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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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Tandu the humphead wrasse.

Seattle Aquarium welcomes humphead wrasse

The Seattle Aquarium is excited to announce Tandu the humphead wrasse just moved into his new home in the Ocean[...]

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Celebrate a Pikmin summer at the Seattle Aquarium!

Starting Memorial Day weekend and wrapping up Labor Day weekend, observant visitors to the Seattle Aquarium may uncover sightings of[...]

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Zweigle the North American river otter swimming underwater.

Seattle Aquarium welcomes new North American river otter Zweigle!

The Seattle Aquarium is thrilled to welcome Zweigle, a one-year-old North American river otter, to his new home! He joins[...]

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Scientists track Washington sea otter comeback

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

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Scientists use drone to count Washington sea otters

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A new way to “sea” otters: Seattle Aquarium scientists on the forefront of monitoring Washington’s sea otters

Everyone loves to look at sea otters, with their fuzzy faces and adorable paws. Now, the Seattle Aquarium is looking[...]

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The Seattle Aquarium’s exciting research initiative focused on the ancient, elusive sixgill shark

Did you know one of the world’s largest shark species is not only found in the waters of Puget Sound—but[...]

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Flounder's head poking out of the water.

Getting to know Flounder, the new harbor seal in our care

Have you heard? There’s cause for a seal-ebration at the Seattle Aquarium because we recently welcomed a new harbor seal[...]

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Give big to conservation in action. Photo of three children looking closely at a bowmouth guitarfish swimming past them in a large habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

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.

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Join us for After Hours: Family Matters on Thursday, May 21, when the Aquarium when remains open late just for adults 21+!

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Connected by our ocean. Connected by our impact. Donate this Giving Tuesday! Photo three different garden eels, each with three smaller illustrated hearts near their heads, against an illustrated coral background.

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!

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Cyber Weekend, November 29 through December 1. 10 percent of membership renewals and 15% off membership gift certificates. Photo of a sea otter holdings its two front paws against its face against an illustrated background.
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