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Q & A with Annapoorani Lingeshwaran, winner of our first Youth Advocacy Award

Posted on November 4, 2026November 11, 2026 by Maggie Rapai

Annapoorani Lingeshwaran, a sophomore at Lakeside High School, is driven by the desire to reduce microplastics in water.

So driven, in fact, that she wrote an op-ed on the topic that was published by The Seattle Times. That led to her working closely with Representative Gerry Pollet to champion a Washington bill about microfiber filters in washing machines—a bill that you can support during the next legislative session!

Annapoorani was the recipient of our inaugural Youth Advocacy Award*. We celebrated her achievements—as well as those of Dr. Richard A. Feely, winner of our Sylvia Earle Medal, and Dr. Kathryn L. Sobocinski, winner of our Conservation Research Award—at our Ocean Conservation Honors event on November 5.

* What’s the Seattle Aquarium Youth Advocacy Award?

Launched in 2026 as part of our annual Ocean Conservation Honors event, the Youth Advocacy Award honors a young person in Washington state who is making waves in ocean conservation policy at the local, state or federal levels, and/or who are inspiring and empowering other youth to do so.

Learn more on our website.

Annapoorani kindly agreed to answer a few questions describing her path, experience and hopes for what will assuredly be a bright future. Get ready to be impressed!

A lab project in 8th grade sparked Annapoorani’s passion for reducing microplastics from water.

Q: What sparked your interest in/passion for reducing microplastics?

A: When I was in eighth grade, we did a lab where we collected two water samples from different sources, performed vacuum filtration and examined the filtration paper afterward using microscopes. I was shocked to see all these multicolored threads on mine, especially because my samples came from sources I drank from regularly. 

I remember exclaiming out loud, “I can’t believe I’m drinking this!” I think that was what made me excited about reducing microplastics, because I realized this was probably not great for my body, or anyone else’s.

Q: What directed you specifically to advocating for microplastics filters in washing machines?

A: The second part of that project was writing up an infographic of our results; one section of the infographic was supposed to be about methods to combat microplastics. I was surprised when I realized there was actually a fairly simple solution that already existed: microplastics filters. The more I read about it, the more I realized how effective these filters could be.

That was when I saw an opportunity: advocating against something general can be difficult—but when there’s a concrete, achievable solution, advocacy can become much more focused and likely to create tangible change.

Q: How did your op-ed in The Seattle Times come about? What was that process like?

A: As I was learning more about microplastics, I was surprised at how little most people knew about their source or the simple solutions that existed to combat them. Microfiber filters are an incredibly practical way to remove 90+% of fibers that shed from our clothing, yet before my science class project, I’d never heard of them.

This topic in particular felt ripe for an op-ed because of that actionability. A lot of environmental problems feel too big to solve; this one didn’t. It was somewhere I thought I could make a real impact by drawing attention to it.

I initially planned to write about filters for my high school’s paper, but after I was waitlisted that year, I was pushed to try and find a larger audience. I emailed the op-ed to The Seattle Times, knowing that if it was rejected, I would still be perfectly happy to guest-write the piece for the school paper. To my shock, they responded within the week, saying they wanted to publish it!

After a brief back-and-forth with some edits and questions they had about the piece, it was published to the Times. It was gratifying to hear from people at my school who learned about filters through the piece, and also to read the comments on the article debating my perspective. I think the op-ed did end up accomplishing what I wanted: bringing greater awareness to one of the simple solutions combating our microplastics problem.

Q: After the op-ed was published, you worked with Representative Pollet on the bill to require microplastics filter for washing machines. What was that like?

A: It was incredibly exciting and a huge learning opportunity. I’ve always been interested in politics, but actually getting to take part in the process of the legislative session gave me a front-row seat to things I’d only ever read about in the news.

Rep. Pollet invited me to one of his traveling town halls following the publication of the op-ed, and I was struck by how down-to-earth, friendly and willing to listen he was. I admit, I was nervous before the meeting, but he quickly made me comfortable—and we walked away that day with the idea for the bill.

Rep. Pollet helped us through the entire process of getting the bill introduced. He guided me through creating my first-ever fact sheets, my first testimony and more. I’m so grateful that he was willing to take on this idea and present it to the legislature!

“Looking ahead to the next legislative session, I’m excited to reintroduce the bill with a stronger backing that I have been developing in the interim between sessions. Right now, a lot of my energy is focused on community education, especially teaching students about microplastics. I hope to expand my reach by recruiting more people passionate about microplastics to host workshops in their own communities!”

Annapoorani Lingeshwaran

Q: What are your future aspirations?

A: I want to become a doctor! My microplastics advocacy has taught me a lot about how we can use science to actually solve problems that affect people. It’s also taught me the importance of being able to communicate scientific ideas clearly and propose actionable solutions. I feel like those skills will be highly applicable in medicine as I interact with and try to help patients.

We thank Annapoorani for taking time from her busy schedule of school, homework, crossword puzzle design and tae kwon do practice to answer our questions, and congratulate her on being the first-ever recipient of our Youth Advocacy Award!

Interested in following the bill’s progress during the next legislative session? Sign up for our ocean action alerts on our website’s Act for the Ocean page. And remember: When you visit the Seattle Aquarium, you’re supporting all of our work—including our policy advocacy.

Sixgill shark research collaboration: end-of-season recap

Posted on October 30, 2026November 4, 2026 by Maggie Rapai

Last May, we announced our exciting research collaboration focused on sixgill sharks—an ancient, elusive species that has been around since before the dinosaurs, but about which little is known because individuals tend to live deep in the ocean.

Not always creatures of the deep

Amazingly, sixgills are seen periodically in the waters of Puget Sound—and this year, they were spotted by divers in high numbers—providing a rare and fortuitous opportunity to study and learn more about them. Together with collaborators including the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Big Fish Lab at Oregon State University and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, scientists conducted research at three Puget Sound sites from May through September.

The goal of the project, says Director of Animal Health Dr. Caitlin Hadfield, “…Is to better understand this population—their behavior, feeding, physiology and more—to help shape their management needs.” She adds, “This is a long-term goal because of how little is currently known about them.”

(Read our full story for more details and background.)

