Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center

Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center Oceanographic Teaching Stations(OTS) is a nonprofit organization that manages the Roundhouse Aquarium
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🌊 Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 is coming! 🌊Join the Roundhouse Aquarium team for the 42nd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day to help...
09/05/2026

🌊 Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 is coming! 🌊

Join the Roundhouse Aquarium team for the 42nd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day to help keep our shoreline clean—from summit to sea!

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Manhattan Beach Pier
⏰ Check-in begins at 8:45 AM
🧤 Cleanup activities run until 12:00 PM

Online registration is coming soon! Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up.

When you arrive, check in at the base of the Manhattan Beach Pier, then head to the north side of the beach for the safety talk and supplies station. Before you leave, bring your trash and completed data cards back to the weigh station so we can record your contributions and submit our cleanup data!

Donations are welcomed and help us continue providing educational events to our community and students, while keeping the Roundhouse Aquarium free to visitors year-round.

SEA you there! 🐚🌊

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There’s nothing quite like a Manhattan Beach sunset. 🌅🌊As the day winds down, the coastline comes alive with golden skie...
09/05/2026

There’s nothing quite like a Manhattan Beach sunset. 🌅🌊

As the day winds down, the coastline comes alive with golden skies, ocean breezes, and peaceful views. A beautiful reminder of why we love being connected to the coast.

Learn more about the Roundhouse Aquarium:
https://roundhouseaquarium.org/

09/04/2026

Meet the Kellet’s whelk! 🐚🌊

These large marine snails are a familiar sight along Southern California’s rocky coastline. Kellet’s whelks use their strong, muscular foot to move across the seafloor and their long siphon to sense what’s happening around them.

Fun fact: Kellet’s whelks are carnivores and scavengers, using their sense of smell to find food on the seafloor.

There’s always more to discover about the fascinating creatures that call our coast home!

Learn more about marine life at the Roundhouse Aquarium:
https://roundhouseaquarium.org/

Tomorrow!🌊 Hope on the Horizon: Protecting Marine Mammals in a Changing WorldJoin the OTS Roundhouse Aquarium for a spec...
09/01/2026

Tomorrow!
🌊 Hope on the Horizon: Protecting Marine Mammals in a Changing World

Join the OTS Roundhouse Aquarium for a special free, all-ages presentation at the Manhattan Beach Library on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:00–7:00 PM.

Learn how the Marine Mammal Care Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases marine mammals—and how each patient can provide valuable insight into the changing health of our ocean.

Hear from Dave Bader, Chief Operations & Education Officer at the Marine Mammal Care Center, and get an inside look at the challenges facing Southern California’s marine ecosystems.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave
🎟️ Free event | Registration required

Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles Roundhouse Aquarium Beautification Project

Come visit the Roundhouse Aquarium at the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market on Tuesday, September 1, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM!...
08/31/2026

Come visit the Roundhouse Aquarium at the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market on Tuesday, September 1, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM! 🌊

Stop by our booth to explore marine specimens, meet live animals from our local tide pools, and learn more about the incredible marine life found along our coast. Our team will be there to answer all your ocean-related questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Manhattan Beach Farmers Market
📅 September 1
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

🎉 Let’s give it up for our fin-tastic July Volunteer of the Month — Jacob! 🐟👏 In just six months of volunteering at the ...
08/30/2026

🎉 Let’s give it up for our fin-tastic July Volunteer of the Month — Jacob! 🐟👏 In just six months of volunteering at the Roundhouse, Jacob has become such a reliable member of our team with over 80 volunteer hours. His professionalism and enthusiasm make him a wonderful helping hand and help create a special experience for our guests. Jacob loves sharing his knowledge at our touch tank and showing our visitors the amazing fish and marine life we have at the Roundhouse, especially as a prospective marine bio college student. He’s always happy to connect with our guests, answer questions, and help them discover something new! We’re so grateful for the positive energy Jacob brings to our community. Thank you, Jacob— we’re so excited to sea you continue to grow and make waves at the Roundhouse! 🌊

🌊 That’s a wrap on Summer Camp! ☀️What a summer it has been at the Roundhouse Aquarium! From hands-on activities and mar...
08/29/2026

🌊 That’s a wrap on Summer Camp! ☀️

What a summer it has been at the Roundhouse Aquarium! From hands-on activities and marine life discoveries to beach adventures, our campers filled their days with curiosity, learning, and plenty of fun.

A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteer counselors who helped make this summer possible. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm made a meaningful difference in every camper’s experience. 💙

And to all of our campers—we hope you had as much fun as we did! We can’t wait to welcome you back and meet even more young explorers next year.

Until then, keep exploring, discovering, and growing! 🌊🐠

A little underwater community right here at the Roundhouse Aquarium. 🐟🌊Take a closer look at one of our tanks, where sal...
08/28/2026

A little underwater community right here at the Roundhouse Aquarium. 🐟🌊

Take a closer look at one of our tanks, where salemas, dwarf surfperch, and other local fish share the same habitat. Each species brings something unique to this living ecosystem, giving us a glimpse into the incredible diversity found along our California coast.

There’s always something new to discover beneath the surface!

Learn more about the Roundhouse Aquarium:
https://roundhouseaquarium.org/

A little piece of paradise at the Manhattan Beach Pier. 🌊☀️There’s always something special about being by the water—wat...
08/27/2026

A little piece of paradise at the Manhattan Beach Pier. 🌊☀️

There’s always something special about being by the water—watching the waves, feeling the ocean breeze, and taking in the beauty of our coastline.

Come visit the Roundhouse Aquarium and experience the coast for yourself!

https://roundhouseaquarium.org/

08/26/2026

Meet the sea bass! 🐟🌊

These impressive fish are an important part of coastal ecosystems and can be found in the waters along California’s coast. Their size, strength, and distinctive appearance make them a fascinating species to learn about.

Every animal has an important role to play in a healthy ocean. Come discover more of the incredible marine life that calls our coast home at the Roundhouse Aquarium!

🎥 Media credit: Carolina Dorado, Skechers Foundation

https://roundhouseaquarium.org/

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Manhattan Beach Pier
Manhattan Beach, CA
90266

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+13103798117

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