Monterey Bay Aquarium Member Magazine Shorelines Fall 2010

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M O N T E R E Y B A Y A Q U A R I U M

SH RELINES

3Directors Note Whats New

12Member Activities

6Open Sea

4OceanPolicy

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Sea otters are charming animals that need our help.


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for whatever we lose(like a you or a me)

its always ourselves

we find in the sea.

e.e. cummings


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The catastrophe in the Gulf of

Mexico began just before the 40th

anniversary of Earth Day, and for

most people it was a somber re-minder of the devastating impact

humans are having on the oceans.

Sadly, for the people and wildlife in

the region, the aftereffects will last

for decades.

Its clear that all players were

grossly underprepared to prevent

and respond to a disaster of this

magnitude. But amid the finger-point-

ing, someones missing: We, the public.

Why havent we learned from past

experience? Why cant we muster

the political will to approve policies

that our oceans and coasts deserve?

The damage to the Gulf has re-

newed my resolve to be sure the

Monterey Bay Aquarium truly makes

a difference for the future of the

oceans. I cant thank you enough for

the support you provide to help

make this vision a reality.

Because of you, I feel energized

and hopeful about the future.

For more than 25 years, our top

priority has been to create and main-

tain the best aquarium in the world,

as a source of inspiration for millionsof visitors. As youll read in this

issue, well begin significant renova-

tions to our Outer Bay wing in Sep-

tember. When it reopens next

summer, well engage visitors with

new experiences and animals and

tell compelling stories about the

magnificent animals that live in the

Open Sea.

But inspiration alone is not

enough. We must understand the

threats facing ocean wildlife and

ecosystems, and take action to ad-

dress those threats.

Thats why, from the very begin-

ning, rigorous scientific research has

been central to our conservation

work. We have been and remain

a leader in conducting research that

will help save charismatic animals

like Californias threatened sea ot-

ters, ocean-roaming great white

sharks and bluefin tuna.

These remarkable animals are

important in their own right, and as

indicators for the well-being of the

ecosystems of which they are a part.When we help them, we contribute

to the health of our coastal and off-

shore waters.

This fall, well ask you to support

our new Open Sea exhibits and fur-

ther our critical research that is es-

sential for saving the animals we

love and the oceans that sustain us

all. I hope youll participate.

In the face of the tragedy in the

Gulf, theres much to do, on many

fronts. Working together, Im confi-

dent we can address the challenges

and make a difference for the

oceans. Thank you again for your

enduring support.

DirectorsNote

J u l i e P a c k a r d

Executive Director

www.montereybayaquarium.org

Ive spent most of my adult life trying to raise the profile

of the oceans and their importance in our lives. So its beena cruel irony to at last see the oceans in the headlines everyday, through the nightmare of the largest environmentaldisaster in American history.


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BigChallenges,BigSolutionsby Michael Sutton

In early June, Julie Packard

and I met with key members of

Congress and the Obama Ad-ministration during Capitol Hill

Ocean Week an annual series

of events that put a spotlight

on ocean issues.

We were encouraged

to hear unanimous, bi-

partisan commitment

to take meaningful ac-

tion to protect our

oceans. Real reform is within

reach, and the Aquarium is

well-positioned to advocate forthoughtful, effective policies

that address the major threats

facing our oceans today.

We have long worked to win ap-

proval for a set of critical policy

recommendations offered by

two national ocean commissions

recommendations that have

languished for a decade but

that now have the attention of

decision-makers. For too long,

we have managed our oceans

with little regard for

preserving the living

systems so essential

to our survival. That

must change.

There was important

progress in July, when President

Obama signed an executive

order establishing a first-ever

National Ocean Policy one

that makes protection andrestoration of our coasts and

oceans the top priority for all

federal agencies that manage

marine resources.

We are also supporting creation

of an Ocean Investment Fund

similar to one that already exists

in California, to use revenues

from offshore oil and gas leasing

and other sources to protect

the living resources that are

put at risk by drilling operations.

Legislation to create the invest-

ment fund, and to give greaterprotection to ecologically

sensitive waters, is now

moving through Congress.

Because of growing

threats to the oceans

worldwide from the

carbon pollution associ-

ated with global climate

change warming seas,

ocean acidification and rising

sea levels chief among them

it is clearly time to commit toa future based not on fossil

fuels but renewable energy.

