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Sea otters are charming animals that need our help.

 Director’sNote

Julie Packard
Executive Director

I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to raise the profile

of the oceans and their importance in our lives. So it’s been
a cruel irony to at last see the oceans in the headlines every
day, through the nightmare of the largest environmental
disaster in American history.

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.
It’s clear that all players were
grossly underprepared to prevent
and respond to a disaster of this
magnitude. But amid the finger-point-
ing, someone’s missing: We, the public.
Why haven’t we learned from past
for whatever we lose experience? Why can’t we muster
the political will to approve policies
that our oceans and coasts deserve?
(like a you or a me) The damage to the Gulf has re-
newed my resolve to be sure the
Monterey Bay Aquarium truly makes
it’s always ourselves a difference for the future of the
oceans. I can’t thank you enough for
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 millions
of visitors. As you’ll read in this
issue, we’ll begin significant renova-
tions to our Outer Bay wing in Sep-
tember. When it reopens next
summer, we’ll 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.
That’s 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
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, we’ll 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 you’ll participate.
In the face of the tragedy in the
Gulf, there’s much to do, on many
fronts. Working together, I’m confi-
dent we can address the challenges
and make a difference for the
oceans. Thank you again for your
enduring support.

we find in the sea. the support you provide to help

make this vision a reality.
will help save charismatic animals
like California’s threatened sea ot-
Because of you, I feel energized ters, ocean-roaming great white

– e.e. cummings and hopeful about the future. sharks and bluefin tuna.

www.montereybayaquarium.org 3
 Director’sNote

Julie Packard
Executive Director

I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to raise the profile

of the oceans and their importance in our lives. So it’s been
a cruel irony to at last see the oceans in the headlines every
day, through the nightmare of the largest environmental
disaster in American history.

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.
It’s clear that all players were
grossly underprepared to prevent
and respond to a disaster of this
magnitude. But amid the finger-point-
ing, someone’s missing: We, the public.
Why haven’t we learned from past
for whatever we lose experience? Why can’t we muster
the political will to approve policies
that our oceans and coasts deserve?
(like a you or a me) The damage to the Gulf has re-
newed my resolve to be sure the
Monterey Bay Aquarium truly makes
it’s always ourselves a difference for the future of the
oceans. I can’t thank you enough for
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 millions
of visitors. As you’ll read in this
issue, we’ll begin significant renova-
tions to our Outer Bay wing in Sep-
tember. When it reopens next
summer, we’ll 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.
That’s 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
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, we’ll 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 you’ll participate.
In the face of the tragedy in the
Gulf, there’s much to do, on many
fronts. Working together, I’m confi-
dent we can address the challenges
and make a difference for the
oceans. Thank you again for your
enduring support.

we find in the sea. the support you provide to help

make this vision a reality.
will help save charismatic animals
like California’s threatened sea ot-
Because of you, I feel energized ters, ocean-roaming great white

– e.e. cummings and hopeful about the future. sharks and bluefin tuna.