An exciting season in the field—or, rather, on the water

With the research season concluded, Research Scientist Dr. Dani Escontrela shared highlights of what the team did and accomplished. “The sixgill fieldwork season was a tremendous success—we’re grateful to our collaborators and everyone who helped along the way,” she says.

Over 15 field expeditions—five each at sites in Elliott Bay, near Bainbridge Island and off Redondo Beach—the team briefly brought 20 sixgill sharks and six spiny dogfish to the surface to collect data. Of the sixgill sharks sampled, the average size was 7.6 feet (232cm), with the smallest individual at 5.8 feet (178cm) and the largest at 9.1 feet (277cm). Team members worked quickly to collect samples on all the sixgills and two of the dogfish, including blood, muscle, fin and cloacal* swabs. They also conducted assessments for parasites, took various measurements and documented the animals with photographs.

During the brief time the animals were on the surface, the team deployed external Floy tags on all individuals to help answer questions about their movement if they’re sighted by divers or incidentally caught by other people (this is a good place to note that it’s illegal to fish for, retain or remove sixgill sharks from the water). They also tagged some animals with acoustic tags, which provide data on movement and habitat use.

Speaking of tags: As part of this project, the team also launched a sixgill sightings report form for divers, which applies to both tagged and non-tagged animals. So far, we’ve received reports on 22 individual sharks—one of whom had been tagged by our research team and has been spotted four separate times!

* What’s a cloaca? It’s an opening, present in birds, reptiles, amphibians and some fish, used for waste elimination, urination and reproduction. Gentle swabs of this area can provide species–level identification of their prey at shorter time scales than other sampling methods.

“Conducting shark research is a dream come true, and as a lover of the deep ocean, I find working with deep-water, otherwise elusive species a huge bonus. Even though I knew sixgills were in the Sound, I still couldn’t believe it when we brought our first individual to the surface! Everything about them was thrilling to see in person—especially their huge, teal eyes.

This was such an exciting year for learning and refining our methods, developing partnerships with collaborators to answer new questions, and teaching the community about a shark species found in our own backyard. I can’t wait for the years to come and to analyze all the data we’re collecting!”

— Seattle Aquarium Research Scientist Dr. Dani Escontrela

One of the world's largest shark species, swimming directly below the aquarium?

It’s true! The team’s Elliott Bay research site was actually below the Aquarium’s Pier 59. And this summer wasn’t the first time we’ve studied sixgills there: In the wake of increased local sightings in the early 2000s, we actively studied the species—but, after sightings declined, that work concluded in 2015. (Check out this video to learn more!)

With sixgills now present in our local waters, the team set to work below Pier 59. They completed five dives to set bait below the surface between May and September; each dive was paired with time-lapse GoPro footage. We also partnered with MarineSitu to deploy their adaptable monitoring platform (AMP) below the pier to capture continuous video footage.

Nothing to see here—just a sixgill shark underneath Pier 59! Video courtesy of MarineSitu.

That’s how many pieces of bait were used to attract sharks over the summer—composed mostly of fish heads left over from preparing food for animals at the Seattle Aquarium and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, which otherwise would have gone to waste.

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Thank yous and next steps

This project wouldn’t have been possible without collaboration from the partners mentioned above, as well as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Science and Math Institute in Tacoma, Seattle Central College, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Seattle University, Stanford University and the recreational diver community.

“For the rest of this year, we will be dedicating our efforts to processing the samples we collected, preparing for our next field season, continuing to develop our partner relationships, and starting to analyze the data we collected this year,” says Dani.

We’ll continue to share updates on this exciting work as it progresses!

All research activities are authorized and follow guidelines in WDFW Scientific Collections permit number ESCONTRELA 26-131a.

Ghosts of the Ahhhhquarium! Staff share their spookiest stories

Posted on October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 by Maggie Rapai

When you visit the Seattle Aquarium, you’re more likely to hear screaming from sea otter Mishka demanding food (again) than the wailing of unhappy spirits. However, this time of year, we can’t help but feel a chill in the air. Whether that’s from the incoming Big Dark or something stranger is up to you.

THE POLTERGEIST OF PIER 59

Pier 59 has been around for over 100 years. It was originally a fishing warehouse before its current life as the site of some of our most popular habitats, including Window on Washington Waters and Life on the Edge.

It makes sense that such an old building might have some spirits hanging around their former haunts. And apparently, they don’t like neckwear.

I was taking the Pier 59 elevator down to the first floor. The second I stepped out, I heard a ‘CRACK!’ I looked down and saw the badge and charms on my lanyard had snapped off and fallen to the floor. It happened so fast it was almost like they were yanked off my neck, and it was so loud that guests were looking in my direction. (I later tried dropping the charms from the same height when there were no guests around, and the sound was not nearly as loud.) I mentioned what happened to a coworker, who told me that her lanyard had randomly snapped off her neck at the top of the stairs earlier that same day! Lanyard wearers beware: There’s a lanyard-despising ghost hanging out around the Café stairwell.

Emma Dortsch — group experience representative

OFF-SITE SPIRITS

One of the most hopping spots for potential haunts is our off-site Animal Care Center. Located a few miles from the Aquarium’s campus, the center provides extra space for animal care and conservation projects, including our species recovery work.

It also may house the spirit of a playful ghost.

Here at our Animal Care Center, I have had many late nights, often alone. On a routine round, I noticed a little boy running around the systems of our new arrivals. This little boy kept showing up every evening. We often see him peeking out from our smaller systems and you can also see him from the water quality area. I am not the only one on our team who has seen this spirit, and he often makes an appearance in the evenings.

Amber Ginther — Acquisitions, Conservation and Quarantine supervisor

He is a very non-threatening presence. I would see him darting across a specific area in the corner of my eye. He just ran back and forth with his arms behind his back, very playfully like a kid. He's wearing old-timey clothes, kind of like a train conductor. I'm a scientist who does not believe in ghosts and cannot make sense of it, but I accept that. He's just my little Animal Care Center nighttime buddy.

Hannah Mewhirter — Water Quality manager

The Animal Care Center is something of a hot spot for potential ghostly activity. Staff members have reported seeing another ghost near the pinto abalone habitat, seeing unexplained figures and hearing disembodied voices.

