Monterey Bay Aquarium Member Magazine Shorelines Spring 2011

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

SH RELINES

3Director’s Note Open Sea

10Cooking for Solutions

6SavingOceanAnimals

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Colorful tufted puffins are among the new animals coming to the Open Sea galleries.

Why do we love the sea?

It is because it has

some potent power

to make us think

things we like to think.

– Robert Henri

You’ve enabled us to use the bestavailable science as the basis for ourwork to restore the oceans and pro-tect the incredible animals that callthe ocean home.Focusing on a few key species –

sea otters, great white sharks andtunas – our team and collaboratorshave contributed critical science toensure protection and recovery ofsome of the world’s most iconictop predators.We’ve played a major role in

identifying the causes behind theslow recovery of California’s seaotters. We’ve documented diseasesthat are killing females of primebreeding age, and identified criticalphases in the rearing and weaning ofsea otter pups. We’ve just embarkedon an expansive collaborative study,from Alaska to California, to investi-gate the connections between whathappens on land and the health ofcoastal waters where sea otters live.At the same time, our pioneering

work caring for sick adult otters andorphaned pups aims to get as many

animals as possible back to the wild.Over the years, we’ve cared for morethan 500 sea otters and we remainthe only facility in California that’sdedicated to this effort.Our work on behalf of great white

sharks is revealing dramatic results.Together with our colleagues, we’vetagged and tracked an unprecedentednumber of adult and juvenile sharkson the California coast. This researchhas revealed that our central Califor-nia adult sharks are part of a geneti-cally unique population that migratesbetween the Central Coast andHawaii, with a mysterious stopovermidway in between.Our latest research, using a new

generation of tracking tags, will helpus learn more about where youngsharks travel in southern Californiaand Mexico. With shark populationsdeclining, I’m thrilled that our work isshedding light on these remarkableanimals and the threats they face, sowe can inform actions to protect them.Our tuna research is just as signifi-

cant in a world where growing global

demand for food threatens the futureof these amazing ocean travelers. Ourwork with Stanford University, taggingtunas and tracking their migrations,has pinpointed the breeding andfeeding grounds of Atlantic bluefin,documenting the places and seasonswhere they most need protection.As I reported earlier, this includesthe Gulf of Mexico, where tuna headedto spawn just as the catastrophic oilspill occurred.Public awareness of what’s needed

to protect the oceans is growing, andsharing our research with millionsof visitors through exhibits like ournew Open Sea galleries is makinga difference.Your continued support is critical and

your gift to our Saving Ocean Animalscampaign is deeply appreciated.Thank you again for your support

and your commitment to a future withhealthy oceans.

Director’sNote

J u l i e P a c k a r dExecutive Director

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Twenty-six years ago, our founders could not have envisionedwhat a powerful voice we’d become for the oceans world-wide. We owe our growth in large part to the tremendoussupport we’ve received from our donors and members.

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Progress for the OceansbyMichael Sutton

In a year dominated by grimnews from the Gulf of Mexico,I’m delighted to share a num-ber of positive developmentsthat offer hope for a futurewith healthy oceans. TheAquarium has playedan important role ineach of them.

Among all the states,California leads theway in protecting ourliving oceans. There’s a growingnetwork of marine protectedareas along our coast, whichstarted here on the CentralCoast and will, by the end of2011, encompass state watersfrom the Oregon borderto Mexico.

Each day, there’s new scientificevidence showing how effectivemarine protected areas can bein restoring and maintainingocean health. (You can read onpage 14 about how creatingprotected areas in MontereyBay helped restore abadly damaged ecosys-tem to the abundancewe now enjoy.)

Perhaps surprisingly,some unlikely man-made structures — the oildrilling platforms in the SantaBarbara Channel — can alsocreate habitats that contributeto healthy oceans. Theseplatforms shelter dozens ofthreatened species and anabundance of animals, from

fishes to invertebrates. Wesupported legislation, signedinto law by Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger in September2010, that will allow rigs toremain in place after drillingoperations are shut down andthe oil wells capped. Money theoil companies save by not de-

molishing and removingthese artificial reefs —perhaps $500 million intotal — will be paid intoa fund to supportocean conservationprojects along

the California coast. It’s a truewin-win for the oceans.

Another big and public victoryfor the oceans occurred not inthe halls of the Capitol but inthe aisles of the grocery store.Whole Foods Market announceda partnership with our SeafoodWatch program and the BlueOcean Institute to label allwild-caught seafood in itsstores across North Americausing our green, yellow andred criteria for sustainablefishing practices.

This means thatWhole Foods shopperswill have all the infor-mation they need tovote with their dollarsfor sustainable seafood

and healthy oceans. WholeFoods Market also pledged toremove the last red-list seafoodfrom its shelves by Earth Day2013. It is the first nationalretailer to offer this level oftransparency and make thiskind of commitment.

