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There's a big ocean out there full of amazing creatures! Join us for a whale watching adventure to see amazing Gray Whales on their epic migration.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We 💙🌊🐉! Seadragons are the coolest!
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Heading into the weekend like 🐙
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Mother Gray Whales are the size of a semi truck and give birth to VW Beetle sized calves. Now that's a big baby! Keep an eye out for these big mamas migrating past San Diego.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Don't miss the Scuba Santa Dive show Tuesday at 12:30! Check the schedule before you visit (dive show times vary) and arrive early to get a seat! Scuba Santa is a popular guy and the show fills up quickly.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
It's the first weekend of Seas 'n' Greetings! Enjoy seasonal decor, a scavenger hunt, and special appearances by Scuba Santa all month long! Check the schedule before your visit and dive into the holiday SEAson.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Moray Eels have two sets of jaws, one that is visible and a second set that is hidden in their throats. These cunning predators ambush fish, octopus, crabs and other bottom-dwelling creatures, hold them with their first set of jaws, and use the second set
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Today is #GivingTuesday and we hope you will chose Birch Aquarium. Your gift will support ocean science education, animal care, and new exhibits like our upcoming seadragon exhibition. Head to our website, link in profile, and click Give Now #savingseadra
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Scientists at #UCSanDiego worked with our Crystal Jellies to synthesize a new purple fluorescent protein that is used to highlight specific cells in research. This team won a Nobel Prize when they synthesized green fluorescent proteins from the same jelli
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Beat the #BlackFriday blues and digest those leftovers with a beautiful view. #OptOutside and relax at Tide Pool Plaza and you might spot a migrating Gray Whale.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Happy Thanksgiving! We're closed today but hope to see you and your family over the weekend. Have a wonderful holiday!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We are closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Hope everyone has a great holiday and we'll be open at 9 a.m. Friday November 23!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We are having a great time on our annual Member Sunset Harbor Cruise! Thank you to @flagshipsd and our members!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We are r-eel-y excited it’s almost Friday!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Seahorses snap up their tiny prey with lightning fast speed. Listen closely during feeding time and you might hear their trap-door like mouths "snap" - cool!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
To say THANK YOU to our local heroes (including all active, reserve, retired service persons and veterans) this Sunday, November 11 and Monday November 12 we are offering FREE admission to local heroes and $3 off admission for each person in your group, u
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
You know what rocks? The Scripps Oceanography Geologic Collections! Join us for a deep dive into the treasure trove of rocks, minerals, fossils, and artifacts at our next Perspectives Lecture on November 19.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Our two-story, 70,000-gallon, #GiantKelpforest immerses guests into the world of the amazing underwater forest ecosystem. Come face to face with locals such as Leopard Sharks, Moray Eels, an endangered Giant Black Sea Bass, and more. Who is your favorite
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
San Diego sunsets can be EPIC and we believe we have one of the best views in town. #protip - With the time change, the sun goes down by 5pm. Plan a late afternoon visit, explore our halls and head out to tidepool plaza for the last 20 minutes of the day
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
San Diego sunsets can be EPIC and we believe we have one of the best views in town. #protip - With the time change, the sun goes down by 5pm. Plan a late afternoon visit, explore our halls and head out to tidepool plaza for the last 20 minutes of the day
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Turn that frown upside-down! It's Friday! 🐠 🐠 🐠
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We are kicking off a special holiday membership offer! Save $20 on select gift memberships purchased online. Check the website for details and give the great experience gift of Birch Aquarium membership!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Look what pulled up to Birch Aquarium this morning! 😍 We have a BIG announcement coming on November 14! 🐟 🐠 🐡 🐙
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Bluefaced Angelfish may look like it's sporting a costume, but the bright colors, shapes, and patterns are a way to communicate with predators. The contrasting yellow and blue break up the fish's outline making it hard to spot, the black spot by the tail
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
You may have noticed that tides are getting even higher and lower as we move into the winter months. Keep an eye out for these tide pool predators, the Navanax! These sea slugs prey on other slugs and snails, and even nudibranchs. We will be announcing da
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
Leopard Sharks' mouths are at the bottom of their faces, which shows they prefer to feed on creatures along the bottom like crabs, fish and squid eggs, flat fish, and even the occasional clam.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
We had such a great time at Haunted Aquarium tonight! There's more spooky science fun on Saturday night! Come join the fun!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps:
It's starting to feel spooky around here! Raise a hand (or 8 arms) if you're coming to Haunted Aquarium this weekend!
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Here's some costume inspiration from Aquarist Leslee - she makes a great anemone and clownfish!
