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Press releases

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The Aquarium's latest announcements

Press releases

Seattle Aquarium invites you to participate in marine science research through Kelp Quest

The Seattle Aquarium invites you to participate in marine research through Kelp Quest, a program that allows anyone to review[...]

Harbor seal Flounder poking his head out of the water.

Seattle Aquarium welcomes new harbor seal Flounder!

Seattle Aquarium is delighted to welcome harbor seal Flounder to his new home in the Pacific Northwest! For decades, the[...]

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Seattle Aquarium & Old Stove Brewing Co. partner on One Ocean Tropical Pale Ale

Seattle Aquarium is thrilled to be teaming up with waterfront neighbor Old Stove Brewing Co. to offer the One Ocean[...]

Harbor seal Hogan holding a football in his mouth.

Putting the SEA in Seahawks: Aquarium cheers on Hawks in Super Bowl LX

It’s the NFL rematch that’s been making waves! This weekend, the Seahawks dive back into action against the New England[...]

April Henderson standing in front of the Window on Washington Waters habitat.

Seattle Aquarium’s April Henderson named Vice President of Finance

The Seattle Aquarium is excited to share that April Henderson, CPA, has accepted a full-time position as Vice President of[...]

Jamil Rich standing in front of the Window on Washington Waters.

Seattle Aquarium welcomes Jamil Rich as new VP of Marketing, Communications & Experience

The Seattle Aquarium is thrilled to welcome new Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Experience, Jamil Rich. Jamil brings 20[...]

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Seattle Aquarium Board announces departure of President & CEO Peggy Sloan

Chief Operating Officer Meg McCann to assume acting role Tim Kuniholm, t.kuniholm@seattleaquarium.org 206.386.4345 Emily Malone, e.malone@seattleaquarium.org 206.947.7089 January 7, 2026—Seattle[...]

An illustration of Santa Claus with a diving mask on. "Diving Santa" is written on the right side.

SEAson’s greetings: Diving Santa returns to the Aquarium

WHEN: Friday, November 28 at 11:30am. Members of the media are encouraged to arrive at 11:15am for the 11:30am dive.[...]

Ruby the sea otter floating on her back.

Seattle Aquarium welcomes first southern sea otter Ruby!

The Seattle Aquarium is thrilled to welcome our newest sea otter Ruby! Ruby joins us from Monterey Bay Aquarium and[...]

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