#aquarium of podcific

[aquariumpacific]

Our podcast, Aquarium of the Podcific, is back for season two! Join hosts Erin Lundy and Madeline Walden on a deep dive of Aquarium of the Pacific animals, conservation efforts, careers, and more.

We are off to a ray-ly good start this season with Aquarist Sarah Nevarez! Sarah talks about her experience caring for the aquarium's rays, their silly behaviors, and how closely they are related to sharks.

Aquarium of the Podcific is available everywhere you listen to podcasts.

[the-jellydex]

Guhhh I don't have the spoons to work on my newest aquarium review but I do want to say...

A lot goes on behind the aquariums we know and love, and I have a newfound respect for them.

Character development: I should probably also not be as harsh when it comes to minor information mistakes (incorrect species name) and jellyfish variety (unusual jellies can be expensive and hard to find). They also consider what species would be suitable to show in public (many- like hydrozoans- are too small to be properly seen ;w;)

Additionally, breeding efforts for certain species can be difficult. After getting their hands on one species, it's possible that they simply... die, without being replaced. Displayed jellyfish species at an aquarium can be almost as seasonal as the plants that grow around your local area.

// Fun fact: The aquarium of the pacific is the first aquarium I've found to feed medusivoric jellyfish... other jellyfish

Also fun fact the Aquarium of the Pacific has the most detailed descriptions of jellyfish ever. I've came across them before but now I feel a bit silly for not doing more research there (like, they're more in depth than the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Monterey Bay is GOOD)

[aquariumpacific]

It's time to scrub the crabs and also listen to Aquarist Melissa talk about spider crabs on this week’s episode of Aquarium of the Podcific.

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Thank you for another fun season of Aquarium of the Podcific! Follow @Podcific on Instagram for updates and more. We'll sea you soon!

[aquariumpacific]

Enrichment is the word of the week on Aquarium of the Podcific! We are joined by two animal enrichment experts, Alex Lasser-Gold and Alex Bohardt, aka Mammal Alex and Fish Alex. Lasser-Gold (Mammal Alex) is a Mammalogist II and Enrichment Coordinator, and Bohardt (Fish Alex) is our Manager of Aquatic Sustainability. Both have extensive knowledge of enrichment for animals that live above water, below water, and those that spend time in between. 🌊

Visit pacific.to/podcific to listen, or search “Aquarium of the Podcific” in your favorite podcast app. 🎧

This video shows some enrichment that we offer our animals to mimic challenges or new items/textures they may come across in a wild setting. Discovering new food or working on puzzles/obstacles keeps our animals thinking and enriched!

[aquariumpacific]

BORK! It’s time to learn about sea lions! Mammalogist Erin Bell joins Aquarium of the Podcific to talk to us about these majestic and sometimes (usually) silly animals.

Visit pacific.to/podcific to listen, or search “Aquarium of the Podcific” in your favorite podcast app. 🎧 

[aquariumpacific]

Everyone is talking about axolotls, but what exactly are these fascinating animals, and how do we care for them? This week on Aquarium of the Podcific, we are joined by Animal Care Specialist America Sahagun who cares for our axolotl squad at the Aquarium to discuss these “water dogs.” We also discuss our newest exhibit, FROGS: Facing a Changing World, which is open now!

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[aquariumpacific]

If your Spotify Wrapped doesn't look like this, there's always next year. Season 2 of Aquarium of the Podcific is coming soon! Catch up on Season 1 now: pacific.to/spotpod

[aquariumpacific]

Introducing Aquarium of the Podcific! Join staff members Madeline Walden and Erin Lundy on a deep dive through the Aquarium of the Pacific’s animals, conservation efforts, careers, and more on this new podcast. Season one will feature ten episodes released weekly beginning 5/30. Subscribe now in your favorite podcast app, or visit pacific.to/podcific to learn more. 🎧🌊🎙

[aquariumpacific]

is this an actual, official aquarium of the pacific account, or is it like the amtrak one where it’s just made by a random person?

This is an o-fishal account ran by an o-fishal employee o-fishally on the marketing team at the Aquarium of the O-fishal Pacific. O-fishally.

