Auditorium programs
Mysteries of the Deep
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Beneath the waves of Monterey Bay lies a submarine canyon larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. Join MBARI researchers as they conduct groundbreaking work to explore the deep-sea, and find out how they use underwater robots to study the unique and wondrous deep-sea creatures that call the deep sea home.
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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A treasure trove of bizarre, interesting, and wondrous encounters
Discover an exceedingly rare deep-sea whalefish, an adorable panda bear sea butterfly, and a sunken fishing boat!
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
Auditorium programs
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
Auditorium programs
Living Light: Bioluminescence
Discover dazzling underwater bioluminescence displays and learn how animals use light to survive.
Find out more – Living Light: Bioluminescence
Auditorium programs
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