Can you find him? This mysterious longfin sculpin hides in our “lookdown” tank, waiting to be found with the aid of our huge magnifier!
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Can you find him? This mysterious longfin sculpin hides in our “lookdown” tank, waiting to be found with the aid of our huge magnifier!

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Excuse me, but do you think this might be a Countdown to Cuteness sweepstakes entry day? We’ll never tell!
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Excuse me, but do you think this might be a Countdown to Cuteness sweepstakes entry day? We’ll never tell!

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(©Jim Capwell/www.divecentral.com)

One rather famous sea otter may be making a return when our exhibit re-opens March 23. Anyone guess who that is? 
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One rather famous sea otter may be making a return when our exhibit re-opens March 23. Anyone guess who that is? 

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Hey! Is this a sweepstakes entry day? We’ll never tell! 
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(©Jim Capwell/www.divecentral.com)

Hey! Is this a sweepstakes entry day? We’ll never tell!

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(©Jim Capwell/www.divecentral.com)

Some of our otters—like Abby—have endearing and sometimes odd habits. Can anyone guess her special quirk? Find out in Countdown to Cuteness!
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Some of our otters—like Abby—have endearing and sometimes odd habits. Can anyone guess her special quirk? Find out in Countdown to Cuteness!

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Otter moms may look like they’re enjoying life, but—like all moms—they have serious work to do. Ever wonder what’s involved? Find out in Countdown to Cuteness! 
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Otter moms may look like they’re enjoying life, but—like all moms—they have serious work to do. Ever wonder what’s involved? Find out in Countdown to Cuteness! 

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How many otter pups have come through our Sea Otter Research and Conservation program? Find out in Countdown to Cuteness!
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How many otter pups have come through our Sea Otter Research and Conservation program? Find out in Countdown to Cuteness!

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Is it a dance? An embrace? No one on staff had ever seen the likes of this recent exchange between a wolf eel and volunteer diver Mike Guardino in our Kelp Forest exhibit. Thanks to visitor Crystal McKenzie for the fantastic video! 

Our sea otter exhibit may feature some new faces when it re-opens March 23. You never know—you might meet a few in our Countdown to Cuteness calendar!
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Our sea otter exhibit may feature some new faces when it re-opens March 23. You never know—you might meet a few in our Countdown to Cuteness calendar!

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You never know what you’ll see from our ocean-view decks! On Thursday several people were lucky enough to spy an osprey—a first! What’s the most amazing thing you’ve spied off our decks? We’d love to know! (© Jim Capwell/www.divecentral.com)
You never know—you could see one on our live web cam!

You never know what you’ll see from our ocean-view decks! On Thursday several people were lucky enough to spy an osprey—a first! What’s the most amazing thing you’ve spied off our decks? We’d love to know! (© Jim Capwell/www.divecentral.com)

You never know—you could see one on our live web cam!

About me

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, perched on the edge of a world-famous coastline, is your window to the wonders of the ocean. It’s located on historic Cannery Row in Monterey and is open daily except Christmas Day.

For more information about our animals and exhibits, and to view our live web cams, please visit www.montereybayaquarium.org.

Hours of operation vary by season. Daily schedules and tickets are available on our website or by calling
(831) 648-4800.