Monterey Bay Aquarium, Public aquarium in Monterey, United States
The Monterey Bay Aquarium houses 35,000 marine animals from 550 species in exhibits that replicate the natural habitats of Monterey Bay.
The facility opened in 1984 within a former sardine cannery building after receiving financial support from Hewlett-Packard co-founder David Packard.
Scientists at the aquarium established Seafood Watch in 1999, creating guidelines that influence sustainable seafood choices across North America.
The aquarium pumps filtered seawater directly from Monterey Bay into its tanks, maintaining natural conditions for marine life including a living kelp forest.
This institution became the first to successfully maintain and display both a living kelp forest and a great white shark in captivity.
Location: Monterey
Inception: October 20, 1984
Address: Cannery Road
Website: http://montereybayaquarium.org
GPS coordinates: 36.61825,-121.90148
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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