Monterey Bay Aquarium's "Aquarium of the Air"

Clean-up cruise: Some creatures in our seahorse exhibit help keep things tidy.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 29 Jun 2009 17:00:00 PST

Clean-up cruise: Some creatures in our seahorse exhibit help keep things tidy.

Our forest home: A world of fishes, invertebrates and algae thrives in the Kelp Forest.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 PST

Our forest home: A world of fishes, invertebrates and algae thrives in the Kelp Forest.

Kelp! It takes constant attention and care to keep our Kelp Forest Exhibit beautiful.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 8 Jun 2009 17:00:00 PST

Kelp! It takes constant attention and care to keep our Kelp Forest Exhibit beautiful.

Beyond seahorses: A cast of colorful characters are in our new exhibit.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 26 May 2009 17:00:00 PST

Beyond seahorses: A cast of colorful characters are in our new exhibit.

Finding other fish in the sea: Expand your palate with ocean-friendly food choices.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 11 May 2009 17:00:00 PST

Finding other fish in the sea: Expand your palate with ocean-friendly food choices.

Seafood Watch meets the iPhone: A high-tech way to make smart seafood choices.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 4 May 2009 17:00:00 PST

Seafood Watch meets the iPhone: A high-tech way to make smart seafood choices.

Men at work: Male seahorses know all about labor, but it’s not the kind you think.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 PST

Men at work: Male seahorses know all about labor, but it’s not the kind you think.

Fish or foal? Seahorses are fish and have the fins to prove it.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 6 Apr 2009 17:00:00 PST

Fish or foal? Seahorses are fish and have the fins to prove it.

Not your ordinary family: The seahorse clan includes everything from pipefish to sea dragons.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 20 Mar 2009 17:00:00 PST

Not your ordinary family: The seahorse clan includes everything from pipefish to sea dragons.

Quality: David Packard’s legacy.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 12 Mar 2009 17:00:00 PST

Quality: David Packard’s legacy.

Custom-tailored for tuna: How we built the Outer Bay exhibit.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 5 Mar 2009 17:00:00 PST

Custom-tailored for tuna: How we built the Outer Bay exhibit.

White shark research: How it's leading to better aquariums.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 13 Feb 2009 17:00:00 PST

White shark research: How it's leading to better aquariums.

Feeding sharks: An aquarist talks about the highlight of his day.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 12 Feb 2009 17:00:00 PST

Feeding sharks: An aquarist talks about the highlight of his day.

They said it couldn't be done: How we built the Kelp Forest exhibit.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 5 Feb 2009 17:00:00 PST

They said it couldn't be done: How we built the Kelp Forest exhibit.

Has it really been that long? Reflections on 25 years at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 29 Jan 2009 17:00:00 PST

Has it really been that long? Reflections on 25 years at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

I only have arms for you: An aquarist gets a hug from a friendly octopus.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 8 Jan 2009 17:00:00 PST

I only have arms for you: An aquarist gets a hug from a friendly octopus.

Winter visitors in the Monterey Bay: Harbingers of sea change.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 30 Dec 2008 17:00:00 PST

Winter visitors in the Monterey Bay: Harbingers of sea change.

Our new old exhibit: The Coastal Stream.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 PST

Our new old exhibit: The Coastal Stream.

Off the beaten path: An insider’s guide to the aviary exhibit.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 4 Dec 2008 17:00:00 PST

Off the beaten path: An insider’s guide to the aviary exhibit.

The aviary exhibit: Meet birds of many feathers.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 PST

The aviary exhibit: Meet birds of many feathers.

The truth about tuna: Are we loving bluefin and other tuna species to death?

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 6 Nov 2008 17:00:00 PST

The truth about tuna: Are we loving bluefin and other tuna species to death?

Plastic: A deadly diet for our oceans.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 16 Oct 2008 17:00:00 PST

Plastic: A deadly diet for our oceans.

Sushi gets sustainable: The Seafood Watch sushi pocket guide.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 9 Oct 2008 17:00:00 PST

Sushi gets sustainable: The Seafood Watch sushi pocket guide.

