Aquarium of the Podcific Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:47:34 -0400 https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/podcific en © 2026 Aquarium of the Podcific yes Aquarium of the Pacific, Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, USA aedeaf1c-6e6d-5c8a-a489-6d412af7b803 podcific@lbaop.org Aquarium of the Pacific episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) aquarium, science, los angeles, conservation, long beach, animals, rescue animals, Aquarium of the Pacific podcific@lbaop.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rgtby6rj6pv19c66j4km1zxpl2fx?.jpg Aquarium of the Podcific https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/podcific Erin Lundy Madeline Walden Goodbye Porkchop, Hello Jeff! Goodbye Porkchop, Hello Jeff! Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Madeline and Erin sit down with Jeff Flocken, President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, for his first podcast appearance since joining the institution. Jeff shares the winding path that brought him here, from studying giraffes in Africa, to law school, to nearly two decades of global wildlife policy work, and what it felt like to trade policy campaigns for waders in the San Gabriel River.

We also hear the full story of Porkchop, the Aquarium's three-flippered green sea turtle, from her rescue and rehabilitation to her release back into the river she calls home.

In this episode:

  • Jeff's path from field research and law school to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Humane Society International, and the Aquarium of the Pacific
  • The campaign to list African lions as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
  • The Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program (EWCL), what it is, how it works, and why Jeff co-founded it 20 years ago
  • Erin's connection to the program as a member of the 11th class
  • Jeff's first impressions of the Aquarium and the conservation work already underway
  • Porkchop's rescue from the San Gabriel River, her year of rehabilitation at the Aquarium, and her release
  • What it felt like for Jeff, a career policy advocate, to release an animal into the wild for the first time
  • The Aquarium's current conservation programs: white abalone, sunflower sea stars, sea otter surrogacy, coral restoration, bull kelp, zebra sharks, monarch butterflies, mountain yellow-legged frogs, and more
  • Jeff's conservation dream: sea otters reclaiming their historic range from Alaska to Mexico
  • The animated short film Save Ralph, and how it helped pass cosmetic animal testing bans in four countries within a year
  • Jeff's wildlife hero: Dr. Jane Goodall
  • Chewbacca, Jeff's golden retriever, a rescue from a dog meat farm in South Korea

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Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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In this episode, Madeline and Erin sit down with Jeff Flocken, President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, for his first podcast appearance since joining the institution. Jeff shares the winding path that brought him here, from studying giraffes in Africa, to law school, to nearly two decades of global wildlife policy work, and what it felt like to trade policy campaigns for waders in the San Gabriel River.

We also hear the full story of Porkchop, the Aquarium's three-flippered green sea turtle, from her rescue and rehabilitation to her release back into the river she calls home.

In this episode:

  • Jeff's path from field research and law school to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Humane Society International, and the Aquarium of the Pacific
  • The campaign to list African lions as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
  • The Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program (EWCL), what it is, how it works, and why Jeff co-founded it 20 years ago
  • Erin's connection to the program as a member of the 11th class
  • Jeff's first impressions of the Aquarium and the conservation work already underway
  • Porkchop's rescue from the San Gabriel River, her year of rehabilitation at the Aquarium, and her release
  • What it felt like for Jeff, a career policy advocate, to release an animal into the wild for the first time
  • The Aquarium's current conservation programs: white abalone, sunflower sea stars, sea otter surrogacy, coral restoration, bull kelp, zebra sharks, monarch butterflies, mountain yellow-legged frogs, and more
  • Jeff's conservation dream: sea otters reclaiming their historic range from Alaska to Mexico
  • The animated short film Save Ralph, and how it helped pass cosmetic animal testing bans in four countries within a year
  • Jeff's wildlife hero: Dr. Jane Goodall
  • Chewbacca, Jeff's golden retriever, a rescue from a dog meat farm in South Korea

Get involved:

Stay connected:

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Thanks for listening!

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Get ready to feel some eelings. In this episode of Aquarium of the Podcific, Aquarist Heidi takes listeners on a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of eels, from “true” eels and their tube-sock vibes to the grandpa-faced wolf eels that only look like the real deal.


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Get ready to feel some eelings. In this episode of Aquarium of the Podcific, Aquarist Heidi takes listeners on a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of eels, from “true” eels and their tube-sock vibes to the grandpa-faced wolf eels that only look like the real deal.


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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific 22f15b18-faf4-4578-b3a2-cd696ee9b567 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:59:45 -0500 3116 4 4 false Rewind: Ghost Stories Rewind: Ghost Stories Send us Fan Mail

Happy Halloween! In this episode from October 2024, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.

 

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Happy Halloween! In this episode from October 2024, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.

 

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific 4572d027-5622-41e7-a838-105194ff5084 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:01:19 -0400 1232 false Monarch Butterflies Monarch Butterflies Send us Fan Mail

From milkweed munching caterpillars to stunning orange-winged travelers, learn why monarch butterflies are important and how you can help support these iconic pollinators in your own backyard. Animal Care Specialist Heather Cameron and Conservation Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Nygren- Burkert are here to teach us all about butterfly royalty.


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From milkweed munching caterpillars to stunning orange-winged travelers, learn why monarch butterflies are important and how you can help support these iconic pollinators in your own backyard. Animal Care Specialist Heather Cameron and Conservation Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Nygren- Burkert are here to teach us all about butterfly royalty.


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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific e83c5dbb-dc6f-42eb-8814-7525481043a6 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:58:07 -0400 3560 4 3 false New Exhibit: Our Living Coastline New Exhibit: Our Living Coastline Send us Fan Mail

Brooke Hernandez joins us today to discuss Our Living Coastline, the Aquarium's newest touch exhibit! Get the inside scoop on how this immersive, accessible habitat came to life and why it’s a must-see.


Acronym Key:

  • OLC: Our Living Coastline
  • GPO: Giant Pacific octopus
  • AOP: Aquarium of the Pacific
  • AZA: Association of Zoos and Aquariums


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Brooke Hernandez joins us today to discuss Our Living Coastline, the Aquarium's newest touch exhibit! Get the inside scoop on how this immersive, accessible habitat came to life and why it’s a must-see.


Acronym Key:

  • OLC: Our Living Coastline
  • GPO: Giant Pacific octopus
  • AOP: Aquarium of the Pacific
  • AZA: Association of Zoos and Aquariums


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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific 3b02a621-f3ee-4c2d-8c19-d5c71e6b865a Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:58:36 -0400 3125 4 2 false Conservation Catch Up Conservation Catch Up Send us Fan Mail

We know we've been gone for so long, but it's for a good reason! Catch up on all of the amazing conservation the Aquarium has done this year with Johanna Hultberg, Conservation Manager of Fish & Invertebrates.


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We know we've been gone for so long, but it's for a good reason! Catch up on all of the amazing conservation the Aquarium has done this year with Johanna Hultberg, Conservation Manager of Fish & Invertebrates.


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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific f105d3d9-ae69-4c15-9a03-5ff95f31f108 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:09:23 -0400 2219 4 1 false Photography at the Aquarium Photography at the Aquarium Send us Fan Mail

Today's episode features Robin Riggs, a charter volunteer and photographer at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Robin, who has been volunteering since before the Aquarium opened, captures stunning images of our animals. She discusses her transition from film to digital photography, the challenges of photographing animals in various exhibits, and the importance of animal welfare. 

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Today's episode features Robin Riggs, a charter volunteer and photographer at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Robin, who has been volunteering since before the Aquarium opened, captures stunning images of our animals. She discusses her transition from film to digital photography, the challenges of photographing animals in various exhibits, and the importance of animal welfare. 

