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!
"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 ⬇️
aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/clima...
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!
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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🐙 #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 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.
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This one is supposed to be a display for a turtle, but she apparently was hiding away in the corner. The blurb is about the turtle, but I was enamored by these schooling fish ...
#birchaquarium #fish
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#birchaquarium #fish
Last Wednesday I went to @birchaquarium.bsky.social with @aquachem.bsky.social, his treat. It's a real feast for the eyes, as hopefully these videos can partially convey ...
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#birchaquarium #fish
The family had a fun time at the Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at Birch Aquarium. Lots of fun little sea creatures to check out. Plus, we got a chance to nab some Animal Crossing swag!
#birchaquarium #animalcrossing #animalcrossingtour @birchaquarium.bsky.social
Two adult Little Blue Penguins snuggle closely with their chick in a breeding nest box.
A Penguin Care Team member at Birch Aquarium weighs a penguin chick during a brief health check before returning it to its parents.
An adult Little Blue Penguin snuggles closely with its chick in a breeding nest box.
A fluffy Little Blue Penguin chick is weighed during a routine checkup.
🎉 Chick it out! 🐧 For the first time, a Little Blue Penguin chick was raised by its penguin parents on habitat in Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins at #BirchAquarium. This marks another exciting milestone in our ongoing penguin breeding program!
Full story: aquarium.ucsd.edu/newsroom/fir...
🐟 Our version of “boy aquarium” 🐟
Still stuck at the cottage? We have a f-eel-ing a trip to #BirchAquarium might help 🐠 Send this to that special someone you’d want to visit the aquarium with 💙
Close-up image of the "mouth" of a coral polyp, showcasing a radial pattern in bright green and purple colors.
Close-up view of a sea star arm against a deep blue background, highlighting its textured surface and tube feet.
A detailed close-up showing the vibrant orange and purple tail of an Ornate Boxfish.
Close-up of a honeycomb moray eel, showing detailed patterns on its skin.
🔎 It’s all in the details …
🪸 Coral
⭐ Sea Star
🧡 Ornate Boxfish
🍯 Honeycomb Moray Eel
From vibrant patterns to dazzling details, next time you visit #BirchAquarium, take a moment to notice the little things.
A vibrant Porcupine Pufferfish swimming in a dark blue aquatic environment.
A small, Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker swimming in a dark aquatic environment.
Close-up of a yellow Longhorn Cowfish against a dark background.
🐡 Fish we think resemble the New Year’s Eve ball drop … a series 🪩
🎊 Porcupine Pufferfish
🎊 Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker
🎊 Longhorn Cowfish
Friendly reminder that #BirchAquarium will close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
🩵 From exciting new exhibitions and groundbreaking conservation efforts to countless moments of ocean joy, 2025 has been a truly landmark year for #BirchAquarium! 🎉
A look back at this year’s highlights below ⬇️
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Person holding up a "Monopoly: San Diego Edition" game box in front of a scenic coastal backdrop.
San Diego Edition Monopoly board game displayed among other some festive holiday decorations.
A close-up of the Monopoly: San Diego Edition board, highlighting Birch Aquarium’s space.
The new Monopoly: San Diego Edition is o-fish-ally here and #BirchAquarium is featured on the board alongside some other iconic places!
Want to play? #Monopoly is now available in the aquarium's Gift Shop!
📣 We’re #hiring a Director of Business Administration at #BirchAquarium! 🌊 This position will provides critical support for the executive team and oversight for our financial, human resources, business systems and administrative operations.
Interested? #Apply below ⬇️
Clownfish in an anemone
I realized I haven’t shared any aquarium images yet. Here, a couple ocellaris clownfish hang out in an anemone. One of the last photos I took in the US before moving to Australia.
#fish #aquarium #BirchAquarium #photography
Two people participate in a beach cleanup, holding trash grabbers and buckets, with Scripps Pier in the background.
Two individuals wearing yellow t-shirts participate in a beach cleanup, using trash grabbers. Palm trees and beachfront buildings are visible in the background.
A family of four participates in a beach cleanup, holding trash grabbers and buckets, with Scripps Pier in the background.
Four people are seated under a canopy labeled 'Birch Aquarium Membership' at a beach cleanup event. The table in front of them displays informational pamphlets and cleanup tools.
Our hearts are full and our beaches are cleaner! 💙 Last month, #BirchAquarium members joined our Coastal Cleanup with I Love a Clean San Diego, removing 10 lbs of trash and 1 lb of recyclables. Thank you to our amazing members and team for supporting ocean conservation!
A child watches a Loggerhead Sea Turtle glide gracefully through its underwater habitat at Birch Aquarium. Two large fish are swimming in the background.
🐠 Kids go FREE at #BirchAquarium this October! 🎉 All month long, enjoy one FREE child ticket (ages 12 & under) with the purchase of one full-price adult ticket!
🎟️ Reserve your Kids Free October ticket in the link below ⬇️ https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/kids-free-october
Two tiny red octopuses, only a few days old, showing early development of their red chromatophores.
Just in time for #WorldOctopusDay — baby Red Octopuses! 🐙 These California natives are growing behind the scenes at #BirchAquarium. Discover more about this exciting and historic milestone below ⬇️
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Promotional poster for RoboBattles event, featuring a LEGO® minifigure in warrior attire, with event details stating it occurs every Wednesday and Thursday in October from 2 to 4 PM. Logos of Birch Aquarium and UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography are also displayed.
🤖Get Ready for RoboBattles!💥
Design and build your own LEGO® robot and battle it out in head-to-head challenges at #BirchAquarium. Plus, discover how robots help Scripps scientists explore our oceans! Made possible by the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation.
https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/robobattle
🐟 Celebrating a Decade of Leadership at #BirchAquarium! 🎉
This year, Executive Director Harry Helling marks 10 years of inspiring innovation, advancing conservation and transforming the aquarium experience.
🌊 Dive into his journey and discover how his vision continues to make waves ⬇️
A Little Blue Penguin is standing, flapping its wings slightly, with rocks in the background.
🔱 Hey Tritons! From now through Sept. 30, all @ucsandiego.bsky.social students can:
🎟 Get 1 FREE general admission ticket to #BirchAquarium
OR
🐧 Snag a Coastal Explorer membership for $19 (normally $89)
Grab this special deal below ⬇️
https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/triton-weeks-welcome