The environment will benefit,

well have new sources of

green jobs, and we will no

longer jeopardize places like

the Arctic and the deep sea.

We must also invest in science,

to better understand the deep

ocean and how to protect

marine life.

Weve learned, at a

tremendous cost, that

the risks and negative

impacts are far too great.

The Gulf oil catastrophe

has focused national at-

tention on the health of

our oceans as never before. In

the midst of this human and

ecological tragedy, we have an

unprecedented opportunity to

make a difference.

This is a decisive moment

for our oceans. Congress and

the Obama Administration are

preparing to act. With your help

and support, well get closer to

our goal of a future with

healthy oceans.

TakingAction for theOceans

Michael Sutton is vice president and director

of our Center for the Future of the Oceans.

Striped surfperch - E

Bright blue stripes even

more striking set against a

copper-colored body run

from head to tail.

The surfperch fam-

ily is unique in that

their eggs are fertil-

ized internally and

mature over the

winter months untilthe fry are born

alive in late spring.

While the young

benefit from the

protection of the

mother at this criti-

cal stage, overfishing

of pregnant females

could affect

the population.


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ResearchnotesfromMBARIby Kim FultonBennett

Since 1996 the Aquariums Outer

Bay exhibit has given visitors a

glimpse of life in the open sea.It has also helped people under-

stand the need to protect the

magnificent and graceful animals

that inhabit this expansive

world. But not even the

Outer Bay exhibit can

show ocean life in all

its depth.

The vast majority of

animals in the ocean

live far below the surface. In fact,

the deep pelagic zone thedark waters between the ocean

surface and seafloor may

harbor more animals than any

other habitat on Earth.

In a recent scientific report,

MBARI marine biologist Bruce

Robison points out that many

ocean threats rising ocean

temperatures, increasing acidity,

decreasing oxygen, and chemi-

cal pollution affect deep-sea

animals just as they affect

animals near the sea surface.

The diversity and sheer

numbers of deep-sea

animals suggests they

are too important to be

ignored. According to

Robison, The animals in

this huge habitat make up es-

sential links in the oceanic food

web. They also provide food for

important commercial specieslike tuna and salmon, as well

as for whales, turtles, and

giant squid."

Because we know so little

about deep-sea animals,

human activities could wipe

out entire species before we

even know they exist. Animals

that reproduce quickly, such asjellies and squids, might end up

replacing animals that mature

late and bear fewer young.

In order to detect such

changes in the deep sea,

researchers must first

have some idea of

whats down there.

Scientists also need

basic information on

what deep-sea animals eat and

how they reproduce. Robisonsuggests that, as a precaution-

ary measure, we should create

biological preserves in the deep

sea, just as we are doing in

coastal waters.

In the long term, marine biodi-

versity is more than just a scien-

tific buzzword. Its a key measure

of the health and stability of the

oceans. Robison puts it this way:

Protecting the stability of the

ecosystem that provides a majorportion of the worlds food supply

is obviously in our

best interest.

The Gulf oil disaster is a

perfect illustration of

the challenges facing

these animals. In June,

we sent one of our autonomous

underwater vehicles to help sci-

entists investigate the spill's im-

pacts on deep-ocean life. Well

report back on this in future

issues of Shorelines.

Mysteriesof theDeep

Kim Fulton-Bennett is a communications associate for

the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).

toca lateralis

The striped surf-

perchs bright colors

and oval body may

mimic a typical

tropical fish, but it isfound in colder sub-

tropical and temper-

ate waters along

rocky coasts and in

kelp beds, and occa-

sionally in sandy surf

near rocks.

The distinctive blue coloration

also shows up in a series of

spots and stripes on its head.

A larger mouth than most

surfperch lets it eat larger prey,

including mollusks, crustaceans,

brittle stars, worms and shrimp.


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In September, well

begin the renova-

tion that will culmi-

nate with the grand

opening of our new

Open Sea galleries

in July 2011.

Youll find a new

look interpreting a new theme: Out to

sea and on the go lifes in constant

motion in the open ocean. We have a

chance, right now, to protect this

wild place.

This message speaks to the strong

conservation emphasis woven through-

out the galleries to protect ocean ani-

mals from the growing threats they face

in the wild, as is supported by our field

research with key species like white

sharks and bluefin tuna.