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/817e37c0-8357-3cdd-9292-f05eaec55093 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:19:03 -0500 3201 false Love & Life Beyond the Glass Love & Life Beyond the Glass Send us Fan Mail

Documentary Filmmaker Chris Stanford joins us to discuss his film, "Love and Life Beyond the Glass". The film showcases the relationship between staff and sea lions and plays daily in the Aquarium's Honda Pacific Visions Theater.

 

“This film shows what we do here at the Aquarium… Our staff and animals are the heart and soul of this place,” said Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific president and CEO.

 

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Documentary Filmmaker Chris Stanford joins us to discuss his film, "Love and Life Beyond the Glass". The film showcases the relationship between staff and sea lions and plays daily in the Aquarium's Honda Pacific Visions Theater.

 

“This film shows what we do here at the Aquarium… Our staff and animals are the heart and soul of this place,” said Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific president and CEO.

 

Episode resources:

 

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/8ce8f56e-f410-38f8-a8d9-40c38680a097 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:34:46 -0500 2877 false What's it like taking care of 12,000 animals? What's it like taking care of 12,000 animals? Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Lance Adams, Director of Veterinary Services at the Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses his 20+ year tenure and the diverse responsibilities of his role, including preventative care, quarantine, and managing over 12,000 animals.

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Dr. Lance Adams, Director of Veterinary Services at the Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses his 20+ year tenure and the diverse responsibilities of his role, including preventative care, quarantine, and managing over 12,000 animals.

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/8d3d11d6-c057-324d-bdbf-0f6fe2c73483 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:20:55 -0500 4230 false The CELP Scholar Program The CELP Scholar Program Send us Fan Mail

The Aquarium’s CELP (Community, Equity, Learning, Persistence) Scholar Program seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more students find their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in the field. This episode features Alie LeBeau, our Director of STEM Pathway Initiatives, and Leslie Nguyen, an Animal Care Specialist. Both Alie and Leslie are integral parts of the development of this scholarship and share more information on the program.

 

To learn more about our CELP Scholar Program, please visit pacific.to/celp

 

The Aquarium believes everyone is welcome in the work we do and strives to cultivate a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which it is situated. Applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status are welcome.

 

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The Aquarium’s CELP (Community, Equity, Learning, Persistence) Scholar Program seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more students find their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in the field. This episode features Alie LeBeau, our Director of STEM Pathway Initiatives, and Leslie Nguyen, an Animal Care Specialist. Both Alie and Leslie are integral parts of the development of this scholarship and share more information on the program.

 

To learn more about our CELP Scholar Program, please visit pacific.to/celp

 

The Aquarium believes everyone is welcome in the work we do and strives to cultivate a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which it is situated. Applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status are welcome.

 

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/5bd561fc-6fa2-3ae4-8ca8-342811ba1e35 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:06:27 -0500 2557 false Halloween Special: Aquarium Ghost Stories Halloween Special: Aquarium Ghost Stories Send us Fan Mail

Happy Halloween! In this episode, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.

 

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Happy Halloween! In this episode, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.

 

Episode Transcript

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/714f44c8-d0f5-3576-9d35-94201ee49bb1 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:34:55 -0400 1232 false How do you burp a crab? How do you burp a crab? Send us Fan Mail

Did you know our crabs get burped? Now you do! It's time to burp the crabs and also listen to Aquarist Melissa talk about the Aquarium's spider crabs.

Thank you for another fun season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Follow @podcific on Instagram for updates and more. We'll sea you soon!

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Did you know our crabs get burped? Now you do! It's time to burp the crabs and also listen to Aquarist Melissa talk about the Aquarium's spider crabs.

Thank you for another fun season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Follow @podcific on Instagram for updates and more. We'll sea you soon!

Episode transcript

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/8ab7a1a0-56a9-322f-a1f5-09bf1a287184 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:42:15 -0400 2753 false Low Tide: Young and the Nestless Update Low Tide: Young and the Nestless Update Send us Fan Mail

Aviculturist Ashley is back to update us on the latest shenanigans of the Aquarium's bird residents in a series we like to call "The Young and the Nestless".

