Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Birch Aquarium is the public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
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Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico, the Pacific and beyond. An oceanographic museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps Oceanography scientists on climate, earth and ocean science.

06/05/2026

and they were roommates!

and Anemones are a classic example of — a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit! Anemonefish provide food, help to clean parasites and chase away predators while the provides a safe place for the fish to live.

06/03/2026

Looking for a way to make your visit to Birch Aquarium even more extraordinary? 🐧 During a Behind-the-Scenes Penguin Tour, discover what makes Little Blue Penguins so unique and learn how you can help protect this special seabird. You’ll even get the chance to go behind the scenes into our Penguin Care and Conservation Center, where you’ll meet a member of the Penguin Care Team and get an up-close look at our penguins.

🎟️ Link in bio for details and information about how to book a tour.

06/01/2026

Even coral gets the munchies 🪸This might look like a rock, but it’s very much alive! Tongue is made up of tons of tiny polyps, and each polyp has a single opening that functions as its mouth. That mouth is surrounded by tentacles that help capture food!

Want to learn more about how coral catches a meal? Come find out at our Coral Feeding Talk the next time you visit . Details are in the link in our bio!

🪼 core memory in the making 🪼
05/29/2026

🪼 core memory in the making 🪼

05/27/2026

✨ daily dose of marine magic ✨

The perfect day doesn't exist … oh wait 🐧
05/25/2026

The perfect day doesn't exist … oh wait 🐧

us in another universe 💙Wonder how seahorses get a grip? It’s all thanks to their prehensile tail — a unique, flexible a...
05/23/2026

us in another universe 💙

Wonder how seahorses get a grip? It’s all thanks to their prehensile tail — a unique, flexible adaptation that lets them anchor themselves to seagrass, mangrove roots and coral, keeping them steady even in strong currents.

05/21/2026

🦈 Sharks. Science. Sea-riously Good Vibes. 🎉 Tickets now on sale for Oceans at Night: Sharks! Join us for this 21+ after-hours event on July 9 to celebrate the ocean’s most jaw-some creatures.

🦈 Meet shark experts from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and nerd out on all things sharks.

🤿 Watch scuba divers feed the eels, sharks, Giant Sea Bass and more in our Giant Kelp Forest habitat in Living Seas.

💃 Dance into the evening with live music and DJ playing jaw-some tracks all night long.

🍹 Sip and socialize with fin-tastic drinks as the sun sets over the ocean

This event WILL sell out. Be sure to snag your tickets in the link in our bio.

05/19/2026

Because what’s more punk rock than a ? 🤘🐟

With more than 100 species, rockfish come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and color patterns. Keep an eye out for these underwater rockstars — like this — next time you explore Living Seas.

05/15/2026

To protect endangered species, and the wild places they call home, we need to connect people to their stories. This , we’re spotlighting our newest exhibition, Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog.

Step into a story of resilience, restoration and hope as you explore what it takes to rebuild a healthy ecosystem for these critically endangered amphibians. Through decades of habitat restoration and collaborative conservation efforts, this immersive experience invites you to imagine a future where the Mountain Yellow-legged Frog can thrive once again.

Every species has a story worth saving. Come experience theirs.

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