Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984.

The mission of the nonprofit Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean.

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a leader in ocean conservation and education, also is considered by many to be the best in the world.