I was working at the Animal Care Center with two other female team members. It was toward the end of the day, and we knew the three of us were the only ones in the building. We heard a man's voice say a few words in a row. Some of us were separated at the time, but we gathered to confirm we all heard it. Then the voice spoke again. It sounded like it was in the building because it was not the muffled sound of someone yelling through a wall. That building has solid concrete walls, so sound does not penetrate through and there is so much ambient pump noise you cannot normally hear external sounds.

Charmaine von Kriegenbergh — associate curator of Tropical Fish & Invertebrates

SWEET RELIEF

Nighttime on the piers can feel a little haunting, even if what seems scary in the moment ends up having an easy explanation. Staff who used to work on the Relief team, which looks out for Aquarium animals overnight, shared some of their close encounters.

During my rounds when I walked through the Family Activity Center, I would often be startled by Chiidax the fur seal watching me through the window, his eyes reflecting the red light of the flashlight I used. Very spooky!

Carly Lee — marine science interpreter

Nighttime at the Aquarium is already very dark and spooky with the pump sounds and movement of water through the buildings. I was doing rounds in the old Pacific Coral Reef tunnel on Pier 59 using just a flashlight. I came around a corner and swear I felt a presence. As I made my way through the tunnel, I screamed and jumped about 3 feet in the air. It was just a scarecrow and a pile of hay. I didn't realize the Events team had decorated the entire pier with fall harvest decor. It sure gave me a startle and an immediate laugh. The real Aquarium spirits probably got a kick out of it.

Bri Ankenman — senior aquarist of Temperate Fish & Invertebrates

If you’re brave enough to visit the Aquarium on Halloween you’ll find no tricks, just treats, including candy and other prizes, an x-ray scavenger hunt, giant pumpkin art, underwater pumpkin carving and more.

For adults 21+, the Halloween fun starts a few days early. Join us at After Hours Premier: Halloween on the evening of October 29 for a costume contest, ghost stories, fortune tellers, special animal talks, food and drinks and more.

While we can’t guarantee a ghostly encounter when you visit the Aquarium, we can say for sure you’ll meet lovable marine wildlife like sharks, rays, fishes, birds, seals and maybe a screaming sea otter or two.

Dive into new activities for kids (and kids at heart) at the Aquarium’s Discovery Lab

Posted on October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Joseph Becker

There’s even more to discover this year at the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion. Just over two years after opening, we’re expanding the activities offered in the second-floor Discovery Lab. These programs are designed to engage anyone—from kids to parents to longtime ocean enthusiasts—in marine conservation.

The Discovery Lab, a flexible programming space near the Animal Care area, is a spot where guests can engage with staff and enjoy hands-on marine conservation activities.

“We’ve seen a very high level of engagement,” said Nicole Killebrew, manager of Visitor Engagement. “Folks are inclined to stop and ask what’s going on and initiate engagement. And I think that the way that the activities are being facilitated is allowing us to dive more deeply into some of the conservation stories.”

The first four programs launched in July, with six additional activities set to debut later this year.

Each activity invites guests to step into the role of either a reef dweller or someone who works in marine conservation, opening the door for conversations about empathizing with ocean creatures and the steps each of us can take to help them out.

These programs were thoughtfully designed with input from staff who interact with Aquarium guests daily. The highly adaptable activities are a fit for guests of all ages—including first-time visitors and those who have been coming to the Aquarium for years.

“One of the biggest joys has been how much our adult visitors have enjoyed these programs, as well as the kids! Many of my interactions start by talking to the children, and then I realize their parents are just as curious,” said Jessica Colla, a marine science interpreter who works in the Discovery Lab.

Jessica recently connected with a family who spent over an hour in the space, enjoying different activities and learning about research, but that wasn’t enough for them. The child wanted to come back to the Aquarium—as a volunteer, once old enough!

Can’t wait to dive into these new activities? Keep reading for a sneak peek.

Become a “shark nanny”

Step into the shoes (or fins) of a caretaker for Indo-Pacific leopard shark pups.

You’ll be modeling an important role in the STaR project, a global species recovery effort co-founded by the Seattle Aquarium and named after the scientific term for Indo-Pacific leopard sharks: Stegastoma tigrinum Augmentation and Recovery. Its goal is to help recover wild populations of these endangered sharks. The hands-on aquarists involved with the project refer to themselves as shark nannies. And now, Aquarium guests can too!

This program takes guests through the early life of an Indo-Pacific leopard shark, starting from the egg stage, featuring the real egg casing of Oatmeal, an Indo-Pacific leopard shark born at our facility who now lives in The Reef, the Ocean Pavilion’s largest habitat.

Just like a real shark nanny, guests will help baby sharks mature and grow independent. Using an interactive model of a sea pen, guests will gather clams and snails for the sharks to hunt. Guests can also learn about how these sharks are released into the wild and even practice “tagging” a shark plushy.

This activity is a great way to directly connect with the Aquarium’s global marine conservation work and learn more about the vital roles sharks play in the world’s one ocean.

Sam McNeely, a marine science interpretive diver who helped develop the shark nanny activity, recently had two young guests visit him at the Discovery Lab. After the guests enthusiastically gathered food for their sharks and learned to identify their patterns, Sam encouraged the girls to give their shark pups names.

“They named them after themselves,” Sam said. “This gave them a sense of belonging and purpose in caring for their shark and the recovery of the species, just like it does for the real shark nannies.”

A cool coral card game

Do you have what it takes to be the longest-lasting coral in the reef? Find out in this interactive card game.

Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems on earth. Despite taking up less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs support 25% of known marine life.

Corals come in a wide variety of morphologies, or structures, from short and flat to tall and branching. Each of these types has its own strengths and limitations.

Players can place their corals in a 3D reef space based on where they think they will thrive. But what happens to a boulder coral when there’s a plankton feeding frenzy? Can a solitary coral weather a storm? Play through as few or as many coral scenarios as you’d like all while learning more about these amazing animals who help build beautiful thriving reefs!

Exploring reef feeding strategies

Take a bite out of different feeding strategies in a tropical reef. Explore the ways different animals eat, from suctioning like seahorses to sifting like blueband gobies.

If you’ve got a soft spot for stuffed animals, this is the activity for you! Guests can interact with many kinds of plushies while learning about how their real-life counterparts stuff themselves.