Taking Action for theOceans

Michael Sutton is vice president and directorof our Center for the Future of the Oceans.

Curlfin turbot - Pleuronic

It’s the only flatfishwhose dorsal finbegins on the blind(bottom) side.

The curlfin turbotlives in coastalwaters betweenAlaska and Baja,California. Its flatposture is helpfulcamouflage as itroots around theseafloor for prey,including worms,small invertebratesand the occasionalmarket squid.


Research notes from MBARIby Kim Fulton–Bennett

The oceans are so vast that attimes they seem completely im-mune to the impacts of humanactivities. Yet the more we studythe oceans, the more wediscover that they are beingthreatened in many ways bywhat we do. For thisreason, ocean sciencehas become more andmore intertwined withocean conservation.

MBARI researchers areoften contacted by decision mak-ers who are trying to understandwhat is happening to the world’soceans. Our experts are recog-nized as sources of unbiased in-formation, based on their yearsof observations and analysis.

MBARI marine chemist PeterBrewer has been studying theeffects of increasing carbondioxide in the ocean for overthree decades. Only in the lastfive or 10 years has this issuecome to the attention of deci-sion makers. Today, both Peterand MBARI marine biolo-gist Jim Barry are calledupon to write reportsand testify in Washing-ton about ocean acidifi-cation and its effects onmarine animals.

Jim is also involved with theCenter for Ocean Solutions,an ocean conservation andresearch collaboration amongthe Aquarium, MBARI andStanford University.

Francisco Chavez, an oceanogra-pher at MBARI, has been investi-gating long-term biological and

chemical cycles in the ocean.Understanding how these natu-ral cycles work can allow betterdecisions to be made about fish-eries management, coral reefprotection and other oceanconservation efforts.

We can’t tell which underseaareas most need protection

without knowing whatanimals live there.MBARI research hashelped groups such asthe Global Census of Ma-rine Life on Seamounts(CenSeam) determine

what animals are present onunderwater mountains aroundthe world. We’re also usingunderwater robots and softwareto help identify animal commu-nities on the seafloor. Suchinformation is essential fordesigning and monitoringmarine protected areas.

MBARI researchers are alsotrying to understand why somemicroscopic marine algaecan become over-abundant,poisoning marine animals —and sometimes humans.

Although scientificresearch may seemremoved from conser-vation efforts, every-thing in the ocean isconnected. Increasingly,

research conducted for purelyscientific purposes is identifyingnew ways in which human activi-ties are changing the oceans.Research can also suggestbetter ways for us to protectthe oceans. Through its uniqueblend of science and engineer-ing, MBARI will continue to bean important contributor tothis process.

Mysteries of the Deep

Kim Fulton-Bennett is a communications associate forthe Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).

hthys decurrens

There’s a high, bony ridgebetween the eyes with ablunt spine at each end.

What makes flat-fishes so interestingare two distinctivetraits: they’re asym-metrical, and haveeyes only on oneside of their body.Shortly after they’reborn with typicalvertical bodies theytilt over and assumea flat posture. Theeye on the bottommigrates over – theleft eye in somespecies, the right inothers (includingthe curlfin turbot).

This fish is consideredright-eyed since botheyes are on that sideof its body.

Our work to protect ocean animals like seaotters, white sharks and tunas is urgentlyneeded. These animals are visitor favorites,but their wild counterparts are in serioustrouble. Our research and conservationprograms are critical to their future.

Sea OttersStranded sea otters teach us a lot aboutdisease, parasites and other threats affect-ing the wild population. These lessonshelp us refine our veterinary treatmentprotocols and build our expertise in thehandling of these animals in the event ofa catastrophic event, such as an oil spill.

Our staff is now involved in a newmulti-year study to follow a group of resident seaotters off the coast of Big Sur. This region isconsidered to be a relatively pristine envi-ronment, with very little impact on itswaters from industry, agriculture or humanpopulations. This group can be comparedwith other study groups in Monterey Bay(as well as Washington state, Alaska andRussia), to help scientists understand howmuch the land-sea connection is a factorin sea otter health.

White SharksIn 2011, we hope to bring another juvenilewhite shark to Monterey when ourOpen Sea exhibit opens; meanwhileour collaborative field research hascontributed valuable data about whiteshark migrations that could help protectthem in the wild.This year, working with our colleagues,

we successfully implanted five juvenileswith acoustic transmitters that will alertmonitoring stations along the southernCalifornia coast whenever they pass by.Understanding how these young animalsuse the coastal ocean will help us advocatefor future protections.


