Celebrating 40 years of inspiring conservation of the ocean
I’m been volunteering at the Monterey Bay Aquarium since 2017 and have loved every minute of it! The MBAquarium just celebrated its 40th anniversary. Wow! 40 years of inspiring conservation of the ocean and providing an educational facility for all to learn about the ocean – kids and adults alike.
Receiving my 250 hour pin at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
In honor of the anniversary the staff has created a amazing video talking about their favorite animals.
A Fun Parody of “My Favorite Things” with an Aquarium Theme
When the Monterey Bay Aquarium closed in March 2020, as a Volunteer Monterey Bay Aquarium Guide, I was so disappointed. My Thursday afternoon volunteer gig was the highlight of my week!
I can’t wait until we open soon!
The Aquarium staff thought they would have a little fun and created this delightful parody sung to the tune of “My Favorite Things” from the Sound of Music – only it’s “My Favorite Aquarium Things”!
The Giant Sea Bass misses you . . . but thinks of you often.
Giant Sea Bass
I know all of our wonderful animals in the Monterey Bay Aquarium miss you, but the opening of the Aquarium has been postponed due to an uptick in Corona Virus -19 cases in Monterey County.
Green Sea Turtle
Please help support the Monterey Bay Aquarium and help take care of all of our wonderful animals.
Giant Pacific OctopusIf I could only wrap my arms around you, I’d give you a big hug!Monterey Bay Aquarium Tide PoolSusan Clark, Monterey Bay Aquarium guide with 300+ volunteer hours
As a volunteer guide at the Monterey Bay Aquarium we look forward to seeing all of you again soon!
As a Monterey Bay Aquarium guide and as an educator perhaps I am not supposed to get overly attached to the marine animals at the Aquarium – but I do.
Susan Clark, Monterey Bay Aquarium guide with 300+ volunteer hours
I truly grow to love them. I love the hermit crabs, the sea otters, and even the Rock Fish, but mostly I have loved our male Giant Pacific Octopus.
Does that sound crazy? Dog and cat lovers might think so, but I can’t help it, I love all marine animals ~ they touch my soul.
Why do I feel today like I felt on February 3, 1959 “The Day theMusic Died” ? Our beautiful male Giant Pacific Octopus passed away today and my heart is very sad.
Why I thought of that day in 1959 and that song – I really don’t know. All I know is that the beauty of the dance he would do when he came out to play and the music of his being is gone.
The thrill of his presence when he came out of hiding and spread his giant tentacles to say hello to our visitors is now a memory.
But wonderful memories they are and we will always remember this extraordinary creature.
I love you my beautiful Octopus! May you rest in peace.
We now have two lovely female Giant Pacific Octopuses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Please come and see and experience these extraordinary animals.