Hi! I'm Madeline and I am the Aquarium's Digital Content & Community Manager. I manage the Aquarium's social media presence and hang out with Admiral Fancypants the penguin. Oh! I also co-host our podcast, Aquarium of the Podcific. Nice to meet you, Tumblr!

[aquariumpacific]

Are they animals? Are they plants? What exactly are corals and why are they important? Aquarist Jay is today’s guests on Aquarium of the Podcific and takes us to coral school. 👨‍🏫🪸

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P.S. How many times will we talk about Michael the fish this season? The limit does not exist ✨

[aquariumpacific]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 👻

We’ve got a spooky special episode of Aquarium of the Podcific streaming now featuring GHOST STORIES from our staff.

Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts!

[aquariumpacific]

We are often asked how to start a career in animal care, and today we are giving insight into traditional and non-traditional pathways to working in this amazing field. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot of hard but rewarding work. Brett Long, Senior Director of Birds/Amphibians/Mammals, joins us on Aquarium of the Podcific to share advice and stories from his decades-long career in animal care and husbandry. 

Visit the link below or search “Aquarium of the Podcific” in your favorite podcast app. 🎧

[aquariumpacific]

I really want to thank you for your recent post introducing yourself. I had no idea that your job is a job and sounds like fun (with its pros and cons) Would you be able to share a breakdown (or a lil bit) of what your daily work is at the aquarium?

I am interested in getting out of a corporate envirnment and more into an animal centric environment but im not sure of what my strengths/weaknesses may be in this new area. I have always loved learning about animals and the differences in their understanding of the world and the funny things they do because of it.

This is a late response, I apologize! BUT hi my name is Madeline and I'm the Digital Content & Community Manager at AOP. My job consists of creating content for our entire social media presence and managing our social media communities, like this one!

My typical day consists of shooting content around the Aquarium, editing videos, scheduling posts, and interacting with our followers. I also co-host/edit/produce our podcast, Aquarium of the Podcific!

My favorite part of my job besides spending time with the animals is getting to amplify the amazing work the Aquarium of the Pacific does to our online community. This is a special place with special people, and the animals bring us all together.

[aquariumpacific]

This week’s Aquarium of the Podcific episode is all about the Aquarium’s Ambassador Birds! These animals live behind the scenes and come out for presentations like Birds Shorts, which happen daily in our Honda Pacific Visions Theater.

We are joined by Aviculturist Heather who teaches us about the different types of birds she cares for, their stories, and helps us interview our first non-human guest.

Visit https://www.podcific.org/ or search “Aquarium of the Podcific” in your favorite podcast app. 🕊️

[aquariumpacific]

This week on Aquarium of the Podcific, we are joined by Environmental Services Supervisor Keisha Leonard.

Keisha has been a part of our Aquarium for almost 20 years and shares how she and her team keep the Aquarium squeaky clean, and how she accidentally named a fish "Michael"! Listen now everywhere you listen to podcasts.

[aquariumpacific]

Does the aquarium have a youtube channel where videos are uploaded too? I love watching the short videos here but is there a place with more longer videos to watch?

Yes! I have some recommendations too.

We do these really fun livestreams on TikTok periodically where we interact with an animal and their expert. I (Madeline, the Aquarium's social media squid, hi hello how are ya) host them! They are 40ish minutes long and I do repeat myself often since the audience is constantly coming and going, but I think they're really entertaining. They are unedited glimpses into animal care so expect the unexpected!

Speaking of live streams, we have several live cams around the Aquarium powered by @exploreorg!

Meet the Pacific Pals, the Aquarium's wacky ambassadors. They have their own YouTube channel, check it out for catchy songs and silly storytelling.

We launched our first podcast last year, Aquarium of the Podcific, and you can listen to all episodes on YouTube or anywhere you get your podcasts. If silly but educational conversations about animals are your thing, I think you'll like it! (I'm a cohost so plz like it)

We host monthly lectures about a variety of topics and stream them on YouTube. If you're local, check them out in person!

Otherwise, our YouTube channel is an expansive library of educational content. Enjoy clicking around, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!