The Open Sea galleries will address

the affects of climate change, plastics

pollution and other human impacts on

the oceans, says Senior Exhibit Devel-

oper Jaci Tomulonis. As always, well

point to positive solutions. Well also

show that making ocean-friendly

changes in your daily life can directly

affect their health.

Youll find a fresh look to some of your

favorite experiences, such as jellies,

Pacific sardines and the million-gallon

Open Sea exhibit. Were also adding sev-

eral new exhibits, including multimedia

experiences about sea turtles, seabirds,

and plankton the critical foundation of

most ocean life. New live exhibits will

feature loggerhead and green sea

turtles, puffins and auklets.

Well interpret the region from Mon-

terey Bay to Cabo San Lucas to Hawai

and introduce exciting new species, in-

cluding sharks and rays weve never ex

hibited before.

To support our work, weve opened a

state-of-the-art Animal Research and

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We first introduced the mystery and wonder of the open oceaOuter Bay galleries in 1996. Now, many of the exhibits wi

OuttoSea

Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta

Northern



Care Center. The 32,000-square-foot,

300,000-gallon facility in the city of Ma-

rina gives us space to raise new animals

and offers the room we need for research

and development of future exhibit species.

Were thrilled about the possibilities.

The Center contains three large holding

pools, each 10 feet deep, with a combined

capacity almost equal to our Kelp Forest.

The largest, a 60-by-40 foot oval, is ideal

for open-ocean sharks that need room to

glide and turn easily. The facility also

boasts the latest in green operations.

Initially, it will house animals trans-

ferred from the Outer Bay exhibit during

renovations. Well also use it as a treat-

ment center for large sharks and rays,

and as a holding facility for exhibit ani-

mals or those planned for release to the

wild. Additionally, it will serve as a home

for animals that are easier to collect and

transport when small, until they grow to

a size suitable for our exhibits.

Well have more news to share in the

coming months. If you havent already,

please subscribe to our e-newsletter on

our website to receive the latest news.

sitors on a grand scale with the debut of our award-winningdesigned with new animals and stories.

Please help make our

Open Sea galleries

a reality and further

our critical ocean con-

servation programs.

Science is at the core

of our work to under-

stand the threats fac-

ing ocean animals like tunas, sea otters and

great white sharks. With your support, we will

continue to make a difference for these threat

ened species, and inspire visitors to care about

them and protect them for future generations.

Please contact our Development

department at 800-840-4880

to speak to someone about making

your gift today. Thank you.

OntheGo

Sandbar sharkCarcharhinus plumbeus

aora melanaster



Inside

Stories

Did you know that our Aviculture

team has released more than 50

threatened snowy plovers to the

wild? We care for rescued birds,

and incubate and hatch eggs from

abandoned nests. The chicks tiny

puffs of feathers atop spindly legs

grow and gain strength before

they are released to join the wild

population.

Ten lively young sea turtles from

SeaWorld San Diego have a new home

in Hot Pink Flamingos. Some of these

juveniles, plus the larger turtles they

replaced, will be part of the new Open

Sea galleries that debut in July 2011.

Sustainable seafood at your fingertips.

Stay on top of your seafood choices

with the latest version of the

Seafood Watch iPhone app coming

soon. Youll see a fresh new look and

features including a Whats New

feed, our Super Green seafood list,

automatic updates (no more tire-

some downloads), a culinary chart

of alternatives, plus a few surprises.

The death of our most recently exhib-

ited and released great white shark in

a gill net off of Baja California reminds

us that this species and all sharks

face significant threats. Our JuvenileWhite Shark Project tags and tracks

animals in the wild, gathering valuable

information about their behavior so we

can better protect them in the wild.

Ocean sunfish Mola mola

Connect with the Aquarium, and ex-

plore the oceans beyond, from the

comfort of home with our newly

updated video collection. Search

for your favorite animals, watchvideos in full-screen format, e-mail

them to friends and see the newest

and most popular videos, all on

our website.

White SharkCarcharodon carcharias

Snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus

Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas

For over 25 years, we have relied

on our members and donors forsupport to create exhibits and pro-

grams that inspire conservation of

the oceans. We are proud of the

trust you have placed in us to use

your contributions wisely and

have highlighted our achievements

in the 2009 Annual Review. Read it

in the About Us section of our

website or call 800-840-4880 to

request your copy.


