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Table of Contents3 Introduction5 Message from the President and Chairman6 Tribute to Warren Iliff8 Exhibitions10 Educational Programming12 Festivals and Events14 Marine Conservation Research Institute19 Sustainable Practices20 Volunteers23 Fundraising28 Aquarium Contributors32 Financial Overview34 Board Members and Officers

ANNUAL REPORT STAFFAlexi Holford, editor and writerAndrew Reitsma, graphic designerCecile Fisher, editorial advisor and copy editor

Thanks to a donation from Mike Cabrera of Ace Commercial, Inc., this annual report is printedon 100% post-consumer recycled paper. To further conserve our natural resources, additionalcopies of this report are available online at the Aquarium’s website.

CELEBRATING OUR PLANET’S LARGEST and most

diverse body of water, the Aquarium of the Pacific in

Long Beach, California is the only aquarium in the

world to focus solely on the Pacific Ocean.

Featuring 12,500 animals that represent 500 species,

the Aquarium of the Pacific highlights these ocean

ambassadors and their habitats in more than 50

exhibits and hundreds of programs. The goal is to

bring awareness of the importance of the ocean to not

only the animals that live there, but also to each and

every person on our planet. Most importantly, the

Aquarium achieves this through uniquely connecting

and celebrating California’s diverse ethnic communities.

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E ARE PLEASED TO REPORT that 2006 was another productive year for the Aquarium of thePacific. We had our fifth consecutive year of attendance increases, ending the year at 1.35 millionvisitors. Membership held steady at more than 40,000 active households, which is more than100,000 individual members. Our educational programming reached almost 200,000 schoolchildren

while we expanded our presence at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, California State University at both theLong Beach and Dominguez Hills campuses, the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Preserve, in homeschooling,and on a number of other fronts.

On the financial front, we successfully met the challenge of our first year of increased rent payment to theCity of Long Beach. Another challenge was the rising cost of gasoline, which affects the patronage of zoos,theme parks, and cultural institutions.

We increased our efforts in ocean education and conservation. In June 2006 a two-day national Conferenceon Ocean Literacy (CoOL) was held in Washington, D.C. to carry out the recommendations identified in thePresident’s U.S. Ocean Action Plan. As the West Coast site of five concurrent regional conferences participatingin CoOL via satellite, the Aquarium of the Pacific brought together 119 participants to respond to the nationalrecommendations with regard to our regional concerns.

With a population of more than 35 million, California has a great responsibility to contribute to a healthyocean. To address ocean issues, the California and World Ocean Conference ‘06 took place in Long Beach inSeptember. The emphasis was on making connections among researchers, managers, policy makers, and thegeneral public to positively influence the relationships of humans with the ocean. Aquarium staff organizedseveral sessions and participated as speakers in others. The Aquarium hosted the closing reception of CWO‘06. It was a sold out event that featured sustainable seafood provided by our Sustainable Seafood Forum. TheAquarium continues to make conservation through stewardship an important and integral part of our mission.

On a personal note, we were saddened by the loss of Founding President Warren Iliff. His buoyant spirit anddedication were an inspiration to us all.

The creativity and hard work of the Aquarium staff and board have contributed to another year of success.We thank you for your interest in the Aquarium of the Pacific. As you learn more about us on the pages of thisannual report, know that we are already building on what we have accomplished this year for a future that isstrong and bright.

Sincerely,

Jerry R. Schubel, president and CEO

Howard Chambers, chairman, Board of Directors

message from the president and chairman

The Southern California Bight is the bay formed by the indention of the coastline from Point Conception to just below Ensenada, a distance of 186 miles (300 km). This areais significant because of complex circulation patterns that may affect our weather and its abundance of natural resources. The Southern California Bight also faces particularthreats and challenges due to human activities.

BRINGING OCEAN LITERACY AND AWARENESS of environmental concerns such as

global warming and sustainable seafood to its 1.35 million annual visitors and

beyond, the Aquarium has broadened its role to also encompass the presentation of

science and conservation issues in ways that are accessible to the general public.

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Warren J. Iliff, 1936-2006THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC REACHED the end ofan era with the passing of Warren Iliff on August 5, 2006.Staff and friends of the Aquarium think back with appre-ciation for his kindness, his humor, his friendship, and

with respect for all that he achieved as our founding president and CEO.Iliff was born in Madison, Wisconsin on November 5, 1936. Long before

the start of his official career in the zoo and aquarium world, Iliff’s love ofnature was revealed in the jungles of Central America, where he worked as a pilot. There, his backyard was filled with monkeys, parrots, and otherexotic creatures. He had a deep love for animals and the environment.

Iliff launched his zoo and aquarium career at the National Zoo inWashington, D.C. as a special assistant to the director from 1963-1967,executive director of the Friends of the National Zoo from 1967-1969,and the assistant director for education and exhibits from 1969-1971.From Washington, D.C., he moved to the Oregon Zoo in Portland,where he served as director from 1975-1983. He was then director at the Dallas Zoo and Aquarium from 1983-1990. Iliff served as president of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) from 1986-1987 after having served on numerous committees. Following the Dallas Zoo, Iliff moved on to a position as executive director of the Phoenix Zoo from 1990-1996.

In 1996 Iliff came to the Aquarium of the Pacific. He arrived two years before the Aquarium opened and was an integral part of gettingthe Aquarium off the ground and running. His enthusiasm was key toattracting supporters and getting the community on board. He made the Aquarium of the Pacific a special place to work and visit, a symbol of community outreach, and a destination where the wonder and magicof the Pacific Ocean come alive.

In June of 2002 Iliff retired from his post as the Aquarium of thePacific’s founding president and CEO and was officially named presidentemeritus. “During his tenure, Iliff served as an incredible leader andvisionary, whose energy and enthusiasm elevated the Aquarium of thePacific to become a leading aquarium and community resource,” saidJerry Schubel.

Iliff will be remembered at the Aquarium of the Pacific and beyond.The Warren Iliff Splash Zone is a classroom where children will continueto be excited and educated about marine education. Our recognitionlisting of education donors in the Great Hall is dedicated to Warren’smemory as well. Thanks to the support of donors at the Aquarium of the Pacific, we have established an endowment—The Iliff InfectiousEnthusiasm Fund. This fund will honor his passion for education andconservation and inspire it in others for generations to come. He shallsurely be missed by us all.

“DURING HIS TENURE, Iliff served as an incredible

leader and visionary, whose energy and enthusiasm

elevated the Aquarium of the Pacific to become a

leading aquarium and community resource.”

– Jerry Schubel

in memory

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New AnimalsIN 2006 THE AQUARIUM ofthe Pacific put two new ani-mals on display: a bull shark

and a bowmouth guitarfish. Both animals areof particular note because of their intrinsicbeauty, but also because of their significanceas ambassadors for their species.

The bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostoma) went on display in Januaryand resides in the Tropical Reef exhibit in theTropical Gallery. The Aquarium of the Pacific is the only aquarium on the West Coast to display this unique species found in the tropical and subtropical coastal waters and offshore reefs of Australia. It is alsofound in the Indo-Pacific and off the coast of West Africa. The Aquarium’s guitarfish is amale and measures four feet (1.2 m) in length.

A bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) wasintroduced to Shark Lagoon in October.Weighing 36 pounds (16.3 kg), our bull sharkis a female and was estimated to be abouttwo-and-a-half years old when she madeher debut. Found in all tropical and subtrop-ical waters along the coastlines, the bullshark is the only shark that can also live infreshwater lakes and rivers. Bull sharks tendto hunt for food in shallow, murky waters.This may contribute to some of the concernsabout this species being a threat to humans,as bull sharks are known to swim in very

shallow areas. But bull sharks are alsoimpacted by human activities in theirinshore habitats and are at risk from longline fisheries. By featuring animals such as our bull shark in Shark Lagoon, theAquarium hopes to dispel some of the mythssurrounding these important ocean predators.

Marine DebrisOCTOBER 2006 was LittleMermaid Month at theAquarium of the Pacific,

which coincided with the release of TheLittle Mermaid on 2-Disk Platinum EditionDVD. In conjunction, the Aquarium plannednumerous programs to talk about trash inour ocean, including a scavenger hunt,an interactive program in the Marine LifeTheater, and a film on marine debris shownin the Honda Theater. The Little Mermaidfilm was shown to members in the HondaTheater. To illustrate the focus of marinedebris, a net of trash was hung from theceiling of the Aquarium’s Great Hall, withaccompanying signs to explain its signifi-cance. More than 17 million pounds oftrash were collected from Long Beachbeaches in 2005, and the trash in the netrepresented a mere 0.000017% of thisamount. The impact of this trash on marine

life is devastating, and deadly evidence canbe found in the stomachs of many animals,from birds to whales. Marine debris is alsoone of the most preventable environmentalthreats, and suggestions on what the public can do were included in the exhibit.

