California: Monterey Bay Aquarium
August 15, 2020 2 Comments
Author Photographing Sardines at Open Seas. “The sea is as near as we come to another world.”
Sea Pen Display
Chambered Nautilus (cousin of the octopus)
Green Moray Eels
Bigfin Reef Squid
Lookdown Fish
Stone Scorpionfish (looking left)
Orange Cup Coral
Southern Sea Otter
Avocet (at least 26 years old)
Marbled Godwit (at least 21 years old)
Black Oystercatcher ( at least 24 years old)
Semipalmated Sandpiper (at least 20 years old)
Beautiful California Coast South of Monterey
We visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium at the end of February. It is always a delight – one of the best aquariums we’ve ever seen! It is extra special because of its beautiful location on the central California coast. Although temporarily closed now because of the pandemic, you can visit virtually through these live cams: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams.
Some of the birds at the aquarium are quite old (https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/stories/the-aviarys-amazing-senior-citizens). Each one was found injured and unable to be released back into the wild. They have been happily living their lives in the aviary ever since. I read that birdwatching and nature is good for the soul and health – agreed! https://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-of-bird-watching/
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Stunning photography, Pam – as always. I’m a huge fan of the Chambered Nautilus, but this is the first living one I’ve seen. And the Orange Cup Coral is new to me, too. Thanks. ~Terri
Thank you! Aren’t those creatures amazing? I just found out that the aquarium is going to have the first deep sea exhibit in the world in 2 years – so exciting! Will definitely return then.