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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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Animal Care Specialist Katie high-fiving northern fur seal Flaherty while sitting in front of a large ice treat. The ice treat is shaped like a baseball and reads "Might as well go win the whole flipping thing" above the Mariners logo.

Put your fins together for the Mariners: Seattle Aquarium cheers on the M’s in the American League Division Series

The Seattle Aquarium is otterly ecstatic to cheer on the Mariners as they prepare to take on the Detroit Tigers[...]

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Seattle becomes one of the first aquariums to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature

We are thrilled and honored to announce the Seattle Aquarium is now a proud member of the International Union for[...]

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The Reef habitat in the Seattle Aquarium's Ocean Pavilion.

Seattle Aquarium celebrates one year of Ocean Pavilion!

August 29 marks one year since the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion opened its doors to the public for the first[...]

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Sixgill shark swimming underwater.

Northwest Newsradio (coverage at 11min, 53sec during podcast)

Why Redondo Beach in south King County has one of the largest six gill shark populations in the world

Sea otters Mishka and Sekiu devouring a treat made of frozen fish that spells out "Let's go Mariners ALDS!"

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PHOTOS: Seattle Aquarium dives into Mariners mania with otterly delightful support

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425 Magazine

Seattle Aquarium Joins International Environmental Network

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A pumpkin with a fish carved into it floating alongside two rockfish in the Window on Washington Waters habitat.

Halloween quiz: What’s your poison (or venom)?

The scary season is here—the perfect time to talk about poisonous and venomous marine animals! Do you know the difference?[...]
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A headshot of Casey the harbor seal.

Quiz: Which marine species is your cozy season alter ego?

Some of the marine species in our care have interesting ways of getting cozy for fall. Take our quiz to[...]
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Molly leaning against a fence, surrounded by trees.

Marine ink-spiration: Tattoos of the Seattle Aquarium, part 4—volunteer edition

Part 2 of our Tattoos of the Seattle Aquarium series! Get to know five more individuals and the inspiration behind[...]
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