Birch Aquarium at Scripps, UC San Diego

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego.

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An oceanographic museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps Oceanography scientists on climate, earth, and ocean science and includes interactive elements.

Mission

Birch Aquarium's Mission

History

Supporting Scripps Oceanography for over 100 years

Our Director

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Filming Guidelines

Professional and student filming guidelines 

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