Monterey Bay Aquarium

Many thanks to Chancellor Cynthia Larive of the University of California, Santa Cruz for her generous remarks celebrating Executive Director Julie Packard when she received the UC Presidential Medal -- the highest honor given by the University of California system. University of California Office of the President #OceanConservation #MarineConservation #leadership #inspiration #OceanPolicy #MarineScience

Looking for a sustainable seafood option that’s a cinch to prepare, even on those hectic weeknights? Say hello to wild-caught Alaska flounder and sole, our July Super Green List addition. We recommend any species of Alaska flounder and sole either certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or rated green by Seafood Watch. Shaped like haphazard pancakes, flounder and sole are flatfishes. They carry both their eyes on one side of their head and lie flat on the seafloor, blending in seamlessly with the bottom habitats they call home. These fish, which include species like arrowtooth flounder, yellowfin sole, and flathead sole, are an important part of ocean food webs. Flounder and sole shine with nutritional benefits for humans, too. With over 12 grams per serving, Alaska flounder and sole are a great source of lean protein, essential for muscle repair and body strength. Flounder and sole have low saturated fat levels and good amounts of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which help protect against cardiovascular disease. They promote strong bones. Flounder and sole are good sources of phosphorus and vitamin D, important nutrients for maintaining strong bones and teeth. A serving provides 20 percent of your daily phosphorus needs and 14 percent of the Daily Value of vitamin D. They power healthy thyroid and metabolism. One serving of these Super Green List fish provide nearly half the Daily Value of selenium, an essential mineral that plays an important role in healthy thyroid and metabolism function. They boost vitamin B-12. You can meet nearly half of your daily B-12 needs with a serving of flounder or sole, supporting nerve function, DNA production, and red blood cell formation. Learn all about Alaska flounder and sole at: https://lnkd.in/g56zB7Si.

Hope you're having a chill week! #MarineMammals #relaxation

Wishing you a chill holiday weekend, enjoying the things you love with the ones you love. If you're curious how our sea otters are spending their time, peek in on our Sea Otter Cam. https://lnkd.in/g4ZF4xgb #OtterGoals #SquadGoals #SeaOtters

Celebrate your independence from polluting plastic products by joining our team for the 2024 Plastic Free July Ecochallenge! This 31-day global challenge is a fun way to kickstart your commitment to reduce and refuse unnecessary single-use plastic. In small and large ways, you can slowly build plastic-free habits that make a real difference for our planet, health, and ocean. Whether it's swapping out plastic bags for reusable ones, ditching plastic straws, or finding creative ways to reduce other forms of plastic waste, every small action counts. By joining the Aquarium's Ecochallenge team, you'll help inspire others to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable planet. https://lnkd.in/g2nvMjNB #PlasticFreeJuly #Ecochallenge #OceanPlasticPollution #ActOnPlastic #GlobalPlasticTreaty #sustainability #SustainableLiving

Monterey's culture was shaped and enriched by people from many backgrounds. They each had their own connection to the ocean. It's time to tell the story of this overlooked part of our past so we can shape a healthy future for the ocean and everyone who depends on it. https://lnkd.in/g9XWrCFd #IndigenousWisdom #multicultural #diversity #stories #connection #MarineLife #fishing #seafood

It takes a team to keep our animals thriving and exhibits healthy—including the best wildlife veterinarians in the business. Our veterinary team doubled when we added Dr. Ri Chang (they/them) and the fantastic skills they bring to their work. Take a journey behind the scenes into a day in the life of Dr. Ri. From checking a turtle’s shell to peering down a shark’s throat—and beyond—they do it all! Their passion for their work shines through as they care for diverse species, advance marine research, and contribute to education—above and below the surface of the water. 💙 🩺🦈 https://lnkd.in/gcQf74Mp #veterinarian #VeterinaryMedicine #DVM #AnimalCare #OceanConservation #MarineWildlife #MarineLife UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Williams College California Veterinary Medical Association

Hoping you sway through the weekend as serenely as a California kelp forest! Need inspiration? Check out our streaming Kelp Cam. https://lnkd.in/g76PVAs4 #MarineAlgae #kelp #webcam

🐧🐧🐧 Curious to know what African penguins eat or why you don’t see snow or ice in our penguin exhibit? Join Senior Aviculturist Kim Fukuda to learn more about our African penguins, our work to their wild kin in South Africa, and how you can use our Seafood Watch guides to help you choose sustainable seafood for their survival! 🐧🐧🐧 https://lnkd.in/gjgvx_fz Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) #SSP #SpeciesSurvivalPlan Association of Zoos and Aquariums #penguins #seabirds #overfishing #ClimateChange #WildlifeConservation #OceanConservation #MarineWildlife #SustainableSeafood

The 40-year journey the Aquarium's taken has brought us far from the modest vision of our founders. Executive Director Julie Packard and Board Chair Tegan (Bradford) Acton sat down recently with the Nob Hill Gazette to share how we've grown from an aquarium that introduced people to the marvelous marine life of Monterey Bay into a global ocean conservation leader and an education center that's inspiring new generations of young people to cherish, protect, and restore the ocean. https://lnkd.in/gSdkKDEc Jennifer Massoni Pardini #MarineConservation #OceanConservation #MarineBiology #SeaOtters #DeepSea #KelpForest #education #MarineScience #PlasticPollution Seafood Watch