Seafood Watch: Your choices matter.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 2 Oct 2008 17:00:00 PST

Seafood Watch: Your choices matter.

Fall in Monterey Bay: The show never stops.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 25 Sep 2008 17:00:00 PST

Fall in Monterey Bay: The show never stops.

Shark fins no more: Minding your ocean footprints.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 11 Sep 2008 17:00:00 PST

Shark fins no more: Minding your ocean footprints.

Stinging truths: Jellyfish blooms (Part 2).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 28 Aug 2008 17:00:00 PST

Stinging truths: Jellyfish blooms (Part 2).

Drifting into warmer water:Jellyfish blooms (Part 1).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 21 Aug 2008 17:00:00 PST

Drifting into warmer water:Jellyfish blooms (Part 1).

Mysterious travelers: Sevengill sharks (Part 2).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PST

Mysterious travelers: Sevengill sharks (Part 2).

How to live without lungs: Sevengill sharks (Part 1).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 17 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PST

How to live without lungs: Sevengill sharks (Part 1).

There’s no place like home: Meet the Pacific spiny lumpsucker (Part 2).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 3 Jul 2008 17:00:00 PST

There’s no place like home: Meet the Pacific spiny lumpsucker (Part 2).

A ping pong ball with fins? Meet the Pacific spiny lumpsucker (Part 1).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 26 Jun 2008 17:00:00 PST

A ping pong ball with fins? Meet the Pacific spiny lumpsucker (Part 1).

Who sleeps with the fishes? Putting the Aquarium to bed (Part 2).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 19 Jun 2008 17:00:00 PST

Who sleeps with the fishes? Putting the Aquarium to bed (Part 2).

Tucking in the fishes: Putting the Aquarium to bed (Part 1).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 12 Jun 2008 17:00:00 PST

Tucking in the fishes: Putting the Aquarium to bed (Part 1).

Making sustainable seafood the new norm: How do we get there from here?

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 29 May 2008 17:00:00 PST

Making sustainable seafood the new norm: How do we get there from here?

Uniting for change: The Center for Ocean Solutions.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 1 May 2008 17:00:00 PST

Uniting for change: The Center for Ocean Solutions.

Know your fishmonger: Tips for smart seafood choices.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 24 Apr 2008 17:00:00 PST

Know your fishmonger: Tips for smart seafood choices.

Splash Zone: A home fit for penguins.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 2 Apr 2008 17:00:00 PST

Splash Zone: A home fit for penguins.

Hopkins beach: Home to harbor seals and their uninvited guests.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 31 Mar 2008 17:00:00 PST

Hopkins beach: Home to harbor seals and their uninvited guests.

Splash Zone: See the ocean through children’s eyes.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 20 Mar 2008 17:00:00 PST

Splash Zone: See the ocean through children’s eyes.

Winter storms (Part 2): Extreme makeover—ocean edition.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 6 Mar 2008 17:00:00 PST

Winter storms (Part 2): Extreme makeover—ocean edition.

Beyond the white shark: The wondrous world of sharks and rays.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 20 Feb 2008 17:00:00 PST

Beyond the white shark: The wondrous world of sharks and rays.

Serving salmon: 162 days with a white shark.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 14 Feb 2008 17:00:00 PST

Serving salmon: 162 days with a white shark.

Shani: Her mother's daughter.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 7 Feb 2008 17:00:00 PST

Shani: Her mother's daughter.

Gribbles: The beach clean-up squad.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 30 Jan 2008 17:00:00 PST

Gribbles: The beach clean-up squad.

Winter storms: Bad weather can be good.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 24 Jan 2008 17:00:00 PST

Winter storms: Bad weather can be good.

Aquarium of the Air 2007: Year in review.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 10 Jan 2008 17:00:00 PST

Aquarium of the Air 2007: Year in review.

Humboldt squids on the move: Northern invasion of deep sea cannibals.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 3 Jan 2008 17:00:00 PST

Humboldt squids on the move: Northern invasion of deep sea cannibals.

Our new freshwater otter pup: She may be small, but she's a big deal.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 20 Dec 2007 17:00:00 PST

Our new freshwater otter pup: She may be small, but she's a big deal.

