Regular Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25
Summer (May 26–Sept. 1)
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Summer Weekends
(July 5–Sept. 1) Sat. & Sun.
9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Holidays
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
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What's New
Promotions & Events
September 20-21 (Sat.-Sun.)
Join us for a weekend of fun otter-related programs and activities as we celebrate sea otters and their freshwater relatives. You’ll learn all about these charismatic creatures, and what we can do to help them in the wild.
September 12 (Fri.)
Noon (Pacific time)
Join Aquarium white shark experts John O’ Sullivan and Chris Perle for a look at the ocean’s most famous predator. Tune in for video clips and stories of our past white sharks, and learn about efforts to protect white sharks in the wild.
Become a marine scientist for a day and work alongside Aquarium guides, or enjoy a spectacular sunset sail with wine and cheese. You’ll get a unique view of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary aboard the Derek M Baylis, a 65-foot sailboat designed for ocean research.
Get an insider’s view of the Aquarium. Each 50-minute tour will give you a chance to interact with our staff, discover the hidden life of animals and learn about our ocean research. Cost is $10 per person plus admission.
Exhibit Updates
“Ziwa,” our newest African spotted-necked otter pup, was born behind-the-scenes in June and is now on exhibit. The 12-week-old female is the fourth freshwater otter pup born at the Aquarium. Her name is the Swahili word for “lake” or “pond,” the natural habitat of her species. Come see her at her new home in Wild About Otters next time you visit.
For only the fourth time since 2004, we have a young white shark in the Outer Bay exhibit. She arrived on August 27, and will remain in the million-gallon exhibit as long as she's in good health and hasn't grown too large for us to return safely to the wild.
The Leaping Fish
Combine an eel with a sucker fish and throw in a little superhero spunk and you’ve got a leaping blenny. These small (maximum four inches long), blue-grey fish navigate the rocky intertidal zones of their Indo-Pacific habitats in two ways—swimming in the water and leaping between rocks. They can even breathe air when out of water. It’s rare to see these fish on exhibit in the Western World, so stop by and check them out the next time you visit the Splash Zone exhibit.
Now-September 14 (Sun.)
The popular, award-winning special exhibition Jellies: Living Art is closing on September 14. During its six-year run, the exhibition has dazzled millions of visitors with a unique blend of stunning jellies and the artwork they inspired. Don’t miss this last chance to immerse yourself in the world of jellies.
Take Action for the Oceans
Our Seafood Watch pocket guides have been updated to include fish caught in the Great Lakes (the Central U.S. guide), as well as revised recommendations for marlin, sea scallops and Atlantic herring/sardines. Wild-caught salmon from CA and OR has been removed from the West Coast Seafood Guide because the fishery is closed for 2008. Learn more about the update.
Download a printable pocket guide or order pocket guides. You can also view pocket guides on your mobile device at mobile.seafoodwatch.org.
See what it takes to tag bluefin tuna and the rarest of sea turtles, the Pacific leatherback, in an online video from the KQED Quest show featuring one of our partners, the Tagging of Pacific Predators (TOPP) program.
Aquarium News
Bon Appétit Magazine has named Monterey Bay Aquarium as its “Tastemaker of the Year” for 2008, recognizing our Seafood Watch program for its influential role in transforming seafood buying habits across the United States.
Become an Aquarium Volunteer Guide
Help us bring the wonders of the ocean to Aquarium visitors! Information meetings for Apprentice Guides will be held September 9 and 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in our Guide Training Center. To become a guide, you must be at least 18 years old, and are required to attend one of the September information meetings plus six evening training sessions. For questions or more information, please contact Volunteer Resources (831) 648-4867. Guide applications are available online.
The Aquarium's online Gift & Bookstore catalog offers a selection of special items relating to the Aquarium's exhibits and history, as well as the Monterey Bay area. Items featured in the catalog are available for purchase by phone.
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African spotted-necked otter
"This month's review of the best of ocean blogging can be found at The Saipan Blog. May the force of the blue be with you!"
August 28, 2008
Stinging truths: Jellyfish blooms (Part 2) (6.6 mins)
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