Conservation

  • Searching for Seahorses

    Seahorses are fairly elusive creatures — their small size and stealth combined with expert camouflage, makes population counts challenging even for the most experienced seahorse spotter! So determining the conservation status…

  • Endangered Species Day at Birch Aquarium

    On this Endangered Species Day, we’re highlighting some of the vulnerable and endangered animals here at Birch Aquarium and what we can do to protect them.…

  • Migratory Marine Moms

    This Mother’s Day we’re shining the spotlight on two of our ocean’s most hardworking moms — Gray Whales and Leopard Sharks!…

  • Volunteers of Birch Aquarium

    It’s volunteer appreciation week — to celebrate we want to highlight and give thanks to our incredible team of volunteers! …

  • Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker

    Scaleless, Spiny, Suckers

    Have you seen the adorably awkward Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker? They're found along the Pacific coast, from Washington to Alaska, to some parts of Japan. This unique fish is known for its…

  • Baby CA Two-Spot Octopus

    The Story Behind the Spot

    Have you had the chance to visit our nursery habitats in Hall of Fishes recently?! This is where you can find our juvenile California Two-Spot Octopus. Right now this baby octopus…