Planet OceanTHE AQUARIUM OF THEPACIFIC debuted a newfilm, Planet Ocean, at the

annual Ocean Conservation Awards Gala in June. The four-and-a-half minute videoplayed daily in the Great Hall of the Pacific,and provided a compelling overview of theocean. Explaining that the Earth’s surface is71% water, the film features footage fromNOAA (National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration) and Boeing. Starting fromouter space and narrowing in on underwatervents, the film zeroes in on Earth’s topogra-phy and shows that we use the ocean in amyriad of ways. The film’s narrator speaksof how the ocean supplies seafood, medicine,and other natural resources that we rely on and serves as a means of transportation.Planet Ocean provided a glimpse into thebig picture and how human activity canhave a definite impact.

DAZZLING AND DANGEROUS—VENOMOUS CREATURESdebuted in the summer

of 2006. The new yearlong exhibition high-lighted a wide variety of both aquatic andland animals that were either venomous orpoisonous. From the blue-ringed octopus,lionfish, scorpionfish, barracuda, and seakraits of the Pacific Ocean to the Mexicanredknee tarantula, scorpions, Gila monsters,and rattlesnakes of Southern California andBaja, Dazzling and Dangerous taught gueststo respect and conserve these importantand often misunderstood animals.

To create Dazzling and Dangerous, theAquarium’s changing gallery transformedovernight from an aquatic environment tothe dark corners of a garage, where spidersand snakes lurked. A 16-foot-long round ray

touch pool allowed guests to touch theseanimals while learning about their predomi-nance in nearby Seal Beach waters and howto avoid them with the “sting ray shuffle.”Kids enjoyed peeking inside a log to find a noisy rattlesnake replica hidden within.

New animals were added to each of theAquarium’s galleries and highlighted withspecial signs. The Passport visitor’s guidewas coordinated with the galleries and further focused on the venomous and poisonous creatures the guests wouldencounter in various exhibits. Specialguest lectures that built on the theme of venom were offered throughout thesummer. Venom: The Tour! took guestsbehind the scenes to get the inside scoopon venom and poison and offered achance to get up close and personal with some of the animals that use them.

The Aquarium is grateful for the manypartnerships that helped to make this exhibition possible. Brent Karner, the directorof the Insect Zoo at the Natural HistoryMuseum of Los Angeles County, and RussSmith, curator of reptiles at the Los AngelesZoo, provided a great deal of assistance,from loaning animals to the Aquarium totraining our staff in husbandry care andsafety procedures. Sean Bush from LomaLinda University helped with advice onemergency protocols and provided somevials of antivenin for display. TammieBrailsford from Long Beach MemorialMedical Center provided materials for a display of a new medicine derived from the Gila monster used in the treatment of Type II diabetes. Lee Katz loaned theAquarium the California newts and providedus with information about the animals.Mary Jane Adams and Ken Kurtis contributednumerous photographs of venomous seacreatures. Countless other individuals and organizations also contributed time and effort into helping to make Dazzlingand Dangerous—Venomous Creaturesa success.

The Aquarium acknowledges the financial support of the AnnenbergFoundation and American Honda MotorCo., Inc., official sponsors of the Dazzlingand Dangerous exhibition.

Dazzling and Dangerous—Venomous Creatures

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THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFICBELIEVES that children learn bestthrough interactiveexperiences. The“learn by doing”approach is evident

in all of the Aquarium’s educational pro-gramming. Whether in a classroom or theater setting, students make discoveriesof marine life through hands-on sensoryoriented activities. In 2006 the Aquarium’sonsite education programs reached almost200,000 individuals. Of these, 22,300 visited and participated in educational programs free-of-charge, reflecting a 15% increase in scholarships over theprior year.

The Aquarium’s education departmentoffers more than 100 onsite educationalprograms for the public and schoolgroups. In addition, they host a variety of outreach programs such as Aquariumon Wheels; distance learning at CaliforniaState University, Dominguez Hills; and a customized science education partner-ship with Cesar E. Chavez Elementary.All of the Aquarium’s education programsare aligned with the California state sciencestandards.

CESAR E. CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLThe Aquarium’s partnership with Cesar E.Chavez Elementary School in Long Beachcontinued for its second year in 2006.Forty-eight times over the course of theyear, Aquarium educators visited theschool to teach grade-specific scienceclasses, many of which have an emphasison marine education. In March 2006 anocean-themed mural created by morethan 25 fourth- and fifth-grade studentswas unveiled. Sponsored by AmericanHonda Motor Co., Inc. in partnership withthe Aquarium of the Pacific, the muralproject was both a learning tool and anaesthetic enhancement for the school.

OUT OF THE BOX SCIENCE! Thanks to a generous grant from the LeBurtaAtherton Foundation, the Aquarium’s education department produced three Out of the Box Science! education kits fortesting at Chavez Elementary School in thefall of 2006. The kits contain props, videos,lesson plans, and other materials neces-sary to teach a specific science concept inan interesting and relevant manner. Eachkit has a theme of either sharks, marinemammals, or watershed education. Oncethe prototypes are tested and the design

and content are finalized, copies of each kit will be constructed and made available for teachers to check out fromthe Aquarium Resource Center or theScience/Math Resource Center in LongBeach. One kit will remain permanently at Chavez Elementary School.

AQUARIUM ON WHEELSThe Aquarium on Wheels outreach vehiclecontains a dynamic tidepool exhibitdesigned to provide fun hands-on learningexperiences. Thanks to funding in 2006from the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, a new programcalled It All Flows to Me on the Road wasintroduced in which students “pollute”a large-scale model of a watershed and witness the consequences after they"make it rain." By seeing the movement of water through the mock-up watershed,participants make the link between water-sheds, ground water, and pollution. In 2006the Aquarium on Wheels traveled 11,500miles and served more than 43,350 people.

BOEING TEACHER INSTITUTETwenty-seven teachers joined Aquariumeducators for a week of hands-on learningduring the Boeing Teacher Institute inAugust. Throughout the week, participants

received an intensive introduction to theAquarium and Southern California's diversemarine habitats and ecosystems. Guidedtours, standards-based activities, and a fieldtrip to Catalina Island provided teacherswith an up-close look at California marinelife. At the end of the trip, each teacher wasgiven a 20-gallon aquarium to take back totheir classroom to share with their students.

BOEING TEACHER OPEN HOUSEIn October the annual Boeing TeacherOpen House was attended by 1,200 teachers who enjoyed a night devoted toscience education. Aquarium classroomand theater programs were demonstrated,and the Aquarium on Wheels was on display.

AQUATIC ACADEMYThe Aquarium offers lectures, panel discussions, and adult classes through itsAquatic Academy. In 2006 California andWater, which was sponsored by the LongBeach Water Department, was offered inMarch. California and the Ocean wasoffered for the first time in October. Bothcourses offered opportunities to hear froma selection of experts on environmentalissues as they related to California. For alist of 2006 lectures, see page 13.

DAY CAMPSTen weeks of summer day camps wereoffered in 2006. This included six weeks of Ocean Adventure Camp for students in grades 2-4 and four weeks of JuniorBiologist Camp for students in grades 5-7.In addition, the Aquarium offered two newcamp options for younger students: athree-day Fish Fry Camp for 3- and 4-year-olds with their parent and a three-day Sea Squirt Camp designed for 5- and 6-year-olds. Also new was the introductionof a Catalina Family Camp. This camp pro-vided an opportunity for the entire family totravel to Catalina with Aquarium educatorsfor a special week of marine science.

HOMESCHOOL DAYIn 2006 the Aquarium offered its first-everHomeschool Day on November 10. The day was devoted to creating learning environments for homeschool families withspecial programs and hands-on explorationareas. This event brought in an audience of more than 2,500 parents and children.

NATIONAL STUDENT SUMMIT ON OCEANS AND COASTSThe Coastal America Partnership hosted its second annual National Student Summiton Oceans and Coasts in Washington D.C.in December 2006. The conference broughttogether formal and informal educators and offered high school students uniqueaccess to national ocean leaders. As aCoastal Ecosystem Learning Center (CELC),the Aquarium is a member of the CoastalAmerica Partnership. Each CELC was invitedto select four students, one teacher, and oneCELC representative. Aquarium PresidentJerry Schubel, Aquarium Educator CatherineFox, and four students from Long BeachPolytechnic High School (Elizabeth Paniagua,Chanel Washington, Edward Benford, andAnthony Chavez) represented Long Beach at the four-day event. The students presentedtheir project on non-point source pollution(litter and runoff) in Long Beach in theirspeeches to other CELC delegations fromacross the country. Upon their return,the students made presentations to theAquarium’s Board of Directors and the Long Beach City Council. These students are actively continuing their work through a group called the Green Student Union atLong Beach Polytechnic High School. Studentsfrom the Green Student Union participated inthe Aquarium’s annual street cleanup.

educational programming

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Festival of Human AbilitiesJANUARY 28 AND 29Celebrating the creative spirit of people

with disabilities

Divers WeekendFEBRUARY 11 AND 12Exploring the technology behind the

people who reach below the surface

African Heritage FestivalFEBRUARY 25 AND 26Highlighting the African American

community

Sustainable Seafood DayMARCH 11Offering cooking demonstrations and

information on sustainable seafood

Marine Technologyand Research DayMARCH 25Featuring the possibilities in marine

innovations

Earth DayAPRIL 22 AND 23Drawing the connection between our

actions and the environment

Dia del NiñoAPRIL 30Paying homage to the importance

of children

Cinco de MayoMAY 6A Mexican fiesta

Pacific Islander FestivalJUNE 10 AND 11Experiencing Hawaiian, Chamorro, Tahitian,

and Maori cultures

Baja SplashSEPTEMBER 9 AND 10Celebrating Mexican, Guatemalan, and El

Salvadoran cultures

Sponsored by Union Bank of California

MoompetamSEPTEMBER 23 AND 24A coastal Native American

celebration

Southeast Asia DayOCTOBER 7Honoring Cambodian, Vietnamese, and

Thai cultures

Scarium of the PacificOCTOBER 28 AND 29Our educational Halloween event for families

Autumn FestivalNOVEMBER 4 AND 5Focusing on Japan, China, Korea, and the

Philippines

Holiday Treats for the AnimalsDECEMBER 2 AND 3A time to show our appreciation of our

animals

CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY FESTIVALS are held throughout the year at the Aquarium of the Pacific to reach out to andhonor the rich diversity of Southern California.

Cindi Alvitre, Julie Bixby, Craig Frampton, Bob Hoffman, and Tom JohnsonBOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE

Francisco AyalaSCIENCE AND CREATIONISM

David BehrensPOISONOUS NUDIBRANCHS

Deborah Brosnan CORAL REEF RESTORATION

Sean BushVENOM ER

David Carle, Gary Griggs, NevinSmith, and Ronald QuinnCOFFEEHOUSE AUTHOR SERIES

Scott CassellHUMBOLDT SQUID

Jimi Castillo, Larry Ginn, CarolyShumway, David Wheeler, and ErinKahunawaika'ala WrightSPIRITUALITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Michael Chrisman, Joshua Reichert,and Jerry SchubelOCEAN CONSERVATION PANEL

Bill CurtsingerEXTREME NATURE

John DelaneyOCEAN EXPLORATION

Steven ErieBEYOND CHINATOWN: THE METROPOLITANWATER DISTRICT, GROWTH AND THEENVIRONMENT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Bob Foster, Timothy Knight, DavidMcKinnie, Asif Shaikh, Billie Skellie,Gavin Smith, Kerry M. St. Pe, andJoseph SuhaydaLONG BEACH CARES: A FUNDRAISER FORLONG BEACH, MISSISSIPPI

Suzanne Frick, Doug Otto, WayneRatkovich, and Mark WinogrondTHE PIKE

Mickey GlantzGLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Donald GraysonTHE EXTINCTION OF NORTH AMERICA’S ICE AGE MAMMALS

Thomas Grimm, Betsy McLane, andEzra SoifermanENVIRONMENTAL FILM SERIES

David Helvarg50 WAYS TO SAVE THE OCEAN

Donna HilbertGRIEF BECOMES ME

Terry HuntEASTER ISLAND

Richard KleinMODERN HUMAN ORIGINS

Gerald LiebermanENVIRONMENT-BASED EDUCATION

Christopher LoweROUND RAYS OF SEAL BEACH

Doug MacdougalFROZEN EARTH: THE ONCE AND FUTURESTORY OF ICE AGES

Cara Mullio and Jennifer M. Volland LONG BEACH ARCHITECTURE: THEUNEXPECTED METROPOLIS

William PatzertMAPPING THE PACIFIC AND WEATHER PATTERNS

Ellen PragerADVENTURE ON DOLPHIN ISLAND

Carl SafinaVOYAGE OF THE TURTLE

Sylvia StevensALBATROSSES AND LONGLINES

Doug ThompsonGRAY WHALES

Charlie YarishSUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE

Rick VetterVENOMOUS SPIDERS

THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC is an educational resource for all ages. In addition to offering a full array of classes and programs for children, the Aquarium provides a venue for quality educational opportunities for adults. A facilitator of important discussions relating to our ocean and planet, the Aquarium’s lecture series draws scientists, researchers,

photographers, filmmakers, and authors from across the country to speak to audiences about topics important for today and tomorrow.

guest speaker seriesguest speaker seriesfestivals

MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD, arts and crafts,

educational displays, and inspiring stories of

heritage build connections across communities

at the Aquarium's annual festivals.

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CONFERENCE ON OCEAN LITERACYAs part of their commitment to carry outthe recommendations identified in thePresident’s U.S. Ocean Action Plan, federalocean agencies sponsored a two-daynational Conference on Ocean Literacy(CoOL) in Washington, D.C. in June.Concurrent to the D.C. conference werefive regional conferences that served toconvene an additional 300 participantswithin their regions to respond to thenational recommendations and make therecommendations applicable to regionalconcerns. The Aquarium of the Pacific was selected as the West Coast site andbrought together 119 participants.

OCEAN DESALINATIONIn October the Aquarium’s MarineConservation Research Institute (MCRI) andthe Desal Response Group cosponsored aone-day conference on ocean desalination.Approximately 70 experts and activists on issues related to ocean desalinationattended the conference. The event lookedat desalination as one solution to solvingCalifornia's future fresh water needs.

PUBLIC OCEAN LITERACYIn March the Aquarium convened a forumto explore how to increase public ocean literacy through exhibits, mass media,informal science education, outdoor experiences, and online resources. The participants came together from many disciplines, organizations, and agencies

to identify and describe strategies, programs,and techniques that could take place in infor-mal learning centers such as the Aquarium.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARINE MONITORINGThe Aquarium of the Pacific and SCCOOS(Southern California Coastal OceanObserving System) hosted a conference on marine monitoring efforts in theSouthern California Bight. This conferenceset the stage for ongoing collaborationamong researchers involved in theseefforts. Participants discussed how to integrate data to answer questions relatedto the marine environment from variousstakeholder groups. The conference alsoexplored how to make the data available toa broader range of users through SCCOOS.

WETLANDS AND WATERSHED OUTREACHThe Aquarium and the Southern WetlandsRecovery Project (SWRP) hosted a half-day forum on wetlands and watershededucation outreach on October 12, 2006.Sponsored by SWRP, the forum allowedparticipants from zoos, aquaria, museums,and other educational organizations inSouthern California to inform others abouttheir latest wetland/watershed-relatedprojects, recount lessons of experience,and discuss what future initiatives shouldbe taken to inform the millions of visitorswho pass through these organizationsevery year about their environment.

Marine Conservation and Research Institute (MCRI)Conferences and Forums

THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC hosts forums and conferences on marine

topics that bring together people from a variety of disciplines to explore

ocean conservation and other environmental or social issues.

These forums are either for national efforts or to develop a specific

Aquarium exhibit or program. In both cases, the intent is to broaden the

public’s awareness of the ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. The

Aquarium also funds and participates in research projects that explore

marine zoology and ecology and related environmental issues. At right are

research studies and conservation initiatives that took place in 2006.

SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD FORUMEstablished in 2004 the Aquarium’sSustainable Seafood Forum (SSF) bringstogether leading restaurateurs, seafoodsuppliers, and scientists to work togetherto identify sustainable solutions for theindustry. King’s Seafood Company,Santa Monica Seafood, the PlittCompany, SMG Catering, and Shaw’sCrab House in Chicago are members.The forum is guided by a scientific advisory group consisting of some ofthe world’s leading experts on fisheriesand aquaculture. SSF members havemade the commitment to empowertheir customers by providing them withclearly identified alternative seafoodchoices from documented sustainablesources to help their customers makeinformed decisions. SSF convened inMarch, August, and December in 2006.Major support for this project has comefrom King’s Seafood and SMG Catering.

Other Forums

THE AQUARIUM’S SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD FORUM (SSF) convenes

leading restaurateurs, seafood suppliers, and scientists to work

together to identify sustainable solutions for the industry.

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STREET CLEANUPIn February the Aquarium hosted its thirdannual neighborhood street cleanup to aid the public in realizing the connectionbetween trash in our city streets andocean pollution. Meeting at BurbankElementary School in Long Beach, 180people picked up trash in the surroundingneighborhood, collecting over 1,300pounds of litter.

