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When did the Monterey Bay Aquarium open on California’s Cannery Row?
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A freshwater aquarium.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium opened on October 20, 1984, on California’s historic Cannery Row.1
The facility was established on the site of a former sardine factory, marking a transition for the area from a center of the fishing industry to a site dedicated to the study and protection of marine ecosystems. Funded by a $55 million gift from David and Lucile Packard, the aquarium became renowned for its innovative exhibits, including the world’s first living kelp forest, and its ongoing commitment to marine life conservation.1