquarium 👀 Sign up for emails and get first dibs tomorrow! mbayaq.co/3Ss9ata

Orange text that reads “It’s back tomorrow, July 1, 2026” over a teal-tinted image of an otter in the water and a preview of an off-white t-shirt sleeve.

A partial shot of an off-white t-shirt with art that shows sea otters wrapped in kelp and illustrations of primary food sources for sea otters.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 25/06/2026

Sea the similarities? 👀🌊 Life underwater is full of fin-tastic strategy, from sardines schooling to southern sea otters keeping entire ecosystems in sync. 🦦 ⚽ We’re kicking off the #FIFAWorldCup sea-lebration with our own game: which ocean animals most resemble our favorite players?

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 25/06/2026

The Monterey Bay Aquarium PROUDly presents “Otter This World,” written and performed by Monét X Change with special guest Trinity the Tuck.

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