www.montereybayaquarium.org 3
 Taking Action for the Oceans
Big Challenges, Big Solutions
by 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 for
thoughtful, 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 and
restoration 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
Michael Sutton is vice president and director
of our Center for the Future of the Oceans.
4 www.montereybayaquarium.org
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 greater
protection 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 to
a future based not on fossil
fuels but renewable energy.
The environment will benefit,
we’ll 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.
We’ve 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, we’ll get closer to
our goal of a future with
healthy oceans.
Striped surfperch - Embiotoca lateralis Mysteries of the Deep
Research notes from MBARI
The striped surf- by Kim Fulton–Bennett
perch’s bright colors
and oval body may Since 1996 the Aquarium’s Outer
mimic a typical Bay exhibit has given visitors a
tropical fish, but it is glimpse of life in the open sea.
found in colder sub- It has also helped people under-
tropical and temper- stand the need to protect the
ate waters along magnificent and graceful animals
rocky coasts and in that inhabit this expansive
The distinctive blue coloration
kelp beds, and occa- world. But not even the
also shows up in a series of
sionally in sandy surf Outer Bay exhibit can
spots and stripes on its head.
near rocks. show ocean life in all
Bright blue stripes – even
its depth.
more striking set against a
copper-colored body – run
The vast majority of
from head to tail.
animals in the ocean
live far below the surface. In fact,
the “deep pelagic zone” – the
dark 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
A larger mouth than most
The surfperch fam- ignored. According to
surfperch lets it eat larger prey,
ily is unique in that Robison, “The animals in
including mollusks, crustaceans,
their eggs are fertil- this huge habitat make up es-
brittle stars, worms and shrimp.
ized internally and sential links in the oceanic food
web. They also provide food for
mature over the
important commercial species
winter months until
like tuna and salmon, as well
the fry are born
as for whales, turtles, and
alive in late spring.
While the young giant squid."
benefit from the
protection of the
mother at this criti-
cal stage, overfishing
of pregnant females
could affect
the population.
Kim Fulton-Bennett is a communications associate for
the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
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 as
jellies 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
what’s down there.
Scientists also need
basic information on
what deep-sea animals eat and
how they reproduce. Robison
suggests 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. It’s 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 major
portion of the world’s 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. We’ll
report back on this in future
issues of Shorelines.
www.montereybayaquarium.org 5
 Taking Action for the Oceans
Big Challenges, Big Solutions
by 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 for
thoughtful, 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 and
restoration 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
Michael Sutton is vice president and director
of our Center for the Future of the Oceans.
4 www.montereybayaquarium.org
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 greater
protection 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 to
a future based not on fossil
fuels but renewable energy.
The environment will benefit,
we’ll 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.
We’ve 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, we’ll get closer to
our goal of a future with
healthy oceans.
Striped surfperch - Embiotoca lateralis Mysteries of the Deep
Research notes from MBARI
The striped surf- by Kim Fulton–Bennett
perch’s bright colors
and oval body may Since 1996 the Aquarium’s Outer
mimic a typical Bay exhibit has given visitors a
tropical fish, but it is glimpse of life in the open sea.
found in colder sub- It has also helped people under-
tropical and temper- stand the need to protect the
ate waters along magnificent and graceful animals
rocky coasts and in that inhabit this expansive
The distinctive blue coloration
kelp beds, and occa- world. But not even the
also shows up in a series of
sionally in sandy surf Outer Bay exhibit can
spots and stripes on its head.
near rocks. show ocean life in all
Bright blue stripes – even
its depth.
more striking set against a
copper-colored body – run
The vast majority of
from head to tail.
animals in the ocean
live far below the surface. In fact,
the “deep pelagic zone” – the
dark 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
A larger mouth than most
The surfperch fam- ignored. According to
surfperch lets it eat larger prey,
ily is unique in that Robison, “The animals in
including mollusks, crustaceans,
their eggs are fertil- this huge habitat make up es-
brittle stars, worms and shrimp.
ized internally and sential links in the oceanic food
web. They also provide food for
mature over the
important commercial species
winter months until
like tuna and salmon, as well
the fry are born
as for whales, turtles, and
alive in late spring.
While the young giant squid."
benefit from the
protection of the
mother at this criti-
cal stage, overfishing
of pregnant females
could affect
the population.
Kim Fulton-Bennett is a communications associate for
the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
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 as
jellies 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
what’s down there.
Scientists also need
basic information on
what deep-sea animals eat and
how they reproduce. Robison
suggests 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. It’s 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 major
portion of the world’s 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. We’ll
report back on this in future
issues of Shorelines.
www.montereybayaquarium.org 5
 We first introduced the mystery and wonder of the open ocean to visitors on a grand scale with the debut of our award-winning
Outer Bay galleries in 1996. Now, many of the exhibits will be redesigned with new animals and stories.
OuttoSea&OntheGo
Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta
In September, we’ll
begin the renova-
tion that will culmi-
nate with the grand
opening of our new
Open Sea galleries
in July 2011.
You’ll find a new
look interpreting a new theme: “Out to
sea and on the go – life’s 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
6 www.montereybayaquarium.org
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, we’ll
point to positive solutions. We’ll also
show that making ocean-friendly
changes in your daily life can directly
affect their health.”
You’ll find a fresh look to some of your
favorite experiences, such as jellies,
Pacific sardines and the million-gallon
Open Sea exhibit. We’re also adding sev-
eral new exhibits, including multimedia
experiences about sea turtles, seabirds,
and plankton — the critical foundation of
Northern sea nettle Chrysaora melanaster
most ocean life. New live exhibits will Care Center. The 32,000-square-foot,
feature loggerhead and green sea 300,000-gallon facility in the city of Ma-
turtles, puffins and auklets. rina gives us space to raise new animals
We’ll interpret the region from Mon- and offers the room we need for research
terey Bay to Cabo San Lucas to Hawaii and development of future exhibit species.
and introduce exciting new species, in- We’re thrilled about the possibilities.
cluding sharks and rays we’ve never ex- The Center contains three large holding
hibited before. pools, each 10 feet deep, with a combined
To support our work, we’ve opened a capacity almost equal to our Kelp Forest.
state-of-the-art Animal Research and The largest, a 60-by-40 foot oval, is ideal
Sandbar shark Carcharhinus plumbeus
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. We’ll 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.
We’ll have more news to share in the
coming months. If you haven’t already,
please subscribe to our e-newsletter on
our website to receive the latest news.
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.
www.montereybayaquarium.org 7
 We first introduced the mystery and wonder of the open ocean to visitors on a grand scale with the debut of our award-winning
Outer Bay galleries in 1996. Now, many of the exhibits will be redesigned with new animals and stories.
OuttoSea&OntheGo
Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta
In September, we’ll
begin the renova-
tion that will culmi-
nate with the grand
opening of our new
Open Sea galleries
in July 2011.
You’ll find a new
look interpreting a new theme: “Out to
sea and on the go – life’s 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
6 www.montereybayaquarium.org
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, we’ll
point to positive solutions. We’ll also
show that making ocean-friendly
changes in your daily life can directly
affect their health.”
You’ll find a fresh look to some of your
favorite experiences, such as jellies,
Pacific sardines and the million-gallon
Open Sea exhibit. We’re also adding sev-
eral new exhibits, including multimedia
experiences about sea turtles, seabirds,
and plankton — the critical foundation of
Northern sea nettle Chrysaora melanaster
most ocean life. New live exhibits will Care Center. The 32,000-square-foot,
feature loggerhead and green sea 300,000-gallon facility in the city of Ma-
turtles, puffins and auklets. rina gives us space to raise new animals
We’ll interpret the region from Mon- and offers the room we need for research
terey Bay to Cabo San Lucas to Hawaii and development of future exhibit species.
and introduce exciting new species, in- We’re thrilled about the possibilities.
cluding sharks and rays we’ve never ex- The Center contains three large holding
hibited before. pools, each 10 feet deep, with a combined
To support our work, we’ve opened a capacity almost equal to our Kelp Forest.
state-of-the-art Animal Research and The largest, a 60-by-40 foot oval, is ideal
Sandbar shark Carcharhinus plumbeus
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. We’ll 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.
We’ll have more news to share in the
coming months. If you haven’t already,
please subscribe to our e-newsletter on
our website to receive the latest news.
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.
www.montereybayaquarium.org 7
 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.

Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas White Shark Carcharodon carcharias

Connect with the Aquarium, and ex- The death of our most recently exhib-
plore the oceans beyond, from the ited and released great white shark in
comfort of home with our newly
updated video collection. Search
for your favorite animals, watch
Inside a gill net off of Baja California reminds
us that this species – and all sharks –
face significant threats. Our Juvenile
videos in full-screen format, e-mail
them to friends and see the newest
and most popular videos, all on
our website.
Stories White Shark Project tags and tracks
animals in the wild, gathering valuable
information about their behavior so we
can better protect them in the wild.

Stay on top of your seafood choices

with the latest version of the
Seafood Watch iPhone app coming
soon. You’ll see a fresh new look and
features including a “What’s New”
feed, our “Super Green” seafood list,
automatic updates (no more tire-
some downloads), a culinary chart
of alternatives, plus a few surprises.
American avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Ocean sunfish Mola mola Sustainable seafood at your fingertips.

Avocets are found

across North America
For over 25 years, we have relied
in open country near
on our members and donors for
Did you know that our Aviculture wetlands, marshes,
support to create exhibits and pro-
team has released more than 50 beaches, prairie
grams that inspire conservation of
threatened snowy plovers to the ponds and shallow
wild? We care for rescued birds, the oceans. We are proud of the
lakes – habitats that
and incubate and hatch eggs from trust you have placed in us to use
lose acreage every
abandoned nests. The chicks – tiny your contributions wisely and
year in part due
puffs of feathers atop spindly legs have highlighted our achievements
to development
– grow and gain strength before in the 2009 Annual Review. Read it
and pollution.
they are released to join the wild in the “About Us” section of our
population. website or call 800-840-4880 to
request your copy.
Snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus

8 www.montereybayaquarium.org
 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.

Green sea turtle Chelonia mydas White Shark Carcharodon carcharias

Connect with the Aquarium, and ex- The death of our most recently exhib-
plore the oceans beyond, from the ited and released great white shark in
comfort of home with our newly
updated video collection. Search
for your favorite animals, watch
Inside a gill net off of Baja California reminds
us that this species – and all sharks –
face significant threats. Our Juvenile
videos in full-screen format, e-mail
them to friends and see the newest
and most popular videos, all on
our website.
Stories White Shark Project tags and tracks
animals in the wild, gathering valuable
information about their behavior so we
can better protect them in the wild.

Stay on top of your seafood choices

with the latest version of the
Seafood Watch iPhone app coming
soon. You’ll see a fresh new look and
features including a “What’s New”
feed, our “Super Green” seafood list,
automatic updates (no more tire-
some downloads), a culinary chart
of alternatives, plus a few surprises.
American avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Ocean sunfish Mola mola Sustainable seafood at your fingertips.

Avocets are found

across North America
For over 25 years, we have relied
in open country near
on our members and donors for
Did you know that our Aviculture wetlands, marshes,
support to create exhibits and pro-
team has released more than 50 beaches, prairie
grams that inspire conservation of
threatened snowy plovers to the ponds and shallow
wild? We care for rescued birds, the oceans. We are proud of the
lakes – habitats that
and incubate and hatch eggs from trust you have placed in us to use
lose acreage every
abandoned nests. The chicks – tiny your contributions wisely and
year in part due
puffs of feathers atop spindly legs have highlighted our achievements
to development
– grow and gain strength before in the 2009 Annual Review. Read it
and pollution.
they are released to join the wild in the “About Us” section of our
population. website or call 800-840-4880 to
request your copy.
Snowy plover Charadrius alexandrinus

