# the Monterey Bay Aquarium - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/the-monterey-bay-aquarium/ - Published: 2014-05-31T12:04:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout The conservation effort to protect our oceans, and those that live in them, is abundantly clear here at the [Monterey Bay Aquarium](http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/). As someone that despises caged animals, zoos, etc….this sanctuary is a welcome sight, not to mention the chance you have to see creatures from the ocean world below. [[ Built on a sardine cannery of old, the aquarium itself is a building of fascinating history in it’s structure. [[ This time around, I brush my fingers along the backs of sting rays, watch sea birds feed their young, and find the smallest and most exquisite of animals. [[ I am captivated in the plant life of the ocean garden. I wonder what medicinal cures are to be found here….. [[ From curious turtles to monstrous fish, I spend time with them all. I glance up and see a smiling face reflecting back from the aquarium glass, and realize just how happy I am in this moment. [[ ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/the-monterey-bay-aquarium/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20the%20Monterey%20Bay%20Aquarium&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fthe-monterey-bay-aquarium%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/the-monterey-bay-aquarium/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/the-monterey-bay-aquarium/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/the-monterey-bay-aquarium/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/the-monterey-bay-aquarium/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…