 

This is a "Low Tide" episode! It's more relaxed, shorter, and maybe even a little sillier than normal. Enjoy!

 

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Aviculturist Ashley is back to update us on the latest shenanigans of the Aquarium's bird residents in a series we like to call "The Young and the Nestless".

 

This is a "Low Tide" episode! It's more relaxed, shorter, and maybe even a little sillier than normal. Enjoy!

 

Episode Transcript

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/94bed161-d12a-3b26-98d8-ae4747600463 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:19:05 -0400 1725 false How do I get a job taking care of animals? How do I get a job taking care of animals? Send us Fan Mail

We are often asked how to start a career in animal care, and today we are giving insight into traditional and non-traditional pathways to working in this amazing field. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot of hard but rewarding work. Brett Long, Senior Director of Birds/Amphibians/Mammals, joins us to share advice and stories from his decades-long career in animal care and husbandry. 

 

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We are often asked how to start a career in animal care, and today we are giving insight into traditional and non-traditional pathways to working in this amazing field. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot of hard but rewarding work. Brett Long, Senior Director of Birds/Amphibians/Mammals, joins us to share advice and stories from his decades-long career in animal care and husbandry. 

 

Episode Transcript

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/54166484-e77d-3dd7-8dcc-4e33c2266c59 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:58:50 -0400 4132 false Who is the loudest sea lion at the Aquarium? Who is the loudest sea lion at the Aquarium? Send us Fan Mail

BORK! It's time to learn about sea lions! Mammalogist Erin Bell joins us today to talk to us about these majestic and sometimes (usually) silly animals.

To report a live marine mammal in need, call the Marine Mammal Care Center’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-39-WHALE. (1-800-399-4253)

TikTok: Who is the loudest sea lion?

Seals & Sea Lions Animal Encounters at the Aquarium of the Pacific

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BORK! It's time to learn about sea lions! Mammalogist Erin Bell joins us today to talk to us about these majestic and sometimes (usually) silly animals.

To report a live marine mammal in need, call the Marine Mammal Care Center’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-39-WHALE. (1-800-399-4253)

TikTok: Who is the loudest sea lion?

Seals & Sea Lions Animal Encounters at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Episode Transcript

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/d0a0de2a-0568-32c3-a25e-f86c3b5332b7 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:37:21 -0400 4654 false How do we keep our animals enriched? How do we keep our animals enriched? Send us Fan Mail

Enrichment is the word of the week! We are joined by two animal enrichment experts, Alex Lasser-Gold and Alex Bohardt, aka Mammal Alex and Fish Alex. Lasser-Gold (Mammal Alex) is a Mammalogist II and Enrichment Coordinator, and Bohardt (Fish Alex) is our Manager of Aquatic Sustainability. Both have extensive knowledge of enrichment for animals that live above water, below water, and those that spend time in between.

 

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Enrichment is the word of the week! We are joined by two animal enrichment experts, Alex Lasser-Gold and Alex Bohardt, aka Mammal Alex and Fish Alex. Lasser-Gold (Mammal Alex) is a Mammalogist II and Enrichment Coordinator, and Bohardt (Fish Alex) is our Manager of Aquatic Sustainability. Both have extensive knowledge of enrichment for animals that live above water, below water, and those that spend time in between.

 

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/423d4e61-06fc-34f5-ac15-d4892403c0bc Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:21:41 -0400 4028 false How do you take care of an axolotl? How do you take care of an axolotl? Send us Fan Mail

Everyone is talking about axolotls, but what exactly are these fascinating animals, and how do we care for them? We are joined by Animal Care Specialist America Sahagun who cares for our axolotl squad at the Aquarium to discuss these "water dogs"

We also discuss our newest exhibit, FROGS: Facing a Changing World, which is open now!

