Description

Get a spiny hug from a sea urchin, feel a knobby sea star or sticky sea anemone, and experience the sea water spray of a swell shark when you visit the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. The Aquarium , operated by the environmental organization Heal the Bay, is home to some 100 species of organisms, including moray eels, octopus, sharks, rays and a variety of fish and invertebrates - all examples of the animals found just a short stroll away in the Santa Monica Bay. The popular shark-themed Sundays include shark related arts and crafts, story time, films and a presentation and feeding at the shark tank. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and volunteers enrich the hands-on experience at the Aquarium, where the wonder of discovery of the marine environment inspires conservation and stewardship.