New Adopt-A-Fish Program Swims Ashore at Birch Aquarium

Jessica Z. Crawford | December 10, 2007

Living coral reefs at Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Struggling to find that perfect gift for a relative or friend who loves the ocean? Look no further than the new Adopt-A-Fish program at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Annual adoptions feature diverse species such as moon jellies, leopard sharks and sea horses, and range from $100 - $1,000.

Adoptions are an excellent way for fish foster parents to learn more about a favorite marine species by becoming connected with their care and habitat. The tax-deductible sponsorship also helps support and enhance the aquarium’s animal family, as well as its award-winning breeding programs that reduce the need for other aquariums to collect in the wild.

Two-spot octopus, Octopus bimaculatus

Fish foster parents receive a personalized adoption certificate, digital photo and fact sheet of their animal species, free passes to Birch Aquarium at Scripps and a special invitation for an annual Adopt-A-Fish celebration. Additional features accompany adoption packages at higher sponsorship levels. Individuals, families, school classes, community groups and organizations are welcome to adopt.

For more information, contact Hei-ock Kim at 858-534-5301 or adoptafish@ucsd.edu or visit http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Members_and_Friends/Adopt_a_Fish/.

Species available for annual adoption: