Press Room

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.

Come to the Aquarium and get in the spirit for the winter holidays! See Santa diving in the 120,000-gallon Window on Washington Waters exhibit. 

Join us for a fun evening at the Seattle Aquarium featuring fascinating, five-minute glimpses into the latest marine and ocean science from local scientists and science enthusiasts. 

The stranding of an endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle on the Oregon Coast in mid-October offers a reminder that the typical season for sea turtle strandings is beginning. 

On Tuesday, October 10, the Seattle Aquarium will hold its fifth annual fundraising breakfast benefiting conservation and research. Held at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, this year’s SeaChange features Brian Skerry—internationally recognized National Geographic magazine photographer.