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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Monterey, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California, United States. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984. Its biologists have pioneered the animal husbandry of jellyfish and it was the first to successfully care for and display a great white shark. The organization's research and conservation efforts also focus on sea otters, various birds, and tunas. Seafood Watch, a sustainable seafood advisory list published by the aquarium beginning in 1999, has influenced the discussion surrounding sustainable seafood. The aquarium was home to Otter 841 prior to her release into the wild as well as Rosa, the oldest living sea otter at the time of her death.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Monterey
State
California
Website
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
IMLS Museum ID
8400602286
Coordinates
36.61784, -121.90177
What kind of museum is Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Monterey Bay Aquarium is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Monterey Bay Aquarium located?

Monterey Bay Aquarium is located in Monterey, California at approximately 36.61784, -121.90177. See the map above.

Does Monterey Bay Aquarium have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.montereybayaquarium.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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