Living Seas
Explore the wonders of our ocean planet, from the vibrant Pacific Northwest and scenic Coastal California to the enchanting Tropical Pacific. Living Seas will feature expanded, sweeping views into habitats along with next-generation digital signage and projections that will immerse you into the world of our dynamic coast. Opening summer 2025, Living Seas aims to inspire you to become lifelong stewards of our ocean planet, through a love of nature, a sense of place and ocean optimism. Discover what's on the horizon and explore the unique habitats featured in our exciting new exhibit below!
Pacific Northwest
Experience the Pacific Northwest's cooler waters, featuring an immersive Giant Pacific Octopus habitat and captivating jellies.
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California Coastal habitats
Discover Coastal California in the aquarium’s signature Giant Kelp Forest and a reimagined Scripps Pier experience that provides an engaging look at cutting-edge research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Image: Rendering by Roto
Tropical Pacific
Adventure to the Tropical Pacific, where stunning corals, vibrant reefs and a lush mangrove habitat await.
Image: Rendering by Roto
Living Seas Construction Update
After just a few months, our former Hall of Fishes is almost unrecognizable after demolition wraps up! 🤯The construction crew has been hard at work, tearing down walls, removing tanks, pouring concrete and using some seriously cool equipment like excavators to make way for Living Seas!
Stay tuned for more updates as Living Seas continues to take shape! This exciting new exhibition is set to open summer 2025.