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Founded in 1977 and located on Pier 59 in the heart of Seattle, Washington, the Seattle Aquarium serves as the largest platform for ocean conservation and engagement in the Pacific Northwest. With a mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, it leads educational, conservation and regional research initiatives for a healthier planet.

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Annapoorani Lingeshwaran, Meg McCann, Dr. Richard Feely, and Nora Nickum sitting in chairs on a stage during the Ocean Conservation Honors event as they speak while participating in a panel during the event.

Seattle Aquarium honors local ocean conservation leaders creating powerful change

The Seattle Aquarium celebrated three local changemakers at its 2026 Ocean Conservation Honors ceremony on November 5. The Aquarium’s longstanding[...]

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Seattle Aquarium Board Chair Charles E. Wright, Jr., Aquarium President & CEO Meg McCann, Aquarium Senior Director of Capital Projects Susan Bullerdick, Aquarium VP of Conservation Programs and Partnerships Nora Nickum, and AZA President & CEO Dan Ashe at the AZA award ceremony, posing for a photo with the award the Aquarium was presented.

Seattle Aquarium earns sustainability distinction among zoos and aquariums nationwide

The Seattle Aquarium won a sustainability honor from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Aquarium was recognized[...]

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A Seattle Aquarium Cedar River Salmon Journey volunteer interacting with a young girl at a table, with activities and information available across the table to learn about salmon.

Follow the salmon with Aquarium naturalists this October

Each year, thousands of Pacific salmon return to our local watersheds to produce the next generation of fish. It’s an[...]

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The Seattle Aquarium's Pier 59 and Ocean Pavilion Buildings viewed from Alaskan Way with plants in the foreground.

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‘It’s not a lost cause’: Seattle Aquarium CEO Meg McCann on saving the ocean one visitor at a time

Seattle Aquarium CEO Meg McCann being interviewed for the Seattle City Makers podcast.

Seattle City Makers Podcast

Seattle City Makers Podcast, Episode 119: Meg McCann

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

KIRO 7

Seattle Aquarium teaming up with Oregon Coast to restore sea otters to Oregon waters

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A sixgill shark glides along the sandy ocean floor and peers at the camera with large teal eyes.

Sixgill shark research collaboration: end-of-season recap

Last May, we announced our exciting research collaboration focused on sixgill sharks—an ancient, elusive species that has been around since[...]

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Our Animal Care Center with various pipes and tanks to provide temporary homes for our animals.

Ghosts of the Ahhhhquarium! Staff share their spookiest stories

When you visit the Seattle Aquarium, you’re more likely to hear screaming from sea otter Mishka demanding food (again) than[...]

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A young boy participates in a matching game at the Seattle Aquarium's Discovery Lab while an Aquarium staff member watches.

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

There’s even more to discover this year at the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion. Just over two years after opening, we’re[...]

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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.

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After Hours Halloween, 21+. Two illustrated ghosts along with a x-ray image of a moray eel and a honeycomb eel with open mouths, showing a view of their skeletons.

After Hours: Halloween

Thursday, October 29 from 7–10pm

After Hours Premier: Halloween returns to the Ahhhhquarium for a night of fun, frights and aquatic delights.

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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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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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