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American avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Avocets are found

across North America

in open country nearwetlands, marshes,

beaches, prairie

ponds and shallow

lakes habitats that

lose acreage every

year in part due

to development

and pollution.



Few of us need new reasons to

save sea otters. Beyond their

undeniable charm, they play

a key role in preserving

healthy kelp forest ecosystems.

Without sea otters, herbivores like

urchins munch their way through

the forest, leaving a barren and

desolate seafloor. By devouring

urchins, otters preserve and

restore kelp forests.

Now theres a new reason to thank

sea otters for this service. Giant

kelp forests lock up carbon dioxide

through photosynthesis what cli-

mate scientists refer to as carbon

sink. Scientists at the University

of California, Santa Cruz have

calculated the value of kelp

carbon sink and how much

individual sea otters contrib

On the open market, these

carbon credits would be wo

around $700 million. And th

with fewer than 3,000 otte

here in California. Imagine

population could be restore

full health!

Thats why our Sea Otter Re

and Conservation team wor

to return animals to the wil

conducts research to learn

the population is rebuilding

slowly. Our veterinarian, Dr

Murray, plays a central role

After several weeks in

the spotlight, Kit, the

wildly popular sea otter

pup, went to Otter U in

early April.

Kit and her 9-year-old

companion, Mae, were

transferred behind the

scenes to give Kit more

experience handling and

consuming live prey a

necessary skill for sea

otters to master, especially

otters that may become

surrogate mothers or

companions, for otherstranded pups.

Since then, Kit has be-

come adept at cracking

open mussels with her

teeth and breaking open

manila clams by pounding

them on hard surfaces.

She is still flummoxed by

crab claws, however. She

drops a crab every time

it pinches her, then re-

trieves it only to repeat

the process again and

again. (This lesson might

take a while to learn!)

Socialization is an-

other important part of

Kits education. Early on,

Kit and Mae were housed

with two otter mates

Rosa, the Aquariums 11-

year-old surrogate otter

mother and her current

female pup. The ram-

bunctious pups play

often, but when its time

to rest, the four females

stay snuggled closely to

one another both in andout of the water.

We anxiously await

Kits transition from

pup to adolescent, and

her return to the sea

otter exhibit.

WhatsNew

HowSeaOtters Con

Kits Latest News

Kit Goes to Otter U!

Throughout September,youll hear more about

Kits experiences at

Otter U in special

editions of our lively

e-newsletter.

If you havent already, please subscribe on our

website. And, dont miss our Sea Otter Member

Night on Saturday, September 11. Well have special

programming and fun activities all about otters.



orts in California, Alaska and

ssia where he contributes to

r growing understanding of

e link between the health of

astal waters and the survival

sea otters.

help, you can support our sea

er research and, through your

ifornia State Taxes, make a

untary contribution to the Sea

Otter Fund. (Sadly, 2010 may be

the last year this is an option.)

You can also join us in supporting

federal funding for critical sea

otter research.

Take action today at

www.montereybayaquarium.org/oa.

Born in the Wild

Were thrilled to an-

nounce the births of

three sea otter pups

one each to three otters,

all reared as stranded

pups by surrogate otter

mothers here at the

Aquarium before being

returned to the wild.

Since 2005, weve

raised and released

stranded pups with the

help of three exhibit sea

otters Joy, Toola and

Rosa who share behind-

the-scenes duties as sur-rogate mothers.

The recent births bring

to six the number of pups

born in the wild to surro-

gate-raised adult females

that were cared for

through our Sea Otter

Research and Conserva-

tion program.

These births and the

successful weaning of

pups in the wild is signifi-

cant because the seaotters are not only

surviving following re-

lease, they are also con-

tributing reproductively

to the wild population,

says Animal Care Coordi-

nator Karl Mayer. This is

the benchmark of suc-

cessful rehabilitation and

reintroduction efforts.

Currently, there are

seven surrogate-reared

otters in the wild (three

males and four females).

All of the females have

given birth and success-

fully weaned pups in

the wild.

A 5-year-old female,

MBA 339, was the first.

She delivered a male pup

in July 2008, which she

weaned in March 2009.

