One of the greatest compliments Aquarius Aquarium Institute can receive is an invitation to share our mission with families who are eager to learn about the natural world. This week, we were honored to participate in Animal Appreciation Day at the Visalia Library, joining an outstanding group of organizations dedicated to connecting children and families …
Summer may be here, but learning is still making waves! Aquarius Aquarium Institute’s Teaching Tidepools® program is off to an exciting start in summer school classrooms, where students are diving into the wonders of the ocean through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, imagination and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. This week, young learners …
There’s a moment we look for on these field trips. No press release. No big announcement. No fanfare. Students stand on the shore or wade out into a shallow, gravelly side channel perfect for tiny fish to find refuge where they will continue to grow. And just like that—it clicks. Chinook Salmon Return to the …
At Aquarius Aquarium Institute, we can feel it already—Spring 2026 is shaping up to be one of our busiest and most exciting seasons yet. And it’s all made possible by supporters like you who believe in education, curiosity, and giving young minds a reason to stay curious, connected, and engaged in school. When students are …
Raising More Than Fish: Building Water Literacy in the Central Valley Something truly remarkable is happening in the cold classroom aquarium maintained by the CART (Center for Advanced Research and Technology) students we mentor in this spring of 2026. Tiny Chinook salmon have hatched. At first glance, they’re easy to miss. Just a few centimeters …
These are the 2026 CART students we mentor, alongside other students, exploring the Central Coast tide pools—getting hands-on with marine life and learning directly from the shoreline. Huge thanks to our Charter Members and Donors who make experiences like this possible. Your support turns curiosity into understanding and inspires the next generation of ocean stewards.
Reserve Your Classroom Program Now Spring has always been the most in-demand season for our school programs, and Spring 2026 is already shaping up to be another full calendar. That strong demand exists for one simple reason: generous supporters like you make it possible for students across the Central Valley to experience aquatic science in …
This winter and spring, high school students we mentor in the CART (Center for Advanced Research and Technology) Salmon and Trout program in the Environmental Lab are getting an up-close look at one of California’s most iconic native fish: Chinook salmon…
The sped-up video above shows our anemone feeding on a small frozen green cube of food. It’s a simple routine, but it’s an important reason why this animal has lived so long in our care…