Exhibiting five young great white sharks over the past six years has given us a perfectopportunity to teach visitors about the importance of this iconic species.

Our exhibit sea otters play an active role in our researcorphaned pups in our care. Seven pups have been born

Saving Ocean Animals: Research Update


h program as surrogate mothers and companions forin the wild to females raised here before their release.

The Aquarium is one of a few places in the world where you can see live tunas, thanks to ourpartnership with Stanford University and the research team led by Dr. Barbara Block.

TunasWe’re one of the few aquariums in theworld where you can come face-to-facewith a tuna. These remarkable fish wereonce abundant throughout the world’soceans. Now, as the second-most popularseafood, they face serious overfishing pres-sure. Through our collaboration with Stan-ford University, we’ve learned about tunaphysiology, their amazing migrations acrossocean basins, the location of critical breed-ing grounds (including the Gulf of Mexico)and muchmore that will eventually leadto better management of tuna fisheriesin domestic and international waters.

Despite the best efforts of scientists, thecall to protect these animals from overfish-ing and wasteful fishing practices that killjuvenile tuna has mostly gone unheeded.In fact, our SeafoodWatch program just

listed all canned tuna as something toavoid — unless you know the tuna wascaught by troll or pole-and-line. Following

our Seafood Watch guidelines is a simpleand effective way you can help tunas andmany other endangered ocean animals.Learn more in our latest Research and

Conservation Report, available on ourwebsite at www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/report/. Youmay also call 800-840-4880to request a printed copy.

Please join us.Your gift today to our Saving Ocean Animals campaign will provide critical support for ourmission to inspire conservation of the oceans, including our important field work, educationand outreach programs. With your help, we can ensure a future with healthy oceans.

Please contact our Development department at 800-840-4880 andmake your gift today.Thank you.

Pacific sea nettle Green sea turtle Tufted puffin

Starting this summer, our new Open Seagalleries will put you face-to-face withsandbar sharks, black sea nettles, tuftedpuffins and young sea turtles; and reaquaintyou with old favorites, like the world’slargest jellies gallery and our million-gallonexhibit filled with tunas, sardines, oceansunfish, mahi mahi and – occasionally –a young great white shark.

Fascinating animals and compellingconservation stories will be revealedin our new galleries.The sandbar shark is easily identified

by its distinctively large dorsal fin. Thisunusual characteristic unfortunately

makes it prized for shark fin soup. It’s alsosought by sport fishermen, and harvestedcommercially for its meat, skin and liver inthe North Atlantic and the South China Sea.As with most sharks, the sandbar shark’s

slow growth rate, relatively long gestationperiod and small litter size make it vulnera-ble to exploitation. Currently, it’s listed bythe World Conservation Union as near-threatened throughout its range with theexception of the northwest Atlantic, whereit’s at lower risk.The black sea nettle is a giant jelly that

you may have seen in our Jellies: LivingArt special exhibition. Its unusual dark-purplish bell can reach over three feetin diameter; its lacy oral arms can reach

nearly 20 feet in length and its stingingtentacles extend 25 feet or more.Much about its behavior, distribution

and life cycle remain a puzzle. It probablylives in deeper, calmer waters but hasappeared in large blooms off SouthernCalifornia, most recently in 2010. Whilejelly blooms are common worldwide, somemight be caused by warming sea tempera-tures and increased nutrients fromagriculture runoff.We’re excited to introduce tufted and

horned puffins for the first time ever atthe Aquarium. Early sailors dubbed them“sea parrots” because of their stout bodies,short wings and the bright orange or


Sandbar shark Ocean sunfish Dolphinfish

red webbed feet set far back under theirbodies. During breeding season, tuftedpuffins boast a bunch of blonde featherssweeping back from their eyes like over-grown eyebrows, while horned puffinssport a large colorful bill.These diving birds spend most of their

lives on the open sea, visiting land in sum-mer only to breed. This makes them highlyvulnerable to the deadly effects of oil pol-lution and marine debris. While theAlaskan population is relatively healthy,puffins in the southern end of their range(northern California, Washington and Ore-gon) are in decline due to entanglementin fishing gear, dwindling prey, habitatdestruction and increased predation.

Sea turtles are among our visitors’favorite animals, and the Open Sea gallerieswill feature juvenile sea turtles in a newexhibit of their own, in addition to the twoadults returning to the million-gallonexhibit. We’ll have juvenile green seaturtles at first, with young loggerheadseventually joining them.Sea turtles ride currents across the

open ocean as they travel between feedingand nesting grounds. They can encountermany dangers along the way: fishing gearset for other species, floating oil andplastic trash.

Our Open Sea galleries will suggestsimple ways to help protect the magnifi-cent migrators that populate the openocean so they’re around for generationsto come.