This year she gave birth to

her second pup, a female,

in April.

Preliminary evidence

suggests that surrogate-

reared pups weve re-

turned to the wild have afairly high rate of sur-

vival. Sixty percent have

lived a minimum of one

year after release, com-

pared to a survival rate of

less than 30 percent for

pups reared exclusively

by people.

Over the past two

decades weve cared for

nearly 500 sea otters

both injured or diseased

adults and strandedpups. Our staff and

veterinarians pioneering

work in developing diets

and successful proce-

dures have resulted in

high survival rates.

ute toHealthyOceans

THANK YOU

Our work to save sea otters is made possible by the generous support

we receive from dedicated individuals like you. At a time when threats

to the oceans are growing in so many ways, were deeply grateful to all

our donors. You are making a difference for the animals we love and

for the healthy oceans we need. Thank you.



Members Holiday Event and Sale

Friday, December 3

7 to 10 p.m.

Kick off your holidays with a visit to the

Aquarium for this very special Member

Night. Its the perfect way to share some fun

holiday cheer with friends and family while

getting a jump start on your shopping.

On this night only, were please to offer

an additional 10% off in our Gift and

Bookstores for a 20% discount on

your entire purchase. You can choose a

gorgeous glass piece by Richard Satava,

an adorable eco-friendly penguin plush,

or select from new merchandise making

its debut during the event.

Well also feature wine tasting from local

vineyards and special activities throughout

the evening, including a fun craft for kids,

storytelling in the auditorium and photo

opportunities with Santa!

Reservations are not required and guest

cards are honored. Please enter through

the Main Entrance for this event.

Membe

Halloween Party

Saturday, October 30

7 to 10 p.m.

Member Fee:

$15 per person;

children under 3, free

Put on your costume and join the skeletons

and sea stars, black cats and bat rays for

an evening of haunted activities and

ghostly good times. Kids of all ages love

this event featuring face painters, strolling

magicians and stilt walkers.

Limited to members only please, no

guests. Reservations are required and

tickets are non-refundable.

Halloween Dinner

Saturday, October 30

6:30 p.m.

Member Fee: $55 for adults;$35 for children under 12

Start your evening with our special buf-

fet-style Halloween Dinner. Price includes

dinner and ticket to the Halloween Party.

Seating is limited; advance reservations

are required; tickets are non-refundable.

For tickets to the Party or Dinner, call the

Membership Office at 831-648-4880 or

800-840-4880; or stop by the Member

Entrance when you visit. Early registra-

tion is advised.

Save the Date!

Cooking for Solutions 2011 May 20-22

Join us for our annual culinary gala and

other special events celebrating sustain-

able cuisine. Well have details about

chefs, programs and very special guests

in our next issue.

Hotel Accommodations

Visit Monterey

County Convention

and Visitors Bureau atwwww.seemonterey.com

Join Us for Dinner

Member Dinners

Bring your family and friends for a casua

buffet-style dinner in the Portola Caf.

Well offer a variety of stations with loca

seasonal and organic selections includin

delicious soups and salads, choice of

entrees and delectable desserts. Reserva

tions are available between6 and7:30p.m.

November 20, December 3 and Januar

14. Reservations suggested; please call

Portola at 831-648-4870. Cost is $36 for

adults; $15 for children under 12 (plus tax



Aquarium Adventures

Advance registration is

required for all programs.

Please call our Reserva-

tion Center at 866-963-

9645 to register, or stop

by the Aquarium Adventures and Member

Desk in the main lobby. Children under 18

must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Morning Rounds

Most Thursdays and Sundays

Member Fee: $45

General Public Fee: $65

plus Aquarium admission

Interact with our exhibit animals as an

aquarist would and experience a private

viewing of a sea otter feeding and train-

ing session. Youll go behind the scenes

and help prepare food, feed animals and

learn daily maintenance for exhibits.

Seashore Sleepovers

August 28,

November 20 and

January 14, 2011

7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Ages: 5 and older

Member and Member

Guest Fee: $50

Family sleepovers are a special way to

enjoy the Aquarium after hours and sleep

next to your favorite exhibit. We offer ac-tivities throughout the evening or you can

explore the Aquarium on your own. The

evening concludes with a bedtime snack.

