BE ADVISED: On Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, nearby events at Exposition Park and the University of Southern California will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Science of SpongeBob: Plankton!

Bikini Bottom’s Bad Guy, the Ocean’s Tiny Hero

You might know Sheldon J. Plankton as the villain of Bikini Bottom, but did you know these real-life microorganisms are actually the heroes of our underwater ecosystems? Check out more from our scientists!