Tag Archives: Monterey Bay Aquarium

Tentacles Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Cherilyn Chin

The Tentacles exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium contains many species of cephalopods from oceans around the world. Cephalopods include Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish, and Nautilus. Many species in this exhibit have never been on display before. I am a cephalopod … Continue reading →

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My Unforgettable Moment with Mae, the Sea Otter Surrogate Mom from the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Cherilyn Chin

I am very sad to hear of the passing of Mae on November 17, 2012. Mae was one of southern sea otters in the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Exhibit. I first met Mae 11 years ago when she was … Continue reading →

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Eew, the Freshwater Eel and Why You Shouldn’t Eat Me!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Cherilyn Chin

Hi, I’m Eew, a freshwater eel. I got my name because, well, humans don’t seem to like eels very much. Maybe it’s because we’re slimy, long, and very snake-like. Maybe it’s because we have a mouth full of sharp teeth, … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Joy and Toola, Surrogate Sea Otter Moms Extraordinaire at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Cherilyn Chin

I am sad to hear of the passing of one of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s sea otter surrogate moms, Joy. It is also a sad day for the Sea Otter Research and Conservation Program (SORAC) because they have lost their … Continue reading →

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Great White Shark’s Adventure at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Cherilyn Chin

Hello, I’m a Great White Shark. My ancestors and I have been roaming the oceans since before there were dinosaurs on earth. We have been the kings and queens of the sea…until now. Humans have made the oceans unsafe for … Continue reading →

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