The Monterey Bay Aquarium Has a Secret

[@MontereyBayAquarium]

So glad you were able to stop by!! Hope to sea you again soon! 😄

[@knittinninja]

Team Water Management Hyyyypppppeeeeee!

[@sylvy16]

love that pun! ❤

[@vlogbrothers]

"...just like we are in a healthy relationship with MOST of the microorganisms that live on and around us...." Only heard the most. -John

[@serenepoppy1408]

vlogbrothers The “most” qualifier is SO TRUE; even home aquarium hobbyists have to learn about a bunch of not-so-friendly organisms. Bristle worms are a pretty gnarly example - they get 10’+ (3m+) long and can bore through rock! Seeing their interactions with all the “good guys” too, like micro-crustaceans/invertebrates, isopods, copepods, etc. It’s like collecting Pokémon IRL! It’s such an amazing hobby, as it combines chemistry, biology, ecology, and so much more. Incredible learning experience!

[@MrAnshie]

Microbes all the way down...

[@susanne5803]

... and inside us!

[@DenisJava]

@@MrAnshie HA HA HA!! Excellent!

[@nixtheclause9984]

JOHN I SWEAR-

[@andrewhuang]

I love it when I inadvertently make the soundtrack to a Hank video 😄

[@j.tylerfriesen1991]

whats the beautiful digital potato salad I heard? Where can I hear it?

[@andrewhuang]

@@j.tylerfriesen1991 it's linked in the description :)

[@milosatin]

Love when I instantly know it's your music and then love the video that much more for it. Came down in the comments expecting to see you, and here we are. 😍 Love your music

[@naomilovenpeace]

I thought this was Keanu Reeves fan channel

[@matthewmiller5288]

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[@rwhe423723]

There's plenty of space for at least two more fandoms, too. What else can we mix in with Keanu and Monterey Bay?

[@avakining]

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[@clarahowson2911]

Ryan Wheeler Doctor Who. Just Doctor Who.

[@ssdd28561]

Thumbnail got updated to reflect that 👍

[@giovani9739]

AH! I've had the privilege of volunteering there all throughout my high school years. It fills me with immense pride seeing you make a video about the Aquarium and calling it one of the best places on Earth.

[@jacobsparks6944]

Giovani Ceja I love the Monterey Bay aquarium. It’s one of my favorite places ever and while I didn’t get to volunteer there I know a lot of people who did and still do. It’s AWESOME!

[@FyTube12]

How did you get to volunteer there?

[@aSongScout]

This aquarium was right next to where I grew up, so I went there all the time as a kid. Had no idea that it was so unique in all these special ways! This makes all my memories from there as a child that much cooler. :)

[@mariewikiwaka3851]

Hank is fishing for compliments.... and he shall get them. Excellent videography and editing!

[@xczechr]

I sea what you did there.

[@mariewikiwaka3851]

xczechr Ayyy

[@TheGroovyJones]

Floundering for a pun.

[@mariewikiwaka3851]

TheGroovyJones I never said it was a good pun. No joke too cheap (as long as it’s not hurting people).

[@TheGroovyJones]

@@mariewikiwaka3851 If you got good enough to go professional you could be paid scale.

[@RoGoGradStudent]

Like many locals, we tend to take this place for granted. Heck we even get to go free during the off-season. BUT thanks Hank for making me appreciate how special this place truly is!

[@kateh7484]

I hope we get a longer vid of your visit to the aquarium on Hankschannel.

[@vlogbrothers]

I mean, amazingly I used pretty much every bit of footage I took. Like, not all of every clip, but some of every clip! Also, I NEED TO FINISH THIS BOOK KATE!

[@kateh7484]

vlogbrothers I also need you to finish that book 🤣

[@CatherineLu]

Me: goes to local aquarium for years since childhood and thinks nothing of it Hank: makes video full of mostly info I knew already Me: oops didn't realize I live in a cool place.

[@toobusytocreateaname]

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[@ElizabethLopez-hx6xv]

In middle school my science teacher showed us Monterey Bay’s kelp forest web cam as an example of a biome. I returned to that site repeatedly to watch and eventually found the otter cam as well! After haggling with my parents to let my computer time coincide with the otter and kelp forest feeding times I set alarms on my watch and basically spent the entirety of my summer tuning in to watch. While I have never physically been to Monterey Bay aquarium, it holds a tender place in my heart and this video was an awesome look at it. Thank you!