We’ll honor acclaimed chef andsustainable seafood advocateRick Moonen as our Chef ofthe Year, and welcome animpressive lineup of othergreat talents, including:

• Our new culinary partner,Cindy Pawlcyn, creator of MustardsGrill in Napa Valley and a host ofcelebrated farm-to-table restaurants.

• Food Network star Alton Brown, ofIron Chef America and Good Eats, astaunch supporter of Seafood Watch.

• Guy Fieri, the chef and host of fourpopular Food Network shows includingDiners, Drive-ins and Dives, and anenthusiastic advocate forsustainable seafood.

• P. Allen Smith, whose national TVshows and books encourage home gar-dening – and cooking sustainably usinghome-grown produce.

• Nathan Lyon, chef and co-host ofGrowing a Greener World on PBS,known for innovative cuisine featuringfresh, local ingredients.

They’ll be joined by extraordinary chefsfrom across the country for events de-voted to the finest in sustainable and or-ganic food and drink.

This year, we’ll feature new weekend ac-tivities, including Coastal Living PavilionPresentations with top culinary figuresfrom national television programs, aSalon Series, a Sustainable Sundaybreakfast with a Gulf Coast flavor, andnew public programs.

At every event, you’ll enjoy great foodand wine, created with a commitment topreserving and enhancing the health ofthe sea and the land. You’ll have manyopportunities to meet chefs and culinaryleaders who share your commitment tothe health of our planet.

This year they include:• Seth Caswell (emmer&rye, Seattle, WA)

• Chris Cosentino (Incanto, San Francisco)

• William Dissen(The Market Place, Asheville, NC)

• Carla Hall(Alchemy by Carla Hall, Washington, DC)

Our 10th Cooking for Solutions celebration will beextraordinary new experiences, all featuring susta

Cooking for Solutions GalaFriday, May 207:30 to 10:30 p.m.Member Fee: $120; General Public Fee: $150Enjoy our 10th culinary celebration, withgourmet dishes prepared by our celebritychefs and 70 outstanding regional restau-rants; organic and sustainable wines from60 premiumWest Coast wineries; our popu-lar sushi lounge and Coastal Living area;and book signings. Includes souvenir wine-glass and take-home recipes.

Member Exclusive: Premium AccessLounge and Gala PackageFriday, May 207 to 11 p.m.Member Fee: $200 (Includes admission toCooking for Solutions Gala)Enjoy everything the Cooking for SolutionsGala has to offer – and more! You’ll enter be-fore the Gala begins, and relax with cham-pagne and hors d’oeuvres. Throughout theevening you’ll have access to our member-only lounge, with specialty foods, live musicand premiumwines. Enjoy coffee anddesserts before you head home.

Member Exclusive: Amuse-Bouche withRick Moonen and Lynne Rossetto KasperFriday, May 206 to 7:30 p.m.Member Fee: $225 (Includes admissionto Cooking for Solutions Gala);$300 (includes admission to Cookingfor Solutions Gala and PremiumAccess Lounge)Join us before the Gala for a member-onlyprivate programwith Chef of the Year RickMoonen and Lynne Rossetto Kasper ofpublic radio’s The Splendid Table.

Celebrity Chef Cooking DemonstrationsSaturday, May 218 to 11:30 a.m.Member Fee: $60; General Public Fee: $75Join celebrity chefs Michael Cimarusti,William Dissen and Virginia Willis for amorning of cooking demonstrations at theAquarium. Includes continental breakfast.

Food &Wine AdventuresSaturday, May 219:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Member Fee: $175; General Public Fee: $225Take part in one of five group events led byJohn Ash, Peter Pahk, Seth Caswell,Ed Kenney, Cindy Pawlcyn, Rick Moonen,Eric Warnstedt or Bun Lai for a fascinatingculinary exploration.

Rick Moonen: Chef of the Year Alton Brown Guy Fieri

Cooking fo


NEW: Coastal Living Pavilion PresentationsSaturday and Sunday, May 21-229:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each dayMember Fee: $60 (per presentation)General Public Fee: $75 (per presentation)Join us for a day of special presentationsand cooking demonstrations from four na-tional television personalities: The Food Net-work’s Alton Brown and Guy Fieri; P. AllenSmith, host of several syndicated gardeningprograms; and PBS’s Nathan Lyon.

NEW: Salon SeriesSaturday and Sunday, May 21-221 to 3:30 p.m.Member Fee: $15 per presentationGeneral Public Fee: $45 per presentation(includes Aquarium admission)In four one-hour programs, sustainabilityleaders Maria Rodale (Rodale Inc.), MyraGoodman (Earthbound Farm); Kristine Kidd(cookbook author, former Bon Appétitmag-azine food editor); Brandon Hill (chef, Bam-boo Sushi); and Jeff Rogers (chef, Aquariumrestaurant) will share stories and cookingsecrets in an intimate setting.

