monterey bay aquarium

Like, really big: The tiny crustaceans are receiving some outsized attention, and deservedly so, on the institution’s social pages.

We’re marking the birthday of author John Steinbeck as February concludes, which puts a visit to this vibrant destination in our hearts and minds.

Watch 12 uplifting hours of bloody-belly comb jellies at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Mysterious deep sea creatures will soon be on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Mysterious deep sea creatures will soon be on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Dive in and explore the deep sea with a new exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium called “Into The Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean”. For more info, please visitMontereyBayAquarium.org

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The Cannery Row institution is giving these small and fascinating critters the big centerstage.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has encountered the “deep-dwelling” barreleye fish just nine times, most recently in early December.