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Washington State Reusable Bag Bill announced. Bill to be introduced in 2019 Washington legislative session with the aim of reducing single-use plastic pollution in Washington State.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Seattle Aquarium has been recognized with the 2018 Volunteer Engagement Award for the aquarium’s significant achievement in the Youth Ocean Advocates Volunteer Program. Seattle Aquarium received this national award during AZA’s September conference in Seattle.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Seattle Aquarium, and Woodland Park Zoo were honored with a significant achievement award from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for their collaborative “Fostering Empathy for Animals” project. AZA’s 2018 Education Award was presented last week at AZA’s annual conference in Seattle.

Article published by Puget Sound Business Journal.

The story of one sea turtle and all the organizations who worked together to save her.

Many guest have been wondering if the wildfire smoke and air quality have affected our youngest sea otter, Mishka, who has a history of asthma. The Seattle Times recently published an update on how Mishka is doing.

Published by KING 5 News: Mishka, a young female sea otter at the Seattle Aquarium, was diagnosed with asthma. Seattle Aquarium staff taught her to do something incredible.

The sun is out (today anyway) and we’re looking forward to another season of fun and learning at the Seattle Aquarium!

From eagles, owls, puffins and snow geese to penguins, blue-footed boobies and more, this exhibit encompasses a variety of bird species, photographed in ways which will inspire awe in the viewer. 

Spring is just around the corner, and Marine Mammal Mania isn’t far behind it! Join the Aquarium April 6–15 to celebrate some of the ocean’s most charismatic animals. 

On January 25, the Seattle Aquarium held its annual Chairman’s Dinner, which honors community and scientific leaders who have worked to preserve and protect marine environments both locally and around the world.

Alien looking. Intelligent. Masters of camouflage. Blue blood. Three hearts. Eight arms. No bones. Eats crab. Toxic saliva.