Monterey Depths
by Greg Reed
Title
Monterey Depths
Artist
Greg Reed
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Taken October 2007 at the Monterey Aquarium, Monterey, CA
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium was a vision that turned into a reality. One day
in 1977, four marine biologists at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station
were once again contemplating a dilapidated building just a few hundred feet
away. Someone said �aquarium,� and the rest is history.
Our building stands on the site of historic Cannery Row�s
largest fish-packing plant, the Hovden Cannery. Built in
1916, the Hovden Cannery operated until 1972, and was
the last of the canneries to close. Demolition of the
abandoned building began in 1980, and construction of
the Aquarium began shortly after, in spring of 1981. We
opened to the public on October 20, 1984
and brought the fish back to Cannery Row.
From the beginning, our founders� intent was to give
visitors an intimate tour of Monterey Bay's beautiful
natural communities and other fascinating marine
environments, and ultimately inspire them to care
for and protect the world�s oceans.
Thirty years later, we continue to inspire ocean
conservation and set trends for aquariums worldwide.
We�re the only institution to successfully exhibit great
white sharks. We created the first living kelp forest
exhibit, and pioneered jellyfish exhibits that inspired
countless imitations around the globe. We were the first
aquarium to offer changing special exhibitions, and
the first with a dedicated exhibit area for children and
families. We continue to test the limits of what�s possible.
As an ocean conservation leader, we�re deeply involved
in cutting-edge research and advocacy to protect sea
otters, Pacific bluefin tuna, great white sharks and other
threatened ocean animals. Our Seafood Watch program
to advance sustainable seafood practices is transforming
the seafood market in ways that protect ocean wildlife.
Our exhibits helped inspire creation of the largest national
marine sanctuary off the continental United States, and
we are now working to ensure the long-term success of
the largest network of marine protected areas off the
California coast.
More than 55 million visitors have visited the non-profit
Monterey Bay Aquarium since 1984. Many have left
inspired to help create a better future for the oceans.
We�ll continue to make a difference in the years ahead.
Source: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/-/m/pdf/groups/monterey-bay-aquarium-operator-history.pdf?la=en
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