Guests can also directly interact with a moray eel jaw and other items related to feeding. What hints about their diets can we glean from a porcupinefish’s teeth or an urchin’s mouth?

Like all Discovery Lab activities, this program is adaptable to each individual guest. Feel free to lean into whatever interests you most, whether that be a familiar plushy or an animal you’ve never even heard about before.

Build your own habitat

Watch a new habitat come to life before your eyes.

Using custom designed magnets, a whiteboard and their limitless imaginations, guests can design their own habitats. Place plants, animals, people and objects around a tropical environment.

The possibilities are endless in this highly customizable activity. One recent young guest was determined to use all 52 available magnets to create her ecosystem.

“By the end, the whiteboard was just this kaleidoscope of color with animals and corals and mangroves,” Visitor Engagement Manager Nicole Killebrew said.

Through this activity, guests can experience for themselves how all parts of an ecosystem are connected, from towering mangrove trees to miniscule shrimp to humans and our outsized impact.

Discover the fun for yourself

Discovery Lab activities happen between 10am and 4:30pm daily, with some flexibility based on staff availability. There’s no fixed schedule, and activities vary each day—but no matter which you encounter, you’re bound to learn something new about ocean conservation. Check with a member of the Aquarium’s team during your visit to find out what’s planned for that day. It’s always an adventure in the Discovery Lab!

Plan your trip to the Seattle Aquarium to check out the Discovery Lab and immerse yourself in the exciting world of marine conservation. Better yet, consider a membership, so you can come experience the whole range of activities offered in this dynamic space for a full year.

Editor’s note: With gratitude, we recognize Boeing for supporting this expanded programming.

Quiz: Test your underwater medicine knowledge

Posted on September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 by Emma Leiser

Quiz: Which tide pool animal are you most like?

Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by Joseph Becker

A bespoke Aquarium guide for the discerning toddler

Posted on June 12, 2026June 22, 2026 by Joseph Becker

Grown-ups, stop reading. This guide is solely for kids ages 3 and under, who always get in free at the Seattle Aquarium. The fact that you would have to read this to them is immaterial.

Greetings to our most esteemed guests,

We offer our sincere thanks for gracing our campus with your presence once more and hope you will find our offerings to your liking.

Activities for the Renaissance ~~man~~ toddler

Whether you’re a scientist, an artist, a naturalist or all of the above, our campus offers numerous activities to dazzle the mind and delight the senses.

We recommend starting your trip in Pier 59 with a visit to Life on the Edge. No, we’re not talking about grabbing the edge of a table so you may toddle away from your entourage. This is our popular touch pool habitat where you can find Salish Sea invertebrates, including anemones, sea urchins and more.

Should you be so inclined (and so dexterous) you can even touch the animals in the habitat using one gentle finger. You might need to have a member of your entourage assist you, but that’s all in a day’s work for them.

For those seeking a larger challenge, toddle over to Caring Cove, an immersive play space designed for you and your peers. Slip on a veterinarian’s coat and examine the health of a variety of stuffed animals. Design an entire marine ecosystem using felt. Or simply sit back and relax with a book. You’ve earned it.

If your busy schedule allows you to visit on select Sundays and Mondays, we highly recommend venturing upstairs on Pier 59 for Toddler Time. Any baby who’s anybody will be there. Enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities, including crafts, songs and story time, perfect for the sippy cup set. Like you, this drop-in program is always free.

Care to take in a show? Join us Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for our critter-ly acclaimed Puppet Story Time. Get swept up in tales of conservation, empathy and the marine world.

Animal adventures

No trip to the Seattle Aquarium would be complete without getting up-close-and-personal with some of the most enchanting animals that live in and near the ocean. At Piers 59 and 60, you’ll encounter the charming fish, invertebrates, birds and marine mammals (including otters and seals) who call the Salish Sea home. In the Ocean Pavilion, you can indulge in a mini tropical vacation and see the brightly colored fish and striking sharks and rays of the Coral Triangle.

As you know, sometimes it is the smallest and youngest among us who make the biggest impact. So, make sure to check out the pinto abalone habitat in Pier 59 and jelly nursery in the Ocean Pavilion.

Off-campus excursions

The Aquarium is conveniently situated near two local playgrounds. On Pier 58, just to the south of the Aquarium, you can find a marine-themed playground with a slide, climbing structures, balance games and more. There’s even a smaller play structure exclusively for the area’s most youthful patrons.

For an even grander view of your waterfront, head to the top over Overlook Walk and enjoy the playground located under Old Stove Brewing. Simply board the elevator just outside the Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion and head up. Once you get to Overlook Walk, take the ramps and head north (away from the Great Wheel). Past Boon Boona Coffee, you’ll find a delightful little playground with a slide, climbing walls and more, perfect for the burgeoning young adventurer. Plus, there are benches and beautiful views for your entourage to enjoy.

We suggest young naturalists embark on a journey to one of Seattle’s local urban beaches. From the Aquarium, ask your entourage to transport you north for about 1 mile to reach Pocket Beach or head south for half a mile to reach Pioneer Square Habitat Beach. Both beaches are prime locations to see marine invertebrates and birds.

Logistics for your crew

Allow us to provide the sort of trivial details you would not normally concern your busy self with, but certain members of your entourage may find useful.

The Aquarium is happy to offer private lactation spaces for our guests to use. A private pod is available in Pier 59. Located between Caring Cove and the Virtual Reality space, the pod can be accessed by reservation through the Mamava app or with help from Aquarium staff. A second lactation space is available in the Ocean Pavilion, on the first floor next to the restroom. Please ask a guest services representative for access.

For those navigating with strollers, we have elevators conveniently located in both Pier 59 and the Ocean Pavilion. Should you need to park your chariot, two stroller parking areas are available in Pier 59: near the elevator and just past Caring Cove.

For navigating outside our campus, there are multiple nearby public elevators. Outside the Ocean Pavilion’s entrance is an elevator that grants you direct pedestrian access to the Overlook Walk and Pike Place Market. The Pike Place Market Garage also includes a public elevator between the market and Alaskan Way, near the Aquarium.

For more information on getting to the Aquarium, please see our Directions & Transit page.

To our most esteemed clientele: All of these delights and more are yours for free when you visit the Seattle Aquarium. Of course, you’ll need to bring a member of your entourage with you, but there’s lots for them to enjoy as well.

