Monterey Bay Aquarium: An All-Time Favorite!
June 8, 2013 8 Comments
Monterey Bay Aquarium Entrance
Open Seas Exhibit
Sardines in Kelp Forest
Grass Rockfish
Pacific Marine Life
Strawberry Anemone
Pacific Seahorse
Leafy Sea Dragon
Blue Spotted Jelly
Sea Nettles
Back Deck Overlooking Pacific
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the best aquariums in the world! It is a place that we return to again and again. It is mesmerizing watching the sea creatures on display. A wonderful quote at the aquarium says “The sea is as near as we come to another world”. I highly recommend a visit – it never fails to impress. More info about the aquarium is at: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/
More of our posts and pictures on the Monterey Bay Aquarium are at: http://winegarpics.com/category/california/northern-california/monterey-bay-area/monterey-bay-aquarium/
Info on a surreal and fascinating jellyfish new to science found in 2016 near the Mariana Trench (the deepest part of the ocean) is at: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2016/05/video-surreal-deep-sea-jellyfish-near-mariana-trench
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I have fond memories of this aquarium. I believe it is the first real aquarium I ever visited back in my youth. I grew up in the Bay Area and was going through the Steinbeck phase of my literary growth and my family took a trip to Monterey to traipse through Cannery Row and the aquarium was part of the agenda. Your post brought back many fond memories. Thank you.
That makes me happy! And please visit again with your granddaughters – it just keeps getting better and better. There are special behind-the-scenes tours and activities just for kids.
NEVER been, but have always, always wanted to see the conservation work they’re so famous for… 🙂
They do the best work! First rate all around. We are still members supporting them even though we moved to the opposite side of the country. And the surrounding area is stunning in wildlife and beauty – it makes for a fantastic vacation.
Pam, you truly are a genius photographer. These photographs are amazing…great post!
Elisa
You are so kind! And you have the beautiful soul of a poet.
Awesome photos! I can see why it is a favorite. We’ll have to check it out some time.
You can have a wonderful time visiting the aquarium and the surrounding area!