Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps is a public aquarium and marine science education center in La Jolla, California, showcasing ocean life and research from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Birch Aquarium at Scripps canonical | 4 |
| Scripps Aquarium | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Birch Aquarium at Scripps Context triple: [Scripps Institution of Oceanography, operates, Birch Aquarium at Scripps]
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Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a major public aquarium in Long Beach, California, known for its extensive marine life exhibits focused on the Pacific Ocean and its conservation and education programs.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a renowned marine research institution and public aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to ocean science, conservation, and education.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a renowned public aquarium in California celebrated for its innovative marine conservation efforts, immersive exhibits, and focus on the rich biodiversity of the Monterey Bay.
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public educational and research facility in San Pedro, California, known for its exhibits on Southern California marine life and coastal ecosystems.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation, education, and research, best known for running the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Birch Aquarium at Scripps Target entity description: Birch Aquarium at Scripps is a public aquarium and marine science education center in La Jolla, California, showcasing ocean life and research from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
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A.
Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a major public aquarium in Long Beach, California, known for its extensive marine life exhibits focused on the Pacific Ocean and its conservation and education programs.
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B.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a renowned marine research institution and public aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to ocean science, conservation, and education.
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C.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a renowned public aquarium in California celebrated for its innovative marine conservation efforts, immersive exhibits, and focus on the rich biodiversity of the Monterey Bay.
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D.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public educational and research facility in San Pedro, California, known for its exhibits on Southern California marine life and coastal ecosystems.
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E.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation, education, and research, best known for running the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
marine science education center
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nonprofit organization ⓘ public aquarium ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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University of California, San Diego ⓘ |
| city | San Diego ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| focus |
marine conservation
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marine life of the Pacific Ocean ⓘ oceanographic research ⓘ |
| formerName |
Scripps Aquarium
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linked to:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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| hasExhibit |
Coral reef exhibits
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Hall of Fishes ⓘ Kelp forest exhibit ⓘ Seahorse and seadragon exhibits ⓘ Shark and ray exhibits ⓘ Tide-Pool Plaza ⓘ |
| hasProgram |
outreach programs
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public lectures ⓘ school education programs ⓘ summer camps ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States
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linked to:
La Jolla, California, United States
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| locatedOn | Pacific Ocean coast ⓘ |
| mission | to provide ocean science education, interpret Scripps research, and promote ocean conservation ⓘ |
| name | Birch Aquarium at Scripps ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Stephen Birch ⓘ |
| neighborhood | La Jolla ⓘ |
| numberOfAnimals | 5000+ ⓘ |
| numberOfExhibits | 60+ ⓘ |
| numberOfSpecies | 300+ ⓘ |
| offers |
guided tours
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hands-on tide-pool experiences ⓘ teacher resources ⓘ |
| opened | 1992 ⓘ |
| overlooks |
La Jolla Shores
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Pacific Ocean ⓘ |
| owner | University of California, San Diego ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | Scripps Institution of Oceanography ⓘ |
| regionServed | San Diego County ⓘ |
| replaced | Old Scripps Aquarium ⓘ |
| researchPartner | Scripps Institution of Oceanography researchers ⓘ |
| state |
California
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linked to:
California, United States
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| typeOfAnimalDisplayed |
fish
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invertebrates ⓘ marine reptiles ⓘ rays ⓘ seadragons ⓘ seahorses ⓘ sharks ⓘ |
| website | https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ ⓘ |
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linked to: Birch Aquarium at Scripps