In the morning, wake up with the fishes

and enjoy a continental breakfast in the

Portola Restaurant.

Youth Group Sleepovers

We also offer special sleepovers during

the year for youth groups. Contact our

Reservation Center for details.

Special Offer on Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Starting September 6, were excited to offer

members a special opportunity to enjoy

two Behind-the-Scenes Tours for the price

of one (regular price is $10 per person).

This offer applies to our 10:30 a.m. and

3:00 p.m. tours, and is available by calling

the Reservations Center at 866-963-9645.

Member Nights

Member Nights are the perfect opportu-

nity to enjoy the Aquarium. Take part in

our special programming or watch sharks,

sea otters and jellies at your leisure. Free

for members; registration is not required.

Saturday, September 11: Sea Otters

7 to 9 p.m.

Dont miss our Sea Otter Member Night!

Well have special programming and fun ac-

tivities all about otters including a look

at Kits time behind the scenes at Otter

U where she learned essential skills to

someday become a companion for other

stranded pups in our Sea Otter Research

and Conservation program.

Saturday, November 20:Nocturnal November

7 to 9 p.m.

Join us for a fun night featuring programs

and activities about the Aquarium animals

most active at night.

Friday, January 14: Gray Whales

7 to 9 p.m.

Learn more about the epic migrations

these animals make each year through

the Monterey Bay.

Activities

Wine and Food Lovers' Dinner Series

Saturday, September 11, 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Join Executive Chef David Anderson for a

delicious dinner featuring local sustainable

cuisine, and meet some of our community's

best food and wine experts. Please call the

Membership Office at 831-648-4880 to

make reservations. Cost is $130 per person

(includes tax and gratuity) and includes

reception, dinner and wine pairings.


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October November December January

MemberCalendar Fall&Winter2010-11

Give the Gift of Membership

This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with the gift of

free admission to the Aquarium all year long. Your friend or

family member will enjoy all the benefits of membership and

you'll help support our work to inspire conservation of the

oceans. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season and the

oceans. There are three easy ways to purchase a gift member-

ship: go online to www.montereybayaquarium.org, call the

Membership Office at 800-840-4880 or stop by the

Member Desk when you visit.

Manage Your Membership Online

Not sure when your membership expires? Do you need to up-

date your contact information? You can now view and manage

your membership information online. Visit www.monterey-

bayaquarium.org/account to access your account today.

Member ExclusiveEarly Openings, 9 a.m.

November 11-14

November 25-28

20 Member NightNocturnal November

Member Dinner

Seashore Sleepover

Feathered Friends

21 Feathered Friends

Member ExclusiveEarly Openings, 9 a.m.

December 26-31

3 Members HolidayEvent and Sale

Member Dinner

Member ExclusiveEarly Opening, 9 a.m.

January 1

January 15-17

14 Member NightGray Whales

Member Dinner

Seashore Sleepover

3 Fiesta del Mar

30 Halloween Party

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JaneSteelOceanLegacyCircle

thanks

Thank You

The Jane Steel Ocean Legacy

Circle honors the 291

individuals who have desig-

nated gifts to the Aquarium

through their estate plans.Their contributions include

bequests, remainder trusts,

designations of 401K retire-

ment plans and insurance

policies. We are very grateful

to the following donors for

allowing us to recognize

them and their commitment

to a future with healthy

oceans:

Dr. Kathleen Albert andMs. MadelinePfeiffer

Barbara S. Allgood

Lani Avocet andJohn Van Horne

Gil Ayron

Mr. and Mrs. David W.Baka

Donald E. Baker

Faith Wilcox Barrington

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bell

MartineBennett

Bethel Family Trust

Charles and Carolyn Bloom

AndreaK. Boehmer

Patrice Boekeand Tom Alburn

Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bolt

Barbara F. Borthwick

James and Donna Brady

Mr. and Mrs. John Bray

Theodore A. andGail A. Brekke

MargeBrigadier

Rebecca and Matthew Bright

Paul O. Brohmer

NathanBroshearandStephanie Lyons

Ginger Brown and Thomas Savarino

Lucy Cameron

Calvinand Jennifer Carr

Joe Carrin

Dave Carverand SylviaDowning

Mr. and Mrs. RickCathcart

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Clark

Mike andJennieCobb

Carol E. Colip and Kitti Barth

Richardand JeanCollins

BruceCormier

ColleenCourtney

Paul and Shelly CrainGarrettand Jane Cross

Connie R. Curry andTom B. Lawrence

Artie andJudy Davidson

Dorrilland Brian Davis

Carrie andJim Dean

Estherand Daniel DeBra

Mr. and Mrs. Ron DeLetteraII

Barbara W.Demr

Garyand Lanaya Dix

Margaret B. Donat

Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dormedy

Mr. and Mrs. RobertDougherty

Karen andPhillipDrayer

Frank and Terry DucatoMr. Gayle Dukelow and

Ms. Rosalyn Zakheim

David and Joby Dupuis

PamelaErlandson-Fives

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Evans

Lynn Fanelli

Robyn Farrant

Happy Fitzgerald

Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzgerald

Jacqueline Frazier

Scott F. Gibbons

RichardGleason and Sarah Hedges

John L. Goldberg

Deborah Goldstein

Neiland Diane GoodhueFamily Trust

Howard L. Gosch

Judy and Danny Gutierrez

Nina Hadden

In memory of Mandy Hafleigh

Jim Hafner andNancy Jaxon

CharlieHalfmann

Thomas Hart Hawley

Alys Hay

Anne andDonaldHaydock

Sandra Hayes andBrian Pilcher

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Heater

Peggy H. Hicks

Charles and JaniceHolland

JeanneS. HolmquistWayneand Judith Hooper

ArthurW. Hormel

Sue Hovda

Judee Humburg

Alfred and Irena Iannamico

Pete and Sharon Irish

David M. Jargiello

Jim and Kristi Jenkins

SusanJenkinsA. Margaret Jones

Mr. and Mrs.R. J.Kaleda

Mr. andMrs. Michael Kenrich

Kurt andDeeDee KiesowFamily Trust

Bonnie Killip

Nickand SueKinney

Betty S. Koch

Sunny andHarry Kohn

Mr. andMrs. Michael Labruyere

ErlingLagerholm

Bill and JeanLane

Mr. andMrs. Melvin B. Lane

David Laudenat

SharonM. LeeBarbara LeFevre

Dr. John Lilley andDr. Mary Sanfelippo-Lilley

John andNancy Love

RobertLundeen

Carolann and RogerManley

Jim Marrocco

George andJo AnnMartin

PattiMason

David andKarenMast

Kenneth J. andKatharine Louise Masterson

Dr. Hugh A. McAllisterJr.

Carol andWilliamE. McCarey

Mr. andMrs. RobertMcClearyMatthew McClendon

Doug McIntyre andKimberlyWiefling

A. Kenand FrancineMeadors

Mr. and Mrs. Vaso Medigovich

Mr. andMrs. Peter Meininger

Lenore Meyer andDale Meyer

W.J. Michaelyand Jancy Rickman

KenMignosa and Tammy McCrory

Jim and Willy Mitchell

BruceE. Mitchener

TimothyI. and Diane M. Molter

Mr. andMrs. Larry Moore

Vicki Moore and ScottChan

MaryMullenJanet Musson

Paul andJudy Myers

GregNelson

Jill Nelson Lynch

Jennifer Neumann

ClaudiaNewbold andHowardSchopman

Mr. andMrs. GusNorton

Kevinand BeaOlsenBrigitte and Paul Olson

Anthony Onorati andBrian Benamati

RussellS. Orten andCatherine G. Orten

Sharon Osberg

Mr. andMrs. DuncanOwen

Thomas W.Page

JackS. Parker

KarenPatchen

Lauren and AndersPetterson

Mrs. Ross W.Phinney

AlanPomattoandAlison Jones-Pomatto

WilliamPonder

Jane Przeslica andRichard Miller

EltonLinwoodPuffer

AlanD. Rammer

Paul and Yuanbi Ramsay

Gary and Ellen Rauh

Donand Dorothy Reinke

Boband Betty Ricks

DennisW. Riddle

Craigand LaurelRobertson

Mr. andMrs. Phillip Robidoux

Jackand Doreen Roth

Joan Roudenbush

Kim Rubin and JanHollander

Robert Ryon

Jeannette Saporito

MichaelScharfenstein

Robertand KaySchroer

Jeanine Schryer

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Jeanette B. Sechrist

Glenn Seiler andPamelaKearby

Larry and Shirley Selzle

Mr. andMrs. Alfred Sharp

Ann Sheehan

KathyShields

John andDonna Shoemaker

Al and Joyce Siegling

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Louis R. Sipos

Mark, Suzanne, Rachael andErin Spradley

Marilyn A. Steinhart

Myraand James Steinwinder

Cynthia A. Stephenson

Jennifer Sternand Jeffrey Pugh

June DuranStock

Dr. Charles A. andMrs. Carol L. SweetJr.

