www.montereybayaquarium.org
Organization Type:
Non-Profit
Mission:
The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the oceans.
Contact:
Debbie Keller, Volunteers
Janet Covell, Interns
Alfonso Brillante, Education
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 648-4888
Fax: (831) 648-4810
Geographical Focus:
Regional
Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Marin, Monterey, San Benito, San Franciso, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz
Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation
Topic:
Wetlands, Kelp Forest, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Watershed Hydrology, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Open Ocean/Oceanography
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Publications, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website
Education Programs:
Teacher Resources:
• Teacher Open House
• Teacher Resource Center
• E-Quarium
• Splash Zone Teacher Institute
• Wetlands Teacher Institute
• Watershed Teacher Institute
• Teacher Workshops
Field Trips:
• Discovery Labs (K-12), Spanish available
• Flippers, Flukes and Fun, preschool
• Ocean Explorers (K-12)
• Self-Guided Tour (PreK-12)
• Splash Zone (PreK-12), Spanish available
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 120 in education program/no limit, thousands touring
Other Languages:
• Education programs in English and Spanish
• Audio tours in English, Spanish, German, French and Japanese
• Visitor maps in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Italian and Chinese
• Some children’s books in Spanish (see press catalogue, pages 4 & 6)
In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Students/Interns, General Public
Multiple training programs for volunteers, teachers, and students, see website or call for more information
Volunteer Opportunities