HABITAT RESTORATIONIn March Aquarium staff coordinated itsannual Least Tern Habitat Restoration projectat the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge,where volunteers cleaned and preparedthe nesting site for this endangered bird.2006 was the most successful year yet,with 191 chicks fledging.

CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUPIn September the Aquarium participated in the 22nd California Coastal Cleanup byhosting a site at Alamitos Beach. This waspart of a state-wide effort to clean beach-es from San Diego to the Oregon border.

GREEN SEA TURTLE RELEASEIn September the Aquarium of the Pacificrehabilitated and released a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) that was found in Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. The turtleappeared to be in distress at the openingof a water intake pipe. Thinking that theanimal was fatigued and in trouble, severalpeople called for help. The National MarineFisheries Services contacted the Aquariumfor assistance. The Aquarium provided veterinary care and housing for severalweeks for the 28-pound turtle. The turtlewas named Mickey by Jean and CharlesLane, who are longtime supporters of theAquarium.

HUNTINGTON BEACH SEDIMENTCIRCULATION STUDYAquarium of the Pacific scientific diversassisted Doug Hammond, PhD from theUniversity of Southern California, andSteven Colbert, PhD from the University of Washington, with a study of seawatercirculation through nearshore sediments.Aquarium divers obtained core sedimentand water samples from the substratefrom three sites of various depths off the coast of Huntington Beach. Currentmeasurements and photo plots of thesand ripples and sediment compositionwere taken. This study is attempting to discern the importance of the compositionof the seabed on the San Pedro shelf.

REEF CHECK CALIFORNIA TRAININGThe Aquarium’s Dive Safety Officer (DSO)helped conduct the first Reef CheckCalifornia volunteer scientific diver trainingin Monterey in May 2006. The Reef CheckCalifornia training course provided participants with the skills and experienceto accurately complete the Reef CheckCalifornia survey protocol. In addition to direct survey methods, the training program addressed safe diving practices,techniques of research diving, samplingdesign and theory, general marine ecology,and the importance of monitoring to meet marine management needs througha combination of classroom and field ses-sions. The DSO brought the training to theAquarium of the Pacific, and the fall 2006Aquarium scientific dive class became thefirst aquarium volunteer dive team to betrained on these protocols. Now qualifiedto conduct surveys in Southern California,these divers established Crystal CoveState Park in Orange County as a site to be monitored with California CoastKeeper Alliance on a biannual basis.

CATCH AND RELEASE SUCCESS STUDYAquarium of the Pacific scientific diversbegan assisting Erica Jarvis, a graduate student at California State University,Long Beach (CSULB), with her study on the catch-and-release survival rates ofSouthern California shelf rockfishes. It hasbeen assumed that released rockfisheshave a poor survival rate due to barotrauma

experienced when they are brought to thesurface. The barotrauma seen in these fishesis an injury due to the unequal pressurebetween the fishes’ swim bladder and thesurrounding ambient pressure as they are lifted out of the deep water. For thisreason, undersized fishes are not generallyreleased back into the ocean, which contributes to the overfishing of the population. Divers examined fishes forsigns of recovery after being returned to the proper ocean depth. Preliminaryresearch has indicated that effects of barotrauma vary among species and bydepth of capture and that post-release survival may be significantly greater thanpreviously thought.

SURVEYS OF PLATFORMSPrevious surveys of platforms in the SantaBarbara Channel have shown that petroleumplatforms act as rearing habitat for manyoverfished rockfish species. However, nosystematic surveys have been conductedof the platforms located off of Long Beachand Huntington Beach. Aquarium of thePacific scientific divers began to work on a study by Chris Martin, a graduate studentat CSULB, to survey petroleum platforms off Long Beach and Huntington Beach on a bi-monthly basis over a one-year period.This will serve as a pilot study for longerterm monitoring. Results from the study are expected to be useful in the proposedplatform decommissioning strategies inSouthern California.

Community ConservationMCRI Research Efforts

IN SEPTEMBER the Aquarium rehabilitated and

released a green sea turtle that was found in

Alamitos Bay in Long Beach.

IN FEBRUARY the Aquarium hosted

its third annual neighborhood street

cleanup to aid the public in realizing the

connection between trash in our city

streets and ocean pollution.

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IN LINE WITH FULFILLINGits mission, the Aquariumof the Pacific demon-strates leadership as a"green" organization.

There are many ways that Aquarium staffmanages the facility to address impacts on our natural resources. Building on theinitiatives and successes of prior years,the Aquarium’s sustainable practices andcorporate responsibility reflect our corevalues and goals as an institution.

The Aquarium has expanded its pres-ence as a green organization in its PacificCollections retail store and Café Scubarestaurant. SMG Catering began usingbiodegradable plates and utensils, madefrom potato and corn resins respectively.Café Scuba continues to serve sustainableseafood, and the food purchased for theAquarium’s animals is also from sustainablesources. The gift store’s selection of merchandise has expanded to includeitems that promote environmentally friendlybehavior. Ranging from fashionable bagsto Christmas ornaments made of recycledproducts, these items send a message toour guests that the Aquarium encouragesconsumer responsibility.

The Aquarium of the Pacific constantlylooks for ways to reduce its consumptionof energy. As part of this ongoing process,the Aquarium conducted an energy auditin 2006 to see where we could makechanges to save energy. Some immediateactions taken by the Aquarium includedadding an air curtain over a door at theloading dock, installing additional automatedlights with occupancy sensors, and incorpo-rating a new loadshed program. Air curtainskeep heat or cold out and prevent theAquarium from losing air conditioning inareas where the door is often open. Lightswith motion sensors were added to sever-al areas behind the scenes. The loadshedprogram ensures that when the Aquariumis reaching its maximum energy output, itcan temporarily shut down or lower powerexpenditures in designated places that

will not compromise the functioning of thefacility or safety of the animals.

Maintaining the temperature of each ofthe Aquarium’s 52 exhibits is the facility’slargest energy demand. The Aquarium'spower needs vary at different times of dayand different times of year. Adding controldevices such as a new VSD (Variable-SpeedDrive) and a DPS (Differential PressureSwitch) to the energy management systemhelp assist the facility’s central plant tooperate more efficiently. In the past theAquarium’s central plant operated like most buildings in that its chiller pumps were programmed to put out the maximumamount of chilled water flow irrespective ofthe actual cooling needs. Chilled water thatwas not used was recirculated back into thechillers in the system. But adding VSDs andDPSs to the flow help reduce excess pump-ing, thus allowing the motor revolutions to be adjusted according to the building’s needswithout sacrificing the minimum pressurerequired to keep the system operating.

Three of the Aquarium’s general usevehicles for staff are powered by naturalgas. The Aquarium also has 19 waterlessurinals throughout the facility, saving about360,000 gallons of water per year. TheAquarium purchases materials from com-panies that offer cradle-to-cradle products,such as the window shades in the GreatHall. The picnic tables on the front lawnare made from recycled milk cartons.The Aquarium also continues to use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paintsthroughout the Aquarium to improve overallair quality.

As we continue to expand the Aquariumand make improvements to our facility, wewill search for the most environmentallyresponsible supplies. For all future buildingadditions to the Aquarium, we plan tomeet LEED (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design) standards. It is withthe principles of sustainability in mind thatwe move into the future.

IN 2006 THE AQUARIUM RECYCLED:

30TONS OF CARDBOARD

940POUNDS OF ALUMINUM

1,620POUNDS OF PLASTICS

3,620 POUNDS OF GLASS

1,500POUNDS OFWHITE LEDGER PAPER

9,000POUNDS OF OTHER PAPER

aquarium sustainable business practices

IN 2006 SMG CATERING began using biodegradable plates and utensils, made

from potato and corn resins, in the Aquarium’s Café Scuba and other food areas.

This “renewable plastic” manufactured by Cereplast uses renewable and

environmentally degradable resources, unlike petroleum-based products.

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AS A NON-PROFIT, theAquarium of the Pacificdepends heavily on its

staff of volunteers. Contributing more than106,000 hours in 2006, the Aquarium’s volunteers are critical to its operation.

The 2006 team of volunteers was comprised of 859 individuals plus severalgroups, providing the equivalent of 52 full-time employees. This unpaid staffextended the Aquarium’s operating budget by $1,892,148.* Volunteers play a significant role in the work of almostevery department, bringing with them apassion and dedication that both inspiresand ignites the energies of our paid staff.

While some volunteer staff memberswork in the Aquarium’s administrativeoffices or behind the scenes, most are in the public area sharing information andinsights about marine animals and habitatswith our guests. The Aquarium’s volunteerscome from all walks of life, every careerfield, and near and far—some drive 60miles or more each way and others

live right around the corner. They bring adiversity of interests, backgrounds, ages,cultures, and experiences.

