As I was saying . . .

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. . . -- Ecclesiastes 9:10

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It's my 15 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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Happy World Cephalopod Day! 🐙

This sucker for adventure feels its way through the world! 

With thousands of chemical receptors and millions of texture receptors packed into each sucker, the giant Pacific octopus has a real sense for exploration.  Our aquarium biologist, René, shares a unique bond with the amazing animals in his care. Delve into one of our most-viewed YouTube videos to learn how René engages with our giant Pacific octopus using target training and other unconventional enrichments like a sea-cret morning salsa music routine! 💃🏻 

There’s wonder in ocean life and caring for it helps us all!

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I've been waiting for a month to post this!

Everybody look at my pencil holder!!!

Happy stabby day!

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Catanormal phenomenon. gif

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Something buried years ago lies burning still beneath the snow.

[everythingfox]

When you try to fit in

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Meet Senior Aquarist Dalton!

He's part of a team of Aquarium biologists responsible for caring for our elephant fish, Callorhinchus milii, in the Whalefall exhibit in Into the Deep/En lo Profundo.

Ensuring the well-being of these unique deep-sea dwellers is Dalton’s top priority.

Dive a little deeper into a day in the life of Dalton on YouTube:

Learn more about caring for elephant fish at the Aquarium.

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This might be controversial but I can’t be friends with people who take astrology too seriously and can’t regulate their own emotions without blaming their placements. It’s giving accountability issues

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Waterfall amidst a mountain covered in ash after a volcano eruption

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“Summer Flourish“ by | Patrick Alexander

Dunnet Head, Scotland, United Kingdom

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DITL of a veterinarian at the Aquarium

Let’s take a journey behind the scenes into a day in the life of Dr. Ri Chang (they/them), one of our two fintastic Aquarium veterinarians. From checking a turtle’s shell to looking down a shark’s throat—and beyond—they do it all! Dr. Chang's passion for their work shines through as they navigate care for diverse species, marine research, and education. 💙 🩺🦈

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You’ve heard of the porcupine, but what about the thin-spined porcupine (Chaetomys subspinosus)? This nocturnal critter, also known as the bristle-spined rat, is found only in parts of northern and central Brazil. Unlike many porcupines, this rodent's quills are more like bristles than spines. On average, this species weighs around 3 lbs (1.4 kg). It’s herbivorous and dines on leaves, fruit, and nuts! Photo: ultimosrefugios, CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED, iNaturalist

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What does it take to care for our gentle giants?

Join senior aquarist Melissa and her team to learn about the four sea bass in the Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit!

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A young girl asks her father, “Daddy what does the word ‘corruption’ mean?” 

“Bring me a beer and I’ll tell you.” “But mummy says you shouldn’t drink!” “Get yourself a nice ice cream as well while you bring me beer.” “Oh, okay!”

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by Denis Budkov