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Everyone is talking about axolotls, but what exactly are these fascinating animals, and how do we care for them? We are joined by Animal Care Specialist America Sahagun who cares for our axolotl squad at the Aquarium to discuss these "water dogs"

We also discuss our newest exhibit, FROGS: Facing a Changing World, which is open now!

Episode Transcript

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/6b945af7-340b-3234-ae54-1c63273d74aa Tue, 28 May 2024 03:10:48 -0400 3490 false What are corals? What are corals? Send us Fan Mail

Are they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay takes us to coral school and discusses his role in coral conservation.

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Relevant links:

Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities

Helping to Restore a Coral Reef in Saipan

 

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Are they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay takes us to coral school and discusses his role in coral conservation.

Episode Transcript 

Relevant links:

Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities

Helping to Restore a Coral Reef in Saipan

 

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/5c0e6269-09ff-3fad-b498-bdd8866c967c Tue, 21 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2982 false Why does an Aquarium have birds? Why does an Aquarium have birds? Send us Fan Mail

Today's episode is all about the Aquarium's Ambassador Birds! These animals live behind the scenes and come out for presentations like Birds Shorts, which happen daily in our Honda Pacific Visions Theater. We are joined by Aviculturist Heather who teaches us about the different types of birds she cares for, their stories, and helps us interview our first non-human guest.

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Today's episode is all about the Aquarium's Ambassador Birds! These animals live behind the scenes and come out for presentations like Birds Shorts, which happen daily in our Honda Pacific Visions Theater. We are joined by Aviculturist Heather who teaches us about the different types of birds she cares for, their stories, and helps us interview our first non-human guest.

Episode Transcript

 

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/a978ab26-35d4-3b94-abd9-37f8ac1cf2ab Tue, 14 May 2024 03:38:30 -0400 3910 false How do we clean the blue whale model? How do we clean the blue whale model? Send us Fan Mail

On today's episode, we are joined by Environmental Services Supervisor Keisha Leonard to learn all about how her and her team keep the Aquarium squeaky clean. Keisha has been a part of our Aquarium for almost 20 years and shares some of her favorite memories along the way.

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On today's episode, we are joined by Environmental Services Supervisor Keisha Leonard to learn all about how her and her team keep the Aquarium squeaky clean. Keisha has been a part of our Aquarium for almost 20 years and shares some of her favorite memories along the way.

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/a6354fb6-35c2-3ec1-bea3-20ff88c7be85 Tue, 07 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 1926 false What's the stingray shuffle? What's the stingray shuffle? Send us Fan Mail

Welcome back to Aquarium of the Podcific! We are off to a ray-ly good start this season with Aquarist Sarah Nevarez. Sarah talks about her experience caring for the aquarium's rays, their behaviors, feeding, enrichment activities, and personalities. 

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Welcome back to Aquarium of the Podcific! We are off to a ray-ly good start this season with Aquarist Sarah Nevarez. Sarah talks about her experience caring for the aquarium's rays, their behaviors, feeding, enrichment activities, and personalities. 

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/eebdb466-aae5-368f-9e64-850a1dc8b334 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2487 false Aquarium of the Podcific Season 2 Coming April 30! Aquarium of the Podcific Season 2 Coming April 30! Send us Fan Mail

We're *almost* back for another season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Our ten-episode season begins rolling out on April 30, 2024. This season covers animals like stingrays, axolotls, birds, and more! Plus, you'll get an in-depth look into Aquarium operations, veterinary care, and conservation programs. Sea you April 30th!

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We're *almost* back for another season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Our ten-episode season begins rolling out on April 30, 2024. This season covers animals like stingrays, axolotls, birds, and more! Plus, you'll get an in-depth look into Aquarium operations, veterinary care, and conservation programs. Sea you April 30th!

Click here for transcript

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/66dc4ecd-1bd7-36ae-ad7a-e3c15d0b5f85 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:13:25 -0400 38 false Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Send us Fan Mail

This week we talk to Podcific's own Erin Lundy all about the mountain yellow-legged frog! Leaping into conservation efforts to aid in the recovery of this species, the Aquarium of the Pacific built a lab space to care for these critically endangered amphibians native to California’s mountain regions.

