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Humpback whale breaching fully out of the ocean with water cascading off its body against a cloudy coastal sky

Auditorium programs

Wildlife of Monterey Bay

Length

15 minutes

Location

Auditorium

Ages

All ages

Fees

Free with admission

Coming soon

Journey beneath the waves of Monterey Bay in a captivating film following migrating humpback whales and a sea otter mother and pup. Their stories reveal the remarkable resilience of marine life—and show how conservation, protection, and human action can help thriving ocean ecosystems flourish for generations.

Plan on arriving 10 minutes before the program starts. Due to the live nature of these offerings, late seating is not permitted.

Featured animals

Animal

Humpback whale

Humpback whales have the most complex and varied songs of any whale species.

Animal

Sea otter

Beyond their cute faces and fluffy fur, sea otters play an irreplaceable role in their coastal habitats.

Animal

California sea lion

This pinniped is adept at leaping out of the water. It’s often found sitting on rocks, beams and floating…

Animal

Northern anchovy

Anchovies tend to swim with their mouths wide open, straining tiny plant plankton from the water.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Tide pools, wetlands, kelp forests and deep canyons create a rich mosaic of habitats for countless species.

Read more – Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

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.  

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

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

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

Living Light: Bioluminescence

Discover dazzling underwater bioluminescence displays and learn how animals use light to survive.

Find out more – Living Light: Bioluminescence