[@clovergoalie29]

This aquarium is my favorite place on earth. I grew up exploring and learning both inside the aquarium and out. This video has brought me so much joy! Thank you for sharing I hope everyone else finds a bit of joy from this video.

[@ncskitty]

Me too! I'm from San Jose so I was like "woah Hank was in Monterey!" when I saw the title.

[@AlthenaLuna]

During my time as a marine biology student, I got *very* familiar with the smell of dead barnacles. It's...if you take the smell of low tide and add funky overtones of decay, you're getting there.

[@bonniea8189]

Is it like the smell of seaweed baking on the beach in a hot day? That smell is foul.

[@AlthenaLuna]

@@bonniea8189 Well, they've both got that festering seawater aspect, but I think barnacles, being rotting flesh (if very small amounts of it) are worse. I'm not in any particular hurry to go reacquaint myself with them to compare. Not even for science.

[@stephelisabeth3143]

I am a member at this aquarium and have been attending it since I was a small child. So I really appreciate that you gave us some perspective regarding what goes on behind the scenes as this isn't something I had ever thought of nor would have known about.

[@erunks]

Not that I'm huge on commenting on videos, but I really liked the format that you presented with this one. It felt really well presented. Nice work, Hank.

[@emmypadge]

When I first saw this video 2 years ago I was blown away. Visiting the aquarium has been at the top of my wish list since then. Tonight I have made it to Monterey and will spend the day at the aquarium tomorrow! So excited!!

[@stellify97]

Love my hometown! Also this is the aquarium Finding Dory was based on.

[@JosephDavies]

My first thought upon seeing the sign was that it's the aquarium they filmed at for Star Trek IV. I was expecting to see humpback whales!

[@RoboticYeti]

@@JosephDavies Yeah I was distracted the whole video because I was trying to figure out why the name sounded so familiar (until I finally realized it was where they filmed that Star Trek movie). I love that movie. Such a ridiculous concept but it works so well.

[@kayaeki]

Thats so cool what are their entry ticket fare?

[@tommyfrerking]

@@JosephDavies I thought the same thing throughout the video!

[@bonniea8189]

@@kayaeki You can look it up on their website www.montereybayaquarium.org/ .

[@adrienneshillinglaw3006]

We love Monterey Bay Aquarium..... living in Ontario Canada, we are able to use their world class website to access live webcams to get closer to animals than if we were actually there on the ground..... and the educational resources available on the site are phenomenal from a homeschooling point of view. We live about one hour's drive from famous Ripleys Aquarium in Toronto, but much prefer the Monterey Bay Aquarium website. And it's free with the price of our internet connection. Great job, and well done, Monterey Bay Aquarium! And thanks to Hank for the "inside job" tour---- also a "best, world class" in terms of learning!

[@bennyrodrigz]

I live in salinas and always took the aquarium for granted. Thank you for this!

[@sarahgrin]

I grew up in central California and love love love the Monterey Bay Aquarium so much! My husband and I even visited on our honeymoon. I live near NYC now and I’m sure other aquariums are also very good but I can’t quite bring myself to visit them because I know I’ll be disappointed. 💙🦑🐋🐬🐟🐳🐠🐡🐙💙

[@PopeGoliath]

Hot take: Premiere is a bad feature because, "Hey look! A new video in your feed! YOU CAN'T WATCH IT YET," feels awful.

[@avalonwolff6354]

But, soon! And together.

[@Adia711]

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[@jasonzeppa8661]

Strong agree, also when you come in late, which is what always happens to me I have to rewind the "live" video so I can watch from the beginning

[@Aeshir2]

@@avalonwolff6354but it's a tv show! i watch it alone

[@AstolfoGayming]

My main problem is that when you've watched it, it doesn't have the little "watched" marker or the full red line at the buttom of the thumbnail, so it's harder to remember what videos you have or haven't watched.

