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L-to-R: ELI Board Chair Robert Kirsch; ELI President Jordan Diamond; Julie Packard; David and Lucile Packard Foundation Chair Jason Burnett

Press release

Environmental Law Institute honors Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Julie Packard

Oct. 21, 2026

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Statement

Monterey Bay Aquarium statement on First Circuit Court ruling

Oct. 9, 2026

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Big-belly seahorses are one of the many animals seen in Monterey Bay Aquarium's Ocean in Motion/La Danza del Mar exhibition.

Press release

Ocean in Motion / La Danza del Mar opens November 7, 2026

Sep. 8, 2026

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Statement

U.S. animal care organizations unite to defend the Coastal Zone Management Act

Aug. 26, 2026

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Bluefin Tuna Swimming Over Coral Reef in Clear Ocean Water. Surrounded by a school of smaller fish, the scene is bathed in natural sunlight

Statement

Nations advance landmark harvest strategy for Pacific bluefin tuna

Aug. 19, 2026

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Press release

Free admission for Monterey County residents, Sept. 8-20, 2026

Aug. 12, 2026

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Monterey Bay Aquarium announced the hiring of Sandy Trautwein as vice president of animal care on August 11, 2026.

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Sandy Trautwein joins as Vice President of Animal Care

Aug. 11, 2026

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Statement

Monterey Bay Aquarium denounces Trump-Vance administration weakening the ESA

Jul. 17, 2026

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Statement

Statement on the passing of Dr. Peter Bing

Jun. 11, 2026

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Ocean showing silky smooth waves flowing around dark rocks with misty coastal mountains

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Monterey Bay Aquarium recognizes Ocean Champions Dr. Kate Huckelbridge and Samantha Murray

May. 1, 2026

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Close-up overhead view of sea otters Suri and Willow floating on their backs behind the scenes looking up

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Meet Suri and Willow: Monterey Bay Aquarium’s newest sea otters

Apr. 14, 2026

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Headshot of Dr. Jenny Gray smiling outdoors with soft green foliage in the background

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Dr. Jenny Gray named Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO

Feb. 17, 2026

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