Member Exclusive: SustainableSeafood ChallengeSaturday, May 215 to 7 p.m.Member Fee: $150Watch four of our celebrated chefs race theclock to create tasty (and sustainable)seafood dishes while Chris Cosentino andLynne Rossetto Kasper offer lively commen-tary. This year’s challenge features Top Chefsuperstars Bryan Voltaggio, Casey Thompsonand Carla Hall, alongwith Anthony Lamas.Guest judges include SamChoy, VirginiaWillis and John Ash. You’ll enjoy wine andabundant hors d’oeuvres.

NEW: Savor the Gulf Coast – SustainablySunday, May 228 to 10 a.m.Member Fee: $60; General Public Fee: $75(includes Aquarium admission)Start with a champagne/mimosa reception,then enjoy a seasonal, sustainable breakfastSouthern-style. Lee Richardson, VirginiaWillis and Regina Charboneauwill sharetheir love for the Gulf region and its food asyou sample an abundant breakfast buffetfeaturing livemusic with a Cajun flair.

• Ed Kenney (town, Honolulu, HI)

• Bun Lai (Miya’s Sushi, New Haven, CT)

• Anthony Lamas (Seviche, Louisville, KY)

• Peter Pahk(Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA)

• Lee Richardson (Ashley’s, Little Rock, AK)

• Casey Thompson(Brownstone, Fort Worth, TX)

• Bryan Voltaggio (VOLT, Frederick, MD)

• Eric Warnstedt(Hen of the Wood, Waterbury, VT)

• Virginia Willis(cookbook author, Atlanta, GA)

They’ll be joined by Founding Chefand past award recipient John Ash (cook-book author/culinary educator, SantaRosa); and special guests Alton Brown,Guy Fieri, Lynne Rossetto Kasper (authorand host of public radio’s The SplendidTable), Nathan Lyon, P. Allen Smith,Regina Charboneau (Inn at TwinOaks,Natchez, MS), Michael Cimarusti (Provi-dence, Los Angeles), Jesse Ziff Cool(Flea Street Café, Menlo Park), BrandonHill (Bamboo Sushi, Portland, OR),

Sam Choy (Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch& Crab, Honolulu, HI), Charles Phan(The Slanted Door, San Francisco)and Cindy Pawlcyn.

Popular events sell out quickly. Registerearly to be part of this year’s Cooking forSolutions celebration.

held May 20-22, 2011 – with exceptional chefs andinable gourmet cuisine from land and sea.

P. Allen Smith Cindy PawlcynNathan Lyon

Exclusive for Members

• Amuse-Bouche with Rick Moonenand Lynne Rossetto Kasper

• Premium Access Lounge

• Sustainable Seafood Challenge

Tickets go on sale to members only onJanuary 4. In some cases, package pricesare available when you purchase tickets formultiple events. A portion of the fees forsome events is tax-deductible.

Tickets, chef bios and additional details areavailable online at cookingforsolutions.org;or by calling 866-963-9645 (831-647-6886on the Monterey Peninsula).

rSolutions

Special thanks to our lead sponsors:

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If age brings wisdom, then our

recently acquired California spiny

lobster might just be a sage. Weigh-

ing approximately 7.5 pounds, this

venerable crustacean is estimated

to be between 50 and 75 years

old. You’ll find the lobster in the

Enchanted Kelp Forest area of

Splash Zone.

Our members make great volunteers —last fall we welcomed 60 new volun-teers, and three-quarters of them areAquariummembers! Share your lovefor the oceans with the world by join-ing our large (1,000-plus) family ofvolunteers. Visit www.montereybayaquarium.org/volunteer or callVolunteer Resources at 831-648-4867.

Two juvenile C-O turbots — a species

of Pacific flatfish — are doing their

best sand dollar impersonations in

our Sandy Seafloor exhibit. These

diminutive youngsters will grow up

among the magenta sand dollars

before moving to other exhibits

with larger fishes.

Tune in to the Aquarium’s YouTubechannel and watch videos of Kit therescued sea otter pup as she learnsimportant skills at “Otter U.” You’llsee her grow from a fuzzy, bottle-fed pup to a sophisticated juvenile,conquering challenging prey itemslike live crabs. You’ll feel like aproud parent as you watch Kitlearn, grow and earn high marksat “Otter U.”

C-O turbot Pleuronichthys coenosus

Giant Pacific octopus Enteroctopus dofleini

Don’t let a surprise octopus feed-

ing or a chance encounter with a

penguin pass you by. During your

next visit, sign up to receive text

alerts about exciting, unadvertised

events happening throughout the

day. You can get details on the

daily visitor map or from staff

and volunteers when you arrive.