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

Posted on May 29, 2026June 5, 2026 by Emma Leiser

Everyone loves to look at sea otters, with their fuzzy faces and adorable paws. Now, the Seattle Aquarium is looking at Washington’s wild otters from a whole new perspective to help advance conservation.

Aquarium scientists recently began using a small drone to help with monitoring sea otters on Washington’s outer coast. Our researchers hope that this project will—literally—give us a new perspective on otter populations, foraging habits, geographic range and more.

The project officially took flight this year, making us the first known organization in Washington to use drones for this purpose.

Research scientist Amy Olsen will pilot the drone and capture images of sea otters on Washington’s outer coast.

A storied history of sea otter research

Washington’s wild sea otter population is descended from approximately 10–40 otters who were relocated to the area from Alaska in 1969 and 1970.

"It’s important for us to keep track of Washington’s sea otter population, especially because they’re starting to creep into areas where they have a higher chance of interacting with people. Right now, they’re mostly in remote areas. As they come further south, there's more of a chance of a human-wildlife interaction."

—Research Scientist Amy Olsen

Since 2001, Seattle Aquarium scientists have participated in a statewide, multiday survey of the Washington sea otter population, organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Researchers stationed on land use spotting scopes and binoculars to count otters and take notes about age and behavior. Meanwhile, a plane circles above large groups of otters to take high-quality digital photographs that researchers will count afterward. 

For over 16 years, Seattle Aquarium scientists have also taken monthly trips out to the outer coast of the Olympic Peninsula to study sea otter foraging behavior. Knowing what the otters are eating, how diverse their diets are and how much competition there is for food helps us understand how close the otter population is to reaching carrying capacity, or the limit of the numbers of otters that area can sustain.

We’ve learned a lot about sea otters in the past few decades. The population is growing at a rate of about 8-9% per year and does not seem to be near carrying capacity. But there’s still much more to learn about this charismatic keystone species.

A raft of sea otters as seen by the research drone off the coast of the Olympic Peninsula.

A new perspective on sea otters

Senior Conservation Research Manager Dr. Shawn Larson first brought up the idea of using a drone to monitor sea otter populations over 10 years ago.

"I've been watching sea otters on the outer coast for 25 years now, and this is the first time we've been able to employ new technology … We're going to be out there geeking out gathering more precise data on how many otters are in a certain area. And we will also enjoy watching sea otters using the old school method of binoculars and spotting scopes. We'll do both."

—Senior Conservation Research Manager Dr. Shawn Larson

Research Scientist Amy Olsen obtained her FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate to safely pilot the drone six years ago in anticipation of the project. The first otter observation flight took place in May 2026.

Much of the aerial observation work will take place in protected locations, including a national park, national marine sanctuary and areas owned by the Quinault Indian Nation. These areas all have specific rules designed to protect the local ecosystem. Not just anyone can fly a drone over these spaces. This led to a years-long permitting process.

The cost of the drone also proved to be logistical hurdle. Because the drone will fly over federally owned areas, it needs to be American made. That increased the price significantly, though two grants from the Sea Otter Foundation & Trust helped cover the cost.

Now that everything is in place, Shawn, Amy and the rest of the team can get to work. The drone will be employed during monthly trips to get a more accurate number of otters in the local area and potentially even to study otter foraging behavior. The drone can get closer to otters than onshore observers or low flying planes, while maintaining safe distances from the animals making sure they are not disturbed. The team hopes to get a more accurate count of the otter population in the areas where we can fly the drone. The drone is also equipped with a thermal camera, which can provide even more data on the otters.

The drone can also capture thermal images of otters, which can make counting otters easier.

Historically, otter researchers have had to hike to remote, elevated locations to get a good view of the hard-to-spot otters. From far away, it’s difficult to distinguish otters from seaweed or keep track of individuals when waves swell.

With the help of the drone, researchers expect to view otters in even more remote places on Washington’s rugged outer coast, giving us a better understanding of how this population is doing over 50 years after its reintroduction to the area.

Lending a paw to help sea otters

The use of drones in research marks an exciting new chapter for those who study Washington’s sea otters. This is still a relatively new practice, even in states like California where it’s been going on for some time.

Shawn and Amy reached out to other otter researchers about their experience flying drones to monitor otter populations. Amy said she was looking forward to publishing her team’s findings to help inform future conservation work.

The drone project can also work in tandem with the Aquarium’s other research projects, particularly those focused on kelp forests, which otters play a significant role in maintaining.

Shawn compared the use of drones and airplanes in sea otter monitoring to remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) working with divers to study kelp forests. Like ROVs, drones are relatively small and simple to deploy. And all of these are tools that help us understand the complexities and dynamics of Washington’s nearshore ecosystems.

With challenges like climate change and sea otters moving into more human-populated areas, it remains vitally important for the Aquarium to continue monitoring Washington’s otters. When you visit the Aquarium, you are supporting sea otter conservation and so much more. That’s something we otter celebrate!

No drone of your own? No problem! See otters up close at the Seattle Aquarium—all while supporting their conservation.

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

Posted on May 6, 2026September 17, 2026 by Emma Leiser

Did you know one of the world’s largest shark species is not only found in the waters of Puget Sound—but that individuals have also been spotted directly under the Seattle Aquarium’s Pier 59?

Sixgill sharks (Hexanchus griseus) can grow to be up to 14 feet in length. They’re found worldwide, in tropical and temperate waters (such as those of the Pacific Northwest). And they’ve been around for literally millions of years—since before the dinosaurs, in fact.

Look closely and you’ll see where sixgill sharks got their name!

However, beyond some of the basics, little is known about this species. Why? Because they tend to live deep in the ocean—up to 9,800 feet, or nearly two miles, below the surface!—and they’re elusive, typically preferring very low-light environments. For these reasons and others, it’s difficult for researchers to study them. But, fascinatingly, they’ve been sighted year-round in our local waters, at depths as shallow as 20 feet, which presents us with a unique opportunity to learn more about them.

Getting to know the sixgill shark

While most of the world’s 500+ shark species have five gill slits, aptly named sixgills have six slits along the sides of their heads. With their six gill slits and dimorphic teeth (which means the top teeth are different from the bottom), they bear a closer resemblance to extinct shark species than living ones—which is understandable, given how ancient they are.