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Learn more about the Aquarium's mountain yellow-legged frog conservation efforts on our website.

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This week we talk to Podcific's own Erin Lundy all about the mountain yellow-legged frog! Leaping into conservation efforts to aid in the recovery of this species, the Aquarium of the Pacific built a lab space to care for these critically endangered amphibians native to California’s mountain regions.

Episode Transcript

Learn more about the Aquarium's mountain yellow-legged frog conservation efforts on our website.

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/b984dfa3-e1f5-326b-8667-307293c79192 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:57:28 -0400 3678 false Building New Exhibits and Maintaining our Aquarium Building New Exhibits and Maintaining our Aquarium Send us Fan Mail

What does it take to maintain a world-class Aquarium? World-class teams! Today on Aquarium of the Podcific, we are joined by Mike Davis and Reed Edwards to discuss the duties of their respective teams and what it was like building the new exhibits inside our reimagined Southern California Gallery.

 

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The reimagined Southern California Gallery is now open!

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What does it take to maintain a world-class Aquarium? World-class teams! Today on Aquarium of the Podcific, we are joined by Mike Davis and Reed Edwards to discuss the duties of their respective teams and what it was like building the new exhibits inside our reimagined Southern California Gallery.

 

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The reimagined Southern California Gallery is now open!

]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/b6519035-a3c7-36ea-9b4e-a72bccc94503 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:07:25 -0400 6037 false Octopuses Octopuses Send us Fan Mail

 

It's an octopus double feature! This week we have Aquarium of the Pacific's own Brooke Hernandez talking to us about her experience caring for the giant Pacific octopus, and Octonation founder Warren Carlyle discussing his work in creating the world's largest octopus fan club.

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It's an octopus double feature! This week we have Aquarium of the Pacific's own Brooke Hernandez talking to us about her experience caring for the giant Pacific octopus, and Octonation founder Warren Carlyle discussing his work in creating the world's largest octopus fan club.

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/12e9cf31-af5b-3765-81ad-4854e6b323aa Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:37:20 -0400 6568 false Diving at the Aquarium Diving at the Aquarium Send us Fan Mail

Let’s take a dive! Dive Safety Officer Rachel Cushman joins us to talk about diving inside the Aquarium of the Pacific’s habitats.

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Let’s take a dive! Dive Safety Officer Rachel Cushman joins us to talk about diving inside the Aquarium of the Pacific’s habitats.

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/15d5137a-b258-3af5-b863-7c1cc630e87d Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:41:00 -0400 3587 false Penguins Penguins Send us Fan Mail

Lovable, goofy, and slightly terrifying? That’s penguins for ya! This week, Aviculturst Ashley Loper joins us to talk about our funny feathered friends. The Aquarium of the Pacific is home to a waddle of Magellanic penguins, see them in our June Keyes Penguin Habitat on your next visit!

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Lovable, goofy, and slightly terrifying? That’s penguins for ya! This week, Aviculturst Ashley Loper joins us to talk about our funny feathered friends. The Aquarium of the Pacific is home to a waddle of Magellanic penguins, see them in our June Keyes Penguin Habitat on your next visit!

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/56c1d93c-6a5d-3e91-8b3f-a500232a0d7b Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:01:00 -0400 3214 false Sea Stars Sea Stars Send us Fan Mail

We’re seeing stars! Erin and Madeline are joined by Aquarist Jen Burney this week to talk about sea stars and other echinoderms.

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We’re seeing stars! Erin and Madeline are joined by Aquarist Jen Burney this week to talk about sea stars and other echinoderms.

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Erin and Madeline are joined by Josh Wagner, aka Jelly Josh, one the Aquarium of the Pacific’s jelly experts. We discuss what jellyfish are (hint: not fish!) and learn all about this fascinating creature that survives without a brain.