Southern sea otter Enhydra lutris nereis Join our volunteer family.


California spiny lobster Panulirus interruptus

Green sea turtles

Chelonia mydas

Sea turtles have fascinated

humans for centuries. We’re

familiar with a hatchling’s mad

dash from the beach to the surf

(and hopefully out to the open

sea) as well as when the adults

return to shore to breed and lay

eggs. In between, their lives re-

main a mystery.

Sea turtles return in abundance

in our new Open Sea galleries.

Welcome back the large adults in

the million-gallon exhibit, and

say hello to a flock of young sea

turtles in a brand-new exhibit.


Special Feature

by Stephen R. Palumbi

The Death and Life of Mon-terey Bay: A Story of Revivalwas born from a simple ques-tion: Why is Monterey Bay sostunningly beautiful? Andhow did it just miss the down-ward spiral that has plaguedcoastal areas elsewhere? Abit of exploration showed theanswer: Monterey Bay didn’tescape harm; it recoveredfrom it.Eighty years ago, Monterey

Bay suffered from many ills.Huge canneries spewed inten-sive pollution into the air andwater. Overfishing hadstripped away many impor-tant species. Even the kelpforest was damaged. But a se-ries of stubborn and passion-ate people began to fightback for the bay, and helpedreturn it to health. Aided bythe return and recovery ofthe sea otter, and the cleanupof the air and water, the bayhas been returning to a stateof ecological health that ithasn’t seen for two centuries.Carolyn Sotka and I began

this project years ago as away to document the sciencedone in the marine life refugein front of Hopkins MarineStation, next door to the

Aquarium. Much to our sur-prise, the real story was inhow the refuge was createdby feisty Pacific Grove MayorJulia Platt, how the riotouslife of Ed Ricketts figured intothe literature of John Stein-beck, and how Julia’s marinelife refuge helped restorethe bay.One important player kept

popping into the story: thesea otter.Extirpated in the early

1800s, the sea otter made acomeback into Monterey Bay,settling first at the site of theHopkins Marine Life Refugethat Julia established inthe 1930s. Otters loved theabundant abalone the refugeoffered, and their presencehelped restore the kelp forest.Fish and seals and sea birdsreturned in succession, andthe kelp forest habitat near

the Hopkins shore is nowin better ecological healththan at any time in the last200 years.Once an ocean ecosystem

begins to show signs of re-newed health, the response ofthe local towns is usually tostart eating the ecosystemagain. But in Monterey a dif-ferent idea was proposed andput in place by four friendswho thought it would be anexcellent idea to use therenewed life of the bay toamaze, entertain andeducate people.From this idea, the Mon-

terey Bay Aquarium wasborn. It became a stunningexample of a different way touse the ocean — one thathad very beneficial economicconsequences and very bene-ficial ecological effects, too.The story of the recovery

of Monterey Bay is one ofstubborn insistence and fore-sight. It shows the value of in-dividuals following theirpassions and how that canmake a positive difference.Other shores besides Mon-terey have been in trouble;many are still in trouble. Andthey can all benefit from theexample of the revival of theplace we call home.

The Death and Life of Monterey Bayby Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka

Member NightSpeaker:Stephen R. Palumbi

Dr. Palumbi willbe our guest atMember Night onSaturday, April 30.

Dr. Stephen Palumbi isthe director of StanfordUniversity’s HopkinsMarine Station,a Pew Fellow inMarine Conservationand founding memberof the bandSustainable Sole.

The Death and Lifeof Monterey Bay isavailable in ourGift & Bookstore.


thanks

Memorial GiftsMemorial gifts provide a legacy of support inthe name of the person whose memory youwish to honor. Gifts from September 1, 2009through August 31, 2010 were made by thedonors listed in italics:

In memory of MaryW. BadelMr. andMrs. Frank Grenko

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Grandma and Grandpa

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In memory of Paul Phelps Sr.Ms. Victoria Wild

In memory of Andrew PhillipsDiane and Larry Phillips

In memory of David Lawrence PorterAnonymousDr. Ellyn Bush and Dr. TomDavisMike Denison

In memory of Judy ReeseCarol and Allen Pitts

In memory of Louise RichardsonMs. Margaret Epperly

In memory of Jane RothMr. andMrs. Alan Rossing

In memory of William SlaymanMrs. Martha Slayman

In memory of Frank and Phyllis SmithSusan and Les Hansen

In memory of Ken StephensMs. Colleen Palmer

In memory of Jack StromsheimWhitney Ballestrazze

In memory of Linda TaylorKenny and ChristineWarde

In memory of Bernice TurnerLarry and Kitty DeBusk

In memory of Hugh Van ValkenburghMrs. Dolores Hagey

In memory of Carol MichikoWatanabeMr. Maynard RobinsonMrs. Stefanie Scoppettone

In memory of Jennifer WesterlindMr. Richard LymanMr. andMrs. George ThacherMr. Richard Yuen

