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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940-1023
USA
On October 20, 1984, the fish came back to Monterey's historic Cannery Row. They came back in style, too, as the stars of the world-acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium. Today, more than 35,000 creatures representing over 550 species fill 34 major galleries. With nearly 200 exhibits in all, the aquarium is a showcase for the habitats and sea life of one of the world's richest marine regions. Since its opening, in surveys of peers and public alike, the aquarium has consistently been ranked No. 1 in the United States for its innovative exhibits and unsurpassed visitor experience. The aquarium was named the number one family-friendly aquarium by Parents Magazine, and the best aquarium and the third overall family attraction in the country, according to the Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide. It has also grown to become one of the leading ocean conservation organizations in the world.
Over its first two decades, the non-profit Monterey Bay Aquarium has been lauded for creating an expertly designed "undersea tour" of Monterey Bay's hidden world. From coastal wetlands to the open sea, from kelp forests to a mile-deep submarine canyon, the bay shelters an amazing range of habitats and sea life. The bay is also at the heart of the largest marine sanctuary along the shores of the continental the United States. Visitors can discover the plants and animals of Monterey Bay in a series of remarkable exhibits that have changed the face of aquarium design. With the debut of its award-winning "Outer Bay" galleries, Monterey Bay Aquarium became the first in the world to create open ocean exhibits on a grand scale. The million-gallon Outer Bay exhibit houses the most diverse community of open-ocean animals at any aquarium, including tunas, sharks, pelagic stingrays, mahi mahi, sea turtles and - three times in the past four years - a young white shark. The aquarium's White Shark Project continues in 2008, and visitors may be treated to a repeat appearance by the renowned ocean predator.
Graceful sea nettles are featured in the largest jellies exhibits in the world.
© Monterey Bay Aquarium/Randy Wilder
Visitors gaze at a young male white shark at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
© Monterey Bay Aquarium/Randy Wilder
The million-gallon Outer Bay exhibit is home to sea turtles, sharks and schooling fishes, and the occasional white shark.
© Monterey Bay Aquarium/Randy Wilder
The three-story living Kelp Forest is the centerpiece of the Oceans Edge galleries at the aquarium
© Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Become a Monterey Bay Aquarium Volunteer Guide
BECOME A VOLUNTEER GUIDE. The Monterey Bay Aquarium seeks interested nature lovers to become volunteer guides and connect aquarium visitors to the wonders of the ocean. Interested participants must attend one of the following informational meetings held at the aquarium on Tuesday, September 15 or Wednesday, September 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Bilingual speakers are encouraged. For more information e-mail volunteers@mbayaq.org or visit www.montereybayaquarium.org.
Wine Tasting at Monterey Bay Aquarium
WINE TASTING AT “EVENINGS BY THE BAY” AUGUST 22 & 23 AND 29 & 30. Visitors to the Monterey Bay Aquarium on August 22 – 23 and 29 - 30 can partake in a wine tasting, as part of “Evenings by the Bay.” The first weekend is sponsored by Scheid Vineyards and the latter by Estancia Winery; each will offer wine samplings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the option of purchasing wines by the glass from 6 – 8 p.m. “Evenings by the Bay” gives visitors an extra two hours to commune with their favorite sea creatures, until 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday nights through Labor Day weekend (September 6). In addition to all the exhibits, “Evenings by the Bay” also includes live music, special programs and the option to purchase beverages in the Marine Mammal Hall. Saturdays only, enjoy extended hours at the Portola Cafe (reservations recommended).
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