Aquarium of the Podcific (Aquarium of the Pacific)
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| 27 Jun 2023 | Sea Stars | 00:45:03 | |
We’re seeing stars! Erin and Madeline are joined by Aquarist Jen Burney this week to talk about sea stars and other echinoderms. TikToks: Links: | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Octopuses | 01:49:28 | |
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. TikToks: Links: | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | Diving at the Aquarium | 00:59:47 | |
Let’s take a dive! Dive Safety Officer Rachel Cushman joins us to talk about diving inside the Aquarium of the Pacific’s habitats. TikToks: Links: | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | How do we keep our animals enriched? | 01:07:08 | |
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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| 26 Jun 2024 | How do I get a job taking care of animals? | 01:08:52 | |
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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| 04 Jul 2023 | Penguins | 00:53:34 | |
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! TikToks: Links: | |||
| 13 Nov 2024 | The CELP Scholar Program | 00:42:37 | |
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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| 21 May 2024 | What are corals? | 00:49:42 | |
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. Relevant links: Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities Helping to Restore a Coral Reef in Saipan
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| 25 Apr 2024 | Aquarium of the Podcific Season 2 Coming April 30! | 00:00:38 | |
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! | |||
| 28 May 2024 | How do you take care of an axolotl? | 00:58:10 | |
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! | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | Halloween Special: Aquarium Ghost Stories | 00:20:32 | |
Happy Halloween! In this episode, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained.
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| 20 Jun 2023 | Jellies | 00:39:01 | |
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. TikToks:
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| 15 Jan 2025 | Photography at the Aquarium | 00:53:21 | |
Today's episode features Robin Riggs, a charter volunteer and photographer at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Robin, who has been volunteering since before the Aquarium opened, captures stunning images of our animals. She discusses her transition from film to digital photography, the challenges of photographing animals in various exhibits, and the importance of animal welfare. Episode resources:
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| 10 Jul 2024 | How do you burp a crab? | 00:45:53 | |
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! | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Love & Life Beyond the Glass | 00:47:57 | |
Documentary Filmmaker Chris Stanford joins us to discuss his film, "Love and Life Beyond the Glass". The film showcases the relationship between staff and sea lions and plays daily in the Aquarium's Honda Pacific Visions Theater.
“This film shows what we do here at the Aquarium… Our staff and animals are the heart and soul of this place,” said Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific president and CEO.
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| 05 Dec 2024 | What's it like taking care of 12,000 animals? | 01:10:30 | |
Dr. Lance Adams, Director of Veterinary Services at the Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses his 20+ year tenure and the diverse responsibilities of his role, including preventative care, quarantine, and managing over 12,000 animals. Episode resources: | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | Sharks | 00:44:00 | |
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.
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| 03 Jul 2024 | Low Tide: Young and the Nestless Update | 00:28:45 | |
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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| 07 May 2024 | How do we clean the blue whale model? | 00:32:06 | |
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. | |||
| 14 May 2024 | Why does an Aquarium have birds? | 01:05:10 | |
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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| 25 Jul 2023 | Building New Exhibits and Maintaining our Aquarium | 01:40:37 | |
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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| 01 Aug 2023 | Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog | 01:01:18 | |
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. Learn more about the Aquarium's mountain yellow-legged frog conservation efforts on our website. | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Aquarium of the Podcific Trailer | 00:00:35 | |
Launching May 30, 2023. | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Who is the loudest sea lion at the Aquarium? | 01:17:34 | |
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 | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Sea Turtles | 01:02:35 | |
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. Related Aquarium TikTok videos: Links:
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| 30 May 2023 | Sea Otters | 00:42:47 | |
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. References:
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| 30 Apr 2024 | What's the stingray shuffle? | 00:41:27 | |
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. | |||