Author Archives: Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Winter Fishtival January 5: Sculpins

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Join the Seattle Aquarium for Winter Fishtival, where we’ll feature different sea animals and fun activities each day. January 5 will be devoted to sculpins, a fish with 230 recognized marine species—41 of which are found in our local waters. more »

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Sea Otters Reunited

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

When a sea otter pup is born, the mom naturally separates herself and her pup away from larger, more dominant males. When Aniak gave birth to Sekiu here at the Seattle Aquarium, we provided them with the same opportunity for more »

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What are sixgill sharks?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Bluntnose sixgill sharks, or Hexanchus griseus, are members of the cowshark family. Most sharks have five gill slits, but the aptly named sixgills have six. At a mature length of about 14 feet, they are one of the top ten more »

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Shark Fun Facts

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Sharks kill an average of four humans per year. Humans kill well over 100 million sharks each year. Sharks never run out of teeth. They have new ones on a “conveyor belt,” at the ready to move up and replace more »

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Northern Fur Seal Isaac Is a Dad!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

On the night of July 11, 2012, the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA welcomed a new northern fur seal pup to the family. Ursula, a female fur seal residing at the aquarium gave birth to a healthy male pup more »

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