A person holds up a “Monopoly San Diego Edition” box against a scenic coastal backdrop, featuring the ocean, Scripps pier and trees in the background.
Roll the dice 🎲 and celebrate #NationalBoardGameDay with Monopoly: San Diego Edition!
Spot #BirchAquarium on the board alongside other iconic San Diego landmarks — and grab your own copy in the aquarium’s Gift Shop!
Plus, the first 300 guests will snag a paperback copy of
@ayanaeliza.bsky.social ’s New York Times bestselling book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures — a perfect way to keep the inspiration going!
"Join us for a #ClimateDanceParty celebrating ocean science, climate solutions, and community with @scrippsocean.bsky.social alumna @ayanaeliza.bsky.social!
🎶 Dance. 🐟 Connect. 🐠 Explore #BirchAquarium 🎉
Tickets are going FAST — grab yours ⬇️
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From uncovering the mysteries of the Red Octopus settlement to celebrating milestones in penguin chick care, our work highlights the essential role aquariums play in advancing science and conservation. This #EarthMonth, discover 8 ways #BirchAquarium is advancing ocean science and conservation!
A group of vibrant Diamondfish swim, surrounded by colorful corals and aquatic plants. The fish display striking yellow and silver tones, adding to the vivid underwater scene.
Shine bright like a Diamond(fish) 💎🐠 #Diamondfish truly live up to their name! Their pointed fins and shimmering silver scales reflect light, dazzling the eye — and confusing predators at the same time.
A yellow Pacific Seahorse is resting among smooth, multicolored pebbles in a vibrant aquarium habitat.
Did you know? San Diego is home to its very own seahorse! The #PacificSeahorse can be found all along the coast from Southern California down to Peru — and yes, they’ve been spotted right here in San Diego’s local bays, estuaries and seagrass beds!
What other animals do you feel are lying to you? Let us know below ⬇️
A glowing Moon Jelly is floating in dark water, illuminated in shades of purple and pink. A handwritten-style arrow and text state, "Moon jelly has zero control over the tides.
A vibrant weedy seadragon swims by. Text on the image reads, "Weedy Seadragon cannot breathe fire.
A vivid close-up of a warty frogfish with a colorful, bumpy texture, set against a deep blue background. Text indicates "Warty Frogfish - 0% Frog, 100% Fish.
A detailed close-up of a Red Irish Lord fish, featuring its textured skin and prominent eyes. The background is a blurred aquatic environment. Text on the image humorously states "Red Irish Lord" with an arrow pointing to the fish, followed by "Definitely not a lord.
A bright yellow longhorn cowfish with distinctive horns protruding from its head is centered in the image. Surrounding text humorously states, "Longhorn cowfish has never mooed once in its life."
A Sunflower Sea Star clings onto a rock. The background is blue, and there's a humorous caption pointing to the sea star, stating, "Not a flower and definitely not a giant ball of hot gas."
A bearded dragon is sitting on a small wooden platform. Text above humorously states, "BEARDED DRAGON has never grown a beard, goatee, or even a mustache.
A Wolf Eel swims underwater with textured, bumpy skin. Text on the image reads, "WOLF EEL has never had the urge to howl at the moon.
A seahorse is surrounded by seagrass. Overlay text humorously reads, "Animals That Are Lying to You *About Their Names" and "Doesn't Gallop... Not Even a Little," with an arrow pointing to the seahorse.
"Identity theft is not a joke!” – us when we realize some animals are lying about their name 😡
Please enjoy our list of animals we feel are lying to us ⬇️
Silhouettes of three people observing a Loggerhead Sea Turtle swimming in an aquarium habitat.
Guests watch eight Little Blue Penguins glide gracefully underwater at an aquarium.
Five people standing in front of an underwater habitat with tropical fish and corals.
We’re open late every Sunday until 7 p.m. for Birch After Hours! 🎉 Plus, enjoy a special discount on tickets when you visit during the last two hours of the day (offer valid only for online ticket purchases).
