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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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
John D. Scott andIole Taddei
Jeanette B. Sechrist
Glenn Seiler andPamelaKearby
Larry and Shirley Selzle
Mr. andMrs. Alfred Sharp
Ann Sheehan
KathyShields
John andDonna Shoemaker
Al and Joyce Siegling
Mr. and Mrs. JackM. Sikorskiand Family
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
or 831-648-4877.
www.montereybayaquarium.org
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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),
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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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