[@theycallmedrp]

About every year, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has a Free Resident week, where people who live in the area can get in for free. My favorite thing to do, is go to the Open Ocean exhibit, take a seat on the second floor benches, and just chill for a while. I’ve been in that aquarium almost every year of my life, been all up and down the both floors and both buildings, and I still manage to take at least 30 photos every time I go. Because, no matter how jaded I might be about the rest of my life, I can always find something beautiful and incredible there, something that inspires wonder and intrigue. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve grinned like an idiot watching the penguins hop around, or inadvertently let my mouth drop open while craning my neck to see the very top of that kelp forest exhibit during a feeding. I’m glad you got to experience this place, and the rest of Monterey’s ocean, and I thank you for helping me enjoy it all over again through someone else’s eyes. That poster of the depressed-looking otter makes me laugh every time, though, lmao

[@biggsyboo97]

Thank you so much for highlighting all the work that goes into caring for the animals at Monterey Bay Aquarium! Accredited zoos and aquariums take such pride in the care of their animals and to see someone with a platform like yours taking the time to talk about it makes my heart happy ❤️ so glad you had a good time!

[@llnjwrg]

I'm from Central California, so I went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium several times growing up through school field trips and birthdays, but I definitely never appreciated it as much as I should have. This makes me really want to go back as an adult with a better understanding of the significance of that wonderful place and the marvelous creatures it has!

[@eleids]

Hank I am astonished that you did not mention that the Monterey Bay Aquarium played host to the fictional "Cetacean Institute" in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home!!

[@JosephDavies]

This surprised me too!

[@scryn]

I live just north in Santa Cruz and it's super cool to hear Hank talk about a place I've actually been and that I'm really passionate about. The Monterrey Bay Aquarium is one of the most amazing places on the whole dang planet.

[@AlexRodriguez24]

I work on Cannery Row. Hank was in my town and I DIDNT KNOW

[@bonniea8189]

IKR!

[@yaneligonzalez3940]

SAME I WORK HERE TOO

[@kimmycola18]

As someone who lives in Northern California, I have gone on so many school field trips to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and it is honestly one of the most magical places on earth. This video captured its beauty and complexity really well (while also making me hella nostalgic so thank you hank)

[@Carina5707]

I’m suddenly much more ok with the steep $80 ticket I paid for in October.

[@araedav]

Right? I will never complain about an aquarium's prices again. Wow.

[@raginmadmangonecrazy]

I love the behind the scenes look at a cool unique place. That’s the type of content I subscribe to Tom Scott for and I would love to see it pop up here every once in a while too.

[@justindie7543]

That Barnacle solution is elegantly genius.

[@fadingofthestar]

since this video came out three years ago i have wanted to go to the aquarium, and i was finally able to yesterday!! it was everything i hoped for

[@clairemcnerney1677]

I love the Monterey Bay Aquarium so much. It's beautiful, educational, and genuinely one of the key factors that has created my love of nature and the sea. Also, their social media pages (instagram) are FIRE! This video has definitely helped me to better appreciate how much it takes to make such a magical place work.

[@Zuraneve]

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the things I miss the most from when I lived in California. It's spoiled me for all other aquariums.

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

Beautiful complexity, wow. Wonderful video as usual, I honestly am amazed at how much work goes into the editing, music, script etc. It is why this channel is so popular, just top notch!

[@audriesayshii]

Thank you for reppin' my hometown area! I've been to Monterey Bay Aquarium sooo many times that I run into people I went to high school with that work there every time I go. No other aquarium can compare, and it's amazing to see more light shined on this amazing place!

[@DJKento]

And it's where they shot Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home! Shout out to George & Gracie!

[@aarongreenberg7889]

I've never been to California (Midwest born and raised) and nothing has ever REALLY made me want to visit until this video and the visuals from the aquarium. Thank you Hank for sharing this!!

[@FutureNow]

This video makes me wish I'd gone to the New England Aquarium more than once while I lived near it! They are so awesome, in the literal sense of the word.

[@MadHouseOutAndAbout]

I absolutely adore the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is responsible for changing the course of my life during a 6th grade field trip when I just couldn't leave the touch tank. I decided right then and there that I would become a biologist.

[@brookeworley5140]

I see you sneaking Earthbones into vlogbrothers Hank

[@rascallysophistpress]

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[@CaseysSmile]

Just what I was thinking! I love it!

[@emeebee3827]

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[@tanyavs1]

I understood a lot of this since I am a home aquarist 😁👍We have the same toys on a much smaller scale! Understanding the water cycle is the most important part of keeping a home aquarium.

[@dsan5825]

Now I know why the entrance fees are what they are. Makes me feel better paying for all that hard work.

[@yukihoshigaki]

The aquarium tries to fund most of this through means other than the entrance fees. The money from ticket sales is only covers a small fraction of what's spent in a year to maintain everything. Sales from the cafeteria, gift shops, and donations make up most of the rest of it.

