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Window to the Ocean - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Located at the Pacific ocean's edge off the Coast of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean. The Aquarium is home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a learning resource. In addition to offering resources for those who can make it to the Aquarium they also offer online information and educational newsletters for teachers who may not be able to easily travel with their classes to Monterey.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium also happens to be one of my daughters' favorite places to visit on vacation, so I decided to create a lens after our last visit this summer.

Location of the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

The Monterey Shore Guide on Amazon  

The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide (University California Press/Monterey Bay Aquarium Series in Marine Conservation)

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

A comprehensive guide to one of the world's most beautiful and diverse landscapes is a great resource for West Coast naturalists.

Each segment has its own detailed map, sections on wildlife, local history, coastline characteristics, and geography as well as lists of contacts for additional information.

Walk from Fisherman's Wharf to the Aquarium

Monterey Map from MapMyRun.com 

Getting to the Aquarium by foot is an easy walk from Fisherman's Wharf. You pick up the bicycle trail at the Wharf and walk to the Aquarium.
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Fisherman's Warf to Monterey Bay Aquarium in MONTEREY, California
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Your Favorite Exihibit at the Aquarium 

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The Penguins 

Penguins are birds that can't fly. Built to swim and dive, penguins have strong wings, streamlined bodies and waterproof feathers.

They use their wings like powerful flippers. These small, stiff wings help them turn gracefully under water, swim fast and dive down deep.

People seem to really enjoy watching the antics of these tuxedoed birds.

Image Source: Josh Berglund. Penguins looking at you. Creative Commons License. Some Rights Reserved.

The Penguins - The Splash Zone Exhibit 

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Exhibits - Splash Zone
Information, photos, video, live web cam, and activities related to the Splash Zone exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. This family and kid oriented exhibit features penguins and animals from coral reefs, kelp forests, and rocky shores.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Splash Zone - Live Penguin Cam
Live camera stream of the blackfooted penguins in the Splash Zone exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Penquins on YouTube 

Blackfooted penguins waddle down the red carpet towards their new home in the re-imagined "Splash Zone" exhibit.

Penguins Waddle Down the Red Carpet

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The Penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium  

On Flickr

Penguins at the Splash Zone by Charlene-SJ

MBA Penguins by one take movie

Rescue Penguins by alessandra.j

New Orleans Rescue Penguin by alessandra.j

Rotund Penguin by alessandra.j

March of the Penguins by MoToMo

Happy Feet in the Amazon Spotlight 

Happy Feet (Widescreen Edition)

Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

One of the best-known family films about penguins, Happy Feet. It is featured in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Gift Shops.

Happy Feet is also known for it's strong conservation message.

The Sea Otters 

The lively sea otters on exhibit at the Aquarium came to them as rescued animals and are no longer able to survive in the wild.

They seem quite at home in their exhibit, where they romp, tumble, wrestle and interact like otters in the wild.

Image Source: David Goehring. Frisbee Surprise. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

Wild About Otters - The Exhibit 

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Wild About Otters Exhibit
Information, photos, videos, live web cam, and activities related to the Wild About Otters freshwater otter exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California. This exhibit features African spotted-necked otters and Asian small-claw otters along with the strange creatures that share their habitats, from vine snakes and killifish to exotic frogs and archerfish.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Live Sea Otter Cam
Live images from the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otters exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Wild About Otters - Freshwater Otter Cam
Live images from the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Freshwater Otters exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.

The Otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium  

On Flickr

California Sea Otter by ANiceCupofTea

See Otters by stargazer95050

Asian small-clawed otter by MontereyBayAquarium

Otter by atpanda

Asian small-clawed otters by MontereyBayAquarium

Sea otter by MontereyBayAquarium

Otter pup on day eleven by MontereyBayAquarium

Otter pup at one month by MontereyBayAquarium

Otter pup and her mom Kamili by MontereyBayAquarium

Otter pup on exhibit by MontereyBayAquarium

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Sea Otter Pup by mbavolunteer

Otter pup and her mom on exhibit by MontereyBayAquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium Otters on YouTube 


Cute Baby Freshwater Otter Pup at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Cute Otters: Wild About Otters - A New Special Exhibit

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Cute Sea Otter Training at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Cute Baby Sea Otters at Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Orphaned Sea Otter Pup

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Matt Damon narrates story of otters in Monterey Bay

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What's Killing the California Otters?

