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The doctors (and techs) are in: Getting to know the Seattle …

WebThe Seattle Aquarium’s veterinary care team is currently composed of six people: Two full-time veterinarians—Our director of animal health and team leader, Dr. …

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Animal Enrichment and Training

WebIn the world of animal care, enrichment refers to experiences that allow animals to satisfy their behavioral needs, optimize their level of mental stimulation and create a rich, …

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The Spilhaus Projection: “The seven seas” become one ocean

WebDecades after it was created, the Spilhaus Projection remains a vital tool. It’s been digitized and is now open-source data that can be used to map sea surface …

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What is biodiversity and why is it important to us

WebThis wide variety of life is known as biodiversity. Biodiversity has three components: genes, species and ecosystems. All living things have genes, which guide …

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Expert care for hundreds of species and thousands of animals

WebExpert care for hundreds of species and thousands of animals. Sep 7, 2021. The Seattle Aquarium is home to nearly 400 species and over 12,000 individual …

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Explore the Aquarium Seattle Aquarium

WebCampus. Located on Seattle’s historic central waterfront, the Seattle Aquarium is made up of three buildings: Piers 59 and 60, directly over the waters of Elliott Bay, and the Ocean …

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Speaking up for ocean health: 2020 priorities in the Washington

WebThe Washington state 2020 legislative session is about to begin, and the Seattle Aquarium will again be advocating for science-based measures to protect our …

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Reducing oil spill risk to protect otters, orcas and more

WebOil and gas transport in marine waterways is listed among the primary threats to the sea otter population. And it is estimated that an oil spill of 2,000,000–4,000,000 …

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It's all connected

WebMake new connections. When the Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion opens in summer 2024, you’ll be able to explore habitats that reflect the exquisite biodiversity of …

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Speaking up for ocean health: 2023 priorities in the Washington

WebIf you live in Washington state, speak up about your priorities for ocean and environmental health. Call the toll-free legislative hotline at 1-800-562-6000 (TTY for …

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Urchins, anemones and sea stars, oh my! Invertebrate care at the

WebUrchins, anemones and sea stars, oh my! Invertebrate care at the Seattle Aquarium. Apr 3, 2024. This story is part of our series, The Doctor Is In—highlighting our …

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Helping Our Local Orcas Seattle Aquarium

WebRead the southern resident orcas and salmon recovery plans. Report harassment or sightings of injured/stranded marine mammals by calling the NOAA Fisheries hotline at …

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Speaking up for ocean health: 2022 priorities in the Washington

WebReducing plastic pollution. Single-use packaging represents a major environmental problem—very little of it is recycled. Waste, including harmful plastics, …

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Speaking up for ocean health: 2021 priorities in the Washington

WebAlthough things will look different in the Olympia legislature this year due to COVID-19, the Seattle Aquarium is still gearing up to advance science-based measures …

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Protecting ocean health: Report from the 2023 state legislative …

WebApr 28, 2023. The Seattle Aquarium spent the 2023 state legislative session working hard to advance science-based policies to protect our marine environment. We’ve been signing …

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Health care for feathered friends at the Aquarium: A birds-eye …

WebHealth care for feathered friends at the Aquarium: A birds-eye view. May 8, 2024. This story is part of our series, The Doctor Is In—highlighting our veterinary team’s …

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Microplastics pollution along Seattle's waterfront

WebA drastic decrease in microparticle concentrations occurred on April 10, 2020, and was identified as a breakpoint, separating two distinct time periods. The …

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