Cool job! Our Aquarists get to hand-feed many of the fish in our Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit, like this sturgeon. These fish are sometimes called “living fossils”—they were swimming the world’s waters when dinosaurs roamed the land, and they can live to be over 100 years old! Learn more.

Want a great sustainable seafood recipe? Our friend and neighbor, Passionfish Restaurant, has a tasty idea: Sturgeon with Red Curry Vinaigrette and Jicama Slaw!

Did you know sturgeon can be a sustainable seafood option? Check out the latest Seafood Watch  sustainable recipes for this firm, rich meat with a distinctive nutlike flavor. Your seafood choices can contribute to healthier oceans 2012!