What's Killing the Sea Otters? - KQED QUEST  

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What's Killing the Sea Otters? - KQED QUEST

Sea otters, the fuzzy mascots of California's coast, have fought back for 75 years from near-extinction, but now their population has mysteriously stalled. Scientists say pollution from land - perhaps even a parasite in cat litter - may be the culprit.

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More on What's Killing the California Sea Otters 

Cat parasite 'is killing otters'
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Parasite in Cats Killing Sea Otters
Offering a partial explanation to a mysterious decline in the federally protected southern sea otter population, scientists funded by the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program have established a strong body of circumstantial evidence linking cats to a lethal otter disease.
Sea otters benefit from medical school research
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The Great Sharks 

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is the only aquarium ever to successfully keep a great white in captivity.

The Aquarium has exhibited at least three young great whites as part of their Outer Bay exhibit for a time. They have been able to successfully re-introduced the sharks in the wild after several months.

Image Source: Brandon Fick. Great White. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

The Sharks - Exhibits 

Sharks are featured in several different exhibits at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The three main areas where you can find sharks are at the Outer Bay, the Kelp Forest and the Online exhibit Sharks: Myths and Mysteries.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Outer Bay Exhibit
Photos, videos, live web cam, activities and conservation information related to the one million gallon Outer Bay Exhibit featuring turtles, sharks and tuna at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Outer Bay Exhibit - Outer Bay Cam
Live images from the Monterey Bay Aquarium's million-gallon Outer Bay exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Aquarium Exhibits - Kelp Forest Exhibit
The animals and plants of the kelp forest in the Monterey Bay displayed in our three-story kelp forest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Aquarium Exhibits - Sharks: Myth and Mystery
Sharks: Myth and Mystery exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California, features sharks and rays from around the world and the ways people celebrate these animals through art, dance and stories.

The Great White Shark at the Aquarium 

On Flickr

Great White Shark by Ephemeron

This is "Shark's territory" by stargazer95050

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) by perlgurl.org

Monterey Bay Aquarium Great White Sharks  

On YouTube


Great White Shark: Feeding at Supper Time

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Great White Shark: Road Trip

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How to Feed a Great White Shark

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More Sharks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

Hammerhead shark, Monterey Bay Aquarium by Hibachirama (Mary)

Shark at Monterey Bay Aquarium by ToastyKen

Great White Shark at the Monterey Aquarium 

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The Fish 

Fish abound at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They can be found scattered among many of the exhibits in the Aquarium.

The Aquarium plays host to small tropical fish as well as large ocean fish. They also host a variety of unusual fish like the Jellies and the Sunfish.

Image Source: Josh Berglund. Tropical Menagerie. Creative Commons License. Some Rights Reserved.

The Fish Exhibits 

Fish are one of the main inhabitants of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The three main areas where you can find fish are at the Outer Bay, the Splash Zone and the Kelp Forest.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Outer Bay Exhibit
Photos, videos, live web cam, activities and conservation information related to the one million gallon Outer Bay Exhibit featuring turtles, sharks and tuna at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Exhibits - Splash Zone
Information, photos, video, live web cam, and activities related to the Splash Zone exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. This family and kid oriented exhibit features penguins and animals from coral reefs, kelp forests, and rocky shores.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Aquarium Exhibits - Kelp Forest Exhibit
The animals and plants of the kelp forest in the Monterey Bay displayed in our three-story kelp forest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.

The Fish of the Monterey Bay Aquarium  

On Flickr

Bob the Fish by flopper

Fish by helenjagcat

Finding Nemo in the Amazon Spotlight 

Finding Nemo (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

Finding Nemo introduced us all to a world of Tropical Fish, the Clownfish, the Blue Tangs and the Bannerfish.

