Why doesn the aquarium have live whales and dolphins?
We choose not to exhibit whales, dolphins and sea lions for several reasons. The most important is that Monterey Bay is the best “exhibit” for viewing the marine mammals that live here and pass through the area. From time to time, dolphins can be seen from the deck of the aquarium, with orcas being a rarer occurrence. Gray whales pass by mid-November through March and humpbacks spring through fall; both can often be viewed from the aquarium’s decks. Blue whales are found outside of the bay August through October. Harbor seals and sea lions can be seen daily from the aquarium’s decks as well.
