Aquarium of the Podcific

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-legg...

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...

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 su...

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...

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!...

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...

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 love...

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 &...

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...

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 Pa...

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