Kathleen Talbert-Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Teaford

MichelleD. TerryandSamuelW.Terry

Anne Tewksbury

Anne andPeterThorp

Earl D. Thorp

Terri Tienken

Russell R. Tripp

Van Tunstalland SusanChurchill

John H. Tyler

Cynthia L. Vernon

Betty von Maszynski

Haroldand WandaWake

Mr. and Mrs. ChanceWales

Mr. and Mrs. James Watanabe

David K. Watson andKarenL. Kortlander

Hilda Wax

David and Doris Weindorf

Larry D. Welling

Skip Wickiser andLiza Horvath

CynthiaK. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Williams

Ed Wong

Markand Pamela Wootten

Karen andHenry Work

ChunlinXue and BinYan

If you have named

The Aquarium in your

estate plan, please let us

know so we may personally

thank you and welcome you

into the Jane Steel Ocean

Legacy Circle. Contact

Linda Jaffe at

[email protected]

or 831-648-4877.

www.montereybayaquarium.org


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1023P: 831-648-4800;F: 831-644-7554. 2010 Monterey

Bay Aquarium Foundation. Shorelines,Monterey Bay

Aquarium and the kelplogo areregistered trademarks

ownedby the aquarium. All rights reserved.

Time dated materials enclosed

supervising editor: Ken Petersonart director: Jim Alesvice president, development: Mary Mullensenior designer: Debra Naeve

designer: Ken Beckwitheditor: Karen Jeffrieswriters: Angela Hains, Jenny Slafkoskyphoto researcher: Gail Skidmoreprinting: Blanchette PressPrinted on recycled paper

vol. 26 no. 3 fall 2010

credits:Ed Bierman (13 center right)

Charlene Boarts (cover top 2, 3, 4, 5),

Jim Capwell (10-11, 11 top),

Ann Caudle (4-5, 8 bottom left, 8 top right, 8 center

bottom, 14), Mark Conlin (6 top left), Kip Evans (2),

Sergey Galushko / Shutterstock Images (12-13 top),

George Grall / National Geographic Stock (7 top right),

MBARI(5 top right), DebraNaeve (4 top left),

Wai Chew Ng / iStock.com (7 bottom right),

Tom ONeal (3), Ed Rotberg (Cover, 9),

Tom Trinko (6-7), Randy Tunnell (13 bottom right),

Steven K. Webster (cover top 1, 4 bottom left),

Randy Wilder (8 top left, 0 top and bottom left,

12 bottom right and middle, 13 bottom left, 13 top right),

Winfried Wisniewski / FLPA / Minden Pictures

(6 bottom left), Yanwu Zhang / MBARI (5 bottom right)

HughVanValkenburgHonors the AquariumWith $1Million Bequest

Charter member Hugh Van Valkenburg

cared deeply about the survival of

our planet. A family member said,

He lived frugally and asked that at

his death we pass his savings on to the

Aquarium to further its work in maintaining

healthy and beautiful oceans.

Mr. Van Valkenburg was an engineer

and worked in the space program for

Lockheed for many years. After retiring,

he and his wife, Helen, moved from PaloAlto to the Monterey area. According to his

family, Mr. Van Valkenburg was intrigued

with the mechanical and scientific processes

at the Aquarium and was especially

interested in our research efforts.

Donors like Hugh and Helen Van Valken-

burg enable us to continue developing

new exhibits, and furthering our educa-

tion, research and outreach programs in

perpetuity, ensuring that their passion for

the oceans will continue for generations.

Were deeply grateful for their commitment

For further information about bequests or

other estate planning questions please

contact Linda Jaffe at [email protected] 831-648-4877.

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Questions: Call the Membership office

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Hugh and Helen Van Valkenburg

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