[@GizmoAndKiwi]

I'm from Europe and visited the aquarium about three weeks ago when I was on vacation in California and despite usually not liking aquariums or zoos, I really really enjoyed the visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thank you for showing us what a special place it is!

[@paoloperez9553]

It’s my dream to become an aquarium curator someday. All this info is absolutely precious to me. Thank you, Hank!

[@sarahk.8473]

This aquarium was part of the reason I decided to pursue marine biology! Thank you so much for covering it; it's a wonderful place!

[@Redfern962]

Oh hey I live there! Neat! Thanks for doing a video on my favorite place from my hometown!

[@Snowflake8147]

Me too! I wish I'd known to go to the aquarium that day haha

[@alicia123abc1]

I live in Fresno been there more time than I could count can’t wait to visit again soon

[@nomad61u2]

My thoughts exactly :-). I would have loved to have accidentally bumped into them along the rec trail.

[@cubeofcheese5574]

You're a fish!?

[@iriss4365]

@@Snowflake8147 I was so sad too. I live in salinas but go to school in Monterey. So close but so far.

[@dominicsimone]

I was just there last week as well on our annual pilgrimage back to Monterey! So glad that you appear to like the area, it is where my heart has resided since we lived there years ago.

[@Dman04321]

This felt like an old school VSauce video and it was wonderful, thank you for helping us learn so much about this beautiful little world we share

[@spencerlow8826]

Hank, I just thought you should know that this is perhaps my new favorite video on the internet. Its only competitor would be your thank you letter to Lemon. Both made me feel things more than I had in a while, whether they are feelings of compassion and longing or fascination and awe. Thank you.

[@Irxpley]

The soundtrack is giving me serious adventure zone/Griffin McElroy vibes... what a bop

[@katarinanavane]

My grandmother was a docent there for many many years, so the monterey bay aquarium feels like home to me, I love it. Thanks for showing even more people how amazing it is!

[@Qsie]

I love this style _so much_ Thank you Hank~ (also the 8bit music touch is perfection ahhh)

[@dangshnizzle6929]

It's likely 16 bit sampling 8 bit tracks

[@TheManyThings]

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has a very special place in my heart. My grandmother worked there for years and had a big part in bringing it to what it is today. She passed away last June. She loved that place.

[@beplanking]

Idk if they have a live feed of just fish doing fish stuff all the time but I would definitely spend way too much time watching that

[@juststeveschannel]

Several, actually. www.montereybayaquarium.org/live-web-cams

[@AmyKyle]

They have a few live feeds but theres a few good fish ones. I'd say open ocean exhibit and maybe the kelp one.

[@beplanking]

Thanks! Guess the rest of my day is booked solid!

[@lyreparadox]

Hmm, now I know what my new background is gonna be. 😍

[@terryjames7958]

Live here myself my favorite would be the live feed for the penguins !!!

[@mlemleh]

I love that you're geeking out about their water supply systems. I'm a theatre nerd, and when I went on a tour of the Burgtheater in Vienna I was predictably geeky about the very cool stage tech they have (revolve + lift = amazing scene changes, and even bigger than the drum revolve at the National Theatre in London where I worked) but what surprised me was how much I geeked out about their air conditioning system. I love when something sparks your curiosity and you're able to marvel at it, even if it perhaps falls outside of the realm of your interests or passions.

[@CaseysSmile]

I’m loving this preview of Earthbones! #piples

[@giuliafelix]

Thank you so much for enjoying my home area and featuring one of my favorite places in the world. There are so many facts about this aquarium. For example, the Monterrey Bay Aquarium is the only facility that has ever been able to successfully keep a great white shark in captivity. They don't have one now because it's always been contingent on the health and happiness of the animal.

[@stephaniegunn1558]

Would you say that the Monterey Bay Aquarium has a... SEA-cret? ... I'll just see myself out.

[@DysnomiaFilms]

So I was feeding the moray, and of course... I got cocky. And that's all it takes. All it takes is one time. There was a team from National Geographic there, and they were filming the whole thing. I had the kipper in my mouth, and I offered it, and... You know a lot of people wouldn't know this about the moray, I mean you don't think this is a tremendously strong animal, I mean sure, it has a certain amount of strength, but how does it pull a man's face into a cave?!? Anyway, to put a long story short, the Bends, a reconstructive surgery... But uh... Yes! From my understanding, Peru is a wonderful place!

