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Aquarium of the Podcific

Join hosts Erin Lundy and Madeline Walden on a deep dive of Aquarium of the Pacific animals, conservation efforts, careers, and more!

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The CELP Scholar Program Nov 12, 2024

The Aquarium’s CELP (Community, Equity, Learning, Persistence) Scholar Program seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more students find their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in the field. This episode features Alie LeBeau, our Director of STEM Pathway Initiatives, and Leslie Nguyen, an Animal Care Specialist. Both Alie and Leslie are integral parts of the development of this scholarship and share more information on the program.

To learn more about our CELP Scholar Program, please visit pacific.to/celp

The Aquarium believes everyone is welcome in the work we do and strives to cultivate a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which it is situated. Applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status are welcome.

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Halloween Special: Aquarium Ghost Stories Oct 31, 2024

Happy Halloween! In this episode, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.

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How do you burp a crab? Jul 09, 2024

Did you know our crabs get burped? Now you do! It's time to burp the crabs and also listen to Aquarist Melissa talk about the Aquarium's spider crabs.

Thank you for another fun season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Follow @podcific on Instagram for updates and more. We'll sea you soon!

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Low Tide: Young and the Nestless Update Jul 02, 2024

Aviculturist Ashley is back to update us on the latest shenanigans of the Aquarium's bird residents in a series we like to call "The Young and the Nestless".

This is a "Low Tide" episode! It's more relaxed, shorter, and maybe even a little sillier than normal. Enjoy!

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How do I get a job taking care of animals? Jun 25, 2024

We are often asked how to start a career in animal care, and today we are giving insight into traditional and non-traditional pathways to working in this amazing field. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot of hard but rewarding work. Brett Long, Senior Director of Birds/Amphibians/Mammals, joins us to share advice and stories from his decades-long career in animal care and husbandry.

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Who is the loudest sea lion at the Aquarium? Jun 11, 2024

BORK! It's time to learn about sea lions! Mammalogist Erin Bell joins us today to talk to us about these majestic and sometimes (usually) silly animals.

To report a live marine mammal in need, call the Marine Mammal Care Center’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-39-WHALE. (1-800-399-4253)

TikTok: Who is the loudest sea lion?

Seals & Sea Lions Animal Encounters at the Aquarium of the Pacific

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How do we keep our animals enriched? Jun 04, 2024

Enrichment is the word of the week! We are joined by two animal enrichment experts, Alex Lasser-Gold and Alex Bohardt, aka Mammal Alex and Fish Alex. Lasser-Gold (Mammal Alex) is a Mammalogist II and Enrichment Coordinator, and Bohardt (Fish Alex) is our Manager of Aquatic Sustainability. Both have extensive knowledge of enrichment for animals that live above water, below water, and those that spend time in between.

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How do you take care of an axolotl? May 28, 2024

Everyone is talking about axolotls, but what exactly are these fascinating animals, and how do we care for them? We are joined by Animal Care Specialist America Sahagun who cares for our axolotl squad at the Aquarium to discuss these "water dogs"

We also discuss our newest exhibit, FROGS: Facing a Changing World, which is open now!

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What are corals? May 21, 2024

Are they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay takes us to coral school and discusses his role in coral conservation.

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Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities

Helping to Restore a Coral Reef in Saipan

Why does an Aquarium have birds? May 14, 2024

Today's episode is all about the Aquarium's Ambassador Birds! These animals live behind the scenes and come out for presentations like Birds Shorts, which happen daily in our Honda Pacific Visions Theater. We are joined by Aviculturist Heather who teaches us about the different types of birds she cares for, their stories, and helps us interview our first non-human guest.

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How do we clean the blue whale model? May 07, 2024

On today's episode, we are joined by Environmental Services Supervisor Keisha Leonard to learn all about how her and her team keep the Aquarium squeaky clean. Keisha has been a part of our Aquarium for almost 20 years and shares some of her favorite memories along the way.

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What's the stingray shuffle? Apr 30, 2024

Welcome back to Aquarium of the Podcific! We are off to a ray-ly good start this season with Aquarist Sarah Nevarez. Sarah talks about her experience caring for the aquarium's rays, their behaviors, feeding, enrichment activities, and personalities.

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Aquarium of the Podcific Season 2 Coming April 30! Apr 24, 2024

We're *almost* back for another season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Our ten-episode season begins rolling out on April 30, 2024. This season covers animals like stingrays, axolotls, birds, and more! Plus, you'll get an in-depth look into Aquarium operations, veterinary care, and conservation programs. Sea you April 30th!

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Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Aug 01, 2023

This week we talk to Podcific's own Erin Lundy all about the mountain yellow-legged frog! Leaping into conservation efforts to aid in the recovery of this species, the Aquarium of the Pacific built a lab space to care for these critically endangered amphibians native to California’s mountain regions.

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Learn more about the Aquarium's mountain yellow-legged frog conservation efforts on our website.

Building New Exhibits and Maintaining our Aquarium Jul 25, 2023

What does it take to maintain a world-class Aquarium? World-class teams! Today on Aquarium of the Podcific, we are joined by Mike Davis and Reed Edwards to discuss the duties of their respective teams and what it was like building the new exhibits inside our reimagined Southern California Gallery.

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The reimagined Southern California Gallery is now open!

Octopuses Jul 18, 2023

It's an octopus double feature! This week we have Aquarium of the Pacific's own Brooke Hernandez talking to us about her experience caring for the giant Pacific octopus, and Octonation founder Warren Carlyle discussing his work in creating the world's largest octopus fan club.

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Diving at the Aquarium Jul 11, 2023

Let’s take a dive! Dive Safety Officer Rachel Cushman joins us to talk about diving inside the Aquarium of the Pacific’s habitats.

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Penguins Jul 04, 2023

Lovable, goofy, and slightly terrifying? That’s penguins for ya! This week, Aviculturst Ashley Loper joins us to talk about our funny feathered friends. The Aquarium of the Pacific is home to a waddle of Magellanic penguins, see them in our June Keyes Penguin Habitat on your next visit!

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Sea Stars Jun 27, 2023

We’re seeing stars! Erin and Madeline are joined by Aquarist Jen Burney this week to talk about sea stars and other echinoderms.

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Jellies Jun 20, 2023

Erin and Madeline are joined by Josh Wagner, aka Jelly Josh, one the Aquarium of the Pacific’s jelly experts. We discuss what jellyfish are (hint: not fish!) and learn all about this fascinating creature that survives without a brain.

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Pacific sea nettle webcam powered by Explore.org
What is a sea jelly?
Jelly conservation
Jelly reproduction

Sharks Jun 13, 2023

This week, we’re joined by Aquarist Rachel Munson to learn about sharks! Rachel is on a mission to reverse sharks’ bad reputation and educate the masses on why these animals are so crucial to our oceans. TikToks:

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Aquarium of the Pacific's Shark Lagoon Webcam powered by explore.org
Shark & Ray Encounter at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Learn more about Shark Lagoon’s residents

Sea Turtles Jun 06, 2023

This week, Erin and Madeline learn about sea turtles that live at the Aquarium, and the wild population nearby at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. They are joined by Volunteer Services Manager and Sea Turtle Monitoring Project Lead Cassandra Davis, and Tropical Reef Aquarist Adam Atlas. In this episode, you’ll learn about the mysterious lives of sea turtles, and what it’s like to care for them at the Aquarium.

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Sea Turtle Monitoring Project: Learn how you can get involved in Community Science!
Volunteer at the Aquarium!
Stranded/Distress Sea Turtle Info
Sea Turtle Distance Guidelines

References:

Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-a). Green sea turtle. Online Learning Center. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/green_sea_turtle
Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-a). Sea Turtle Rescue and rehabilitation. Aquarium of the Pacific. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/conservation/sea_turtle_rescue_and_rehabilitation
Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-b). Olive ridley sea turtle. Online Learning Center. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/olive_ridley_sea_turtle
Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.-b). Southern California Sea turtle monitoring project. Aquarium of the Pacific. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/conservation/sea_turtle_monitoring
NOAA Fisheries. (2022, September 15). Green Turtle. NOAA. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/green-turtle
NOAA Fisheries. (n.d.). Sea turtles. NOAA. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/sea-turtles
NOAA. (n.d.). Sea turtles. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/marine-life/sea-turtles

Sea Otters May 30, 2023

Welcome to Aquarium of the Podcific! Join hosts Erin and Madeline on a deep dive through the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Today’s episode is all about the most dangerous animal at the Aquarium… sea otters! Sea Otter Program Manager Megan Smylie talks with us all about these ferocious creatures.

Watch Millie the Otter’s annual exam.

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References:

Aquarium of the Pacific. (n.d.). Southern Sea Otter. Online Learning Center - Aquarium of the Pacific.
Endangered Species Act
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2011, July 5). Sea otter anatomy. Ocean Today.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (n.d.). Wildlife Health Monterey Bay. Wildlife Health at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. (n.d.). Creature feature: sea otter. Earth Is Blue Magazine.
Smylie, M. (2023, May 23). Aquarium of the Podcific: Season 1, Episode 1. Sea Otters. Sea Otter Program Manager. Long Beach, California.
Tinker, M. T., Estes, J. A., Bodkin, J. L., Larson, S. E., Hodder, J., & Murray, M. (2023). Restoring sea otters to the Oregon Coast: A feasibility study. Elakha Alliance.

Aquarium of the Podcific Trailer May 19, 2023

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