activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 6
- Public aquarium operations Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates a public aquarium facility located at the west end of Cannery Row in Monterey, California, offering marine life exhibits and educational programming to visitors.
- Public aquarium operations Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates a public aquarium facility located at the west end of Cannery Row in Monterey, California, offering educational and recreational experiences centered on marine life.
- Underwater Explorers summer program Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersRuns a youth education program for children ages 8–13 featuring guided surface SCUBA dives in the Great Tide Pool, small-group instruction with a 3:1 student-instructor ratio, and commemorative materials including a dive log with photo and a voucher for free hot chocolate.
- Underwater Explorers summer program Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersRuns a summer program for children ages 8–13 that includes guided surface SCUBA dives in the Great Tide Pool, small-group educational experiences with a 3:1 student-instructor ratio, and commemorative dive logs with photos; participants also receive a voucher for free hot chocolate.
- Visitor bicycle parking services Visitor Parking & Eco-Friendly Vehicle AccessProvides free bicycle parking across the street from the aquarium entrance and along the adjacent recreational trail to support sustainable visitor access.
- Visitor bicycle parking services Visitor Parking & Eco-Friendly Vehicle AccessProvides free bicycle parking across the street from its entrance and along the recreational trail to support visitor access and sustainable transportation.
advocacy · 2
- Seafood Watch Best Choice Restaurant Program Local Food Business Certification & SupportOperates a certification and outreach program that promotes restaurants serving sustainably sourced seafood through the Seafood Watch initiative.
- Seafood Watch Best Choice Restaurant Program Local Food Business Certification & SupportOperates a certification and promotion program for restaurants that commit to serving seafood sourced sustainably, as evaluated by Seafood Watch standards.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Drive conservation action through public engagement public engagement for conservationUses public-facing campaigns, such as Earth Month initiatives, to inspire and mobilize individuals toward ocean conservation behaviors and stewardship.
- Drive ocean conservation through public engagement and awareness campaigns public engagement for conservationLeverages public-facing initiatives like Earth Month campaigns to inspire individual and collective action for ocean protection, using education and participation as catalysts for broader conservation impact.
- Enhance accessibility to promote inclusive visitation accessibility-inclusionImplements accessibility policies, such as free street parking for visitors with disabilities, to lower barriers and ensure inclusive access to the aquarium experience.
- Promote sustainable seafood consumption to protect ocean ecosystems sustainable seafood advocacyAdvocates for consumer and industry adoption of sustainable seafood practices, based on the belief that market-driven change can reduce overfishing and support healthier marine ecosystems.
- Promote sustainable seafood to protect ocean ecosystems sustainable seafood advocacyAdvocates for sustainable seafood consumption as a mechanism to drive market and policy changes that protect ocean health and ensure long-term fisheries viability.
- Use experiential learning to connect children with ocean ecosystems experiential educationImmerses children in hands-on, guided educational experiences—both in exhibits and underwater—to build understanding of ocean life and foster long-term stewardship by linking personal experience with ecological awareness.
- Use experiential learning to connect children with ocean ecosystems experiential educationEngages children in hands-on, guided educational experiences—both in classrooms and underwater—to foster understanding of the ocean’s role in daily life and inspire stewardship.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Days of Discovery
Program offering personalized, accessible experiences for visitors with disabilities, providing tailored engagement with aquarium exhibits
Sea the Future Event
An adults-only evening event featuring music, climate action education, and appearances by marine scientists such as Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Seafood Watch
Science-based program that promotes sustainable seafood choices through consumer and restaurant guidance, including the Best Choice Restaurant Program
Seafood Watch Best Choice Restaurant Program
A program promoting sustainable seafood by partnering with restaurants that serve green-rated seafood options
Underwater Explorers
A 90-minute guided surface scuba diving experience in the Great Tide Pool for children ages 8–13, including dive instruction, animal encounters, and educational components
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Amtrak Partner — Lists Amtrak as a public transportation option for visitors to the aquarium.
- Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Partner — Featured as a special guest at the Sea the Future climate event.
- City of Monterey Government — Collaborates on accessibility and parking information for visitors, referencing the city's disabled parking resources.
- Greyhound Bus Partner — Lists Greyhound Bus as a public transportation option for visitors to the aquarium.
- Monterey Salinas Airbus Partner — Lists Monterey Salinas Airbus as a public transportation option for visitors to the aquarium.
- Monterey-Salinas Transit Partner — Lists Monterey-Salinas Transit as a public transportation option for visitors to the aquarium.