Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cannery Row May 2019

Monterey Bay Aquarium opened in 1984 in what was a sardine cannery.

Cannery Row September 2004

I visited with my kid in 2004.  It was quieter back then.

Penguins

The aquarium was the first to feature a living kelp forest.

Sea otters

Now huge crowds gather to watch things like sea otters eat.

 

The displays are much more elaborate.

Squid

Many more varieties of sea life to see.

September 2004

There is an incredible view of Monterey Bay outside.  That day like today it was raining and cold.  We walked through Cannery Row.   It was named in January 1958 to honor John Steinbeck.   Last cannery closed in 1973.

Jellyfish

 

Lots of jellyfish.
Much has changed over the years.  But this day we walked together and marveled at the wonders beneath the sea at Monterey Bay Aquarium as we did back in 2004.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
831.648.4800

2 Replies to “Monterey Bay Aquarium”

  1. Such a happy visit with Mari!

    1. It was nice. 🙂

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