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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25th Anniversary Staff Photo Contest Winners
Photographers Night (join us every October!)
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Love & Life Beyond the Glass
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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"Love & Life Beyond the Glass" Info
Trailer
Sea Turtle Release Commercial
Loggerhead Release
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What's it like taking care of 12,000 animals?
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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Hyperbaric chamber video
Veterinary Assistant Internship
Veterinary Externship - Preceptorship Program
Crab prosthetic story
Donate to help us save sea turtles!
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The CELP Scholar Program
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.
Additional resources:
CELP Scholar Informational Webinar 2024
2024 Scholar Symposium – CELP Scholar Lightning Talks
Support the CELP Scholar Program
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Halloween Special: Aquarium Ghost Stories
Happy Halloween! In this episode, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.
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