In 2006 the Aquarium launched a newvolunteer program specifically designedfor high school students between the ages of 14 and 16. A collaborative effort of the education, husbandry, and volunteerservices departments, this highly structured80-hour program is offered three times ayear. The VolunTEENs receive formal trainingfrom an education specialist and ongoingenrichment from the VolunTEEN coordinator.

To develop skills for interacting with thepublic, Aquarium VolunTEENs are assigneddifferent stations throughout the Aquariumto enrich the guest experience. In 2006there were 43 VolunTEENs.

Volunteers are an important part of the Aquarium family. In sadness, we note the passing in 2006 of Harlan Miller,Geoffrey Woodward, Herman Appelman,and Kathy Keipp. They touched us and ourguests with their steadfast commitment to our mission.

Our Dedicated Volunteers Featured Volunteer: Robin Riggs

*According to figures provided by The Independent Sector in Washington D.C.

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CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN 106,000 hours in 2006, the Aquarium’s

volunteers come from all walks of life, every career field, and near

and far—some drive 60 miles or more each way and others live

right around the corner.

ROBIN RIGGS IS A MARINEMAMMAL VOLUNTEERwho has always preferred

to be behind the scenes or behind a cameralens, but her outstanding contributions tothe Aquarium have not gone unnoticed byfellow staff. At the end of 2006, Riggs hadvolunteered more than 4,000 hours with theAquarium of the Pacific.

A Southern California native, Riggs hasbeen fascinated by animals for most of her life. Exploring the possibility of workingwith animals for a living, she began volun-teering with the Marine Mammal CareCenter when it opened in 1992. While itturned out not to be her career, rehabilitatingmarine mammals became her passion.

When the Aquarium opened in 1998,Riggs saw another opportunity to giveback to the community and the animalsshe loves so much. She realized that onceunreleasable seals and sea lions wererehabilitated at the Marine Mammal CareCenter, they needed to be trained whenthey moved on to their next home. She

decided to join the Aquarium’s team ofhusbandry volunteers to learn about thisnext step. Through her work at both places,Riggs developed a special opportunity towatch several sea lion pups grow up fromday one, starting at the Care Center andthen making their homes at the Aquarium.

Riggs developed a special bond withShelby, one of the Aquarium’s two harborseals. Shelby was the first marine mammalthat Riggs taught a behavior—that a circlewas her shape to respond to, much like aname. Shelby’s personality had such animpact on Riggs that to this day she wouldnever turn down an opportunity to workwith her. Riggs started with training the sealsand later graduated to working with the sealions. Over the course of a shift, she maywork with all the animals in the exhibit.

In addition to her direct role with theseals and sea lions, Riggs has offered herskills as a photographer to document thebeauty of these ambassadors. The combi-nation of her photography skills and herability to get much closer to these animals

than most staff and guests are allowedhave resulted in numerous images thathave been used by the Aquarium for publications and press releases as well as exhibit signs. Riggs has also assistedwith creating a volunteer handbook forworking with the seals and sea lions.

Riggs is an employee of The BoeingCompany and serves on the board ofdirectors of the Employees CommunityFund of Boeing California (ECF), anemployee owned and operated non-profitcorporation and public charity. In this role,she brings attention to the needs of theAquarium when we submit grants to ECF.Because of Riggs’ advocacy, the Aquariumreceived a special $10,000 grant to bespent for husbandry and dive programs,along with ongoing support for theEducation Fund at the Aquarium.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is gratefulto Riggs for her work with our animals aswell as her advocacy for marine animalsand the Aquarium itself.

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MEMBERSHIPThrough memberships, more than 40,000 families and individuals support the Aquarium of the Pacific. Membershipincome in 2006 provided $3,452,000 inoperating revenue. The Aquarium has the fourth largest membership programamong the nation’s aquariums. Our members, more than half of which arefamilies, support the Aquarium because of its education and conservation pro-gramming and value for repeated visits.The Aquarium provides an extensive and varied program of benefits, privileges,and events for our members.

MAJOR GIFTSIndividuals, corporations, and foundationswishing to support the Aquarium’s mission-based programs with significant gifts contributed more than $750,000 in 2006.Several opportunities exist for such donorsin the Aquarium’s major gifts program.

Pacific Circle is the Aquarium’s group

of leadership donors who contribute aminimum of $1,000. Pacific Circle membersreceive opportunities for personal involve-ment in special Aquarium programs, areinvited to exclusive events, and enjoy additional benefits. Donors of $10,000 to$100,000 annually receive recognition byhaving an exhibit at the Aquarium namedfor them for one year. The 278 Pacific Circledonors in 2006 are listed on pages 28-31.

Donors who wish to make significantcontributions without the benefits of membership are able to support either the Aquarium’s operating budget or theAquarium Education Fund. The AquariumEducation Fund supports all aspects of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s educationprograms. Ensuring a valuable learningexperience for more than 250,000 schoolchildren and teachers annually,the Education Fund also enables the purchase of new teaching materials suchas books and outreach supplies, coversthe maintenance of the classroom

aquariums and tidepools, supports theAquarium on Wheels, and provides morethan 1,000 teachers each year with a variety of training opportunities and educational resources at the Aquarium.

The major gifts program also managesthe Nautilus Society, a group of individualswho have chosen to support the Aquariumby leaving a lasting legacy with a bequest,charitable gift annuity, or other planned gift.Members of the Nautilus Society ensurethat the Aquarium will be educating visitorsabout the ocean for generations to come.

SPONSORSHIPSThe Aquarium of the Pacific provides an opportunity for sponsors to reach theAquarium’s diverse audience. Individualsor organizations sponsor specific exhibits,cultural festivals, or other events to receivename recognition in the Aquarium andelsewhere. More than $430,000 was raisedin sponsorships in 2006.

THE AQUARIUM DEPENDS ON private donations and grants to realize our mission and

provide our 1.35 million guests with a world-class educational experience.

THE AQUARIUM HAS the fourth largest membership program

among the nation’s aquariums. Membership income in 2006

provided $3,452,000 in operating revenue.

fundraising efforts

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THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC must raise private donations to fund any specialor restricted projects that are beyond the scope of the annual operating budget.In 2006 a number of special projects were funded by individuals, corporations,foundations, and government. With thissupport, the Aquarium is able to implementa number of its important programs thatotherwise would not have been possible.

STAFF CAMPAIGNEach year the Aquarium asks its staff—both employees and volunteers—to sup-port a project of their choice. In 2006 thestaff supported the design, manufacture,and installation of more than 275 fish identification signs that now help guests to easily identify the Aquarium animals on exhibit throughout the Aquarium.

CESAR E. CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAs an educational partner to Cesar E.Chavez Elementary School, the Aquariumof the Pacific engages students, teachers,and parents through programs at both theschool and the Aquarium. With the goal of

becoming a model for increasing scienceliteracy in urban at-risk youth throughmuseum-school partnerships, Aquariumeducators are onsite at the schoolthroughout the academic year with hands-on science activities that emphasizemarine science. Each class visits theAquarium once per year and participates in a classroom or theater program. Seepage 10 for more on the Cesar ChavezElementary educational partnership.

AQUARIUM SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThrough donations from corporations,foundations, and individuals to theAquarium Scholarship Fund, children whowould not otherwise have the opportunityare given the chance to visit the Aquariumor receive a visit by the Aquarium onWheels. Established to serve studentsfrom Title I schools in Southern California’sunderserved neighborhoods, the AquariumScholarship Fund has provided free admission and bus transportation, or afree Aquarium on Wheels program, tomore than 138,000 schoolchildren since its inception in 1999. In 2006 the Aquariumwas able to provide an educational experi-

ence to 22,344 students—a 15% increaseover 2005 scholarship attendees.

ENDOWMENT FUNDSIn 2006 gifts in memory of two of theAquarium’s most dedicated supporters provided more than $100,000 in support of educational endowment funds. The IliffInfectious Enthusiasm Fund was created tohonor founding Aquarium President WarrenIliff (see page 6). This fund will support localeducators with a fellowship designed toreinvigorate their enthusiasm for scienceand discovery that will have a lastingimpact on their students. Gifts in memory of Charter Volunteer Harlan Miller supporteda special educational endowment that willserve the needs of Long Beach children.

OTHERA host of special projects were supported at the Aquarium of the Pacific in 2006,including the Marine Conservation ResearchInstitute (see page 14), an internship pro-gram, Aquatic Academy courses, lectures(see page 13), and others. Significant gifts to special projects are included in the list of major donors on page 26.

EVENTSTwo major Aquarium fundraising eventsraise more than $400,000 to support programs annually.

