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Research programs at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) encompass the entire ocean, from the surface waters to the deep seafloor, and from the coastal zone to the open sea. The [...]

Spring and Summer are the seasons when many sharks, rays and skates breed in San Francisco Bay—and at the Aquarium. When one of the female bat rays on display in the Sharks of Alcatraz exhibit [...]

Each year the California Coastal Commission sponsors an amateur photography contest featuring photographs that reflect the importance of the coast and ocean for California residents and the role [...]

Join us on June 8, 2019, World Ocean’s Day, in taking a pledge to protect our oceans and the San Francisco Bay. Each year, we serve over 600,000 visitors, inlcuding 17,000 school children for [...]

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sea lions residency at PIER 39 in 2020, Aquarium of the Bay is celebrating with “Sea Lions in San Francisco” initiative, by having 30 local artists [...]

We are grateful for the men and women of our military. Free Admission* for Military Members this Memorial Day Weekend. Plus 20% off general admission for accompanied friends and family. *Military [...]

We are grateful for the men and women of our military. Free Admission* for Military Members this Memorial Day Weekend. Plus 20% off general admission for accompanied friends and family. *Military [...]

To celebrate World Oceans Day, Aquarium of the Bay will host a special beach cleanup at Aquatic Park alongside our longtime partner, SF Maritime National Historical Park. We love working [...]

May 19 – 27 From whales to otters, marine mammals have a powerful presence in the ocean. These diverse animals are key to the health of marine ecosystems, but today they face many [...]

May 19 – 27 From whales to otters, marine mammals have a powerful presence in the ocean. These diverse animals are key to the health of marine ecosystems, but today they face many [...]

Join David McGuire (Shark Stewards) in a screening of “Alice in Borneo’s Ocean Wonderland” followed by a presentation on the work being done to save sharks at the Conference on International [...]

April 23 – 28 Take a bite out of science and uplociscover Bay predators at Aquarium of the Bay. Find out what’s on the menu as we explore some of the Bay’s most fascinating predators. From keen [...]

April 23 – 28 Take a bite out of science and uplociscover Bay predators at Aquarium of the Bay. Find out what’s on the menu as we explore some of the Bay’s most fascinating predators. From keen [...]

April – June 7: Start your day off with a gentle yoga flow as sharks, fish, and bat rays swim over and around you. Aquarium of the Bay and Wheel House have teamed up to bring early-morning [...]

Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 celebrated the first Black History Month in its history on February 22-23, 2019 in partnership with Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Community [...]

Dignitaries and presenters from all over the world discussed sustainable seafood practices and next steps to help protect endangered fisheries. The Aquarium was proud to host the Tides Foundation [...]

In late Spring of 2018, a mated pair of wolf eels laid and began to guard an egg mass at the Aquarium. For several months, staff observed the development of the eggs. In July, when the eggs were [...]

The Aquarium along with PIER 39 hosted over 10,000 guests for a night of cocktails and live music. The Aquarium was honored to host IBM as the grand finale of the IBM Think conference on February [...]

We like to think of every day as Earth Day, but on April 20, Aquarium of the Bay will celebrate with a special beach cleanup at Aquatic Park alongside our longtime partner, SF Maritime National [...]