Mola molas: Jelly-eating giants.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 13 Dec 2007 17:00:00 PST

Mola molas: Jelly-eating giants.

Don't flush: How kitty litter is hurting sea otters.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 6 Dec 2007 17:00:00 PST

Don't flush: How kitty litter is hurting sea otters.

Oil spills: Spoiling feathers and fur.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 29 Nov 2007 17:00:00 PST

Oil spills: Spoiling feathers and fur.

Surviving oil spills: Common murres at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 19 Nov 2007 17:00:00 PST

Surviving oil spills: Common murres at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Sea otters: What they tell us about the health of our oceans.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 9 Nov 2007 17:00:00 PST

Sea otters: What they tell us about the health of our oceans.

Shearwaters: Marathon migrators of the Pacific.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 1 Nov 2007 17:00:00 PST

Shearwaters: Marathon migrators of the Pacific.

Phalaropes: Extreme travelers.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 25 Oct 2007 17:00:00 PST

Phalaropes: Extreme travelers.

An unusual sight: Pelicans of all feathers gather in Monterey.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 18 Oct 2007 17:00:00 PST

An unusual sight: Pelicans of all feathers gather in Monterey.

White sharks on exhibit: Teaching by example.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 11 Oct 2007 17:00:00 PST

White sharks on exhibit: Teaching by example.

AUVs: The advance scouts of ocean research.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 27 Sep 2007 17:00:00 PST

AUVs: The advance scouts of ocean research.

Seamounts: Exploring undersea mountains.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 24 Sep 2007 17:00:00 PST

Seamounts: Exploring undersea mountains.

Unlocking the secrets of the ocean: Piloting a remotely operated vehicle to explore the deep.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 6 Sep 2007 17:00:00 PST

Unlocking the secrets of the ocean: Piloting a remotely operated vehicle to explore the deep.

The White Shark Research Project.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 28 Aug 2007 17:00:00 PST

The White Shark Research Project.

Underwater Explorers: Kids take the plunge in our Great Tide Pool.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 26 Jul 2007 17:00:00 PST

Underwater Explorers: Kids take the plunge in our Great Tide Pool.

Sea otter research and conservation: We've still got a lot to learn.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 24 Jul 2007 17:00:00 PST

Sea otter research and conservation: We've still got a lot to learn.

Sea birds and plastics, a dangerous mix: Our Laysan albatross helps spread the word.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 16 Jul 2007 17:00:00 PST

Sea birds and plastics, a dangerous mix: Our Laysan albatross helps spread the word.

The black sea nettle: A mysterious giant.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 5 Jul 2007 17:00:00 PST

The black sea nettle: A mysterious giant.

Spotted comb jellies: Rare and delicate drifters.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 28 Jun 2007 17:00:00 PST

Spotted comb jellies: Rare and delicate drifters.

We'd love to hear from you: Send us your ideas for podcasts.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 21 Jun 2007 17:00:00 PST

We'd love to hear from you: Send us your ideas for podcasts.

Every otter counts so we're counting every otter.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 14 Jun 2007 17:00:00 PST

Every otter counts so we're counting every otter.

Celebrate World Ocean Day: Place your order for change.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 31 May 2007 17:00:00 PST

Celebrate World Ocean Day: Place your order for change.

The inside scoop: On your next visit, don't miss these four highlights and a hidden gem.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 10 May 2007 17:00:00 PST

The inside scoop: On your next visit, don't miss these four highlights and a hidden gem.

Guest Ambassadors: One of the Aquarium's best natural resources.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 26 Apr 2007 17:00:00 PST

Guest Ambassadors: One of the Aquarium's best natural resources.

Dive right in: Volunteer at the Aquarium.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 19 Apr 2007 17:00:00 PST

Dive right in: Volunteer at the Aquarium.

Leaving the circus behind: Today's aquariums connect people with the ocean.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 17 Apr 2007 17:00:00 PST

Leaving the circus behind: Today's aquariums connect people with the ocean.

Vine snakes: Why we chose these striking snakes for our new exhibit.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 12 Apr 2007 17:00:00 PST

Vine snakes: Why we chose these striking snakes for our new exhibit.

