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Birch Aquarium at Scripps E-news -- December 2008
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    Adopt-A-Fish
    Looking for the perfect gift for a relative or friend who loves the ocean? Look no further than the aquarium's Adopt-A-Fish program. Annual adoptions feature diverse species such as clown anemonefish, blue tang, sea horses, moon jellies, and sharks. Levels begin at $50.
    Family Day
    Have a whale of a time during our December 20 Family Day. Transform your hand into a whale flipper, listen to whale story times, and more.
    Island of the Great White Shark
    Save the date for an evening with producer and cinematographer Richard Thiess as he screens his newest film, Island of the Great White Shark on January 6. This award-winning documentary captures the nature of the great white sharks of Isla Guadalupe and the efforts to conserve them.
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    Event Highlights

     
    Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? From December 26-March 29, join naturalists from Birch Aquarium at Scripps for an exhilarating three-and-a-half-hour guided whale-watching cruise that offers you and your family a front-row seat to the amazing gray whale migration. See dolphins, sea lions, and marine birds along the way!
    Photograph: Peter Scheu
     
    Public Programs
     
    Enjoy one of two age-appropriate tidepooling adventures this month. Birch Aquarium naturalists will carefully guide participants in search of hermit crabs, snails, mussels, barnacles, and sea anemonies.

     
    Noteworthy News
     
    Take advantage of fabulous discounts to Birch Aquarium, whale watching, shop our bookshop, and more by clicking on the Special Deals link on the aquarium's website. Check back regularly for new offers.