Finding Nemo is another of the films available in the Giftshop at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Finding Nemo Fish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Flickr 

Clownfish, Blue Tang, Bannerfish, Star Fish

tropic natives by nebulifer

A Fascination for Fish in the Amazon Spotlight 

A Fascination for Fish: Adventures of an Underwater Pioneer (UC Press/Monterey Bay Aquarium Series in Marine Conservation)

Amazon Price: $17.12 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

David Powell was one of the diving pioneers, pioneering "do-it-yourself" days of scuba diving.

A Fascination for Fish follows career at several of the best aquariums in California, ending with his distinguished tenure as director of Live Exhibit Development at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The Sunfish (Mola Mola) 

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is the only aquarium in North America to exhibit the world's heaviest bony fish, the ocean sunfish.

Ocean sunfish are the world's heaviest bony fish, weighing up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg). They have shortened disc-shaped bodies that appear to be mostly head-with a tail that's narrow and ineffective for propulsion.

A sunfish doesn't need to be fast to catch its meals-it eats jellies and other slow-drifting prey.

The Sunfish gives new meaning to the phrase of having a face that only a mother could love.

Image Source: Josh Berglund. Sunfish. Creative Commons License. Some Rights Reserved.

Sunfish (Mola Mola)

A Sunfish (Mola Mola) at the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

On Flickr

Fish and Men - I by Cepreu K

Sunfish by MousseFromSacto

Mola Mola by skooterdawg

Ocean Sunfish by amayu

Aquarium * 34 by aaronwtong

Sunfish on her Shoulder by F.X.Enderby

The Jellies 

These spineless, heartless creatures amaze and delight viewers with their unworldly appearance. I was fascinated by these unusual fish.

Judith Conner describes them in Jellies: Living Art as:
    Translucent bells, glittering boxes, luminous chains, gossamer webs...these intricate, pulsing beings from a fairy-tale world dazzle and beguile. From microscopic tinkerbells to golden giants larger than beach umbrellas, you couldn't dream of more exotic jellies than already exist.
Many visitors like to just sit and watch, mesmerized by the hypnotic effects of watching such unusual creatures as the jellyfish. The display also includes soothing background music.

Image Source: Jeff Kramer. Jellyfish. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

Jellyfish

Jellies: Living Art - The Exhibit 

Note: This artistic exhibit closes September 1, 2008.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Aquarium Exhibits - Jellies: Living Art
Celebrate the aesthetic delights of living jellies and the magical ways in which jellies and the marine environment have inspired artists in our Jellies: Living Art exhibit.

This exhibit includes jellies never exhibited in North America before, like graceful flower hat and blue jellies, innovative artwork and even a walk-through jelly swarm.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Jellies on Flickr 

Jellyfish by karthik_nagaraj

Jellyfish - Outer bay by cmrowell

Mediterranean Jellyfish by sfophoto

Jellyfish by sgrace

Jellyfish by Mauro Massari

Jellyfish by nick.bull

28 - Jellyfish Fiesta by tanders1

Jewel-ly and Shiny Jellyfish by Chennette

Jellyfish by nick.bull

Floating jellyfish by Kostas Pagiamtzis

Jellyfish by Kostas Pagiamtzis

Spooky Jellyfish by Bill D'Agostino

The Art of Nature: Jellies on Amazon  

The Art of Nature: Jellies (Jellyfish Aquarium DVD)

Amazon Price: $22.49 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

This DVD was Filmed in stunning High Definition at the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The Art of Nature: Jellies is a vibrant exploration of the beauty of life and the sea.

Watch as a variety of jellyfish move with the rhythms of the sea in this spectacular film footage.

