. >> reporter ashley mackey, from our sister station in los angeles, tells us more about this approachation through education. reporter. >> the aquarium of the pacific is taking a closer look at some marine species in its first marine species report card, hoping to educate the general public about 30 different ocean neighbors. >> you might start out your exploration of this report card. not caring about a snail or not caring about bull kelp. but as you read these stories about them and see the pictures, you might start to form connections of things that resonate with you. >> the report card compiles research from about 50 different organizations, institutions, and individual researchers, and includes data from 1999 to the present. the report card, available on the aquarium's website, has photos, facts and threats that the different species are facing. it also indicates the population trends work that doctor says is vital. >> it's not, you know, sexy, glamorous science. it's like the difference between a heart surgeon and your physical that detects that you have a heart problem. well, t