8 www.montereybayaquarium.org
 What’s New
Kit’s Latest News
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 other
stranded pups.
Since then, Kit has be-
come adept at cracking
open mussels with her
teeth and breaking open
Born in the Wild
them on hard surfaces. the benchmark of suc-
She is still flummoxed by cessful rehabilitation and
crab claws, however. She reintroduction efforts.”
drops a crab every time Currently, there are
it pinches her, then re- seven surrogate-reared
trieves it — only to repeat otters in the wild (three
the process again and males and four females).
again. (This lesson might We’re thrilled to an- All of the females have
take a while to learn!) nounce the births of given birth and success-
Socialization is an- three sea otter pups — fully weaned pups in
other important part of one each to three otters, the wild.
Kit’s education. Early on, all reared as stranded A 5-year-old female,
Kit and Mae were housed pups by surrogate otter “MBA 339,” was the first.
with two otter mates – mothers here at the She delivered a male pup
Rosa, the Aquarium’s 11- Aquarium before being in July 2008, which she
year-old surrogate otter returned to the wild. weaned in March 2009.
mother and her current Since 2005, we’ve This year she gave birth to
female pup. The ram- raised and released her second pup, a female,
bunctious pups play stranded pups with the in April.
often, but when it’s time help of three exhibit sea Preliminary evidence
to rest, the four females otters — Joy, Toola and suggests that surrogate-
stay snuggled closely to Rosa — who share behind- reared pups we’ve re-
one another both in and the-scenes duties as sur- turned to the wild have a
out of the water.
We anxiously await
Kit’s transition from
How Sea Otters Contribute to Healthy Oceans rogate mothers.
The recent births bring
to six the number of pups
fairly high rate of sur-
vival. Sixty percent have
lived a minimum of one
pup to adolescent, and born in the wild to surro- year after release, com-
her return to the sea gate-raised adult females pared to a survival rate of

F
ew of us need new reasons to
manila clams by pounding otter exhibit.
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
Kit Goes to Otter U!
the forest, leaving a barren and
Throughout September,
desolate seafloor. By devouring
you’ll hear more about
urchins, otters preserve — and
Kit’s experiences at
restore — kelp forests.
“Otter U” in special
editions of our lively
Now there’s a new reason to thank
e-newsletter.
sea otters for this service. Giant
If you haven’t already, please subscribe on our
kelp forests lock up carbon dioxide
website. And, don’t miss our Sea Otter Member
through photosynthesis — what cli-
Night on Saturday, September 11. We’ll have special
mate scientists refer to as “carbon
programming and fun activities — all about otters.
sink.” Scientists at the University
of California, Santa Cruz have
calculated the value of kelp’s
carbon sink and how much
individual sea otters contribute.
On the open market, these critter
carbon credits would be worth
around $700 million. And that’s
with fewer than 3,000 otters
here in California. Imagine if the
population could be restored to
full health!
That’s why our Sea Otter Research
and Conservation team works hard
to return animals to the wild, and
conducts research to learn why
the population is rebuilding so
slowly. Our veterinarian, Dr. Mike
Murray, plays a central role in our
efforts in California, Alaska and Otter Fund. (Sadly, 2010 may be
that were cared for less than 30 percent for
Russia where he contributes to the last year this is an option.)
through our Sea Otter pups reared exclusively
our growing understanding of You can also join us in supporting
Research and Conserva- by people.
the link between the health of federal funding for critical sea
tion program. Over the past two
coastal waters and the survival otter research.
“These births and the decades we’ve cared for
of sea otters.
successful weaning of nearly 500 sea otters –
Take action today at
pups in the wild is signifi- both injured or diseased
To help, you can support our sea www.montereybayaquarium.org/oa.
cant because the sea adults and stranded
otter research and, through your
otters are not only pups. Our staff and
California State Taxes, make a
surviving following re- veterinarians’ pioneering
voluntary contribution to the Sea
lease, they are also con- work in developing diets
tributing reproductively and successful proce-
to the wild population,” dures have resulted in
THANK YOU says Animal Care Coordi- high survival rates.
Our work to save sea otters is made possible by the generous support nator Karl Mayer. “This is
we receive from dedicated individuals like you. At a time when threats
to the oceans are growing in so many ways, we’re 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.

10 www.montereybayaquarium.org www.montereybayaquarium.org 11
 What’s New
Kit’s Latest News
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 other
stranded pups.
Since then, Kit has be-
come adept at cracking
open mussels with her
teeth and breaking open
Born in the Wild
them on hard surfaces. the benchmark of suc-
She is still flummoxed by cessful rehabilitation and
crab claws, however. She reintroduction efforts.”
drops a crab every time Currently, there are
it pinches her, then re- seven surrogate-reared
trieves it — only to repeat otters in the wild (three
the process again and males and four females).
again. (This lesson might We’re thrilled to an- All of the females have
take a while to learn!) nounce the births of given birth and success-
Socialization is an- three sea otter pups — fully weaned pups in
other important part of one each to three otters, the wild.
Kit’s education. Early on, all reared as stranded A 5-year-old female,
Kit and Mae were housed pups by surrogate otter “MBA 339,” was the first.
with two otter mates – mothers here at the She delivered a male pup
Rosa, the Aquarium’s 11- Aquarium before being in July 2008, which she
year-old surrogate otter returned to the wild. weaned in March 2009.
mother and her current Since 2005, we’ve This year she gave birth to
female pup. The ram- raised and released her second pup, a female,
bunctious pups play stranded pups with the in April.
often, but when it’s time help of three exhibit sea Preliminary evidence
to rest, the four females otters — Joy, Toola and suggests that surrogate-
stay snuggled closely to Rosa — who share behind- reared pups we’ve re-
one another both in and the-scenes duties as sur- turned to the wild have a
out of the water.
We anxiously await
Kit’s transition from
How Sea Otters Contribute to Healthy Oceans rogate mothers.
The recent births bring
to six the number of pups
fairly high rate of sur-
vival. Sixty percent have
lived a minimum of one
pup to adolescent, and born in the wild to surro- year after release, com-
her return to the sea gate-raised adult females pared to a survival rate of