Me walking into a room all casual and calm ➡️ Me 0.5 seconds later
Watch how #BirchAquarium successfully raised this species from hatchlings to fully settled juveniles for the very first time in the video below ⬇️
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A side profile view of a tiny, settled Red Octopus exploring its surroundings.
A tiny, juvenile Red Octopuses crawls alongside a ruler, allowing the team to measure their size accurately.
A small red octopus crawls along the floor of its habitat, exploring its surroundings.
“I would like to see the baby … octopus.” 🐙 We interrupt your scrolling for a few more photos of our teeny-tiny Red Octopuses! Now that they’ve “settled” in, these little ones are exploring their surroundings behind the scenes.
🐙 #BirchAquarium has reached a major milestone in cephalopod care with the successful settlement of Red Octopuses! Experts believe this is the first time the #RedOctopus species has been hatched, raised and successfully settled in aquarium care!
Read the full story below ⬇
A large Mountain Yellow-legged Frog statue rests on a dark floor, positioned before a wall adorned with the bold text 'IMAGINE WILD.' Painted flowers add color and charm to the background, creating a whimsical scene.
A forest-inspired space showcases towering, tree-like structures draped with vibrant strips of cloth cascading from above. Posters are displayed on these structures, adding visual interest throughout the area.
Six people are gathered around a Mountain Yellow-legged Frog habitat, getting an up close view of the frogs.
Indoor nature-themed exhibit featuring a glowing floor display that looks like a pond with lily pads and dragonflies. Surrounding walls come alive with colorful murals, including a vibrant scene showcasing a playful group of frogs.
Hoppy #WorldFrogDay! Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog is officially open and we’re giving our newest exhibit five stars (iykyk) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Be sure to hop on over to Birch Aquarium to see it for yourself!
Explore Today: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/exhibits/imagine-wild
A Mountain Yellow-legged Frog is sitting on a surface with a humorous review overlay. The review is for Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, rated one star, stating "There were no frogs.
A close-up of a Mountain Yellow-legged Frog surrounded by greenery. Text on the image reads: "Imagine Wild. Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog. Opens March 20."
Once upon a time, we received a truly un-frog-ettable 1-star review …
Now, we’re leaping with joy as Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog opens this #WorldFrogDay. 🐸 Discover how conservation is giving these endangered frogs a second chance in our newest exhibition at #BirchAquarium.
A small, green Emerald Tree Skink is perched on dark soil surrounded by twigs and foliage.
Colorful coral with a textured, wavy surface in hues of pink, purple and green, resembling a vibrant underwater garden.
Underwater scene featuring a green, California Moray Eel swimming in a Giant Kelp Forest habitat at Birch Aquarium.
green looks good on everything 💚
A close-up of a California Spiny Lobster displaying its antennae and multiple legs against a blue and light background.
A lobster clings to a vertical pier piling, its long antennae extend upwards while its segmented body and legs are clearly visible.
🦞 close friend vs. public story … aquarium edition
Join us for Game Night at Birch Aquarium and experience the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour in a fun, after-hours environment. This all-ages event takes place on Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Get Tickets: aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/game-...
⭐ Phosphorus: Essential for Life, from Phytoplankton to Food ⭐ Join Dr. Julia Diaz as she explores the discovery of phosphorus, its surprising history, and its vital role in marine and terrestrial ecosystems — from phytoplankton to food!
📅 March 9 | 6:30 to 8 p.m.
🎟 Free for members | $12 public
This is a Little Blue Penguin! You can learn more about this chick in the story below ⬇️
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🐧 Leveled up from fluffball to swimmer! 🎉 With its waterproof feathers now in, our chick is taking the plunge! Join Laura from our Penguin Care Team as she shows how these mini swim sessions help our chick gain confidence, comfort and skills in the water.
🐸 Something un-frog-ettable is hopping your way this #WorldFrogDay! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce an exciting new exhibition, Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog, opening March 20, 2026.
Learn more about this exciting new exhibition in the story below ⬇️
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