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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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Media advisory: Diving Santa returns to the Aquarium!

WHEN: Friday, November 29 at 11:30am. Members of the media are encouraged to arrive at 11:15am for the 11:30am dive.[...]

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Sea-lebrating spooky season: Underwater pumpkin carving & Halloween fun at the Aquarium

WHEN: Thursday, October 24 at 12pm (Crew set-up at 11:45am) WHERE: Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA[...]

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Seattle Aquarium President & CEO Bob Davidson announces retirement after two decades of leadership

SEATTLE, WA — After more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Seattle Aquarium and following the grand opening[...]

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FOX 13

Protecting the depths: Bull kelp could become WA’s state marine forest

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KOMO 4

Seattle Aquarium’s beloved sea otter Sekiu celebrates her 13th birthday with seafood cake

Oysters carved into the concrete floor of the Ocean Pavilion's rooftop.

The Seattle Times

Recentering Indigenous knowledge and design on the waterfront

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Get to know some of the Aquarium’s cutest “couples”

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, making this the perfect time to introduce you to a few of the[...]

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Marine ink-spiration: Tattoos of the Seattle Aquarium, part 3—tropical edition

Part 2 of our Tattoos of the Seattle Aquarium series! Get to know five more individuals and the inspiration behind[...]
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Shark and ray populations halved in just 50 years, but solutions offer hope

This year, the Seattle Aquarium welcomed beautiful sharks and rays to the warm waters of our Ocean Pavilion expansion. These[...]

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