F
ew of us need new reasons to
manila clams by pounding otter exhibit.
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
Kit Goes to Otter U!
the forest, leaving a barren and
Throughout September,
desolate seafloor. By devouring
you’ll hear more about
urchins, otters preserve — and
Kit’s experiences at
restore — kelp forests.
“Otter U” in special
editions of our lively
Now there’s a new reason to thank
e-newsletter.
sea otters for this service. Giant
If you haven’t already, please subscribe on our
kelp forests lock up carbon dioxide
website. And, don’t miss our Sea Otter Member
through photosynthesis — what cli-
Night on Saturday, September 11. We’ll have special
mate scientists refer to as “carbon
programming and fun activities — all about otters.
sink.” Scientists at the University
of California, Santa Cruz have
calculated the value of kelp’s
carbon sink and how much
individual sea otters contribute.
On the open market, these critter
carbon credits would be worth
around $700 million. And that’s
with fewer than 3,000 otters
here in California. Imagine if the
population could be restored to
full health!
That’s why our Sea Otter Research
and Conservation team works hard
to return animals to the wild, and
conducts research to learn why
the population is rebuilding so
slowly. Our veterinarian, Dr. Mike
Murray, plays a central role in our
efforts in California, Alaska and Otter Fund. (Sadly, 2010 may be
that were cared for less than 30 percent for
Russia where he contributes to the last year this is an option.)
through our Sea Otter pups reared exclusively
our growing understanding of You can also join us in supporting
Research and Conserva- by people.
the link between the health of federal funding for critical sea
tion program. Over the past two
coastal waters and the survival otter research.
“These births and the decades we’ve cared for
of sea otters.
successful weaning of nearly 500 sea otters –
Take action today at
pups in the wild is signifi- both injured or diseased
To help, you can support our sea www.montereybayaquarium.org/oa.
cant because the sea adults and stranded
otter research and, through your
otters are not only pups. Our staff and
California State Taxes, make a
surviving following re- veterinarians’ pioneering
voluntary contribution to the Sea
lease, they are also con- work in developing diets
tributing reproductively and successful proce-
to the wild population,” dures have resulted in
THANK YOU says Animal Care Coordi- high survival rates.
Our work to save sea otters is made possible by the generous support nator Karl Mayer. “This is
we receive from dedicated individuals like you. At a time when threats
to the oceans are growing in so many ways, we’re 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.

10 www.montereybayaquarium.org www.montereybayaquarium.org 11
 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. We’ll have details about
chefs, programs and very special guests
in our next issue.
Hotel Accommodations
Visit Monterey
County Convention
and Visitors Bureau at
wwww.seemonterey.com
12 www.montereybayaquarium.org
Member Activities
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. It’s 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, we’re 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.
We’ll 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.
Join Us for Dinner
Member Dinners
Bring your family and friends for a casual
buffet-style dinner in the Portola Café.
We’ll offer a variety of stations with local,
seasonal and organic selections including
delicious soups and salads, choice of
entrees and delectable desserts. Reserva-
tions are available between 6 and 7:30 p.m. on
November 20, December 3 and January
14. Reservations suggested; please call
Portola at 831-648-4870. Cost is $36 for
adults; $15 for children under 12 (plus tax).
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.
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.
Saturday, September 11: Sea Otters
7 to 9 p.m.
Don’t miss our Sea Otter Member Night!
We’ll have special programming and fun ac-
tivities — all about otters — including a look
at Kit’s 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.
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. You’ll 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, we’re 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.
www.montereybayaquarium.org 13
 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. We’ll have details about
chefs, programs and very special guests
in our next issue.
Hotel Accommodations
Visit Monterey
County Convention
and Visitors Bureau at
wwww.seemonterey.com
12 www.montereybayaquarium.org
Member Activities
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. It’s 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, we’re 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.
We’ll 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.
Join Us for Dinner
Member Dinners
Bring your family and friends for a casual
buffet-style dinner in the Portola Café.
We’ll offer a variety of stations with local,
seasonal and organic selections including
delicious soups and salads, choice of
entrees and delectable desserts. Reserva-
tions are available between 6 and 7:30 p.m. on
November 20, December 3 and January
14. Reservations suggested; please call
Portola at 831-648-4870. Cost is $36 for
adults; $15 for children under 12 (plus tax).
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.
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.
Saturday, September 11: Sea Otters
7 to 9 p.m.
Don’t miss our Sea Otter Member Night!
We’ll have special programming and fun ac-
tivities — all about otters — including a look
at Kit’s 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.
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. You’ll 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, we’re 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.
www.montereybayaquarium.org 13
 Jane Steel Ocean Legacy Circle
MemberCalendar Fall&Winter 2010-11 Thank You Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Clark Sue Hovda Greg Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Sikorski
Mike and Jennie Cobb Judee Humburg Jill Nelson Lynch and Family
The Jane Steel Ocean Legacy Carol E. Colip and Kitti Barth Alfred and Irena Iannamico Jennifer Neumann Louis R. Sipos