Speaking of ancient: Sixgill sharks are presumed to have long life spans, and it’s thought that they reach sexual maturity later in life (20–25 years for males and 30–35 years for females). These two factors together make them vulnerable to overfishing—in other parts of the world, they’re often caught as bycatch or targeted for food and sport. They’re now classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and included on the Washington state list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need.

Lastly, they’re carnivores, preying on bottom-dwelling fish and invertebrates (or animals without backbones).

Sixgills are hard to study because they spend most of their lives in deep water and prefer dark conditions—as seen in this photo.

A rare—and unique—opportunity to learn more

Much about the biology and life history of sixgill sharks is unknown. But, using the opportunity presented by their presence in our local waters, the Seattle Aquarium is launching a collaborative initiative with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Oregon State University Big Fish Lab and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to increase the body of knowledge about these mysterious creatures.

“This initiative will substantially advance scientific understanding of this slow‑growing, late‑maturing species,” notes Lisa Hillier, senior biologist with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. She adds, “Resource managers recognize sixgill sharks as a vital component of the Puget Sound ecosystem, and existing regulations prohibit their targeting or removal from the water. Information gained from this work will help strengthen conservation and management actions necessary to safeguard these vulnerable animals amid accelerating environmental change.”

Former Aquarium Dive Safety Officer Jeff Christiansen with a sixgill shark in the early 2000s. This isn’t the first time we’ve studied this species; see our FAQ below to learn about our previous work.

You may be wondering: If these sharks are typically found deep in the ocean, what are they doing in the shallower waters of Puget Sound? Scientists believe females are using our local waters as a birthing area. New Seattle Aquarium research shows that females have birthing site fidelity—in other words, they return to the Salish Sea to give birth multiple times (the amount of time between pregnancies isn’t known). Once the pups are born, the Sound becomes their nursery for another unknown period of time—they remain, it’s believed, because of an abundance of prey.

These young sixgills are referred to as juveniles and subadults. They reside in more southern Salish Sea* sites in the summer and fall, and make small northward migrations in the winter and spring. Their daily movements are typically less than two miles per day: They often rise to shallow water at dusk and descend to deeper water at dawn—likely in search of prey. We think these patterns repeat until they eventually depart for the open ocean.

This consistency of movement and behavior reinforces the strength of our opportunity to study sixgill sharks in Puget Sound.

*Not sure about the difference between Puget Sound and the Salish Sea? Check out our webpage!

Gathering data to increase knowledge and inform management

Through our research, we hope to answer questions about the life history and ecology of sixgill sharks—including migration, growth rates and prey preferences. In addition, given the difficulty of studying these animals, we aim to investigate aspects of their physiology that have never been examined. We also want to understand human impacts, such as how baiting affects sixgill shark movement in Puget Sound.

We’ll share our data and results with the scientific community at large, as well as relevant partners and conservation agencies to help inform management of the species.

"When people think of Puget Sound, they usually picture orcas and other marine mammals. Many are surprised to discover that large sharks live right here in our backyard. I’m excited to seize the opportunity to learn more about these elusive predators thanks to advances in research methods and technology that allow us to further explore a species that remains largely understudied.

Our goal is to answer as many questions as possible—everything from human impacts to physiology to their potentially important ecological role in Puget Sound. We’re collaborating with agencies like the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, the Big Fish Lab at Oregon State University, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and other researchers to fill gaps in expertise, all while keeping animal health and well-being our top priority."

—Seattle Aquarium Research Scientist Dr. Dani Escontrela

Summer of discovery

Starting in May, Seattle Aquarium researchers will attempt to study sixgill sharks at three different Puget Sound locations: off Redondo Beach, in Elliott Bay (near the Aquarium) and in the waters off southeast Bainbridge Island. They’ll visit each site once per month through September.

Most research will take place on the Seattle Aquarium’s vessel. Sharks will be carefully brought to the surface, and depending on their size, will either be quickly lifted on board the vessel using a custom-made cradle or secured at its side and placed on their backs to enter a state of natural tonic immobility.*

Once secured, they’ll be examined by our team—which will always include a veterinarian with extensive shark experience. Sharks alongside the boat will be kept partially submerged to ensure proper aeration of their gills; those on deck will be ventilated using seawater passed over their gills.

We created a custom “cradle” to safely hold a shark while our team works quickly to examine it.

Working swiftly over five to 10 minutes, the team will collect measurements, obtain tissue samples and deploy tags that will provide valuable data about movement, feeding ecology and habitat use. They’ll also take photos to assess whether photo identification is a viable method to identify individuals of this species. With all data collected, sharks will be quickly returned to the open water, and we’ll continue to follow their movements from afar. (See our FAQ below for more details.)

"There are lots of questions we would like to try to answer so that we can help identify what these incredible sharks need and how their lives might be affected by the world around them. For example, we have new methods, such as stable isotope analysis, to understand what they’re feeding on using small blood and tissue samples. Those same samples can help us assess the composition and genetic health of this population relative to 10+ years ago. And we can use tags to better understand their ranges and behaviors at the different sites.

Our priority throughout is the health and wellbeing of each individual—our project design is based around their care—but this gives us the opportunity to better understand an elusive species that is heavily dependent on the waters of Puget Sound."

—Seattle Aquarium Director of Animal Health Dr. Caitlin Hadfield

The work will be led by Research Scientist Dr. Dani Escontrela, Director of Animal Health Dr. Caitlin Hadfield, Senior Conservation Research Manager Dr. Shawn Larson, and others. See our FAQ to learn more about the team and why they’re uniquely qualified to lead this project.

From left to right: Research Scientist Dr. Dani Escontrela, Director of Animal Health Dr. Caitlin Hadfield, Senior Conservation Research Manager Dr. Shawn Larson, Director of Animal Operations Tim Carpenter, Dive Program Manager Joel Hollander.

*What’s tonic immobility? It’s a naturally occurring state that activates when sharks are on their backs—they become calm and motionless for a short period of time, creating the opportunity for safe and painless study before they resume normal activity.