In memory of Helen YuleMr. Doug Yul

In memory of Ricky ZaragozaMs. Aida Zaragoza

Tribute GiftsTribute gifts provide meaningful ways to ex-tend congratulations to others while con-tributing key support to the Aquarium. Giftscan bemade to mark special occasions likebirthdays, anniversaries or weddings. Giftsfrom September 1, 2009 through August 31,2010weremade by the donors listed in italics:

In honor of Carol AbbottDouglas Jann

In honor of Thomas AldereteYour granddaughters

In honor of Alison BarrattMs. Kackie Cohen andMs. Tonya Pham

In honor of Lindsey BarrowsMr. Bruce Eby

In honor of Shauna BarrowsMr. Bruce Eby

In honor of Barbara BergmannDr. Daryl Smith

In honor of Lamar BevilKim Bevil

In honor of Alex BillsMr. andMrs. Aaron L. Bills

In honor of Peter BingWendyMunger and Leonard Gumport

In honor of Barton andMary Ann BloomKatrina and David Frye

In honor of Brad, Cheryl, David andSarah BloomKatrina and David Frye

In honor of Josh Bloom and FamilyKatrina and David Frye

In honor of Elisabeth BoeckPEO Sisterhood Chapter NE

In honor of Frank BotteroAndrew and Cecilia Hoyt

In honor of Michelle BranninSara Brannin-Mooser

In honor of our 43rd wedding anniversaryMr. andMrs. Jay F. Burbank

In honor of Chris and Carol BurkettAmanda Downey

In honor of Hagan and Lynn ButterworthMr. Michael Butterworth

In honor of Aaron ChioinoMs. Suzanna Sterling

In honor of Paul ClarksonDr. Terry Pitts andMrs. Sandy Pitts

In honor of Laurie DachsWendyMunger and Leonard Gumport

In honor of Rina DeRose-SwinscoeDouglas Jann

In honor of Mervil DorrMrs. PamGibbs

In honor of Chris DowellDouglas Jann

In honor of Peter Duffy's birthdayMr. andMrs. James BradyMs. JudyMurphy

In honor of Jesse DuncanDouglas Jann

In honor of Dennis EaganMs. Rebecca Gomes

In honor of Russ and Liz EagleMs. Preeta Nayak

In honor of Heather EntrekinPeter Stover

In honor of Hannah EpsteinMr. David I. Epstein

In honor of Ava FergusonMs. Nancy J. Martinek

In honor of Lynne FormigliLivio and RondaMazzei

In honor of Jerry, Sonja and Clementine FryeKatrina and David Frye

In honor of Jay FukushimaMs. Bonnie M. Gustafson andMr. LloydM. Gustafson

In honor of Beth GallagherAdam and Carol Gallagher

In honor of Lisa Gardner's birthdayJan Gardner-Warnix

In honor of Marina GardnerMrs. Mary Gardner

In honor of Elliot Guerra BlackmerDr. Norma Davies

In honor of Angela HainsMr. Ken H. Peterson

In honor of Dinorah HallDouglas Jann

In honor of Sean HarringtonMrs. ColleenWalford

In honor of Teddi and Charlie HildebrandMs. Sherry Goldwasser

In honor of Joyce HinksonDouglas Jann

In honor of Talya HofferBarbara, Matthew and Jonathan

In honor of Joseph E. HollandRunbeck Election Services

In honor of Jay and Kip Hudson’s50thWedding AnniversaryRichard and Linda Fagerstrom

In honor of Randy andMary HughesMrs. Janet Hughes

In honor of Kara Hultin andMatt MillsteinBen and Kim Clark

In honor of Jane HuntMiss Rebecca Rundle

In honor of Jill and Phil JonesMr. andMrs. James T. Chamness, Jr.