October November December January Circle honors the 291

individuals who have desig-
nated gifts to the Aquarium
Richard and Jean Collins Pete and Sharon Irish Claudia Newbold and
Howard Schopman
Mark, Suzanne, Rachael and
Erin Spradley
Bruce Cormier David M. Jargiello
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Norton Marilyn A. Steinhart
Colleen Courtney Jim and Kristi Jenkins
Myra and James Steinwinder

  
through their estate plans. Paul and Shelly Crain Susan Jenkins Kevin and Bea Olsen
Brigitte and Paul Olson Cynthia A. Stephenson
Fiesta del Mar Member Exclusive Their contributions include
3 Member Exclusive
Early Openings, 9 a.m.
Member Exclusive
Early Openings, 9 a.m. Early Opening, 9 a.m. bequests, remainder trusts,
Garrett and Jane Cross
Connie R. Curry and
A. Margaret Jones
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kaleda Anthony Onorati and Jennifer Stern and Jeffrey Pugh

Tom B. Lawrence Brian Benamati June Duran Stock

November 11-14 December 26-31 January 1 designations of 401K retire- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kenrich
Russell S. Orten and Dr. Charles A. and
Halloween Party
30 November 25-28 January 15-17 ment plans and insurance
Artie and Judy Davidson
Dorrill and Brian Davis
Kurt and DeeDee Kiesow
Family Trust
Catherine G. Orten Mrs. Carol L. Sweet Jr.
policies. We are very grateful Sharon Osberg Kathleen Talbert-Hill
Carrie and Jim Dean Bonnie Killip
Members’ Holiday
3 Member Night
to the following donors for
Esther and Daniel DeBra Nick and Sue Kinney
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Owen Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Teaford

20 Member Night
Nocturnal November
Event and Sale 14 Gray Whales
allowing us to recognize
them and their commitment
Member Dinner to a future with healthy
Member Dinner Member Dinner oceans:
Seashore Sleepover Seashore Sleepover Dr. Kathleen Albert and
Ms. Madeline Pfeiffer
Barbara S. Allgood
Feathered Friends Lani Avocet and John Van Horne
Gil Ayron
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Baka
Feathered Friends
21 Donald E. Baker
Faith Wilcox Barrington
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bell
Martine Bennett
Bethel Family Trust
Charles and Carolyn Bloom
Andrea K. Boehmer
Patrice Boeke and Tom Alburn
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bolt
Barbara F. Borthwick
James and Donna Brady
Mr. and Mrs. John Bray
Theodore A. and Gail A. Brekke
Marge Brigadier
Rebecca and Matthew Bright
Paul O. Brohmer
Nathan Broshear and
Stephanie Lyons
Ginger Brown and Thomas Savarino
Lucy Cameron
Calvin and Jennifer Carr
Joe Carrión
Dave Carver and Sylvia Downing
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Cathcart
Mr. and Mrs. Ron DeLettera II
Barbara W. Deméré
Gary and Lanaya Dix
Margaret B. Donat
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dormedy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dougherty
Karen and Phillip Drayer
Frank and Terry Ducato
Mr. Gayle Dukelow and
Ms. Rosalyn Zakheim
David and Joby Dupuis
Pamela Erlandson-Fives
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Evans
Lynn Fanelli
Robyn Farrant
Happy Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzgerald
Jacqueline Frazier
Scott F. Gibbons
Richard Gleason and Sarah Hedges
John L. Goldberg
Deborah Goldstein
Neil and Diane Goodhue
Family Trust
Howard L. Gosch
Judy and Danny Gutierrez
Nina Hadden
In memory of Mandy Hafleigh
Jim Hafner and Nancy Jaxon
Charlie Halfmann
Thomas Hart Hawley
Alys Hay
Anne and Donald Haydock
Sandra Hayes and Brian Pilcher
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Heater
Peggy H. Hicks
Betty S. Koch
Sunny and Harry Kohn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Labruyere
Erling Lagerholm
Bill and Jean Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin B. Lane
David Laudenat
Sharon M. Lee
Barbara LeFevre
Dr. John Lilley and
Dr. Mary Sanfelippo-Lilley
John and Nancy Love
Robert Lundeen
Carolann and Roger Manley
Jim Marrocco
George and Jo Ann Martin
Patti Mason
David and Karen Mast
Kenneth J. and
Katharine Louise Masterson
Dr. Hugh A. McAllister Jr.
Carol and William E. McCarey
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCleary
Matthew McClendon
Doug McIntyre and
Kimberly Wiefling
A. Ken and Francine Meadors
Mr. and Mrs. Vaso Medigovich
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meininger
Lenore Meyer and Dale Meyer
W. J. Michaely and Jancy Rickman
Ken Mignosa and Tammy McCrory
Jim and Willy Mitchell
Bruce E. Mitchener
Timothy I. and Diane M. Molter
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Moore
Thomas W. Page
Jack S. Parker
Michelle D. Terry and
Samuel W. Terry
Anne Tewksbury
Karen Patchen
Anne and Peter Thorp
Lauren and Anders Petterson
Earl D. Thorp
Mrs. Ross W. Phinney
Terri Tienken
Alan Pomatto and
Alison Jones-Pomatto Russell R. Tripp
William Ponder Van Tunstall and Susan Churchill
Jane Przeslica and Richard Miller John H. Tyler
Elton Linwood Puffer Cynthia L. Vernon
Alan D. Rammer Betty von Maszynski
Paul and Yuanbi Ramsay Harold and Wanda Wake
Gary and Ellen Rauh Mr. and Mrs. Chance Wales
Don and Dorothy Reinke Mr. and Mrs. James Watanabe
Bob and Betty Ricks David K. Watson and
Karen L. Kortlander
Dennis W. Riddle
Hilda Wax
Craig and Laurel Robertson
David and Doris Weindorf
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Robidoux
Larry D. Welling
Jack and Doreen Roth
Skip Wickiser and Liza Horvath
Joan Roudenbush
Cynthia K. Williams
Kim Rubin and Jan Hollander
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Williams
Robert Ryon
Ed Wong
Jeannette Saporito
Mark and Pamela Wootten
Michael Scharfenstein
Robert and Kay Schroer Karen and Henry Work
Jeanine Schryer Chunlin Xue and Bin Yan
John D. Scott and Iole Taddei
Jeanette B. Sechrist If you have named
Glenn Seiler and Pamela Kearby
The Aquarium in your
Larry and Shirley Selzle
estate plan, please let us
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sharp
know so we may personally
Ann Sheehan
thank you and welcome you
Kathy Shields
into the Jane Steel Ocean
John and Donna Shoemaker
Legacy Circle. Contact
Al and Joyce Siegling
Linda Jaffe at

