The Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the largest aquariums in the United States. Its nearly 1,000 species fill 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits and take visitors on a journey throughout the Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja, the Tropical Pacific, and the Northern Pacific. BY SUPPORTING THE AQUARIUM, YOU HELP ensure that children and adults alike have an opportunity to experience marine life firsthand. Your contribution today strengthens our mission to: "instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems."