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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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Sunlight streaming through a golden canopy of giant kelp fronds, with small fish silhouetted against rays of light in a turquoise kelp forest

Statement

Aquarium opposes federal offshore drilling move

Nov. 20, 2025

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Large yellow sign with plastic treaty written on it in front of plastic trash.

Statement

Aquarium statement on global plastics treaty outcome

Aug. 18, 2025

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Aquarium supports call for ambitious plastics treaty

Jun. 11, 2025

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Sea otter on it's back eating with its paws

Press release

Sea otters benefit after sea star decline, study finds

Apr. 30, 2025

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