thanks
ljaffe@mbayaq.org
Charles and Janice Holland Vicki Moore and Scott Chan
Mary Mullen
or 831-648-4877.
Jeanne S. Holmquist
Give the Gift of Membership Manage Your Membership Online Wayne and Judith Hooper Janet Musson

Arthur W. Hormel Paul and Judy Myers

This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with the gift of Not sure when your membership expires? Do you need to up-
free admission to the Aquarium all year long. Your friend or date your contact information? You can now view and manage
family member will enjoy all the benefits of membership and your membership information online. Visit www.monterey-
you'll help support our work to inspire conservation of the bayaquarium.org/account to access your account today.
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.

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 Jane Steel Ocean Legacy Circle
MemberCalendar Fall&Winter 2010-11 Thank You Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Clark Sue Hovda Greg Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Sikorski
Mike and Jennie Cobb Judee Humburg Jill Nelson Lynch and Family
The Jane Steel Ocean Legacy Carol E. Colip and Kitti Barth Alfred and Irena Iannamico Jennifer Neumann Louis R. Sipos

October November December January Circle honors the 291

individuals who have desig-
nated gifts to the Aquarium
Richard and Jean Collins Pete and Sharon Irish Claudia Newbold and
Howard Schopman
Mark, Suzanne, Rachael and
Erin Spradley
Bruce Cormier David M. Jargiello
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Norton Marilyn A. Steinhart
Colleen Courtney Jim and Kristi Jenkins
Myra and James Steinwinder

  
through their estate plans. Paul and Shelly Crain Susan Jenkins Kevin and Bea Olsen
Brigitte and Paul Olson Cynthia A. Stephenson
Fiesta del Mar Member Exclusive Their contributions include
3 Member Exclusive
Early Openings, 9 a.m.
Member Exclusive
Early Openings, 9 a.m. Early Opening, 9 a.m. bequests, remainder trusts,
Garrett and Jane Cross
Connie R. Curry and
A. Margaret Jones
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kaleda Anthony Onorati and Jennifer Stern and Jeffrey Pugh

Tom B. Lawrence Brian Benamati June Duran Stock

November 11-14 December 26-31 January 1 designations of 401K retire- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kenrich
Russell S. Orten and Dr. Charles A. and
Halloween Party
30 November 25-28 January 15-17 ment plans and insurance
Artie and Judy Davidson
Dorrill and Brian Davis
Kurt and DeeDee Kiesow
Family Trust
Catherine G. Orten Mrs. Carol L. Sweet Jr.
policies. We are very grateful Sharon Osberg Kathleen Talbert-Hill
Carrie and Jim Dean Bonnie Killip
Members’ Holiday
3 Member Night
to the following donors for
Esther and Daniel DeBra Nick and Sue Kinney
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Owen Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Teaford

