Auditorium programs
Living Light: Bioluminescence
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How can ocean life survive in the vast, dark world deep beneath the surface? The answer for many ocean animals is bioluminescence—the ability to create their own light. Marvel at footage of these dazzling displays on the big screen as you learn how ocean animals use light to survive.
Plan on arriving 10 minutes before the program starts. Due to the live nature of these offerings, late seating is not permitted.
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Our auditorium programs
Join our naturalists for stunning multimedia presentations that bring the Aquarium's important work to life. These entertaining and educational 15-minute live presentations share stories of our work to rescue and rehabilitate sea otter pups, study white sharks, explore the deep sea, and more. Auditorium programs are included with your admission.
Auditorium programs
Making Into the Deep
Join our team on a journey to bring the deep sea to the surface in our groundbreaking exhibition.
Find out more – Making Into the Deep
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Mysteries of the Deep
Find out how underwater robots help scientists study the uniquely wonderful creatures of the deep sea.
Find out more – Mysteries of the Deep
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Luna: A Sea Otter's Story
Follow the journey of an orphaned sea otter pup who was rescued, raised, and returned to the wild.
Find out more – Luna: A Sea Otter's Story
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Journey to Baja
Follow elephant seals, brown pelicans, and gray whales as they migrate to Mexico's Baja Peninsula.
Find out more – Journey to Baja