[@ohrwein7154]

As John always says: "One has to imagine other auqariums complexly"

[@8happyperson]

AHHHHHH THAAAANK YOUUU for this bit of background on the inner workings of getting ocean water into aquariums! I really loved it :)

[@robbiegarber898]

6:48 Other-worldly indeed; part of Star Trek IV was filmed there. (Yes, I know, that part still took place on Earth)

[@Trekfan04]

George and Gracie

[@BL-xz3ym]

Barnacle resistant paint does exist, some of it is copper based so it’s not great for sea life and shouldn’t be used for aquariums. There are eco-friendly paints being developed and some might be in production now, I’m not sure about that.

[@DysnomiaFilms]

Well, I am a fan, if I may gush! Your work has profoundly influenced my research up at the Monteray bay aquarium, on the sea snake. I've been bitten forty three... seven. Hundred times. Mostly on the face. A lot of this has been reconstructed. I think they did one heck of a job, even if my moustache is... a TAD askew...

[@Smashingpunkkid]

I’ve lived in Monterey county my whole life and I’m so glad you made this video! This aquarium is one of my favorite places in the world and I’m so glad to see that so many people love it there. 🐙😊

[@kwebst1]

I love the MBA? you can get a live stream on You Tube of many aspects including the Jellies. When I feel a bit anxious at work, I just stream the jellies. aaaahhhhh

[@the-kkranberry]

I grew up in the Bay Area and we used to use random administrative school holidays and drive down to Monterey and spend the day at the Aquarium. So happy you got to enjoy it too - Monterey is one of my favorite places in the world ❤️

[@analisareynolds]

Heading to Monterey Bay Aquarium this Saturday for my daughter's 20th birthday weekend. Haven't been there since 1986.

[@JamsGerms]

Just added it to my to-visit list!

[@estrellacasias]

I have a playlist and so many of the videos are from this channel

[@JamsGerms]

@@estrellacasias Aww thank you so much!

[@AmbroseReed]

This is like Vlogbrothers mixed with Tom Scott and I love it

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[@jde0503]

So proud to be from the Monterey Bay and to have family who work at the related Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). If you're ever in the area again, Hank, I'd suggest checking it out. MBARI does a lot of fantastic biological and geological research using the latest robotic and autonomous technologies.

[@kateh7484]

Hank you have an excellent voice 💕

[@damagedlov3]

Monterey Bay Aquarium is by far one of the most beautiful aquariums I have ever been to. I am so thankful to have seen and visited such an amazing space!

[@DarlingGlitch]

The Pacific Ocean is my favorite ocean, proud Californian here!

[@jacobwoodbury6073]

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[@arthas640]

Pacific ocean is best ocean, Xenophobic Washingtonian here.

[@writerchick94]

my dad was a construction worker and was part of building the giant tank at the monterey bay aquarium so as a kid I was convinced it built for me

[@cinnerynnightmare4121]

Thanks for doing a fascinating video on my home 🥰 - Camille, aka: Weird Ghirardelli Cashier Girl

[@gillianwalch8802]

When I was little I named that sunfish/mola mola “Gloria.” She’s my favorite, thanks for showing her!

[@milesforziano1845]

Thank you for the video micheal from vsauce it’s been a while since I heard from you last.

[@defcon12]

This has become my favorite vlogbrothers video. I love the Monterey Aquarium, and I think few people could have made a perfectly informational video about this place like Hank just did. Hank, thanks for keeping your content where your heart is.

[@doogelyjim8627]

Holy shit this video was so good. Super fascinating!

[@dreyfusslugado]

It's so much fun seeing these places I walk by almost every day appear in your video! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Monterey. The Aquarium really is an amazing place!

[@willowpilkington824]

Woah! Is this the first earth bones episode? 😂💙

[@MusicalJourneysThruCinema]

I believe the Monterey Bay Aquarium is what Disney Pixar's Marine Life Institute from Finding Dory is loosely based off of. I love that movie.

[@Fuzzlekinz]

When you recognize the music in the video and it’s Andrew Huang 👌

[@FoldoutCouch]

What songs? I like the first song in the video but it's not credited.

[@Fuzzlekinz]

Scott Harvey it’s the very first song from his album linked in the description

[@TechBeck33]

I grew up going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium so it holds a special place in my heart. It also is just absolutely amazing in its own right. I got so excited when I saw the title of this video!

[@stephelisabeth3143]

I live about 30 minutes from here over in Santa Cruz haha

[@Richardtsant07]

I visited the MBA about 6 years ago and got to walk through it. I was only 18 and thought, wow this is neat but it's not disneyland or anything. But MAN have you changed my mind. I wish I knew all this before I went, but now that I know I look back on that visit with much more awe than I did before. Thanks Hank.

[@maxelizabeth7330]

ayyy the monterey bay aquarium! haven't been there in ages but it's awesome!

[@eliontheinternet3298]

This felt so retro, like I was watching your family's home videos, like I was transported back to some of the original vlogbrothers content with slightly shaky cameras and blurry images and bad focusing, and I'm not quite sure if it was because a slight percentage of the video was below average quality for you, or if it was because we saw Katherine and you talked as though you were talking directly to me (the audience member) as an individual, or because aquariums are so intensely linked in my memory to my childhood that it just reminds me of that time period. Regardless, it was an immensely enjoyable video. Thank you.

[@NateandNoahTryLife]

There’s 2 things I love: vlogbrothers videos and secrets.

[@eyeballpingpong]

if you have a chance to go to the monterey bay aquarium, see the jellyfish. they are so much more magical in real life. im so lucky to live just a few hours from monterey.

[@deel13]

AAAAAAH LOVE U hank ur voice it´s amazing

[@Eontologist]

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is by far one of my favorite places on earth ❤️ it’s so special to me due to the many special events in my life that have occurred there and has helped foster my lifelong love for learning. I’m so glad one of my favorite science idols got to see this amazing place and all of the complexity that goes on behind the scenes.

[@joshuajkramer]

Can we pause to have an open and honest discussion about the pros/cons of aquariums in general? I understand that many aquariums do great work in educating the public about the importance of marine preservation, and serve to inspire youth in particular. However, even aquariums of far higher quality than most are motivated by profit at the end of the day. I do not believe they always have the best interest of the animals in mind, as evidenced by the fact that the Monterey Bay Aquarium has kept and led to the death of at least one great white shark in the past - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h37FeX98lN-qoNU

[@herranton]

Millions, if not billions of dogs have died in captivity. Same with cats. Recently, my shrimp tank crashed and all five shrimp died. GW sharks are notoriously difficult to keep in captivity. The MB aquarium kept one alive the longest. GW sharks are on the decline. Yes, it is due to humans, but not the MB aquarium. If we want these creatures to survive long term, it might be important that we keep know how to them in tanks. The world isn't perfect. Maybe it should be, but it isn't. If you want to complain about that, then do so. But there is no discussion about keeping endagered things to be had. We NEED figure it out. The people running/working at the aquarium share your concerns and are infinitely more knowledgeable than you about them. The fact that it is for profit just means there is more money. I wouldn't doubt that the for profit salt water aquarium industry has done more yo advance the understanding of reefs than the entire scientific community. Why? Sheer size. And once your car's exhausted, your hot water showers and your power to run the device you are on now cause the oceans to warm and the reefs to die, you will still be able to enjoy them at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

[@bonniea8189]

This aquarium is a non-profit organization.

[@Sl1mj3nn]

Best aquarium! I'm from the Monterey bay/Santa Cruz area, but have since moved away. I go back as often as possible. Thanks for shining a light on the wonderful bay area!

[@TickTockTimeTraveler]

Thanks for talking about the Monterey Bay -- the most beautiful place I've ever had the opportunity to live in. It's impossible not to fall in love with the environment when you're surrounded by ridiculously stunning wildlife

[@Alanzice]

Impressed with the quality of the video. And get me thinking: How amazing is that today a person can share such high quality information with high quality images using KZbin. A couple years back you would need an entire crew and a huge budget to do this kind of amazing work. Cheers.

[@ChakraX2]

I actually lived no more then 2 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium my entire life. Every year there would be a field trip there from elementary to high school, and when I went to local summer clubs, they'd take us there for trips too. Honestly knew most of this stuff due to the fact that you learn a lot of this going to the Aquarium as much as I did but it's so surreal to see something I'm so familiar with be shown on the vlogbrothers. I could probably map out the entire video in my head of where Hank went. I know that Coco restaurant in the first 2 seconds of the video is no more then maybe 2-3 blocks from the aquarium.

[@madisonfriedman2012]

I live in monterey! It’s always a pleasure seeing people rightfully praise the magic that is the monterey bay and the aquarium