Jellyfish as Art meditation on YouTube  

Lions Mane Jelly Dance - Jellyfish as Art Monterey Aquarium

Lions Mane Jellyfish as Art meditation moment. Jellies pulse swim in cobalt and deep blue water at the Monterey Bay Aquairum in their Jellyfish as Art Exhibit. HD Video by SF BAY DIGITAL IMAGES from their medition moment collection, peaceful escapes around the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Jellies: Living Art in the Amazon Spotlight 

Jellies: Living Art

List Price: $16.95

Published by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Press, this amazing book is a tribute to the Jellyfish.

Nature and art come together in a lyrical medley of light and color as you explore the shape and size, rhythm and motion, color and pattern and the secret stories of jellies in a book that proves that nature truly inspires art.

Featured Lens on Jelly Fish or Jellies 

The Kelp Forest 

At 28 feet high, the Kelp Forest is one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world. The Monterey Bay Aquarium's living kelp forest is one of the aquarium's centerpieces

The Kelp Forest gives you a "window to the bay" so you can see how sardines, leopard sharks, wolf-eels and a host of other fishes live among the fronds of kelp, just as they would in the wild.

The exhibit opens to the sky and the light streaming through the amber fronds helps the kelp grow more than 4 inches a day.

Many people like to just sit and watch, mesmerized by the hypnotic effects of watching the living kelp forest with the soothing background music.

Image Source: Ian Rickard. Kelp Forest. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

The Kelp Forest - The Exhibit 

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Aquarium Exhibits - Kelp Forest Exhibit
The animals and plants of the kelp forest in the Monterey Bay displayed in our three-story kelp forest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Kelp Forest Exhibit - Live Kelp Cam
Live camera streaming images from the three-story Kelp Forest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Kelp Forest Exhibit - Live Underwater Kelp Cam
Live camera streaming underwater images from the three-story Kelp Forest exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.

The Kelp Forest at the Monterey Bay Aquarium  

On Flickr

Watery Forest by Whirling Phoenix

The Kelp Forest by amayu

Kelp Forest by mirtai

Kelp Forest by Jeff Sullivan (Oregon Coast today)

Kelp Forest by Bill D'Agostino

The Kelp Forest in Sunlight by musicmuse_ca

Kelp Forest & Rockfish

Learning at the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a living learning institution.

A variety of different hands on programs are available for children and adults to experience the aquarium creatures up close and personal.

The Aquarium offers a variety of different fun, entertaining and educational programs in their amphitheaters about the many different inhabitants of the aquarium and the deep ocean. If you get a change to visit, be sure to check out their Daily Activities schedule. You might learn something.

School children come through on class trips, teachers of all grade levels are invited to special programs to learn how to teach children about marine animals and plants. The Aquarium also offers online information and educational newsletters for teachers who may not be able to easily travel with their classes to Monterey.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute offers internships and Postdoctoral programs for college age students.

Image Source: Jim G. Monterey Bay Aquarium. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

Explore, Discover & Learn at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Flickr 

Splash Zone Sign by Ed Bierman

Fish Play by Michael Bass

just add water and......instant entertainment! by mountainmama0108

Childrens play at the Aquarium by F.X.Enderby

Enough Trash! . . . a melodrama by tsallam

Monterey_Bay_Aquarium-124 by lucafotogne

Excited Kids by loudtiger

Monterey_Bay_Aquarium-40 by lucafotogne

!!!! by young@art

Yay! by MousseFromSacto

giant toilets are alarming by mountainmama0108

A Day At The Aquarium by perlgurl.org

Aquarium * 27 by aaronwtong

Reach To The Stars - IMG_1740 by jeroen020

Aquarium * 7 by aaronwtong

Aquarium * 33 by aaronwtong

Aquarium * 15 by aaronwtong

Pretending to be a crab by Ed and Lex

Monterey Bay Aquarium in Education  

On YouTube

Monterey, CA "Where Beauty And Learning Collide"

A video about the wonderful city of Monterey, CA. Made for Mr. Adam's 3rd period Marine Biology class. Focuses on the many aspects of Monterey especially the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Underlying message of conservation and preservation.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium as a Teaching Resource 

The Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) also runs a series of teacher institutes and other activities.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Teachers - Teacher Programs
Information about programs, workshops and open houses for teachers and educators offered by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Teachers - Classroom and Learning Resources
Online resource center of classroom and learning activities related to ocean life, marine animals and plants and ocean conservation offered by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Teachers - Educator Newsletter for Teachers
Online quarterly newsletter for educators published by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Teachers - School Programs
General information on school programs and admission for local college and informal youth groups to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Teachers - Splash Zone Institute
Online teacher resources for participants of the Splash Zone Institute for pre-K through grade 2 teachers given by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Teachers - Coastal Systems Teacher Institute
Information and registration for the Coastal Systems Teacher Institute for grade 3 through 5 teachers given by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Teachers - Dynamic Cycles Teacher Institute
The aquarium's Dynamic Cycles Teacher Institute is specifically designed for teachers of middle and high school science, 6th Grade through 12th Grade Science Teachers.

Mission to the Deep - The Exhibit 

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Mission to the Deep Exhibit
Deep sea research and technology information, photos, videos and activities related to Mission to the Deep: Exploring the Ocean with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California.

Exploring the Depths of the Seas with Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute 

Discovering Hidden Habitats: Monterey Bay Aquarium & NOAA

Join NOAA and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's (MBARI) 2002 expedition to the deep trenches of the Monterey canyon where they discovered previously unknown species. Produced by NOAA's Ocean Media Center for the National Marine Sanctuary Program. For more information about our national marine sanctuaries and expeditions in our oceans, visit http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov and http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute 

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
A unique oceanographic research center that promotes a peer relationship between engineers and scientists. MBARI uses state-of-the-art equipment and methods to study the ocean and its environment.
MBARI - Education Program
The education program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute started in 1997 as one of the objectives of the newly created Information and Technology Dissemination Division.

The Latest News from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute 

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Inspiring Conservation of the Oceans.

The Conservation Message 

The conservation message for the Monterey Bay Aquarium is based in it's origins and it's mission, to inspire conservation of the oceans.

In addition to inspiring conservation of the oceans, the Aquarium is deeply committed to minimizing their environmental impact and to conducting business operations in ways that reflect and advance their conservation mission.

Staff members are encouraged to carpool, bike or ride the bus to work. The Aquarium only uses recycled paper for printing and photocopying.

Visitors are encouraged to minimize the use of water and paper products when using the restrooms, to dine on sustainable seafood resources and eat from recyclable containers.

Conserving Paper 

This simple conservation messages is displayed on every paper towel dispenser in the restrooms:


Paper Towels = Trees

Conservation at the Monterey Bay Aquarium  

On Flickr

monterey bay aquarium by Ashley Dinges

Conservation by hale_popoki

Toilet flushing, Monterey Bay Aquarium 0270 by marymactavish

at the Monterey Bay Aquarium by angela7dreams

view from inside the aquarium by petitochips

Toilet UI by johnpignata

Seafood Watch

Conservation Efforts at the Aquarium 

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Animal Conservation Research
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is actively research many different areas of animal conservation including: Sea Otter Research, White Shark Research, Revealing Tuna Secrets and Tagging of Pacific Predators (TOPP).
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Our Conservation Efforts
The Monterey Bay Aquarium collaborates with conservation organizations, conducts conservation research programs, and commits to environment-friendly practices.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Center for the Future of the Oceans
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Center for the Future of the Oceans initiative is aimed at inspiring action for conservation of the oceans.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Conservation at the Aquarium
The Aquarium is deeply committed to minimizing our environmental impact and to conducting our business operations in ways that reflect and advance our conservation mission.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program - A Consumer's Guide to Sustainable Seafood
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program offers information to help you choose seafood that's good for you, good for the oceans and information on overfishing, bycatch, fish farming and habitat damage.

Ocean Conservation at Monterey Bay  

On YouTube

Below the ocean's surface is a world filled with creatures one might think could only live in the imagination. Unfortunately, if their natural habitats are not conserved, that might one day be true. Monterey Bay Foundation is a regional aquarium located on the coastline of Monterey California. What makes this place so special is that it features animals that live in the surrounding waters of Monterey Bay and the Eastern Pacific.

