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An overhead shot of the touch tide pools at the Seattle Aquarium. A volunteer in a blue shirt and several guests are gently leaning over the edge of the touch pools.

The Seattle Times

Seattle Aquarium’s hands-on tide pool experience is a touch of luxury

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A yellow giant moray eel tilting its face upwards.

KIRO 7

Discover Northwest: An inside look at the Animal Care Center

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Sea otter Sekiu floating on her back next to a large ice treat that reads "Year of the Dragon."

KIRO 7

Lunar New Year at the Seattle Aquarium

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Kelp in the ocean with the phrase "Science Trek" superimposed on top.

“Science Trek” on Idaho PBS

Oceans: Saving Kelp with AI and ROV

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Sea otters Mishka and Sekiu lying down on their stomachs. Mishka is lying on top of Sekiu.

KIRO 7

Seattle Aquarium celebrates Sea Otter Awareness Week

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Harbor seal Barney surrounded by three birthday-themed ice treats.

KING 5 Evening Magazine

Cheers to Barney, one of the oldest harbor seals in the world!

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A rendering of the future Ocean Pavilion and Overlook Walk as seen from above.

KUOW

A guided tour of Seattle’s new waterfront

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A person standing in front of a large rock; they are wearing a tan vest that reads "Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalist" across the back.

KING 5

Naturalists to be out and about on Seattle beaches offering info about sea creatures amid low tides

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The cover of the book "Superpod" by Nora Nickum.

“Studio 13” on FOX 13

“Superpod” author Nora Nickum discusses PNW orcas, sustainability

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Sea otter at the Seattle Aquarium laying on its back, raising its head and front paws.

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