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Save Jobs for NY: Speak Out for Zoos, Gardens & Aquariums

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Welcome, Jacob!

This undeniably cute sea otter is 7 years old and hails from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Jacob lives at Sea Cliffs, where he is already a hit with keepers and visitors alike.

Shark at the New York Aquarium

Sea Change at the New York Aquarium

A 10-year, public-private initiative will transform the aquarium and jumpstart the rebirth of Coney Island, bringing more tourists to Brooklyn and sparking local economic development.

Tuusaq

Aquarium Sadly Reports Death of Pacific Walrus, Akituusaq

The New York Aquarium lost our beloved Akituusaq on September 1. Tuusaq was the first Pacific walrus born in the Aquarium’s 113-year history, and had many fans among staff and visitors alike.

powder blue tang fish

Nurturing Fisheries Back to Health

Good management means more fish in the sea, according to a new study. Efforts to curb overfishing have begun to succeed, and offer hope that fish stocks can rebuild if given a chance.

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