Enrichment Emails
Here you will find links to email summaries of past enrichment cycles.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out via the Contact Us page.
Kelp Forest - Community
February 2025
This email explores what creates a kelp forest, said habitat's influence on us, and how we impact & support them!
Animal Handling
February 2025
This email reviews the MBA's current protocols and guidelines for handling animals.
Coastal Wetlands - Seasonality
January 2025
This email recaps discussions about the importance of coastal wetlands, including Monterey's own Elkhorn Slough!
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
December 2024
This email details the process of creating a National Marine Sanctuary, and provided updates on the new Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary!
Sea Otter Program
November 2024
This email reviews the amazing work our sea otter rescue and surrogacy team does to support wild populations of our favorite furry friends!
Interpretation and You (And Algae!)
November 2024
This email discusses the many ways we interpret our galleries and critters to guests, using algae as an example!
Aquarium History(Part 2)
October 2024
Focus on the early years of the Aquarium, from its initial concept to expansions that would echo through our operations today... and YOU the volunteers!
Aquarium History (Part 1)
October 2024
This email is all about looking back... so that we can look forward!
Whether you've been here 40 days or 40 years, we're grateful for you and the impactful stories you share with our guests!
"Where Do We Get Our..."
October 2024
This email reviews a 3-week cycle unveiling how the Aquarium acquires its water, wild animals, and cultured critters!
Summer Enrichments (Part 3)
Summer 2024
This email reviews the following summer enrichments: Education & Bilingual Programming
Summer Enrichments (Part 2)
Summer 2024
This email will review the following enrichments: Back Deck Programs, Wild Life Viewing Station, & Anthropomorphism.
Summer Enrichments (Part 1)
Summer 2024
This email will review the following enrichments: Sustainability, Marketing, and the Marine Mammal Cart.
The Uniqueness of Monterey Bay
July 2024
This email dives into what makes Monterey Bay so special, from the physical factors that formed its geography to the human connections it fosters!
Security
May 2024
This week we had special guests Jeff, Juan, Jorge and Lupe join us in the Volunteer Lounge to discuss Volunteer responses to emergencies.
Into the Deep
April 2024
This month we focused on the deep sea, and specifically the Into the Deep/En Lo Profundo Exhibit. We learned to recognize features and adaptations of deep sea animals, focused on the collection and care of our exhibit animals, discussed the threat of deep sea mining and how to connect with guests about it, and played some Deep Sea Jeopardy!
Conservation Initiatives
February 2024
Our actions have a big impact on ocean health. During this cycle we looked at each of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Conservation Initiatives individually while also taking a closer look at how these challenges impact people around the world.
Monterey Bay Habitats
Jan 2023
This email explores how diverse habitats within the Monterey Bay support uniquely high levels of biodiversity, and how the titular exhibit provides an excellent demonstration.
