Guests can expect to be greeted with a giant skeleton in the Giant Kelp Forest as part of the aquarium's Halloween celebration.

The skeleton shares the 70,000 gallon tank with a colorful array of marine life, from Leopard Sharks to Garibaldi fish and a Giant Sea Bass.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has raised an astounding $2.2 million for its sea otter program, thanks to a surprise boost from global pop star Taylor Swift.

Bull kelp — while unassuming — is an essential fixture in the marine ecosystem up and down the West Coast. The expansive underwater forests provide protection for vulnerable sea creatures, including sea urchins, stars, otters, crabs and snails.