www.montereycountynow.com APRIL 24-30, 2025 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 7 Thank you, volunteers Volunteers have always been an integral part of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Before we even opened our doors in 1984, over 350 volunteers were already on board! Divers kept exhibit windows sparkling, while our volunteer guides studied up to welcome two million guests that first year. Since then, over ten thousand passionate people have collectively given nearly five million hours of their time in service of our mission. From assisting in the rescue and release of stranded sea otters to inspiring students to become ocean leaders—and countless other roles in between—our volunteers have made the Aquarium a place of wonder for over forty years. We wouldn’t be here today without our dedicated community of volunteers and we’re forever grateful. Thank you, volunteers, for your continued support of our mission: to inspire conservation of the ocean!
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