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Read coverage of the Aquarium's exciting work

Recent news coverage

A Seattle Aquarium volunteer and a community member looking at a small tide pool resident on the beach.

The Waterland Blog

A familiar beach and its hidden life

A sea otter at the Seattle Aquarium floating on its back in the water while lifting its head.

Reuters

Seattle Aquarium’s sea otters snack on World Cup-themed treats

A Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalist volunteer shows a small snail to two children and an adult on a beach in Seattle.

Seattle Times

Seattle’s extremely low tides unveil a world of sea life

A giant Pacific octopus with its arms spread out.

Kiro7

Help build the ultimate aquatic soccer team by voting in Seattle Aquarium’s ‘Ocean Cup’

Seattle Aquarium researchers on a boat preparing the Aquarium's underwater ROV for deployment.

King5

Seattle Aquarium seeking help ‘swiping right’ on visuals captured by ROV

Tandu the humphead wrasse in swimming in The Reef.

MyNorthwest

Seattle Aquarium welcomes Tandu the humphead wrasse

Tandu the humphead wrasse in swimming in The Reef.

KOMO News

Meet Tandu, the rescued humphead wrasse helping track traffickers by his faceprint

Two scientists recording data on a beach.

FOX 13

Scientists track Washington sea otter comeback

Seattle Aquarium scientists standing on a hill.

FOX 13

How drones are helping scientists monitor Washington’s recovering sea otters

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GiveBIG to conservation in action.

This year, we’ve set a GiveBIG goal of $70,000, and thanks to the generous support of Al & Pat Friedrich, Clint & Barb Bennett, Marshall & Janice Brumer, Michael Klein & Catherine Melfi, and an anonymous donor, every gift will be matched up to $30,000, doubling your impact.

After Hours Premier: Pride Celebration

Friday, July 17 | 7–10pm

Join us one evening each month when the Aquarium remains open late just for adults 21+

Today only, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of donors Betsy Cadwallader, J & Tim, and Jess & Andy Peet. Help us reach our $50,000 goal!

End the year with a gift to the ocean.