Timing is everything

Although recreational divers are currently reporting frequent sightings of sixgill sharks, we don’t know how long they’ll be around—especially since we understand that both males and females eventually leave our local waters for the open ocean, but we don’t know when.

So there’s some urgency in our project, as well as optimism. We hope to encounter a good number of sharks across all three sites, and use what we learn to increase conservation of these fascinating and mysterious animals. We’re excited to discover more about this species and to share our findings with you, as well as the scientific community, as the project progresses!

"The Seattle Aquarium has been interested in sixgill biology, ecology and conservation for over 25 years. Our efforts in sixgill research in the early 2000s taught us that sixgills were once abundant in Elliott Bay and then were not—because they were growing up, reaching adult size and leaving the Sound for the open ocean. We also found that the sixgills were from one population, and related individuals were often found in the same area.

The new research will build on our earlier work and help answer many questions about sixgill biology and ecology that remain unanswered."

—Seattle Aquarium Senior Conservation Research Manager Dr. Shawn Larson

FAQs

Q: Can I see a sixgill shark at the Seattle Aquarium?

A: Well…kind of. You can see an illustration of a sixgill (and how you measure up to it!) near the Caring Cove play space on Pier 59. But, to thrive, this species needs plenty of room—far more than any aquarium habitat could provide. So, while you can’t see an actual sixgill at the Seattle Aquarium, your visit will help support the work we’re doing to increase understanding of these amazing, ancient creatures.

(You can, of course, see other shark species that thrive in smaller habitats when you visit us: blacktip reef sharks, Indo-Pacific leopard sharks and dogfish!)

Q: Didn’t the Aquarium study sixgill sharks in the early 2000s?

A: Yes! In the wake of increased local sightings in the early 2000s, we actively studied the species through a research program that ran from 2003 to 2015, with a brief pause between 2005 and 2008.

During that study, bait was placed under Pier 59, and when sharks were encountered, Aquarium divers collected skin biopsies and attached external tags for individual identification. Data collected during this period helped identify genetic relationships between individuals, estimate the abundance of sixgill sharks in Elliott Bay and analyze their feeding behavior. However, a decline in sightings (273 individuals between 2003 and 2005 versus 33 individuals between 2008 and 2015) led to the program’s end, as sixgills were believed to have left Elliott Bay.

Interested in learning more? Check out this video, which features our earlier work.

Q: What qualifies the Aquarium to conduct this research?

A: The Seattle Aquarium has 49 years of experience in shark husbandry and veterinary care*, and an 11-year history of conducting sixgill shark research. Additionally, this project has been collaboratively designed with partners from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Oregon State University Big Fish Lab and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, who have significant experience with sharks in the region, including sixgills. Partners will join our research trips to help brainstorm, refine methods and share their expertise with our staff.

*Dogfish, small, bottom-dwelling sharks, have been in our care since we opened our doors in 1977. Learn more about them on our webpage!

Individual members of the team also bring a wealth of experience that will benefit this project:

Research Scientist Dr. Daniela Escontrela Dieguez completed her Ph.D. at the University of Hawaiʻi, studying coral predators. Her research was fieldwork-intensive, and as such she has familiarity and expertise conducting research on small boats and large ships. During her undergraduate studies, she served as an intern and trip leader with the University of Miami Shark Research and Conservation Program for four years. During her time there, she participated in at least 100 shark research expeditions, where she employed many of the methods that will be implemented in this project, including securing live sharks, collecting various types of data (measurements, tissue samples, tag deployments), and releasing sharks. She has worked with hundreds of sharks from a variety of species, including tiger, bull, hammerhead, sandbar, nurse, blacknose, blacktip, Caribbean reef and lemon sharks.
Director of Animal Health Dr. Caitlin Hadfield, MA VetMB DACZM DECZM MRCVS, completed veterinary school at Cambridge University, which was followed by a veterinary internship at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where she became the senior veterinarian. She moved to Seattle in 2017. She is board-certified through the American and European Colleges of Zoological Medicine and has been working with elasmobranchs for 20 years, including sharks, skates, rays, guitarfish and sawfish. She has conducted clinical research and fieldwork on a wide variety of fish and invertebrate species. She is the primary author and editor for Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine and the head of the Veterinary Working Group and part of the steering committee for the multinational zebra shark recovery project (StAR: Stegostoma tigrinum augmentation and recovery) as well as the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Animal Welfare Committee.
Senior Conservation Research Manager Dr. Shawn Larson has been involved in sixgill shark research and conservation for 24 years. From 2002 to 2015, Shawn actively participated in the Seattle Aquarium’s sixgill shark research—baiting, filming, tagging and collecting skin biopsies from free-swimming sixgill sharks below Pier 59. She also led population genetics analyses on skin samples collected at the Aquarium and from longline operations of sixgill sharks conducted by various research partners. Shawn has published six peer-reviewed papers on sixgill sharks focusing on genetics, abundance and conservation, as well as edited four books: two on Northeast Pacific sharks, one on sharks in the United States and Canada, and one on sharks in Mexico. She has also led and organized shark community meetings since 2004, starting with the Cowshark Conservation Workshop (2004–2014), which eventually became the Northeast Pacific Shark Symposium (2014–present), held every two years. Lastly, she has been a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission Shark Specialist Group since 2016 and has participated in shark conservation strategies and Red List assessments. 
Director of Animal Operations Tim Carpenter has cared for fish and invertebrates in an aquarium setting for over 30 years and has supervised animal care and field work for 25 years. During that time, he has been responsible for planning and conducting diving field work and boat-based trips every summer in coastal and inland Washington waters, while managing the Aquarium’s permitting process for all local collections and field activities. Tim was a key participant in the Seattle Aquarium’s earlier work with sixgill sharks, coordinating on-site and underwater diving and tagging operations, and he was a primary author of the resulting paper on the distribution of these sharks in Puget Sound. He has 30 years of experience using all kinds of collecting and sampling equipment, including longlines, seines, hand collection and other field capture methods for teleosts (ray-finned fishes) and elasmobranchs.
Dive Program Manager Joel Hollander is a marine biologist and dive operations leader and has been at the Aquarium since 1998. A key figure in field operations, Joel has been one of the Aquarium’s primary animal collectors for over two decades, specializing in both temperate and tropical species, and has served as primary boat operator since 2005. He was also co-principal investigator on the Aquarium’s earlier sixgill shark research project and has conducted longline surveys for skates, rays and spiny dogfish.

