Aquarium of the Podcific

Send us Fan MailIf you see oiled wildlife, call the OWCN 24-hour hotline: 1-877-UCD-OWCN (1-877-823-6926)Frankie Lill coordinates wildlife oil spill response for the entire state of California. She also used to work with us, and is making this podcast cooler by the second. In this episode, she breaks down how the Oiled Wildlife Care Network mobilizes within hours of a spill, what it really takes to rehabilitate an oiled bird, why blue dish soap is still the MVP after decades of research, and reminisces on her past work (of being a social media SUPERSTAR) at the Aquarium of the Pacific.In this episode:Frankie's aviculturist background at the Aquarium of the Pacific and her role as Wildlife Planning Specialist on the OWCN teamHow OWCN was created in response to catastrophic spills in the late 1980s and early 1990sThe four R's of OWCN's work: readiness, response, reaching out, and researchWhat happens when a spill is activated, from the planning meeting to boots on the ground within two hoursThe full care journey of an oiled bird: field capture, stabilization, intake and processing, pre-wash care, washing, conditioning, waterproofing, and releaseWhy inland oil spills are more common than most people realizeHow the network prepares responders for every speciesGet involved:Learn about OWCN and find member organizationsIf you see oiled wildlife, call the OWCN 24-hour hotline: 1-877-UCD-OWCN (1-877-823-6926)Episode resources:Aquarium Staff Lend a Helping Hand to Oiled Seabirds in Ventura CountyAquarium Staff Members Helped Rescue Animals Affected by the Oil SpillAquarium Aids in Rescue Effort to Save Baby SeabirdsBeautiful turban snail videoEpisode photo cover courtesy of OWCN/UC DavisStay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Madeline and Erin sit down with Jeff Flocken, President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, for his first podcast appearance since joining the institution. Jeff shares the winding path that brought him here, from studying giraffes in Africa, to law school, to nearly two decades of global wildlife policy work, and what it felt like to trade policy campaigns for waders in the San Gabriel River.We also hear the full story of Porkchop, the Aquarium's three-flippered green sea turtle, from her rescue and rehabilitation to her release back into the river she calls home.In this episode:Jeff's path from field research and law school to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Humane Society International, and the Aquarium of the PacificThe campaign to list African lions as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species ActThe Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program (EWCL), what it is, how it works, and why Jeff co-founded it 20 years agoErin's connection to the program as a member of the 11th classJeff's first impressions of the Aquarium and the conservation work already underwayPorkchop's rescue from the San Gabriel River, her year of rehabilitation at the Aquarium, and her releaseWhat it felt like for Jeff, a career policy advocate, to release an animal into the wild for the first timeThe Aquarium's current conservation programs: white abalone, sunflower sea stars, sea otter surrogacy, coral restoration, bull kelp, zebra sharks, monarch butterflies, mountain yellow-legged frogs, and moreJeff's conservation dream: sea otters reclaiming their historic range from Alaska to MexicoThe animated short film Save Ralph, and how it helped pass cosmetic animal testing bans in four countries within a yearJeff's wildlife hero: Dr. Jane GoodallChewbacca, Jeff's golden retriever, a rescue from a dog meat farm in South KoreaGet involved:Southern California Sea Turtle Monitoring Program: first Saturday of each month, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Los Cerritos Wetlands monthly cleanupDonate to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation CenterNOAA's Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline: 562-506-4315Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (aka EWCL)Watch "Save Ralph", Humane Society International’s global campaign to ban animal testing for cosmeticsStay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailGet ready to feel some eelings. In this episode of Aquarium of the Podcific, Aquarist Heidi takes listeners on a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of eels, from “true” eels and their tube-sock vibes to the grandpa-faced wolf eels that only look like the real deal.Episode resources:⁠⁠⁠Transcript⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@podcific⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram!Email us at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Brooke’s Rockfish Survey Trip + VlogDragon Eel Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailHappy Halloween! In this episode from October 2024, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained. ⁠Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailFrom milkweed munching caterpillars to stunning orange-winged travelers, learn why monarch butterflies are important and how you can help support these iconic pollinators in your own backyard. Animal Care Specialist Heather Cameron and