In honor of Margie and Bill KrendAndrew KrendBruce TowDan Tow

In honor of the Kriens FamilyAngella Kriens

In honor of Phil and Shirley LaddMr. Marc Mantelli

In honor of Kyle LarkMs. Lisa Mercier

In honor of Anthony LombardoMr. Erick Lawson

In honor of Debby and Ralph LovelessMs. Dianne Link

In honor of Tina MazzeiLivio and RondaMazzei

In honor of Catherine McDonaldDouglas Jann

In honor of Nadine McPhailDouglas Jann

In honor of JudyMcQuaryDouglas Jann

In honor of BobMiners' fatherMrs. Lani Dickinson

In honor of Leila Minowada's birthdayMrs. Wendy BondElizabeth HuelsenbeckMrs. Susan RockwoodMs. Diane SharpMaia Shwarts

In honor of Allan MoltmakerMargoMoltmaker

In honor of Joel MuellerMs. Irene Farlee

In honor of Paul and Judith MyersMary and Ron Bradford

In honor of Anneke NealElaine Tinberg

In honor of Warren NewfieldMs. Peggy Newfield

In honor of John andMarilyn NickelMr. Marc Graham

In honor of John and Tama OlverMs. Jennifer Gill

In honor of Bunny O'MearaCathy Keeble

In honor of Nancy and John O'NealMr. August Kristoferson

In honor of Susan OrrWendyMunger and Leonard Gumport

In honor of Hiro andMarilyn Ouchi’s50th wedding anniversaryGary and Terri Shundo

In honor of Julie PackardAnonymous

In honor of the Paterson FamilyMr. Alan M. Paterson

In honor of Theresa PattersonDouglas Jann

In honor of Tinjaud PruegelMs. Stefanie Pruegel

In honor of the Raemakers FamilyMr. Erik Kreeger

In honor of Bridget ReganMs. C. Ballecer

In honor of Ellen RingerDouglas Jann

In honor of Alex RobinsonDr. Connor Musier and Daniel Musier

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward RobinsonMrs. Joanne Schwarz

In honor of Marsha RobinsonDouglas Jann

In honor of Richard H. Rosenbaum IIIMs. Jennifer Rosenbaum

In honor of Brian Rulapaugh and Emily OngJill Underwood

In honor of Richie RyanRichie Ryan

In honor of Austin SanvilleMr. Chad Newill

In honor of Elizabeth (Betsy) SkinnerMs. Denise Paolucci

In honor of Melanie, Bill, Heidi andCory SnavelyKatrina and David Frye

In honor of Emma Solomon's birthdayMrs. Helen BellMiss Emma Solomon

In honor of Roman StadtlerMs. Denise Stadtler

In honor of Susan StempsonMr. andMrs. Thomas Smith

In honor of Brittany and Aaron SvobodaWendy Apple

In honor of Julianne TaylorMr. Ivan Taylor

In honor of Lauren TaylorMr. Chris Taylor

In honor of Johannes TroostDouglas Jann

In honor of Brian-Miguel Underwood's7th birthdayMr. andMrs. Bruce AuchesCathrin Barsch and Neil SolomonMiss Alisa ChankhunthodMs. Jennifer HallPamHansenMr. Nicholas LockertMeghan andMaxMacDonaldMs. Kayla MarksMr. Patrick MunnerlynMrs. Cristina PalmerMiss Elizabeth Grace PattersonClark RailoMorgan SilcoxSedona and Darryl SmithMrs. Sharon TimonerMr. andMrs. Brian UnderwoodMr. andMrs. JeffreyWhiteheadMr. JonA.Wilcox andMs. Tania L.WilcoxMrs. Christine Zafiropoulo

In honor of Jake Van HoutenWhitney Ballestrazze

In honor of BarbaraWilkesMargaret Kennedy

In honor of JackWolgamot's 9th birthdayBrent BasoloChris BrodieSamBucyConner DanielsDane FraserKiefer LorenzenAspenMcHughBryanMikulskiKeganMorrisDylan SandauSam SeversonParker StevensTom and ChristyWolgamot

In honor of HankWright's birthdayMr. WardWright

In honor of Sheila ZerwerDr. Julie Kaufman

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Hugh Van Valkenburgh Honors the Aquarium With $1 Million Bequest

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Chartermember HughVanValkenburghcared deeply about the survival ofour planet. A family member said,“He lived frugally and asked that at

his death we pass his savings on to theAquarium to further its work in maintaininghealthy and beautiful oceans.”

Mr. Van Valkenburgh was an engineerand worked in the space program forLockheed for many years. After retiring,he and his wife, Helen, moved from PaloAlto to the Monterey area. According to hisfamily, Mr. Van Valkenburgh was intriguedwith the mechanical and scientific processesat the Aquarium and was especiallyinterested in our research efforts.

Donors like Hugh and Helen Van Valken-burgh enable us to continue developingnew exhibits, and furthering our educa-tion, research and outreach programs inperpetuity, ensuring that their passion forthe oceans will continue for generations.

We’re deeply grateful for their commitment.

For further information about bequests orother estate planning questions, pleasecontact Linda Jaffe at [email protected] 831-648-4877. If you have named theAquarium as a beneficiary, please let usknow so we may thank you and welcomeyou to our Jane Steel Ocean Legacy Circle.

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