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Erin and Madeline are joined by Josh Wagner, aka Jelly Josh, one the Aquarium of the Pacific’s jelly experts. We discuss what jellyfish are (hint: not fish!) and learn all about this fascinating creature that survives without a brain.

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This week, we’re joined by Aquarist Rachel Munson to learn about sharks! Rachel is on a mission to reverse sharks’ bad reputation and educate the masses on why these animals are so crucial to our oceans.

 

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This week, we’re joined by Aquarist Rachel Munson to learn about sharks! Rachel is on a mission to reverse sharks’ bad reputation and educate the masses on why these animals are so crucial to our oceans.

 

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This week, Erin and Madeline learn about sea turtles that live at the Aquarium, and the wild population nearby at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. They are joined by Volunteer Services Manager and Sea Turtle Monitoring Project Lead Cassandra Davis, and Tropical Reef Aquarist Adam Atlas. In this episode, you’ll learn about the mysterious lives of sea turtles, and what it’s like to care for them at the Aquarium.

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This week, Erin and Madeline learn about sea turtles that live at the Aquarium, and the wild population nearby at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. They are joined by Volunteer Services Manager and Sea Turtle Monitoring Project Lead Cassandra Davis, and Tropical Reef Aquarist Adam Atlas. In this episode, you’ll learn about the mysterious lives of sea turtles, and what it’s like to care for them at the Aquarium.

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]]> Aquarium of the Pacific aquariumpodcific.podbean.com/d1283a7a-34a6-3dba-9bc6-bc3f794ca9dc Tue, 06 Jun 2023 03:04:00 -0400 3755 false Sea Otters Sea Otters Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Aquarium of the Podcific! Join hosts Erin and Madeline on a deep dive through the Aquarium of the Pacific. 

Today’s episode is all about the most dangerous animal at the Aquarium… sea otters! Sea Otter Program Manager Megan Smylie talks with us all about these ferocious creatures.

Watch Millie the Otter’s annual exam. 

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  • Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.). Southern Sea Otter. Online Learning Center - Aquarium of the Pacific.
  • Endangered Species Act 
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2011, July 5). Sea otter anatomy. Ocean Today. 
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (n.d.). Wildlife Health Monterey Bay. Wildlife Health at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. 
  • Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. (n.d.). Creature feature: sea otter. Earth Is Blue Magazine. 
  • Smylie, M. (2023, May 23). Aquarium of the Podcific: Season 1, Episode 1. Sea Otters. Sea Otter Program Manager. Long Beach, California. 
  • Tinker, M. T., Estes, J. A., Bodkin, J. L., Larson, S. E., Hodder, J., & Murray, M. (2023). Restoring sea otters to the Oregon Coast: A feasibility study. Elakha Alliance.
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Welcome to Aquarium of the Podcific! Join hosts Erin and Madeline on a deep dive through the Aquarium of the Pacific. 

Today’s episode is all about the most dangerous animal at the Aquarium… sea otters! Sea Otter Program Manager Megan Smylie talks with us all about these ferocious creatures.

Watch Millie the Otter’s annual exam. 

Episode Transcript

References:

  • Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.). Southern Sea Otter. Online Learning Center - Aquarium of the Pacific.
  • Endangered Species Act 
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2011, July 5). Sea otter anatomy. Ocean Today. 
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (n.d.). Wildlife Health Monterey Bay. Wildlife Health at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. 
  • Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. (n.d.). Creature feature: sea otter. Earth Is Blue Magazine. 
  • Smylie, M. (2023, May 23). Aquarium of the Podcific: Season 1, Episode 1. Sea Otters. Sea Otter Program Manager. Long Beach, California. 
  • Tinker, M. T., Estes, J. A., Bodkin, J. L., Larson, S. E., Hodder, J., & Murray, M. (2023). Restoring sea otters to the Oregon Coast: A feasibility study. Elakha Alliance.
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Launching May 30, 2023.

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Launching May 30, 2023.

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