# Julie Packard
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Julie E. Packard (born 1952/1953) is an American ocean conservationist and philanthropist. She helped create the Monterey Bay Aquarium in the early 1980s and is its executive director, a position she has held since its opening in 1984. She speaks at conferences and symposia related to ocean conservation, and writes online about current issues.
S1E6 -Julie Packard, The Monterey Bay Aquarium
Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a trustee of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and chairs the Board of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Julie is an international leader, and groundbreaking innovator for e
My Arizona Adventure #4: Why the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is the BEST!
Hello friends! Today we’re talking all about the fantastic Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. This Zoo/Botanic Garden/Aquarium/Museum is absolutely one of the best museums on earth. Please let me tell you why…
On top of all the museum stuff, I also want to chat about the opening night of the NAAEE Con…
My Arizona Adventure #8: Thank You Tucson, for Everything!
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining me for the final episode of 'My Arizona Adventure'! Today, we are celebrating the entirety of my incredible trip. First, I recap the week and discuss what I learned from my visits to the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, and Arizona-Sonora D…
A leading conservationist says the Midwest plays a key role in ocean health
Ocean conservationist Julie Packard has led the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California for 40 years. During that time she’s played a leading role educating people about the benefits and harms they bring to the unique ecosystem. Packard has also helped shape state, national, and global policies around …
Season 2 Episode 5 - Julie Packard, Pursuit Paper & Gifts
Meet Julie Packard, owner of Pursuit Paper & Gifts in Ada, MI. Julie acquired the store earlier this year and has made it her own with new product lines, gifts for anyone on your list and fun classes to learn a new skill. Enjoy the conversation!
40 years leading the Monterey Bay Aquarium gives Julie Packard hope for the ocean’s future
KAZU’s Elena Neale-Sacks spoke with Packard after her announcement that she will be stepping down as executive director.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's leader steps back after 40 years, a new park at Old Capitol site and atmospheric rivers
In today's newscast, Monterey takes another step toward developing a park at the Old Capitol site and atmospheric rivers this week prompt evacuations, closures and flood risk. Plus, a conversation with Julie Packard, the founding executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium as she leaves that jo…
Julie Packard and Fiorenza Micheli on saving our living ocean
SRI, in collaboration with Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, hosted the Monterey Bay Aquarium to discuss ocean conservation. Julie Packard from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Stanford’s Fiorenza Micheli, and SRI’s Julie Bert discuss issues in ocean sustainability with KQED’s Rosa Tuirán.
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Julie Packard, Live from Seymour Center
Julie Packard shares her journey from a UCSC student to a global leader in ocean conservation, highlighting the importance of science, policy, and community action in protecting our oceans.
Resources:
Seafood Watch Program - https://www.seafoodwatch.org/
Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust - https://mont…
Peter Benchley Awards: The Oscars of the Ocean
In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast we highlight the 2026 Peter Benchley Awards that were held at the Monterey Bay Aquarium this spring. They’re named after the author of Jaws who spent most of his subsequent life as a shark and ocean protection advocate. Founded almost 20 years …
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