The Monterey Aquarium Foundation's main mission is to inspire the conservation of our oceans. After a day of observing these magnificent creatures first hand, visitors leave with an understanding of how vital it is that their natural habitats be protected.

Ocean Conservation Monterey Bay

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True Green in the Amazon Spotlight 

True Green: 100 Everyday Ways you Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet (True Green (National Geographic))

Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

The latest book on Going Green that I picked up at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Gift Shop. They have a wide selection of books on conservation and ways to be more ecofriendly.

10 of the tips from this book are shared below.

10 Everyday Ways You Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet 

Ten tips on everyday way you can go green taken from the True Green: 100 Everyday Ways you Can Contribute to a Healthier Planet.
  1. Power Shower - Try and limit your time in the shower to 5 minutes.
  2. Run the dishwasher only when it is full or reduce water even more by washing them by hand (without the water running).
  3. Use a solar clothes dryer, or a clothesline instead of the clothes dryer.
  4. Stick to the old-fashioned way of clearing the driveway or leaves, using brooms and rakes.
  5. Grow your own vegetables in a kitchen garden.
  6. Get a mug instead of using disposable cups at work.
  7. Print documents on both sides of the paper to cut down on paper use.
  8. Turn off the lights when they are not in use.
  9. Log out of the computer and shut it down when not in use.
  10. Before you make any purchase, ask yourself if you really need it. Remember that less is really more.

It's Easy Being Green in the Amazon Spotlight 

It's Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living

Amazon Price: $10.39 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

It's Easy Being Green is a useful book to help people make better choices for the environment.

In this book you will find informative, comprehensive and practical information for adopting greener buying habits and identifying earth-friendly products; shopping for green products online; participating in online activism; and learning from over 250 eco-tips for cultivating a sustainable environment.

The Igo GREEN Tip of the Day 

Image Credits 

Sunfish (Mola Mola) - Fred Hsu. Mola mola ocean sunfish Monterey Bay Aquarium. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation license.

Jellyfish - Neil Barman. Jellyfish. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

Kelp Forest & Rockfish - Chris Howard. Kelp Forest. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.

The Latest Podcast from the Aquarium 

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The Latest Blog Posts about the Aquarium 

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Last Wednesday, we decided to stop by Monterey for plenty of fun, sun, and fish! Our first stop was on Cannery Row for some lunch, souvenirs, and sightseeing. Lunch was nothing too memorable, however dessert was; we picked up FOUR...
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Lenses on the Monterey Bay Aquarium by Rockfish 

Featured Lenses by Rockfish, four women who work at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Featured Lens on the Best Places to Visit in California 

The Monterey Bay Aquarium lens is featured as one of the Best Places to Visit in California.

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Reader Feedback on the Monterey Bay Aquarium Lens 

Your thoughts and comments on the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

gourownway wrote...

Cool lens. It's one of my favorite places to visit when I go up to Monterey. I love the Great White Shark exhibit, when they have them. This aquarium does so much for the study of marine biology.

ReplyPosted June 08, 2009

geogad wrote...

Great Lens!!! Plan on visiting in a few weeks!!

ReplyPosted January 21, 2009

naturegirl7 wrote...

Boy, it was almost like being there. Maybe someday we'll get to visit in person. Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens links to the appropriate plexos and vote for them.

ReplyPosted October 25, 2008

kiwisoutback wrote...

Wow, amazing work! I've been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, it was great. My favorite exhibit was the Jellies--you can't help but like what they did.

ReplyPosted July 30, 2008

WhitePineLane wrote...

What an excellent lens! Glad to have you in the Tweeners! The 7-to-12 Crowd group!

ReplyPosted July 12, 2008

 
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Benefitting EarthJustice and the Monterey Bay Aquarium 

This lens benefits EarthJustice, because the earth needs a good lawyer.

In addition the lensmaster will be making a donation to the Monterey Bay Aquarium based on the proceeds from this lens.