Q: What methods will the researchers use for this project?

A: At each site, the team will deploy fishing lines for short periods of time. While lines are in the water, the team will deploy a baited remote underwater video system (BRUVS), which will help document behavior if sharks are encountered.

If a shark is on the line when it’s pulled back in, the team will quickly either secure it alongside the boat or on the deck using a custom-made cradle (depending on the size of the individual). Sharks alongside the boat will be kept partially submerged to ensure proper aeration of their gills; those on deck will be ventilated using seawater passed over their gills.

In either location, once secured, our team will work as two teams to efficiently collect a variety of data, including:

Length and other measurements to help answer questions about growth rates, maturity and body condition.
Blood, muscle and fin samples to investigate trophic ecology (e.g., food preferences), blood hematology and biochemistry values, stress indicators, toxicology and genetics.

They’ll also deploy two types of tags:

Floy tags will be placed on all sharks and can help answer questions about movement if individuals are sighted by divers or caught by other people (such sightings can be reported using this form). They can also help estimate population abundance if an individual encounters our team again. The tags will have big, visible numbers to help divers and others report sightings using a reporting form.
Acoustic transmitters will be implanted in a selection of sharks by one of our veterinarians and will provide data on movement and habitat use.

Lastly, photographs will be taken to assess whether photo identification is a viable method to identify individual sixgills.

The entire data collection process will take five to 10 minutes. The team will prioritize animal health from start to finish—if an individual displays signs of stress, poor ventilation or poor health, it will be released immediately.

All research activities are authorized and follow guidelines in WDFW permit number ESCONTRELA 26-131a.

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

Posted on April 17, 2026November 10, 2026 by Emma Leiser

Have you heard? There’s cause for a seal-ebration at the Seattle Aquarium because we recently welcomed a new harbor seal into our care. Flounder joined us earlier this year, and he’s been settling in nicely at Pier 60’s harbor seal habitat.

Read on to learn more about how Flounder has been adjusting to life in the Pacific Northwest.

From Florida to the PNW

Flounder was born at the Miami Seaquarium in 2013. When the Seaquarium closed in 2025, the animals that had been living there needed new homes. Because Flounder has lived his whole life in human care, release into the wild wasn’t an option for him.

Have you heard? There’s a new seal at Pier 60. Meet Flounder!

The Seattle Aquarium was identified as a good match for Flounder because of our long history of working with harbor seals and the fact that our existing seal population consists of two other males of similar age, Casey and Hogan. We were happy to offer Flounder a safe and caring home in the Pacific Northwest.

After he arrived in Seattle, Flounder spent some time at the Aquarium’s off-site Animal Care Center adjusting to, among other things, the temperature changes. Harbor seals can be found near much of the U.S.’s east and west coasts. So, they’re comfortable in a variety of climates. But Flounder was used to the warmer temperatures of Florida’s waters. His new caretakers slowly lowered the water temperature in his habitat over a few weeks to make him comfortable with our chillier climate.

Harbor seals are semi-social. While they live together harmoniously in human care, in the wild they spend most of their time alone. Understanding this, our Animal Care team felt confident that with proper monitoring, Flounder would do well on his own temporarily, before introducing him to his new habitat-mates.

The new guy

Flounder joined Casey and Hogan in the Aquarium’s harbor seal habitat in February, and so far, it’s been smooth sailing. The seals’ caretakers report that everyone has been getting along great.

Our Animal Care team reports that Flounder is getting along swimmingly with his new habitat-mates.

Whenever they introduce a new animal, the Animal Care team looks for signs of distress, like a loss of appetite or any antisocial behavior. Fortunately, Flounder and his new habitat-mates have been getting along well and cooperating during feedings, trainings and health checks. Flounder has also been comfortable exploring his new habitat, another positive sign.

Flounder has received excellent health care since arriving at the Aquarium. Eye conditions are common for seals. Flounder’s caretakers treat his condition, called keratopathy, using eye drops. He patiently allows our animal care staff to administer the drops daily and undergoes regular eye exams with our Veterinary Team. The Animal Care team is also looking to start giving the other seals eye drops as a preventative measure.

Flounder fun facts

The care team has been working on adding more variety to his diet, which currently consists of mostly herring and capelin. But he is now, “fully invested in ice treats,” according to Animal Care Specialist II Lizzy Govas, who works closely with Flounder. This taste for ice treats has helped with introducing new foods.

Another one of Flounder’s quirks is his fondness for “bottling,” or floating vertically in the water. This is normal behavior for harbor seals, though it might be surprising for guests who are used to seeing the seals swim and relax horizontally. Senior Animal Care Specialist Jake Smith said Flounder’s former habitat-mates also preferred to bottle.

One of Flounder’s preferred behaviors is “bottling,” or floating vertically in the water. It’s one way you can distinguish him from Casey and Hogan when you visit.

Like all animals at the Aquarium, Flounder introduces over a million guests a year to the wonders of marine life. And when you come to the Aquarium, not only are you connecting with thousands of lovable animals—you’re also supporting ocean conservation that benefits harbor seals and many other species in our shared marine ecosystem. Come visit today!

Not always creatures of the deep

An exciting season in the field—or, rather, on the water

One of the world's largest shark species, swimming directly below the aquarium?

Thank yous and next steps

THE POLTERGEIST OF PIER 59​

OFF-SITE SPIRITS

SWEET RELIEF

Become a “shark nanny”

A cool coral card game

Exploring reef feeding strategies

Build your own habitat

Discover the fun for yourself

A storied history of sea otter research

A new perspective on sea otters

Lending a paw to help sea otters

Getting to know the sixgill shark

A rare—and unique—opportunity to learn more

Gathering data to increase knowledge and inform management

Summer of discovery

Timing is everything

FAQs

Q: Can I see a sixgill shark at the Seattle Aquarium?

Q: Didn’t the Aquarium study sixgill sharks in the early 2000s?

Q: What qualifies the Aquarium to conduct this research?

Q: What methods will the researchers use for this project?

From Florida to the PNW

The new guy

Flounder fun facts

Consent Preferences

THE POLTERGEIST OF PIER 59