Conservation Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Nygren- Burkert are here to teach us all about butterfly royalty.Episode resources:⁠⁠Transcript⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠@podcific⁠⁠ on Instagram!Email us at [email protected]⁠Learn more about the North American Monarch Monitoring Project Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailBrooke Hernandez joins us today to discuss Our Living Coastline, the Aquarium's newest touch exhibit! Get the inside scoop on how this immersive, accessible habitat came to life and why it’s a must-see.Acronym Key:OLC: Our Living CoastlineGPO: Giant Pacific octopusAOP: Aquarium of the PacificAZA: Association of Zoos and AquariumsEpisode resources:⁠Transcript⁠Follow ⁠@podcific⁠ on Instagram!Email us at [email protected] more about Our Living CoastlineBrooke’s Rockfish Survey Trip + VlogCrab Construction Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailWe know we've been gone for so long, but it's for a good reason! Catch up on all of the amazing conservation the Aquarium has done this year with Johanna Hultberg, Conservation Manager of Fish & Invertebrates.Episode resources:TranscriptFollow @podcific on Instagram!Email us at [email protected] gobies news storyLearn more about the Aquarium's conservation efforts on our website Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailToday's episode features Robin Riggs, a charter volunteer and photographer at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Robin, who has been volunteering since before the Aquarium opened, captures stunning images of our animals. She discusses her transition from film to digital photography, the challenges of photographing animals in various exhibits, and the importance of animal welfare.  Episode resources: Follow @podcific on Instagram! Transcript 25th Anniversary Staff Photo Contest Winners Photographers Night (join us every October!) Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailDocumentary Filmmaker Chris Stanford joins us to discuss his film, "Love and Life Beyond the Glass". The film showcases the relationship between staff and sea lions and plays daily in the Aquarium's Honda Pacific Visions Theater.   “This film shows what we do here at the Aquarium… Our staff and animals are the heart and soul of this place,” said Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific president and CEO.   Episode resources: Follow @podcific on Instagram! Transcript "Love & Life Beyond the Glass" Info Trailer Sea Turtle Release Commercial Loggerhead Release   Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailDr. Lance Adams, Director of Veterinary Services at the Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses his 20+ year tenure and the diverse responsibilities of his role, including preventative care, quarantine, and managing over 12,000 animals. Episode resources: Follow @podcific on Instagram! Transcript Hyperbaric chamber video Veterinary Assistant Internship Veterinary Externship - Preceptorship Program Crab prosthetic story Donate to help us save sea turtles! Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailThe Aquarium’s CELP (Community, Equity, Learning, Persistence) Scholar Program seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more students find their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in the field. This episode features Alie LeBeau, our Director of STEM Pathway Initiatives, and Leslie Nguyen, an Animal Care Specialist. Both Alie and Leslie are integral parts of the development of this scholarship and share more information on the program.   To learn more about our CELP Scholar Program, please visit pacific.to/celp   The Aquarium believes everyone is welcome in the work we do and strives to cultivate a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which it is situated. Applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status are welcome.   Additional resources: CELP Scholar Informational Webinar 2024 2024 Scholar Symposium – CELP Scholar Lightning Talks Support the CELP Scholar Program   Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailHappy Halloween! In this episode, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.   Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailDid you know our crabs get burped? Now you do! It's time to burp the crabs and also listen to Aquarist Melissa talk about the Aquarium's spider crabs. Thank you for another fun season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Follow @podcific on Instagram for updates and more. We'll sea you soon! Episode transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailAviculturist Ashley is back to update us on the latest shenanigans of the Aquarium's bird residents in a series we like to call "The Young and the Nestless".   This is a "Low Tide" episode! It's more relaxed, shorter, and maybe even a little sillier than normal. Enjoy!   Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailWe are often asked how to start a career in animal care, and today we are giving insight into traditional and non-traditional pathways to working in this amazing field. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot of hard but rewarding work. Brett Long, Senior Director of Birds/Amphibians/Mammals, joins us to share advice and stories from his decades-long career in animal care and husbandry.    Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailBORK! It's time to learn about sea lions! Mammalogist Erin Bell joins us today to talk to us about these majestic and sometimes (usually) silly animals. To report a live marine mammal in need, call the Marine Mammal Care Center’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-39-WHALE. (1-800-399-4253) TikTok: Who is the loudest sea lion? Seals & Sea Lions Animal Encounters at the Aquarium of the Pacific Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailEnrichment is the word of the week! We are joined by two animal enrichment experts, Alex Lasser-Gold and Alex Bohardt, aka Mammal Alex and Fish Alex. Lasser-Gold (Mammal Alex) is a Mammalogist II and Enrichment Coordinator, and Bohardt (Fish Alex) is our Manager of Aquatic Sustainability. Both have extensive knowledge of enrichment for animals that live above water, below water, and those that spend time in between.   Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailEveryone is talking about axolotls, but what exactly are these fascinating animals, and how do we care for them? We are joined by Animal Care Specialist America Sahagun who cares for our axolotl squad at the Aquarium to discuss these "water dogs" We also discuss our newest exhibit, FROGS: Facing a Changing World, which is open now! Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailAre they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay takes us to coral school and discusses his role in coral conservation. Episode Transcript  Relevant links: Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities Helping to Restore a Coral Reef in Saipan   Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is all about the Aquarium's Ambassador Birds! These animals live behind the scenes and come out for presentations like Birds Shorts, which happen daily in our Honda Pacific Visions Theater. We are joined by Aviculturist Heather who teaches us about the different types of birds she cares for, their stories, and helps us interview our first non-human guest. Episode Transcript   Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, we are joined by Environmental Services Supervisor Keisha Leonard to learn all about how her and her team keep the Aquarium squeaky clean. Keisha has been a part of our Aquarium for almost 20 years and shares some of her favorite memories along the way. Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Aquarium of the Podcific! We are off to a ray-ly good start this season with Aquarist Sarah Nevarez. Sarah talks about her experience caring for the aquarium's rays, their behaviors, feeding, enrichment activities, and personalities.  Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailWe're *almost* back for another season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Our ten-episode season begins rolling out on April 30, 2024. This season covers animals like stingrays, axolotls, birds, and more! Plus, you'll get an in-depth look into Aquarium operations, veterinary care, and conservation programs. Sea you April 30th! Click here for transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk to Podcific's own Erin Lundy all about the mountain yellow-legged frog! Leaping into conservation efforts to aid in the recovery of this species, the Aquarium of the Pacific built a lab space to care for these critically endangered amphibians native to California’s mountain regions. Episode Transcript Learn more about the Aquarium's mountain yellow-legged frog conservation efforts on our website. Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to maintain a world-class Aquarium? World-class teams! Today on Aquarium of the Podcific, we are joined by Mike Davis and Reed Edwards to discuss the duties of their respective teams and what it was like building the new exhibits inside our reimagined Southern California Gallery.   Episode Transcript   The reimagined Southern California Gallery is now open! Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail   It's an octopus double feature! This week we have Aquarium of the Pacific's own Brooke Hernandez talking to us about her experience caring for the giant Pacific octopus, and Octonation founder Warren Carlyle discussing his work in creating the world's largest octopus fan club. TikToks: Diving with an octopus Octopus habitat Episode Transcript Links: Learn about sustainable seafood Volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific Octonation - The Largest Octopus Fan Club! Watch Octonation x AOP's Interview with an Octopus Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Let’s take a dive! Dive Safety Officer Rachel Cushman joins us to talk about diving inside the Aquarium of the Pacific’s habitats. TikToks: Rachel and the grouper Diving inside our largest habitat Episode Transcript Links: Spot our divers on live webcams powered by explore.org Watch Rachel’s full TikTok Live Dive Learn more about our Volunteer Diver Program Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Lovable, goofy, and slightly terrifying? That’s penguins for ya! This