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Second Time Lucky! Earth Day Brings Seadragon Surprise to Aquarium
Following on the recent announcement of year-old Weedy Seadragons going on display, Birch Aquarium announces second successful egg transfer to male.
Cross-campus Exhibition Embodied Pacific Bridges Science and Art
Brace for impact: the next installment of PST ART is coming soon.
Birch Aquarium Hosts Party for the Planet, Family-Friendly Earth Day Celebration
Enjoy an hourly parade, interactive community storytelling and science stations on April 20-21!
Birch Aquarium Receives Prestigious AZA Accreditation
Accreditation is the ‘gold standard’ for the zoological and aquarium profession.
Successful Spawning and Cross-Fertilization Bring Hope for the Critically Endangered Sunflower Sea Star
Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Aquarium of the Pacific, California Academy of Sciences, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA), Sunflower Star Laboratory and partners continue work to save this species from extinction.
Hold Fast Immersive Art Exhibition Now Open at Birch Aquarium
Hold Fast connects local kelp forests and climate change through the intersection of science and art.
Lecture Series Highlighting Climate Change Research Reopens to Public
Birch Aquarium is hosting a conversational series based on Scripps Oceanography science told through diverse perspectives.
Caring for Confiscated Clams
Birch Aquarium is home to more than 45 confiscated Giant Clams thanks to a newly launched network that combats wildlife trafficking.
Let the Tidepooling Adventures Begin!
Tickets for Birch Aquarium’s Tidepooling Adventures go on sale Dec. 15.
New Art Exhibition to Take Hold at Birch Aquarium
Hold Fast, an immersive art exhibition, explores local kelp forests and climate change through the lens of three local scientists and artists.
Birch Aquarium Celebrates $150k Gift from La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club with the naming of its Potbelly Seahorse Habitat
The generous gift launches a strategic partnership between two iconic La Jolla institutions.
Star studded team successfully spawns three Sunflower Sea Stars at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Hope is on the horizon for the critically endangered Sunflower Sea Star thanks to a groundbreaking collaborative effort among accredited aquariums and zoos and research laboratories.
Zoos and Aquariums Join Forces to Advance Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places Across the World
With the Power of Millions Behind Us: We Are Resolved to Halt and Reverse the World’s Catastrophic Decline in Biodiversity
Meet the new Big (little) Skates!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the arrival of some ravioli-sized newborn Big Skates.
Halloween Aglow to Light Up Birch Aquarium
New family-friendly Halloween event explores the wonders of the ocean after dark.
Banner Year for Birch Aquarium
Aquarium closes out its 30th year “on the Hill” with record attendance, record scholarships and a prestigious AZA Award.
Sunset Pier Walks Return to Birch Aquarium
The Scripps Pier, which is usually closed to the public, will open for tours with Birch Aquarium naturalists.