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{{Short description|Public aquarium in Long Beach, California, United States}}
{{Short description|Public aquarium in Long Beach, California, United States}}
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|num_species = 500<ref name="zoo_exhibits" />
|num_species = 500<ref name="zoo_exhibits" />
|largest_tank_vol = {{convert|350,000|gal|L}}<ref name="visit-los-angeles" />
|largest_tank_vol = {{convert|350,000|gal|L}}<ref name="visit-los-angeles" />
|annual_visitors = 1.7 million<ref>{{cite news |last=Abel |first=David |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2016/08/02/aquariumside/aeNq1fhIiUd3i2vZlQ6RZJ/story.html |title=Top aquariums in the US, in terms of visitors |work=[[Boston Globe]] |date=2016-08-02 |access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref>
|annual_visitors = 1.7 million<ref name="Abel">{{cite news |last=Abel |first=David |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2016/08/02/aquariumside/aeNq1fhIiUd3i2vZlQ6RZJ/story.html |title=Top aquariums in the US, in terms of visitors |work=[[Boston Globe]] |date=2016-08-02 |access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref>
|members = [[Association of Zoos and Aquariums|AZA]]<ref name="aza_list" />
|members = [[Association of Zoos and Aquariums|AZA]]<ref name="aza_list" />
|exhibits = Coral Reefs: Nature's Underwater Cities, June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Lorikeet Forest, Northern Pacific Gallery, Shark Lagoon, Southern California/Baja Gallery, Tropical Pacific Gallery, Frogs: Dazzling and Disappearing, Sea Otter Habitat<ref name="zoo_exhibits" />
|exhibits = Coral Reefs: Nature's Underwater Cities, June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Lorikeet Forest, Northern Pacific Gallery, Shark Lagoon, Southern California/Baja Gallery, Tropical Pacific Gallery, Frogs: Dazzling and Disappearing, Sea Otter Habitat<ref name="zoo_exhibits" />
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The '''Aquarium of the Pacific''' (formerly the '''Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific'''<ref name="visit-los-angeles" />) is a [[public aquarium]] on a {{convert|5|acre|m2|adj=on}} site on Rainbow Harbor in [[Long Beach, California]], [[United States]]. It is situated across the water from the [[Long Beach Convention Center]], Shoreline Village, and the [[RMS Queen Mary|Queen Mary]] Hotel and Attraction.<ref name="zoo_about" />
The '''Aquarium of the Pacific''' (formerly the '''Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific'''<ref name="visit-los-angeles" />) is a [[public aquarium]] on a {{convert|5|acre|m2|adj=on}} site on Rainbow Harbor in [[Long Beach, California]], [[United States]]. It is situated across the water from the [[Long Beach Convention Center]], Shoreline Village, and the [[RMS Queen Mary|Queen Mary]] Hotel and Attraction.<ref name="zoo_about" />


The [[aquarium]] is visited by 1.5 million visitors a year and has a staff of approximately 1,875, including more than 1,500 volunteers and 375 employees.<ref name="zoo_about" /><ref name="fact_sheet" /> It is a [[501(c)(3)]] [[non-profit]] aquarium.<ref name="zoo_about" />
The [[aquarium]] is visited by 1.7 million visitors a year and has a staff of approximately 1,875, including more than 1,500 volunteers and 375 employees.<ref name="Abel"/><ref name="fact_sheet" /> The aquarium is a [[501(c)(3)]] [[non-profit]] aquarium and is a current member of the [[Association of Zoos and Aquariums]] (AZA).<ref name="zoo_about" /><ref name="aza_list" />

The aquarium is a member of the [[Association of Zoos and Aquariums]] (AZA).<ref name="aza_list" />


==Exhibits==
==Exhibits==
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The [[Pacific Ocean]] is the focus of three major permanent galleries, [[Southern California]] and [[Baja California|Baja]], the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.<ref name="zoo_exhibits" /> These exhibits introduce the inhabitants and seascapes of the [[Pacific]], and include conservation messages specific to each region.
The [[Pacific Ocean]] is the focus of three major permanent galleries, [[Southern California]] and [[Baja California|Baja]], the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.<ref name="zoo_exhibits" /> These exhibits introduce the inhabitants and seascapes of the [[Pacific]], and include conservation messages specific to each region.


[[File:Blue Cavern exhibit at the Aquarium of the Pacific.jpg|thumb|left|A diver addressing a group of visitors using a specially adapted mask in the Blue Cavern exhibit]]
[[File:Blue Cavern exhibit at the Aquarium of the Pacific.jpg|thumb|left|A diver addressing a group of visitors using a specially adapted mask in the ''Blue Cavern'' exhibit]]


===Southern California & Baja Gallery===
===Southern California & Baja Gallery===
The Southern California & Baja Gallery features the varied habitats of this region. The first exhibit is the {{convert|142,000|USgal|L|adj=on}} three-story Blue Cavern tank, which houses animals that live in the waters surrounding [[Santa Catalina Island, California|Catalina Island]]. Next is the [[Lovers Cove State Marine Conservation Area and Casino Point State Marine Conservation Area|Casino Point]] exhibit, which replicates a [[Giant kelp]] forest with [[Garibaldi (fish)|Garibaldi]], [[Scorpaena|California scorpionfish]], and other representative organisms.<ref name="baja_gallery" /> The [[Gulf of California]] exhibit houses [[Thalassoma lucasanum|Cortez rainbow wrasse]], [[Mexican lookdown]]s, [[porcupine fish]], and others.<ref name="CA_gulf" /> Other areas of the gallery include the {{convert|211,000|USgal|L|adj=on}} Seal and [[Sea Lion]] Habitat, [[Batoidea|Ray]] Touch Pool, and [[Wader|Shorebird]] Sanctuary.<ref name="baja_gallery" />
The Southern California & Baja Gallery features the varied habitats of this region. The first exhibit is the {{convert|142,000|USgal|L|adj=on}} three-story Blue Cavern tank, which houses animals that live in the waters surrounding [[Santa Catalina Island, California|Catalina Island]].
Next is the [[Lovers Cove State Marine Conservation Area and Casino Point State Marine Conservation Area|Casino Point]] exhibit, which replicates a [[Giant kelp]] forest with [[Garibaldi (fish)|Garibaldi]], [[Scorpaena|California scorpionfish]], and other representative organisms.<ref name="baja_gallery" /> The [[Gulf of California]] exhibit houses [[Thalassoma lucasanum|Cortez rainbow wrasse]], [[Mexican lookdown]]s, [[porcupine fish]], and others.<ref name="CA_gulf" /> Other areas of the gallery include the {{convert|211,000|USgal|L|adj=on}} Seal and [[Sea Lion]] Habitat, [[Batoidea|Ray]] Touch Pool, and [[Wader|Shorebird]] Sanctuary.<ref name="baja_gallery" />


===Northern Pacific Gallery===
===Northern Pacific Gallery===
The Northern Pacific Gallery focuses on organisms from the [[Bering Sea]].<ref name="northern_pacific" /> Exhibits include the Sea Otter Habitat, home to [[Sea otter|southern sea otters]];<ref name="sea_otter" /> the [[giant Pacific octopus]] tank; and Diving Birds, where [[puffin]]s and [[auklet]]s live. Other species on display include [[Japanese spider crab]]s, [[jellyfish]], and [[sea anemone]]s.<ref name="northern_pacific" />
The Northern Pacific Gallery focuses on organisms from the [[Bering Sea]].<ref name="northern_pacific" /> Exhibits include the Sea Otter Habitat, home to [[Sea otter|southern sea otters]];<ref name="sea_otter" /> the [[giant Pacific octopus]] tank; and Diving Birds, where [[puffin]]s and [[auklet]]s live. Other species on display include [[Japanese spider crab]]s, [[jellyfish]], and [[sea anemone]]s.<ref name="northern_pacific" />
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Exquisitur.jpg|Entrance to tropical gallery, designed to replicate a tropical [[coral reef]] lagoon
Exquisitur.jpg|Entrance to the ''Tropical Pacific Gallery'', designed to replicate a tropical [[coral reef]] lagoon.
File:Plasticbystander.jpg|[[California sea lion]] during training session
Plasticbystander.jpg|[[California sea lion]] during a training session.
File:Topofbigtrop.jpg|Top of 350,000 gallon tropical habitat, viewable only during behind the scenes tours
Topofbigtrop.jpg|Top of 350,000 gallon tropical habitat, viewable only during behind-the-scenes tours.
Steven pets a stingray.jpg|One of the touch pools.
Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) eating.webm|Video of [[leafy seadragon]]s (''Phycodurus eques'') eating.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Commons category-inline}}
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|http://www.aquariumofpacific.org}}
* {{Official website|http://www.aquariumofpacific.org}}


Latest revision as of 16:38, 16 August 2024

Aquarium of the Pacific
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33°45′44″N 118°11′49″W / 33.76216°N 118.19692°W / 33.76216; -118.19692
Date openedJune 20, 1998[1]
LocationLong Beach, California, United States
No. of animals11,000[2]
No. of species500[2]
Volume of largest tank350,000 US gallons (1,300,000 L)[3]
Annual visitors1.7 million[4]
MembershipsAZA[5]
Major exhibitsCoral Reefs: Nature's Underwater Cities, June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Lorikeet Forest, Northern Pacific Gallery, Shark Lagoon, Southern California/Baja Gallery, Tropical Pacific Gallery, Frogs: Dazzling and Disappearing, Sea Otter Habitat[2]
Public transit access A Line  Downtown Long Beach (A Line)
Websitewww.aquariumofpacific.org

The Aquarium of the Pacific (formerly the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific[3]) is a public aquarium on a 5-acre (20,000 m2) site on Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California, United States. It is situated across the water from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, and the Queen Mary Hotel and Attraction.[6]

The aquarium is visited by 1.7 million visitors a year and has a staff of approximately 1,875, including more than 1,500 volunteers and 375 employees.[4][7] The aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit aquarium and is a current member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).[6][5]

Exhibits

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The aquarium features a collection of over 11,000 animals, representing over 500 different species, in exhibits ranging in size and capacity from about 5,000 to 350,000 gallons.[3]

The Pacific Ocean is the focus of three major permanent galleries, Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific.[2] These exhibits introduce the inhabitants and seascapes of the Pacific, and include conservation messages specific to each region.

A diver addressing a group of visitors using a specially adapted mask in the Blue Cavern exhibit
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The Southern California & Baja Gallery features the varied habitats of this region. The first exhibit is the 142,000-US-gallon (540,000 L) three-story Blue Cavern tank, which houses animals that live in the waters surrounding Catalina Island.

Next is the Casino Point exhibit, which replicates a Giant kelp forest with Garibaldi, California scorpionfish, and other representative organisms.[8] The Gulf of California exhibit houses Cortez rainbow wrasse, Mexican lookdowns, porcupine fish, and others.[9] Other areas of the gallery include the 211,000-US-gallon (800,000 L) Seal and Sea Lion Habitat, Ray Touch Pool, and Shorebird Sanctuary.[8]

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The Northern Pacific Gallery focuses on organisms from the Bering Sea.[10] Exhibits include the Sea Otter Habitat, home to southern sea otters;[11] the giant Pacific octopus tank; and Diving Birds, where puffins and auklets live. Other species on display include Japanese spider crabs, jellyfish, and sea anemones.[10]

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  • Entrance to the Tropical Pacific Gallery, designed to replicate a tropical coral reef lagoon.
    Entrance to the Tropical Pacific Gallery, designed to replicate a tropical coral reef lagoon.
  • California sea lion during a training session.
    California sea lion during a training session.
  • Top of 350,000 gallon tropical habitat, viewable only during behind-the-scenes tours.
    Top of 350,000 gallon tropical habitat, viewable only during behind-the-scenes tours.
  • One of the touch pools.
    One of the touch pools.
  • Video of leafy seadragons (Phycodurus eques) eating.

References

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  1. ^ "Remembering Grand Opening Day". aquariumofpacific.org. Aquarium of the Pacific. 17 June 2008. Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "Aquarium Exhibits". aquariumofpacific.org. Aquarium of the Pacific. Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific". visit-los-angeles.com. Analytical Software Packages, Inc. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  4. ^ a b Abel, David (2016-08-02). "Top aquariums in the US, in terms of visitors". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  5. ^ a b "Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  6. ^ a b "2017 Annual Report" (PDF). aquariumofpacific.org. Aquarium of the Pacific. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Aquarium of the Pacific Institutional Fact Sheet" (PDF). aquariumofpacific.org. Aquarium of the Pacific. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  8. ^ "Gulf of California". aquariumofpacific.org. Aquarium of the Pacific. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  9. ^ a b "Northern Pacific Gallery". aquariumofpacific.org. Aquarium of the Pacific. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  10. ^ "BP Sea Otter Habitat". aquariumofpacific.org. Aquarium of the Pacific. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
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