Isabel Lara

Aren’t #otters the cutest?

Looks like the PG painters club is out this beautiful afternoon

Taylor Swift shares ‘Showgirl’ spotlight with Monterey sea otters in latest film event Swifties are packing theaters nationwide for Taylor Swift’s “The Release Party of a Showgirl” film event to celebrate her new album.

The Grammy-winning singer gave the Monterey Bay Aquarium a subtle shoutout during her latest film event, sporting merchandise in support of the institution known for its extensive sea otter research and marine conservation programs.
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Taylor Swift's Vintage Tee Sends a Sweet—and Otterly Adorable—Nod to Travis Kelce Another “New Heights” Easter egg has been revealed

Taylor Swift’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Tee Sends a Sweet Nod to Travis Kelce
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Friday night in Pacific Grove

Statement from @MontereyAq Executive Director Julie Packard on the passing of #JaneGoodall

Gorgeous Sunday: brunch at a winery & stop at a pumpkin patch.

Beautiful ‘Big Sur’ exhibition at Monterey Museum of Art.
Came away with reading list: Henry Miller, Kerouac, Lillian Bos Ross…

Can’t get enough of the delicious local tomato varieties. Multicolor tomatoes salad has become our Friday lunch tradition after an early morning farmers’ market visit. 🍅 😋

YouTube video by NPR Music Carlos Vives: Tiny Desk Concert

Que belleza!!! Viva #elTiny y vivan los hermanos colombianos!!! 🇨🇴

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Wary of changes under Trump, 'citizen historians' are documenting the Smithsonian Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.

I love this. If I were still in DC I’d definitely volunteer for this project:
As Trump criticizes Smithsonian, 'citizen historians' document exhibits

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Breathing in all the sea air

Gracias, Benito ❤️🐰

Robert Redford's Environmental Legacy Actor and activist Robert Redford tells his personal story of what moves him to protect the environment, and his journey in doing so. "Art and nature combined,…

I'm a big Robert Redford fan, have seen most of his movies, yet I had never seen this video about his environmental activism before. It is SO persuasive and beautiful. We lost an incredibly talented movie star and a strong voice for the environment today.

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YouTube video by NPR Music Fito Páez: Tiny Desk Concert

MARIPOSA TEKNICOLOR EN #ELTINY -- que maravilla!! #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana

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Early morning #farmersmarket visit

YouTube video by Monterey Bay Aquarium The Recovery | (Aquarium's version) 🦦

For all swifties who love sea otters 🧡🦦
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Took nacho & my mom to their first California winery today ☀️🍇🌹

YouTube video by Monterey Bay Aquarium One ocean, two languages, un corazón | #shorts

"Hector no busca brillar, pero ilumina..."
What a gorgeous turn of phrase to describe one of our bilingual volunteers. One of the things that makes me proud to work at the @montereybayaquarium.org is our goal to be fully bilingual.

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Nature: Sea lions at California's Monterey Bay We leave you this Sunday with some playful (and noisy) sea lions at California's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Videographer: Lee McEachern.

LOVE that CBS Sunday morning did a story about our joyful noisy neighborhood sea lions!

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In Trump’s Federal Work Force Cuts, Black Women Are Among the Hardest Hit

For generations, the federal government has served as a ladder to the middle class for Black Americans who were shut out of jobs because of discrimination. The federal government has historically offered more job stability, pay equity and career advancement...
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Monterey Bay Aquarium offers free tickets to locals Free tickets are limited quantity and available now for reservation on a first-come, first-served basis through the Aquarium’s website. Eligible residents can reserve up to six tickets for any day …

“The people of the county help us advance our mission to inspire conservation of the ocean in so many ways. This is one small gesture for us to show our appreciation.”
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Spotted a little harbor seal sunbathing on a rock during my guest experience training today!

When you’re walking the dog in your PJs & your neighbors pretend not to notice…

#InternationalDogDay

#sunset

The sea lions are back in San Carlos beach & they are LOUD!

Congratulations to “Voces: American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos," winner of the 2025 Imagen Award. The NPR Latino employee group hosted a screening in DC during Hispanic Heritage Month & it was one of the most meaningful events in my decade working there.
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Rejoice! Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Newest Puffling Has a Name Now! Thousands voted on whether a baby bird should be called Yali, Aster, Alca, Miki, Squash or Sprout.

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