The Ocean Conservation Awards Galain June celebrates the anniversary of theAquarium’s opening by presenting awardsto key individuals and institutions makingsignificant contributions to the environment.In 2006 honorees included the HonorableLeon Panetta, the Pew Charitable Trusts,and Dr. Beverly O’Neill.

Sea Fare is the Aquarium’s October celebration of Long Beach cuisine—featuringa diverse array of food from more than 20local restaurants. The evening features livemusic and both silent and live auctions.

DONATIONSThe Aquarium offers a variety of opportu-nities for donors, with various levels andways of giving that match a wide range of resources and interests.

More than $200,000 is raised in smallgifts from members, visitors, and donors.Major programs in 2006 included theSummer Odyssey Raffle, an annual raffleof a Honda vehicle donated by American

Honda Motor Co., Inc. Aquarium membersKenny and Lee Hasegawa received a HondaOdyssey as winners of the 2006 raffle.

Adopt an Animal provides an opportu-nity to sponsor an Aquarium animal. Alldonors received a certificate, a photo ofthe adopted animal, and an animal factsheet. Sponsors can also meet the staffwho care for “their” animals at an annualAdopt Parent Night. In 2006 the Aquariumredesigned its adopt program, attracting a total of 485 new adoptions.

Additional gift appeals are sent to our members each year to encouragedonations over and above their member-ships. One of the most successful of suchefforts, resulting in a 47% increase for general members over last year, wasfueled by a challenge grant from John and Michelle Molina, Trustees of the PacificCo-Chairs and Charter Members, for our2006 end-of-year fundraising campaign.

Donor kiosks in the Great Hall near thePacific Collections gift store and in SharkLagoon were installed to draw attention to the Aquarium’s non-profit status andencourage philanthropy. A new kiosk wasadded in September 2006 devoted to

the Adopt an Animal Program, allowingguests to donate in honor of eight of the Aquarium’s most popular animals.

Vehicle Donations of used cars, vans,trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles,and boats support the Aquarium. TheNational Charity Support Foundationreceived donations of nine vehicles onbehalf of the Aquarium in 2006. Areaemployers encourage employee donationsthrough Matching Gifts, which can doubleor triple the effect of individual contributions.The Aquarium’s website lists the employersthat match gifts. In addition to all of thesespecific activities, the Aquarium receives anumber of unsolicited general gifts, sup-porting our conservation and educationprograms.

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DR. ALLEN ANDMRS. CHARLOTTE GINSBURGThe Ginsbergs contributed the largest personal donation ever received by theAquarium in 2006. Their $700,000 commit-ment was recognized by the naming of the Members Express Entrance for theGinsburgs. They are Trustees of the Pacificand longtime Southern California residents.Due to their deep interest in environmentaland conservation issues, especially landconservancy, they founded a wildernessfoundation. The foundation preserves animal and floral corridors and watershedsfor future generations.

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is theAquarium’s founding sponsor and itslargest corporate contributor. Since 1999Honda has continued to support theAquarium in ways beyond their annualcontribution of $250,000. In 2006 the company was a major sponsor of theDazzling and Dangerous—VenomousCreatures exhibition. The company alsoprovided a 2007 Honda Odyssey EXMinivan for the Aquarium’s third annualraffle, supported the Ocean ConservationAwards Gala, provided the leases for two

vehicles for Aquarium use—a new 2007Odyssey minivan wrapped as a yellowsubmarine and a natural gas-poweredCivic, funded an ocean-themed mural at the Cesar Chavez Elementary School,and donated two clean-running CF150 outboard motors for the Aquarium’sresearch vessel.

WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAThe Water Replenishment District ofSouthern California provided $105,000 to support the Aquarium’s watershed education efforts, with an emphasis ongroundwater issues. The grant supportedthe creation of a new watershed curriculum program for the Aquarium on Wheels entitled It All Flows to Me onthe Road with accompanying scholarshipfunds and a grant for the upcoming water-shed education exhibit.

BT INFONETThe Aquarium of the Pacific received$100,000 of support from BT Infonet in 2006 for Whales: A Journey with Giants.The company is also an underwriter of the seventh annual Ocean ConservationAwards Gala.

THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATIONAs a major sponsor of Dazzling andDangerous—Venomous Creatures, theAnnenberg Foundation donated $100,000to the Aquarium. This funding supportedthe creation of exhibits that featured bothaquatic and land animals and interpretivegraphics focusing on the beauty, adapta-tions, and habitats of these venomous and poisonous animals. A philanthropicinstitution dedicated to “encouraging the development of more effective waysto share ideas and knowledge,” theAnnenberg Foundation’s grant made itpossible for the Aquarium to enhanceunderstanding of these animals withengaging exhibits, special guest lectures,and other creative elements.

NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARYFOUNDATION AND PACIFIC LIFE FOUNDATIONThe National Marine Sanctuary Foundationand Pacific Life Foundation each awarded agrant of $80,550 toward the enhancementand expansion of the Whales: Voices in theSea. These grants allow the Aquarium andScripps Institution of Oceanography to addnew content to the award-winning kioskexhibit, which was originally created in 2004in collaboration with Scripps. The updateswill focus on adding two Arctic species—

beluga and bowhead whales—and the sta-tus of modern whaling in Alaska. In addition,the funding allows for this interactive exhibitto be installed in two institutions in additionto the Aquarium of the Pacific.

EDISON INTERNATIONALA longtime supporter of the Aquarium,Edison International gave $75,000 towardthe Whales: A Journey with Giants perma-nent exhibition to expand the educationalcomponents. Edison International andSouthern California Edison also supportedthe Ocean Conservation Awards Gala.

THE BOEING COMPANYA supporter of the Aquarium’s educationprograms, The Boeing Company provideda $75,000 contribution in 2006. This fundingsupports the Boeing Teacher Institute (seepage 10), the Boeing Teacher Open House(see page 11), and scholarships. TheBoeing Company also supported theOcean Conservation Awards Gala as anunderwriter. In addition to The BoeingCompany’s support, the EmployeesCommunity Fund of Boeing Californiadonated $20,000 in October to theAquarium’s Education Fund and $10,000for new equipment for the dive and animalcare programs.

WEINGART FOUNDATIONThe Weingart Foundation contributed$75,000 to the Cesar Chavez ElementarySchool partnership in 2006. Support fromthe Weingart Foundation will enhance edu-cational opportunities for an underservedstudent population while creating a newcollaborative learning model.

EARL B. AND LORAINE H. MILLER FOUNDATIONLong-time supporters of the Aquarium,the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundationfunded scholarship programs for LongBeach students, the Cesar ChavezElementary School Program, and anendowment grant to memorialize a trustee of the foundation, Harlan Miller.

KING'S SEAFOOD COMPANYKnown throughout Southern California forits seafood restaurants, King's SeafoodCompany, Inc. donated $50,000 to theAquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Forum(SSF). The goal of SSF is to find solutions tobest meet the increasing public demandfor seafood with a more sustainableseafood industry by creating a diverseportfolio of sustainable wild fisheries andaquaculture farms. See page 15 for moreon SSF. King’s Seafood also supported the

Ocean Conservation Awards Gala and thePacific Circle program in 2006.

WELLS FARGO BANKWells Fargo Bank contributed $55,000 in 2006 toward exhibit sponsorship, theAquarium Education Fund, and a table at the Ocean Conservation Awards Gala.The bank is the largest philanthropic corporation in Southern California andbecame one of the Aquarium’s major supporters for the first time in 2006.

DWIGHT STUART YOUTH FOUNDATION The Aquarium received a $50,000 grantfrom the Dwight Stuart Youth Foundationfor the partnership with the Cesar ChavezElementary School. The Aquarium’s partner-ship initiative blends the unique strengthsof formal and informal education with thegoal of improving science learning atChavez Elementary, a Title I school.

