Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium Our mission is to inspire conservation of the ocean. We’re located on historic Cannery Row in Monterey and open daily except Christmas. Hours vary by season.
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium has attracted more than 47 million visitors and has won awards for its exhibits, architecture, and cultural and educational impacts. Daily schedules available at www.montereybayaquarium.org or by calling (831) 648-4888. You can find our social media community guidelines here: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/about-us/follow-us-on-social-media/social-media-community-guidelines

06/11/2026

Feeling crab-ulous on the Spider Crab cam

06/10/2026

✨Relax with our radiant Moon Jelly Cam

06/09/2026

Sunlit underwater wonder on the Kelp Forest Cam

06/04/2026

Looking sharp on the Shark Cam

06/03/2026

Surf’s up on the Bay Cam 🌊

06/02/2026

Nest with feathered friends on the Aviary Cam

🌺 As AANHPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting with gratitude on the stories and voices that continue to ...
05/29/2026

🌺 As AANHPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting with gratitude on the stories and voices that continue to shape our connection to the ocean.
🦀 From fishing traditions and cultural knowledge to marine science, education, and stewardship, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities continue to inspire how we care for the ocean.
🌎 While this month may be ending, our appreciation for the perspectives and stories that shape ocean spaces daily does not. We look forward to learning from and celebrating these communities throughout the year.
Thanks for being part of it with us.💙

05/28/2026

So pinni-precious. 🥺🦭

Pupping season is winding down as summer begins, but the harbor seal spectacular is just getting started!

After giving birth, harbor seals will linger at the rookery as mothers bond with their pups and teach them the ways of the water. The little ones follow in mom’s flipper-steps, learning important life skills like hunting, galumphing, and riding waves onto the beach for a well-deserved nap. It’s tough work, but somebody’s gotta do it! 🦭

Harbor seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, a key U.S. law that protects seals, whales, otters, and other beloved aquatic species from harmful human activity.

If you venture out for some seal spotting this summer, stay quiet and keep a distance of 50 yards. It’s more than just the right thing to do–getting too close to marine mammals like harbor seals can mean big fines and even jail time for a law-breaking human!

So mellow out, settle in, and enjoy your day on the bay with the chill vibes of a sleepy harbor seal. 🏖️☀️

05/28/2026

Swirling sea nettles on the Jelly Cam

05/27/2026

🧊🦦Pass the otter pops—it’s !

The last Wednesday of May is a yearly celebration of otters, raising awareness and inspiring people around the world to help protect these irreplaceable aquatic mammals.

This year we’re showing up to the party with lots of love for our resident southern sea otters and the exceptional team that makes sure our girls are happy, healthy, and ready for their close up!

Opal, Ivy, Selka, Suri, and Willow are all on exhibit together right now, but that’s not always the case—for a great reason. 💙

Our non-releasable resident otters sometimes spend time behind the scenes as part of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program. We aim for all of our resident otters to also serve as surrogate mothers to orphaned otter pups, raising them with the skills and behaviors they need for a second chance at life in the wild. 🥹

Today, almost 300 rescued southern sea otters of all ages have been released back to their ocean home after being cared for in our Sea Otter Program, helping restore their populations and revive the beautiful coastal habitats they call home. 🌊🦦 There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all.

Join the World Otter Day sea-lebration on our live Sea Otter Cam, streaming the lovable antics of these five otter conservation superstars from 7 to 7: https://mbayaq.co/4e5Uok0

How are you celebrating otters today?

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886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(831) 648-4800

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