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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.
Bridge Builders Partnership Creates Opportunities for Youth of Color
Thirty-five high school students from Los Angeles participated in a hands-on science program at Scripps Oceanography
Birch Aquarium Announces ‘Science Night’ Lineup
Wednesday happy hours bring Scripps Science to the forefront beginning July 19.
Birch Aquarium Reports Record Scholarship Year
The aquarium distributed more than $375,000 in scholarships to 22,000+ Pre-K-12 students this school year
Birch Aquarium Unveils Blue Beach, Launches Happy Hour Series
Happy Hours kick off July 10 in a new space that includes a giant floor mural and stunning ocean views
Birch Aquarium Is Making a Splash with New Seasonal Offerings this Summer
The aquarium will be open until 7 p.m. from May 28 through Labor Day
Local Students Experience On-the-Water Field Trip in Seaport Climate Science Program
Educators from Birch Aquarium and San Diego Unified Lead Pilot Program To Inform Design of Future Seaport Learning Center
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event
Enjoy live music, a community art project and science stations on April 22-23 and 29-30!
Birch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons
More than 70 seadragons are thriving behind the scenes
Birch Aquarium Announces Pregnant Weedy Seadragon
A rare egg transfer was made last night, marking the first time eggs have been transferred in the Seadragons & Seahorses habitat.
From Sea to Shore: Peer into the Captivating World of Tidepools
Birch Aquarium kicks off Tidepooling Adventures January 7
Bioluminescence, Biofluorescence, and Underwater Acoustics: Birch Aquarium Launches Oceans at Night
The new monthly signature event for 21+ kicks off January 26
