Monterey Bay Aquarium

O Monterey Bay Aquarium The Aquarium is perched on the edge of a world-famous coastline full of opportunities for discovery and exploration. The Monterey Bay Aquarium was founded in 1984 and is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row along the Pacific Ocean shoreline in Monterey, California. The Kelp Forest Discover an underwater forest-at 28 feet, the Kelp Forest is one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world. You'll get a diver's-eye view of sardines, leopard sharks, wolf-eels and a host of other fishes as they weave through swaying fronds of kelp, just like they do in the wild. In a kelp forest, each towering kelp plant is like an apartment building, sheltering undersea creatures large and small. Sea Otters These playful icons of California's Central Coast shoreline and the Aquarium's most popular residents are still exploring their newly renovated two-story exhibit. The Jellies Experience The magical world of jellies - graceful, dancing drifters that pulse and glow, flash colorful lights and often pack a powerful sting - comes alive in all its psychedelic glory in this special exhibit. You'll discover over a dozen stunning species from around the world. The Open Sea In the Aquarium's largest exhibit, tuna and sharks speed past, sardines swarm in huge, glittering schools, and sea turtles swim lazily across the 90-foot window. Nearby, colorful puffins await their next meal, and brilliant jellies pulse through the water. 623 1.8 1t Largest exhibit in the Äquarium million million U.S. gallons different named species on display annual visitors Mar. 1985 Oct. 1984 April 1986 Sept. 1985 Only five months after opening its doors, the Aquarium greets its one millionth visitor. By the end of the first year nearly 2.4 million people have visited, an all-time record for a U.S. aquarium. The aquarium gets movie star status for appearing in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Opening Day October 20, 1984 The Aquarium helps fund the first-ever biological expedition into Monterey's Bay submarine canyon. The Aquarium opens in an old sardine cannery May 1988 Summer 1987 Oct. 1986 The American Institute of Architects presents its Honor Award for Årchitectural Excellence to the Aquarium, one of only 15 such awards made worldwide. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is founded. The Aquarium is awarded accreditation from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Sept. 1991 July 1990 Sept. 1992 The largest sevengill shark ever recorded, a female, is collected and becomes part of the Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit. The American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) recognizes Live from Monterey Canyon as North America's best new aquarium and zoo education program for 1991. Years of work and planning culminate in the designation of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, at the time the largest protected marine area in the nation. Mar. 1996 After seven years of work, the Outer Bay galleries open to the public. Dec. 2004 More than 500 aquarium professionals from around the world meet in Monterey from December 5 through 10 when the Aquarium hosts the 6th International Aquarium Congress at the Monterey Conference Center. Nov. 2004 Oct. 1999 Sept. 2002 Aquarium Executive Director Julie Packard receives the The Aquarium performs the first-ever MRI on Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Aquarium reaches a 1999 attendance of 1,850,487 visitors 2004 Ted Danson Ocean Hero Award from Oceana. a sea otter. April 2013 July 2007 Oct. 2009 SAN FRANCISCO June 2007 Parents magazine calls the Aquarium the "Nation's Top Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium's 25th Anniversary. 'CityPASS TripAdvisor names the Aquarium one of the "Top 10 attractions in the U.S." Monterey Bay Aquarium joins San Francisco CityPASS program. for Kids." Source: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use O Monterey Bay Aquarium The Aquarium is perched on the edge of a world-famous coastline full of opportunities for discovery and exploration. The Monterey Bay Aquarium was founded in 1984 and is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row along the Pacific Ocean shoreline in Monterey, California. The Kelp Forest Discover an underwater forest-at 28 feet, the Kelp Forest is one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world. You'll get a diver's-eye view of sardines, leopard sharks, wolf-eels and a host of other fishes as they weave through swaying fronds of kelp, just like they do in the wild. In a kelp forest, each towering kelp plant is like an apartment building, sheltering undersea creatures large and small. Sea Otters These playful icons of California's Central Coast shoreline and the Aquarium's most popular residents are still exploring their newly renovated two-story exhibit. The Jellies Experience The magical world of jellies - graceful, dancing drifters that pulse and glow, flash colorful lights and often pack a powerful sting - comes alive in all its psychedelic glory in this special exhibit. You'll discover over a dozen stunning species from around the world. The Open Sea In the Aquarium's largest exhibit, tuna and sharks speed past, sardines swarm in huge, glittering schools, and sea turtles swim lazily across the 90-foot window. Nearby, colorful puffins await their next meal, and brilliant jellies pulse through the water. 623 1.8 1t Largest exhibit in the Äquarium million million U.S. gallons different named species on display annual visitors Mar. 1985 Oct. 1984 April 1986 Sept. 1985 Only five months after opening its doors, the Aquarium greets its one millionth visitor. By the end of the first year nearly 2.4 million people have visited, an all-time record for a U.S. aquarium. The aquarium gets movie star status for appearing in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Opening Day October 20, 1984 The Aquarium helps fund the first-ever biological expedition into Monterey's Bay submarine canyon. The Aquarium opens in an old sardine cannery May 1988 Summer 1987 Oct. 1986 The American Institute of Architects presents its Honor Award for Årchitectural Excellence to the Aquarium, one of only 15 such awards made worldwide. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is founded. The Aquarium is awarded accreditation from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Sept. 1991 July 1990 Sept. 1992 The largest sevengill shark ever recorded, a female, is collected and becomes part of the Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit. The American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) recognizes Live from Monterey Canyon as North America's best new aquarium and zoo education program for 1991. Years of work and planning culminate in the designation of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, at the time the largest protected marine area in the nation. Mar. 1996 After seven years of work, the Outer Bay galleries open to the public. Dec. 2004 More than 500 aquarium professionals from around the world meet in Monterey from December 5 through 10 when the Aquarium hosts the 6th International Aquarium Congress at the Monterey Conference Center. Nov. 2004 Oct. 1999 Sept. 2002 Aquarium Executive Director Julie Packard receives the The Aquarium performs the first-ever MRI on Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Aquarium reaches a 1999 attendance of 1,850,487 visitors 2004 Ted Danson Ocean Hero Award from Oceana. a sea otter. April 2013 July 2007 Oct. 2009 SAN FRANCISCO June 2007 Parents magazine calls the Aquarium the "Nation's Top Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium's 25th Anniversary. 'CityPASS TripAdvisor names the Aquarium one of the "Top 10 attractions in the U.S." Monterey Bay Aquarium joins San Francisco CityPASS program. for Kids." Source: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use