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A wild sea otter floating on its back in a kelp bed on the surface of the ocean.

New Partnership Paves the Way for Reintroducing Sea Otters to Oregon

Partners Announce News for Sea Otter Awareness Week, Beginning September 20 September 17, 2026—Over 100 years ago, sea otters disappeared[...]

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Go behind the scenes with sharks, rays and animal care experts

Have you ever wanted to see a shark or ray feeding from a whole new perspective? Now you can, thanks[...]

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Seattle Aquarium Ocean Cup kicking off this week! Features an illustration of an ocean themed trophy with a soccer ball at the top.

Build Your Soccer Dream Team in Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Cup!

In celebration of World Ocean Day today and soccer events kicking off in Seattle this week, the Seattle Aquarium invites[...]

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Tandu the humphead wrasse.

Seattle Aquarium welcomes humphead wrasse

The Seattle Aquarium is excited to announce Tandu the humphead wrasse just moved into his new home in the Ocean[...]

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Pikmin characters surrounding Pikmin X Seattle Aquarium.

Celebrate a Pikmin summer at the Seattle Aquarium!

Starting Memorial Day weekend and wrapping up Labor Day weekend, observant visitors to the Seattle Aquarium may uncover sightings of[...]

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Zweigle the North American river otter swimming underwater.

Seattle Aquarium welcomes new North American river otter Zweigle!

The Seattle Aquarium is thrilled to welcome Zweigle, a one-year-old North American river otter, to his new home! He joins[...]

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Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalists looking at beach guides as they teach another individual about animals which can be found at low tide along a rocky beach in Seattle.

Exploring the low tides with Aquarium’s Beach Naturalists

Beachgoers will soon be able to experience the summer low tides at several local beaches alongside volunteers from the Seattle[...]

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Meg McCann smiling for a profile photo with the waters of Elliot Bay behind her.

Seattle Aquarium names Meg McCann as President & CEO

The Seattle Aquarium Board of Directors is thrilled to name Meg McCann as the Aquarium’s President & CEO. “I’m deeply[...]

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Seattle Aquarium invites you to participate in marine science research through Kelp Quest

The Seattle Aquarium invites you to participate in marine research through Kelp Quest, a program that allows anyone to review[...]

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Give big to conservation in action. Photo of three children looking closely at a bowmouth guitarfish swimming past them in a large habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

GiveBIG to conservation in action.

This year, we’ve set a GiveBIG goal of $70,000, and thanks to the generous support of Al & Pat Friedrich, Clint & Barb Bennett, Marshall & Janice Brumer, Michael Klein & Catherine Melfi, and an anonymous donor, every gift will be matched up to $30,000, doubling your impact.

GiveBIG today!
A giant Pacific octopus in it's habitat at the Seattle Aquarium. Octopus's Beer Garden After Hours, 21+, with an illustrated graphic of fish and stars.

Adults-only special event!

Thursday, September 10 from 5:30–8:30pm

Join us one evening each month when the Aquarium remains open late just for adults 21+

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Connected by our ocean. Connected by our impact. Donate this Giving Tuesday! Photo three different garden eels, each with three smaller illustrated hearts near their heads, against an illustrated coral background.

Today only, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of donors Betsy Cadwallader, J & Tim, and Jess & Andy Peet. Help us reach our $50,000 goal!

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An adult bowmouth guitarfish against the background of illustrated corals and other tropical fish.
End the year with a gift to the ocean.
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Cyber Weekend, November 29 through December 1. 10 percent of membership renewals and 15% off membership gift certificates. Photo of a sea otter holdings its two front paws against its face against an illustrated background.
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