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Although things will look different in the Olympia legislature this year due to COVID-19, the Seattle Aquarium is still gearing up to advance science-based measures to protect the ocean. Keep reading to learn about some of our top priorities for 2021.

In preparation for our upcoming Ocean Career Series, we’re happy to share with you the story of one of our staff members, Bailey Johnson, who first came to the Aquarium as a youth volunteer and eventually joined our staff. As she transitioned from high school student to young professional, she discovered her passion for marine life and what she wanted in her career, and the Seattle Aquarium able to be there every step of the way.

Looking for some family fun on December 31? Even though we’re temporarily closed to the public, we’ve got you covered withRockin’ Rockfish Noon Year’s Eve, a free, virtual event with music from local favorite Mikey the Rad Scientist, a dance party, fun animal facts and more. Better yet, you won’t have to stay up past bedtime to enjoy all the fun: as the name implies, we’ll be ringing in 2021 at noon!

Now, we can’t have a party without introducing you to the guest of honor, can we? Since New Year’s celebrations are all about countdowns (and our Noon Year’s party will feature one too), here come our top 10 cool things to know about rockfish…countdown-style!