Diversity: It's what makes our new exhibit so wild.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 6 Apr 2007 17:00:00 PST

Diversity: It's what makes our new exhibit so wild.

African cichlids: The mouthy mothers in our Wild About Otters exhibit.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 30 Mar 2007 17:00:00 PST

African cichlids: The mouthy mothers in our Wild About Otters exhibit.

Wild About Otters: Getting to know our African spotted-necked otters.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 22 Mar 2007 17:00:00 PST

Wild About Otters: Getting to know our African spotted-necked otters.

Wild About Otters: A special exhibitionopening March 31, 2007.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 15 Mar 2007 17:00:00 PST

Wild About Otters: A special exhibitionopening March 31, 2007.

Brown pelicans: Designed for plunge diving.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 1 Mar 2007 17:00:00 PST

Brown pelicans: Designed for plunge diving.

Is it a seal or a sea lion? This is how you tell them apart.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 16 Feb 2007 17:00:00 PST

Is it a seal or a sea lion? This is how you tell them apart.

The Coast Guard Pier: A little known spot for wildlife viewing.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 26 Jan 2007 17:00:00 PST

The Coast Guard Pier: A little known spot for wildlife viewing.

Learning about gray whales: Onboard, online,on foot.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 4 Jan 2007 17:00:00 PST

Learning about gray whales: Onboard, online,on foot.

Birds of many feathers in the Monterey Bay.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 1 Jan 2007 17:00:00 PST

Birds of many feathers in the Monterey Bay.

A unique pair: Gray whales and the Monterey Bay.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 14 Dec 2006 17:00:00 PST

A unique pair: Gray whales and the Monterey Bay.

Gray whales: A sight for shore eyes.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 22 Nov 2006 17:00:00 PST

Gray whales: A sight for shore eyes.

Penguinologist: It’s a cool job.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 16 Nov 2006 17:00:00 PST

Penguinologist: It’s a cool job.

Gray whales: It was awe at first sight.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 9 Nov 2006 17:00:00 PST

Gray whales: It was awe at first sight.

Penguins: What we don't know could hurt them.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 2 Nov 2006 17:00:00 PST

Penguins: What we don't know could hurt them.

Hungry for salmon? Go wild!

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 19 Oct 2006 17:00:00 PST

Hungry for salmon? Go wild!

You can eat your fish and save them, too!

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 5 Oct 2006 17:00:00 PST

You can eat your fish and save them, too!

Hooked on white sharks?

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 28 Sep 2006 17:00:00 PST

Hooked on white sharks?

Awesome paws: Sea otters rock at using tools.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 14 Sep 2006 17:00:00 PST

Awesome paws: Sea otters rock at using tools.

White shark on exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (released Jan. 16, 2006).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 5 Sep 2006 17:00:00 PST

White shark on exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (released Jan. 16, 2006).

Life can get hairy (even when you’re having a good hair day).

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 31 Aug 2006 17:00:00 PST

Life can get hairy (even when you’re having a good hair day).

Stingrays taking target practice: How scary is that?

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 10 Aug 2006 17:00:00 PST

Stingrays taking target practice: How scary is that?

Sharks: Eating their way to the top.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 3 Aug 2006 17:00:00 PST

Sharks: Eating their way to the top.

Sharks: What makes them so light on their fins?

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 27 Jul 2006 17:00:00 PST

Sharks: What makes them so light on their fins?

Falling off a cliff: It’s a good thing!

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 13 Jul 2006 17:00:00 PST

Falling off a cliff: It’s a good thing!

If you feed them, they will come: But talk about frequent flyer miles!

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 29 Jun 2006 17:00:00 PST

If you feed them, they will come: But talk about frequent flyer miles!

Deep sea worms with some big bones to pick.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 14 Jun 2006 17:00:00 PST

Deep sea worms with some big bones to pick.

Going to extremes in a deep sea submarine.

equarist@mbayaq.org (Monterey Bay Aquarium) — 1 Jun 2006 17:00:00 PST

Going to extremes in a deep sea submarine.