Aquarium scrambles to save sea creatures after bust
By The BriefBrief
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach worked to rescue hundreds of sea creatures after a massive smuggling bust involving trafficked wildlife. Staff scrambled to stabilize and care for the animals following the seizures, highlighting Southern California’s role as a trafficking epicenter.
WHO:Aquarium of the Pacific staff; sea creatures seized in a wildlife smuggling operation
WHAT:The aquarium scrambled to save and care for hundreds of sea creatures after massive smuggling busts.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
WHERE:Long Beach, CA
WHY:The rescue followed massive wildlife smuggling busts that resulted in hundreds of sea creatures needing immediate care.
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