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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

www.healthebay.org/smpa/

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
To inspire understanding and conservation of Santa Monica Bay and our watersheds through hands-on education, stewardship and discovery.

Contact:
Vicki Wawerchak, Director
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 393-6149
Fax: (310) 393-4839

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Los Angeles and surrounding area

Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Conservation, Tourism, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Endangered Species,Environmental Justice, Fisheries, Islands, Kelp Forest, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Rocky Intertidal, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website

Educational Programs:
State standards-based marine biology, pollution prevention, and environmental education programs, offered year-round for pre-K through 12th grade students and their teachers.
Community-wide education ongoing during special themed weekends and weekly presentation during public hours.

Speaker and/or Lecture Series:
Heal the Bay Guest Lecture Series, offered quarterly and free of charge, focuses on topics pertinent to coastal southern California.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60 for education programs, up to 100 for community/public programs

Other Languages:
Spanish: Exhibitry is marked in Spanish and English

In-service Training:
Naturalists, Students/Interns, Docents/Volunteers:
Six-session marine biology-based training course required for all volunteers and interns

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Education volunteer, Public Programs volunteers
  Description:
Education volunteers: Assist staff in running interactive educational programs/field trips Monday through Friday, 9am-2pm.
Public Programs: Assist at public hours and special events.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Minimum age: 15 years old
  Commitment Required:
10 hours a month for one year
  Application/Training:
Apply on-line at www.healthebay.org/smpa/volunteer or by calling the Aquarium. Fill out application, interview, complete six-session training course.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Wyatt Miller
(310) 393-6147 x114


Internship Opportunities

  Program:
Aquarist, Education, or Public Programs Intern
  Description:
Aquarist: maintain tanks and care for animals
Education or Public Programs: work on special projects determined by intern and Aquarium staff
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Highly motivated persons college age and above
  Application:
Visit www.healthebay.org/smpa/internships
  Number of Interns:
Variable
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
No


Service Fee:
Children 12 and under free; 13 and above $3 admission, $5 suggested donation. Groups of 10 or more: $2 each.

General Services:
Restrooms

Parking Availability:
City-run lot adjacent to pier. Fee changes seasonally.

Public Transit Access:
Santa Monica and Culver City Bus lines

Disabled Access:
Ramp into facility. ADA-certified restrooms. Facility on first floor.


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