week, Aviculturst Ashley Loper joins us to talk about our funny feathered friends. The Aquarium of the Pacific is home to a waddle of Magellanic penguins, see them in our June Keyes Penguin Habitat on your next visit! TikToks: THAT’S what penguins sound like?! Penguin mouths Penguin physical Penguins have knees! Episode Transcript Links: Watch our penguins webcam, powered by Explore.org Penguin Conservation at the Aquarium Learn more about Magellanic Penguins in our Online Learning Center Make responsible seafood choices Our roster of penguins Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail We’re seeing stars! Erin and Madeline are joined by Aquarist Jen Burney this week to talk about sea stars and other echinoderms. TikToks: How stars move These are not starfish Basket star baby Episode Transcript Links: Learn more about the sunflower sea star on our Online Learning Center! Sunflower Star Lab Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Erin and Madeline are joined by Josh Wagner, aka Jelly Josh, one the Aquarium of the Pacific’s jelly experts. We discuss what jellyfish are (hint: not fish!) and learn all about this fascinating creature that survives without a brain. TikToks: No brain, no heart, can't lose. Go with the flow Feed our moon jellies on your next visit Would you touch a #seajelly? Weird and lovely, the giant bell jelly. Itty bitty Episode Transcript Links: Pacific sea nettle webcam powered by Explore.org  What is a sea jelly?  Jelly conservation  Jelly reproduction  Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re joined by Aquarist Rachel Munson to learn about sharks! Rachel is on a mission to reverse sharks’ bad reputation and educate the masses on why these animals are so crucial to our oceans.   TikToks: Diving in Shark Lagoon  Shark Diets Sharks lay eggs  Episode Transcript Links: Aquarium of the Pacific's Shark Lagoon Webcam powered by explore.org  Shark & Ray Encounter at the Aquarium of the Pacific Learn more about Shark Lagoon’s residents   Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail This week, Erin and Madeline learn about sea turtles that live at the Aquarium, and the wild population nearby at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. They are joined by Volunteer Services Manager and Sea Turtle Monitoring Project Lead Cassandra Davis, and Tropical Reef Aquarist Adam Atlas. In this episode, you’ll learn about the mysterious lives of sea turtles, and what it’s like to care for them at the Aquarium. Related Aquarium TikTok videos: Turtle scratching its shell Sea Turtle Annual Exam Lou Redecorating Episode Transcript.  Links: Sea Turtle Monitoring Project: Learn how you can get involved in Community Science! Volunteer at the Aquarium! Stranded/Distress Sea Turtle Info Sea Turtle Distance Guidelines References: Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-a). Green sea turtle. Online Learning Center. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/green_sea_turtle Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-a). Sea Turtle Rescue and rehabilitation. Aquarium of the Pacific. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/conservation/sea_turtle_rescue_and_rehabilitation Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-b). Olive ridley sea turtle. Online Learning Center. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/olive_ridley_sea_turtle Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-b). Southern California Sea turtle monitoring project. Aquarium of the Pacific. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/conservation/sea_turtle_monitoring NOAA Fisheries. (2022, September 15). Green Turtle. NOAA. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/green-turtle NOAA FisherieStay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Aquarium of the Podcific! Join hosts Erin and Madeline on a deep dive through the Aquarium of the Pacific.  Today’s episode is all about the most dangerous animal at the Aquarium… sea otters! Sea Otter Program Manager Megan Smylie talks with us all about these ferocious creatures. Watch Millie the Otter’s annual exam.  Episode Transcript References: Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.). Southern Sea Otter. Online Learning Center - Aquarium of the Pacific. Endangered Species Act  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2011, July 5). Sea otter anatomy. Ocean Today.  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (n.d.). Wildlife Health Monterey Bay. Wildlife Health at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.  Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. (n.d.). Creature feature: sea otter. Earth Is Blue Magazine.  Smylie, M. (2023, May 23). Aquarium of the Podcific: Season 1, Episode 1. Sea Otters. Sea Otter Program Manager. Long Beach, California.  Tinker, M. T., Estes, J. A., Bodkin, J. L., Larson, S. E., Hodder, J., & Murray, M. (2023). Restoring sea otters to the Oregon Coast: A feasibility study. Elakha Alliance. Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!

Send us Fan MailLaunching May 30, 2023. Trailer transcript. Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at [email protected]! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!