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Long Beach aquarium takes in at least 500 animals rescued from wildlife traffickers
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The aquarium's existing population of sea creatures is sizable, with approximately 12,000 animals already in residence. The facility, which is home to about 12,000 sea creatures, has taken in at least 500 additional animals.
An aquarium is providing care for hundreds of animals rescued from traffickers. The facility, which is home to about 12,000 sea creatures, has taken in at least 500 additional animals.
These animals were seized from wildlife traffickers and are being cared for at the aquarium this summer. The aquarium is equipped to handle a large number of sea creatures.
Further details about the rescue and care of these animals can be found through the source. The aquarium's existing population of sea creatures is sizable, with approximately 12,000 animals already in residence.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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