Once the kelp reaches our exhibit, the real underwater work begins! 🌿 Daniel Seldon, our Service/Maintenance Diver, shows us how each piece of kelp is carefully tied down to the rockwork, a delicate process that ensures the kelp stays in place and thrives in its new home. 🌊 Fun fact: Our fish love when new kelp arrives! They often gather excitedly as it’s being secured, like a welcome party to the exhibit! 🐠 Check out the full video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSsdF5QZCRA #Kel

Join our Aquarists Taygan Roberts and Ayrton King as they celebrate Halloween with a special pumpkin-themed enrichment activity! 🎃 Enrichment plays a vital role in caring for our animals, it keeps them active, engaged, and helps them develop important natural skills they'll need when released back into the wild. Our octopus especially love these challenges, as their incredible intelligence means they’re always looking for new ways to explore and problem-solve. 🧠 Stay tuned to see how they inte

With nearly two million annual guests, we overhear a lot of things on the Aquarium floor! From one-legged birds to penguin imposters, here are just a few of the common misconceptions. Thankfully, our Guest Experience staff and volunteer guides are readily available to connect with our visitors and share stories about our animals and their habitats. | Monterey Bay Aquarium