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List of Donors

$600,000+Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg

$300,000+ American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

$100,00+ AnonymousThe Annenberg FoundationBT InfonetPacific Life FoundationWater Replenishment District of

Southern California

$75,000+ The Boeing CompanyEdison InternationalNational Marine Sanctuaries FoundationWeingart Foundation

$50,000+ Confidence FoundationKing's Seafood CompanyEarl B. and Loraine H. Miller FoundationDwight Stuart Youth FoundationWells Fargo Bank

$25,000+ LeBurta Atherton FoundationDominic and Margaret DeCristofaroEmployees Community Fund of Boeing

CaliforniaKUD InternationalB.C. McCabe FoundationMetropolitan Water District of

Southern CaliforniaJohn and Michelle MolinaKenneth T. and

Eileen L. Norris FoundationNorthrop Grumman CorporationThe Pepsi Bottling GroupThe Ralphs/Food 4 Less FoundationTHUMS Long Beach Company/Occidental

Petroleum Corporation

$10,000+ BPBrek Manufacturing CompanyThe Capital Group Companies

Charitable FoundationJohn W. Carson Foundation, Inc.Esther S.M. ChaoChurch of God of the Twin CitiesCitigroup FoundationCruise Industry Charitable FoundationGeoEcoThe Green FoundationThe Jacoby FamilyKajima Construction ServicesLos Angeles County

Supervisor Don KnabeJean and Charles LaneLong Beach Water DepartmentMilbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLPMoffat & Nichol InternationalNRG West Coast LLCThe Olson CompanyPacifiCare FoundationThe Port of Long BeachLouis, Jeannette and Joseph RampinoJerry R. and Margaret H. SchubelKurt Schulzman and Richard NeriThe Simons FoundationThe Starbucks FoundationSymantec FoundationUniversity of California BerkeleyWelk Resort Group

$5,000+ Anonymous (2)ADJGBarratt American, Inc.Evalyn M. Bauer FoundationBixby Land CompanyBoeing Gift Matching ProgramJames and Elizabeth BreslauerJose and Brigitte CollazoComerica BankFalcon Waterfree Technologies

Farmers & Merchants BankJohn Fielder and Donita Van HorikThe J. Paul Getty TrustHalbert, Hargrove/RussellHDR Engineering, Inc.Roy and Elda HearreanBess J. Hodges FoundationJohn and Joan KnightCoral and Ron LevinLong Beach TransitBetty White LuddenJack and Mary McFerranNancy and Chas MerrillPaul and Patti MickelsenThe National Christian FoundationRobert and Georgia NicholDouglas and Freda Hinsche OttoLynne M. Preslo and Wayne N. SawkaDr. Alan Robb and

Dr. Guadalupe Padilla-RobbRose Hills CompanySanta Monica Seafood Co.Elizabeth SteeleRoy and Hope TurneyTom Turney and Jill BoivinUnion Bank of California

$2,500+ Dr. Mary Jane AdamsBank of the WestJohn and Corinne BertrandMarc A. and Tara R. BilbaoYvonne M. BogdanovichBonnie BraeJeanne M. BrodeurDonald and Sally ClarkKenneth and Jeanne ConklinSteve and Fran ConleyConsortium for Oceanographic

Research & EducationGordon and Susan DesCombesDr. James and

Sue Femino/ Femino FoundationElla Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

William A. Garlin Jr.Frederick and Leslie GaylordGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPPatrick V. Gough Co., Inc.Grand Prix Foundation of Long BeachJim and Gail GrayBob and Jennifer HagleJames C. and Jorene HanklaMadeline and Donald HeimarkRadm John and Nancy HigginsonRussell and Avalon HillMatt and Lisa HumphreysJet PetsGary and Cheryl JusticeKajima Foundation, Inc.Keesal, Young & LoganKim Ketterman and Art RodriguezGraham and Mary Ellen KilsbyThe Kleiner Cohen FoundationTrish and Don LangeMichael and Vanessa LewisPeri Marek and Peg UrvoasRaul and Sabrina MartinezMargaret A. MawSteven and Niko MayerCarol McCallum and Susan SadowskiKelly Sutherlin McLeod and

Steven B. McLeodHarlan and Phyllis MillerMark and Cynthia MilsteinMona and Dr. Jeffrey W. MorrisWilliam and Kathleen MuddMarsha NaifyMichael K. NakashojiNational Charity Support FoundationNOAA Coastal ServicesNorth Hills, LLCNRG Operating ServicesKristopher and Marie PlaskeyDennis C. Poulsen and

Suzanne M. PoulsenThe Priebe FamilyStephen and Karen ReidJanet and Fred RiedmanSteven and Robin RofferSecuritas Security Services USA Inc.Kash and Theresa SheikhSidney Stern Memorial TrustMarilyn and Ron SionRichard C. Smith and Patricia FrobesSony Pictures Entertainment

Barbara H. StevensRichard and Barbara StrattonScott Sweetow and Lisa GreenTidelands Oil Production CompanyUeberroth Family FoundationMick and Louise UklejaThe Walt Disney Company

$1,500+ Anonymous (2)David Appel and Dinorah CarmenateHoward and Debbie ChambersCharles Durnin ApartmentsCity Light & Power, Inc.John CrochetDameron Family FoundationThe DeLong FamilyDesert Commercial II, LLCCharles Z. and Meri L. FedakJacky GlassJohn and Elizabeth HancockValerie and Bob HoffmanInternational Resources GroupRichard and Linda LandesCasey and Emily LevinLong Beach Area

Convention & Visitors BureauMike and Georgie LynchEd and Deb LyszczekLindsey Philpott and Kim E. MooreAlex and Margie NormanLuther and Ginger NussbaumNancy and Byron PinckertLyn and John PohlmannCharles and Deborah ReamesMark and Karen RobinsonJonathan and Barbara RothNicholas L. Saakvitne and

Sharon L. HeritageRussell S. Schwartz and Susan D. GolandShlemmer InvestmentsSidley Austin LLPJean Bixby SmithDr. Preston and Nancy SmithSound Energy SolutionsJeffrey SpoffordStradling, Yocca, Carlson & RauthAlexandra and Terrence SullivanBrooke and Bob SundstromChris and Peter Valli

$1,000+ AnonymousTamara AchauerJim Adams and Candice BroussardDavid and Merryl AlpertGreta Anderson-Davis and Scott DavisLen and Karen AtkinsDoug and Connie BakerMark and Joyce BarnettBarbara Bixby BlackwellPhil and Charlene BoslRichard Boucher and Andrea AmramGeorge and Judy BreshearsMargaret Brewer and Steven GuestDoug and Holly CarpenterCatalina Water CompanyCatapult Marketing Solutions Inc.Vince and Devon CichoskiAndrew and Diana CohenMarjorie CountrymanTiffany A. de Ruosi and Gregg GosselinVito and Theresa DemonteSteve and Jackie DodgeDavid and Adrianne DuMondDavid and Kathy DunnDon and Gay DurwardWilliam and Beatriz EllisViktoria Engel Tyer and Emily EngelAlan Erlbaum and Jane GeorgeCecile Fisher and Isaias CastellanosAdele W. Fortune and Steve NashBob and Nancy Foster Charitable FundRoland and Stephanie FournierRuss and Karen FrererTaylor, Deacon and Otis FreyDebbie and Bob FultsAnnie GardnerGeof Garth and Jean EganRocky and Deborah GentnerSandra B. GeorgeWilliam and Janet GerhardtJames and Barbara GhormleyRichard Gomez and Kathy CarbajalEsther and Gerald GoodRandy and Nancy GordonGoogle Gift Matching ProgramThe Granite GroupRenee Handler-Klein and James KleinDr. Carl, Elise and Shelby HartmanOtto and Shirley HenkeAnn Herring

THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC IS PROUD TO ACKNOWLEDGE the following individuals, foundations, corporations, and governmentpartners who generously contributed $1,000 or more in 2006. As a non-profit institution, the Aquarium relies on and deeply appreciatesphilanthropic support at all levels. Included in this list is the Pacific Circle, the Aquarium’s premier group of philanthropic supporters.These distinguished leaders make it possible for the Aquarium to offer a wide range of award-winning educational opportunities andmission-driven conservation programs.

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Joseph Herron and Patricia BairdTom and Bonnie HerronThe Hite FamilySteven and Marsha HivelyAlbert C. Hu and Michele E. BrantnerHans and Valerie ImhofDr. Masashi and Teruko ItanoJBS & AssociatesChristopher and Karen JenningsMichael and Diane JensenG. Bradford and Joan H. JonesMary F. KiddieMichael and Catherine KingSam and Janet KingJeanne and Ron KippPatrick M. KohlerIrene KurataRobert and Nancy LatimerMs. Patricia Liu and Dr. Steve C.K. LiuLaura LoftinJohn and Linda LoftusBob and Loretta LuskinMark IV Capital, Inc.Gary and Gretchen MarlotteMargie and Jon MastersonJ.P. Mathot and Ryann MillingtonCindy L. Matsumoto and

Gary Y. Matsumoto, Ed.D.Manny and Jennifer MendozaNorman and Suzanne MetcalfeHenry J. MeyerR. Keith and Peggy MichelHarriet MillerLee and Saundra MinshullCorinne and Bruce MonroeJeffrey Morgan and Kim KnepperCharles and Margaret MurphyJeffrey NeuKathie NirschlDavid and Tina NishidaNissan North America, Inc.Laurie J. NyeStephen and Brenda OlsonWilliam and Beverly O'NeillRichard and Donice PancostRosellen and Harry PappParker & Covert LLPJoan B. PaulooScott and Nicole PearsonAnthony Pichardo and Morgan Barrows

