Teacher Resources Aquariums

Located on historic Cannery Row in Monterey, California, this renowned aquarium features a living kelp forest, colorful Pacific wildlife, sea otters, penguins, and deep-sea exhibits. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a leader in ocean conservation and education, dedicated to inspiring visitors to protect our oceans. Offers comprehensive school programs, teacher resources, and marine biology research opportunities.

Chicago's famed Shedd Aquarium welcomes visitors to see beluga whales, stingrays, saltwater fish, dolphins, and sea lions. One of the oldest and most prestigious public aquariums in the United States, Shedd is home to more than 32,000 animals representing 1,500 species from around the world. Renowned for its marine biology research, conservation programs, and comprehensive educational offerings for all ages.

Located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium is home to more than 20,000 animals and 800 species. Featuring multiple levels of exhibits, visitors can explore everything from a multi-story Atlantic Coral Reef to an impressive Shark Alley, Australian reef habitats, and a tropical rainforest ecosystem. Offers award-winning educational programs, accessibility accommodations, and leading conservation research initiatives.

Located on Elliott Bay, the Seattle Aquarium offers interactive education experiences with sea and river otters, seals, moon jellyfish, pufferfish, and sea anemones. Recently expanded with the new Ocean Pavilion, the aquarium is dedicated to marine conservation and educating visitors about the Puget Sound ecosystem. Features extensive research programs, marine animal rescue, and citizen science opportunities.

Located in Long Beach, California, this aquarium focuses on the Pacific Ocean's diverse ecosystems. Featuring more than 12,000 animals across 500 species, visitors can explore the Tropical Pacific Gallery with colorful coral reefs, the Northern Pacific Gallery with playful sea otters, and the mesmerizing Jellies exhibits. Offers comprehensive educational programs, research initiatives, and conservation education.

The public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, Birch Aquarium combines research with more than 5,000 fish in 60+ habitats. Featuring interactive exhibits on climate change, an impressive collection of seahorses and seadragons, and outdoor tide pools with panoramic ocean views. Offers cutting-edge marine research programs, educational initiatives, and citizen science opportunities.

One of California's most-visited cultural institutions located in Long Beach. Features more than 12,000 animals in over 100 exhibits that celebrate the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants. Highlights include the interactive Shark Lagoon, the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, and the mesmerizing jellyfish gallery. Offers comprehensive educational programs, research initiatives, and conservation education.