The Aquarium of the Pacific was the first public aquarium to successfully hatch and raise a baby giant sea bass in 2016. In the past giant sea bass have been notoriously difficult to breed in an aquarium setting. This iconic Southern California species is key to healthy kelp forest ecosystems and is a wonder to behold,” said Aquarium of the Pacific Vice President of Animal Husbandry Dr. “The Aquarium of the Pacific is proud to directly contribute to enhancing wild populations of giant sea bass by investing in this critically endangered species’ culture and care. Their populations are believed to be increasing slowly after years of decline. Giant sea bass are listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List. California State University, Northridge (CSUN), the non-profit Aquarium of the Pacific, and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium are pleased to announce the success of a joint effort involving raising and releasing juvenile giant sea bass into the ocean.
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