A Very Fishy Tale Young visitors, under supervision, get a wet-hands experience at the Steinhart Tidepool Tank. Not only is this aquatic vivarium a helpful source for both education and entertainment, it also showcases the living wonders the Earth has brought forth. Discovering the curious lives of the natural world becomes an intriguing adventure. The human passion to connect with nature in some way is often lost in concentrated civilization, but can easily be recovered through a visit to the Steinhart Aquarium. The California Academy of Sciences is also active in helping endangered species and raising awareness about wildlife.
Marine animals continue to be threatened by water pollution and other human impacts.
Although a home in captivity isn't as satisfying as in the wild, the Steinhart Aquarium provides many aquatic species with an environment where they can be studied by researchers seeking to learn how to prevent further endangerment. The California Academy of Sciences has been a rich resource to San Franciscans and visitors from all over the world for over 75 years. San Francisco recently approved a large bond measure to renovate the California Academy of Sciences that ensures the museum will last for another 150 years. Thus, the Steinhart Aquarium promises to remain a wondrous, educational landmark for generations to come. Aquariums have greatly evolved over the years.