20 Member Night
Nocturnal November
Event and Sale 14 Gray Whales
allowing us to recognize
them and their commitment
Member Dinner to a future with healthy
Member Dinner Member Dinner oceans:
Seashore Sleepover Seashore Sleepover Dr. Kathleen Albert and
Ms. Madeline Pfeiffer
Barbara S. Allgood
Feathered Friends Lani Avocet and John Van Horne
Gil Ayron
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Baka
Feathered Friends
21 Donald E. Baker
Faith Wilcox Barrington
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bell
Martine Bennett
Bethel Family Trust
Charles and Carolyn Bloom
Andrea K. Boehmer
Patrice Boeke and Tom Alburn
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bolt
Barbara F. Borthwick
James and Donna Brady
Mr. and Mrs. John Bray
Theodore A. and Gail A. Brekke
Marge Brigadier
Rebecca and Matthew Bright
Paul O. Brohmer
Nathan Broshear and
Stephanie Lyons
Ginger Brown and Thomas Savarino
Lucy Cameron
Calvin and Jennifer Carr
Joe Carrión
Dave Carver and Sylvia Downing
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Cathcart
Mr. and Mrs. Ron DeLettera II
Barbara W. Deméré
Gary and Lanaya Dix
Margaret B. Donat
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dormedy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dougherty
Karen and Phillip Drayer
Frank and Terry Ducato
Mr. Gayle Dukelow and
Ms. Rosalyn Zakheim
David and Joby Dupuis
Pamela Erlandson-Fives
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Evans
Lynn Fanelli
Robyn Farrant
Happy Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzgerald
Jacqueline Frazier
Scott F. Gibbons
Richard Gleason and Sarah Hedges
John L. Goldberg
Deborah Goldstein
Neil and Diane Goodhue
Family Trust
Howard L. Gosch
Judy and Danny Gutierrez
Nina Hadden
In memory of Mandy Hafleigh
Jim Hafner and Nancy Jaxon
Charlie Halfmann
Thomas Hart Hawley
Alys Hay
Anne and Donald Haydock
Sandra Hayes and Brian Pilcher
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Heater
Peggy H. Hicks
Betty S. Koch
Sunny and Harry Kohn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Labruyere
Erling Lagerholm
Bill and Jean Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin B. Lane
David Laudenat
Sharon M. Lee
Barbara LeFevre
Dr. John Lilley and
Dr. Mary Sanfelippo-Lilley
John and Nancy Love
Robert Lundeen
Carolann and Roger Manley
Jim Marrocco
George and Jo Ann Martin
Patti Mason
David and Karen Mast
Kenneth J. and
Katharine Louise Masterson
Dr. Hugh A. McAllister Jr.
Carol and William E. McCarey
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCleary
Matthew McClendon
Doug McIntyre and
Kimberly Wiefling
A. Ken and Francine Meadors
Mr. and Mrs. Vaso Medigovich
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meininger
Lenore Meyer and Dale Meyer
W. J. Michaely and Jancy Rickman
Ken Mignosa and Tammy McCrory
Jim and Willy Mitchell
Bruce E. Mitchener
Timothy I. and Diane M. Molter
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Moore
Thomas W. Page
Jack S. Parker
Michelle D. Terry and
Samuel W. Terry
Anne Tewksbury
Karen Patchen
Anne and Peter Thorp
Lauren and Anders Petterson
Earl D. Thorp
Mrs. Ross W. Phinney
Terri Tienken
Alan Pomatto and
Alison Jones-Pomatto Russell R. Tripp
William Ponder Van Tunstall and Susan Churchill
Jane Przeslica and Richard Miller John H. Tyler
Elton Linwood Puffer Cynthia L. Vernon
Alan D. Rammer Betty von Maszynski
Paul and Yuanbi Ramsay Harold and Wanda Wake
Gary and Ellen Rauh Mr. and Mrs. Chance Wales
Don and Dorothy Reinke Mr. and Mrs. James Watanabe
Bob and Betty Ricks David K. Watson and
Karen L. Kortlander
Dennis W. Riddle
Hilda Wax
Craig and Laurel Robertson
David and Doris Weindorf
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Robidoux
Larry D. Welling
Jack and Doreen Roth
Skip Wickiser and Liza Horvath
Joan Roudenbush
Cynthia K. Williams
Kim Rubin and Jan Hollander
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Williams
Robert Ryon
Ed Wong
Jeannette Saporito
Mark and Pamela Wootten
Michael Scharfenstein
Robert and Kay Schroer Karen and Henry Work
Jeanine Schryer Chunlin Xue and Bin Yan
John D. Scott and Iole Taddei
Jeanette B. Sechrist If you have named
Glenn Seiler and Pamela Kearby
The Aquarium in your
Larry and Shirley Selzle
estate plan, please let us
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sharp
know so we may personally
Ann Sheehan
thank you and welcome you
Kathy Shields
into the Jane Steel Ocean
John and Donna Shoemaker
Legacy Circle. Contact
Al and Joyce Siegling
Linda Jaffe at

thanks
ljaffe@mbayaq.org
Charles and Janice Holland Vicki Moore and Scott Chan
Mary Mullen
or 831-648-4877.
Jeanne S. Holmquist
Give the Gift of Membership Manage Your Membership Online Wayne and Judith Hooper Janet Musson

Arthur W. Hormel Paul and Judy Myers

This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with the gift of Not sure when your membership expires? Do you need to up-
free admission to the Aquarium all year long. Your friend or date your contact information? You can now view and manage
family member will enjoy all the benefits of membership and your membership information online. Visit www.monterey-
you'll help support our work to inspire conservation of the bayaquarium.org/account to access your account today.
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.

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Time dated materials enclosed
Hugh Van Valkenburg Honors the Aquarium With $1 Million Bequest
C
harter 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 Palo
Alto 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.
supervising editor: Ken Peterson
art director: Jim Ales
vice president, development: Mary Mullen
senior designer: Debra Naeve
designer: Ken Beckwith
editor: Karen Jeffries
writers: Angela Hains, Jenny Slafkosky
photo researcher: Gail Skidmore
printing: Blanchette Press
Printed on recycled paper
vol. 26 no. 3 fall 2010
Hugh and Helen Van Valkenburg
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), Debra Naeve (4 top left),
Wai Chew Ng / iStock.com (7 bottom right),
Tom O’Neal (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)
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Aquarium
Foundation
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.
We’re deeply grateful for their commitment.
For further information about bequests or
other estate planning questions please
contact Linda Jaffe at ljaffe@mbayaq.org
or 831-648-4877.
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Holiday & Summer hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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