One morning, I set out to brace the 5-North traffic to get to Birch Aquarium at Scripps. I heard about it from a docent in my tour of Torrey Pines. The adult ticket was $17. (Note: You can get a $3 coupon from this website.)
As soon as I got in, I enjoyed an empty aquarium almost entirely to myself. On the left side is what I call the "Environmental Awareness" room, where you'll read about global warming, the effects of carbon dioxide excess, and how everyday, simple acts can help our planet.
The first thing that stood out for me was the...
