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Founded in 1977 and located on Pier 59 in the heart of Seattle, Washington, the Seattle Aquarium serves as the largest platform for ocean conservation and engagement in the Pacific Northwest. With a mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, it leads educational, conservation and regional research initiatives for a healthier planet.

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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[...]

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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[...]

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Seattle’s Child

Seattle Aquarium welcomes new harbor seal Flounder

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Meet Flounder! Seattle Aquarium’s newest harbor seal

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425 Magazine

Seattle Aquarium welcomes new harbor seal

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Youth Ocean Advocates join Lobby Day in Olympia

On January 19, our Youth Ocean Advocates (also known as YOAs) teen volunteers traveled to Olympia to join the Seattle[...]

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Quiz: Are you a Sounder gray whale?

Each day, Aquarium visitors connect with Mishka and Sekiu, the sea otters in our care. But have you ever wondered[...]
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Seeing green: spotlight on the Aquarium’s recent regenerative work

From taking public transportation to taking shorter showers, the choices we make every day impact our one shared ocean. The[...]

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