Carl and Mary RaymondJohn Romano and Laura GlendinningSteve Ross and Gianna BrasilJohn and Susanne RouseJonathan and Jamie SaltmanShirley SaltmanSanta Catalina Island Conservancy DiversTina and Brian SartyNed and Irene SasakiJohn T. Shadden, Smith BarneyThe Shadden Family Foundation Inc.Cynthia K. SheltonLeonard and Myrna SimonRichard and Luan SmithSouthern California Gas CompanyDuane and Vicky StantonCharles and Ellen SteinmetzJames and Cynthia SterlingEiko and Floyd StewartJanie ThompsonRichard and Amy ToyamaTuna Club FoundationUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaJohn and Judi UpholdJohn G. UriosteguiUSAopoly, Inc.Kenneth and Nancy WalkerWarner Bros. Entertainment Inc.William Waterhouse and Barbara LongWindes & McClaughryHoward and Jane WrightLeah C. YoungSteve and Marlene Young

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Belmont Brewing CompanyBradford Renaissance PortraitsBubba Gump Shrimp Co.Buono's Authentic PizzeriaBusters Beach House & Longboard BarCalifornia Pizza KitchenCarnival CorporationCasco GroupCassani & Associates

Insurance Services, Inc.Cha Cha's Caribbean Fusion CuisineChipotle Mexican GrillThe Coffee Bean & Tea LeafCosta Mesa Conference and

Visitor BureauCostco Signal HillThe Daily Grill Long BeachDiamonte DorseyEdison InternationalExtreme PizzaFarmers & Merchants BankGeoEco, Inc.George's Greek CafeThomas GrimmBob and Jennifer HagleKenny HasegawaRussell and Avalon HillInterForm IncorporatedIslands Fine Burgers & Drinks RestaurantJet BlueJohn A. Joslyn and Mary L. Kellogg-JoslynKings Fish HouseKing's Seafood CompanyKorean AirKUD InternationalLindblad ExpeditionsMai Tai BarBen MajorsRobert McNeel & Ronald RulisonParkers' LighthouseDonna PhelanPress-TelegramQuiksilver Inc.Rossmoor PastriesJonathan and Jamie SaltmanSegway of Long Beach

Shark Trust WinesSidley Austin LLPSMG CateringSouthwest AirlinesSTAPLES Center FoundationSubmersible Systems, Inc.Taco Beach CantinaUnited Railroad Materials Company, Inc.The Vance Caesar GroupViking River CruisesWasabi Japanese Restaurant Long BeachThe Wentworth CompanyWilson Creek WineryPatricia Womersley

In Honor ofTo commemorate a special occasion,milestone, or birthday, donations can be made to the Aquarium of the Pacific.The following people have been honoredin 2006:

Amy CoppengerJoann CrokeRandy FrankHoward HerronRuss and Avalon HillChristina KramerAndrew MariasSilvana MillerTony MischelToni and Amanda MorrisLuther NussbaumSarah PlengeClare ShafferTom Turney and Jill Boivin

In Memory ofDonations have been made to the Aquariumof the Pacific in 2006 in memory of thefollowing people who have recentlypassed away. We at the Aquarium of thePacific extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of:

Herman AppelmanWarren IliffVirginia Snure McCallumGreg McDonaldFred McQuilkinHarlan MillerWalter H. MusserValerie RemnetJason RobbLucy SaenzGregg TurleyArie VanKleveren

In Kind Donors Tribute DonorsList of Donors (continued)

The following contributors donated goods or servicesto the Aquarium in 2006 valued at $1000 or more.

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Financials

IN 2006 THE AQUARIUM EXPERIENCED a 5% increase in attendance—representing the highest annual number of visitorssince opening year. Operating revenues increased by 10% over the prior year due to strong attendance, related spending and contributions. The Aquarium generated over $3.5 million in operating surplus last year to fund the rent to the City of Long Beach for the aquarium building. The increase in operating expenses over 2005 reflected continued investments inbuilding new programs and exhibits and market pressures.

Admissions

Ancillary Spending and ParkingRevenue

Contributions, Membership,and Fundraising

Operating Interest and Other Earnings

Operating Revenues by Category

Programs and Marketing

Development and Membership

Administration

Operating Expenses by Category

Attendance by Category

General Marketing

Membership and Other

Education

2006 2005

Total Attendance 1,345,000 1,285,000

Operating & Support Revenue $30,695,000 $27,856,000

Operating & Support Expenses $24,491,000 $23,001,000

Operating Net Income $6,204,000 $4,855,000

Operating Net Income % 20% 17%

Rent transfer to City of Long Beach $3,539,000 $2,242,000

Replenishment/(Use) of Reserves ($285,000) $463,000

Depreciation and Amortization $1,113,000 $793,000

Total Change in Net Assets $1,837,000 $1,357,000

66%

15%

19%

26%

22%

27%

49%

2%

27%

81%

80%

8%

7%

12%

12%

47% 2005

2005

2006

2006 2006

Aquarium Board of DirectorsMr. Howard Chambers, chairmanMr. José CollazoMr. Stephen ConleyMr. Edwin FeoMr. John FielderMs. Robin Fisher-RofferMr. Ronald GastelumMs. Jennifer Hagle, board secretaryMr. Roy HearreanMr. Russell T. HillMr. Samuel KingMr. Steven MayerDr. Mario MolinaMr. Robert NicholMr. Stephen OlsonMr. Douglas OttoMs. Lynne M. Preslo, R.G.Mr. Stephen ReidMr. Christopher RommelDr. Jerry R. SchubelMr. Marvin J. SuomiMr. Thomas Turney, vice chairman

Marine Conservation ResearchInstitute Board of DirectorsDr. Wolfgang H. BergerDr. Barbara A. BlockDr. Laurel Harrison BreeceDr. Gerald CapriuloMr. Russell T. HillDr. Roy HoustonMr. Gary L. JusticeDr. Lee B. KatsDr. Laura KingsfordDr. Anthony F. MichaelsDr. Linwood PendletonDr. Richard PieperMs. Lynn M. Preslo, R.G.Dr. William ReeburghDr. Jerry R. Schubel, directorMs. Nancy Steele, D. Env.Mr. Craig M. TaylorMr. Thomas W. Turney, chairmanDr. Dallas E. Weaver

Trustees of the PacificMary Jane AdamsDoug and Holly CarpenterEsther ChaoDonald and Sally ClarkTom and Annamarie DeanDominic and Margaret DeCristofaroGary and Dawna DeLongJohn and Vickie DupuyWalt and Linda FlorieGeof Garth and Jean EganAllen and Charlotte GinsburgJim and Gail GrayJohn and Elizabeth HancockJim and Jorene HanklaJeff and Julie HeadonJohn and Corinne HeyningRadm John and Nancy HigginsonMatt and Lisa HumphreysMichael and Diane JensenRichard KatzRenee and Jim KleinSupervisor Don and Julie KnabeJohn and Joan KnightCharles and Jean LanePhyllis MillerJohn and Michelle Molina, co-chairsJames and Mary MontgomeryCharles Moore and Sam CanonWilliam and Kathleen MuddMayor Beverly O'Neill & William O'NeillGainer and Lynne PillsburyBill and Patty RalstonFred and Janet RiedmanCathy Rigby and Tom McCoyKurt Schulzman and Richard NeriJohn and Patricia ShaddenWilliam and Rhonda SimmonsJeanne SleeperRic and Resa TrentJack and Dori VanceKen and Nancy WalkerBill WaterhouseSteve and Marlene Young

Aquarium Executive OfficersDr. Jerry R. Schubel, president and CEOMs. Vanessa Lewis, vice president of

finance and CFOMs. Barbara Long, vice president of

government relations and specialprojects and corporate secretary

Aquarium Senior StaffMary Beth Armbruster, director of

membershipJeanne Brodeur, vice president of

developmentCecile Fisher, vice president of

communications and marketingPerry Hampton, director of husbandryKathie Nirschl, vice president of

human resourcesAmy Rosenberg, director of educationJohn Rouse, vice president of operationsTina Sarty, controllerJeff Spofford, director of retailDuane Stanton, director of

information technology

Administrationas of December 2006

Photo Credit

David Behrens (13 3rd from left); Bill Curtsinger (13 paragraph inset); Susan Goldman/American Honda (10 left); NOAA (4); Shannon Penna (20 top left, para-

graph inset); Fahria Qader (17 middle right); Andrew Reitsma (8 lower left, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27); Robin Riggs (front cover, 3, 18, 21); Hugh Ryono (9 1st

column); Russ Smith (13 top left); Anitza Valles (10 right, 11); Rick Vetter (13 4th from left)

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Membership: ...........................437-3474

Development:..........................951-1675

Education Programs: ..............951-1630

Volunteer Opportunities: ........951-1659

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