DATE To Whom It May Concern: I certify that the following students are acquiring sponsorship on behalf of the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Shark Lab:

Megan Gilbreath Mackenzie Martin

The CSULB Shark Lab is one of the largest acoustic telemetry labs on the U.S. west coast. Its mission is to provide society with innovative research and train the next generation of marine biologists in the study of marine animals, their behaviors and their interactions with the environment. Since 1966, the CSULB Shark Lab has conducted research on the sensory biology and behavior of marine animals, which has been instrumental in furthering our understanding these animals. For more information visit http://www.csulb.edu/explore/shark-lab. The primary goal at the CSULB Shark Lab is to equip its students with the proper tools and knowledge to become not only excellent marine biologists, but also contributing members of society. Your in-kind donation will be used to ensure the safety of CSULB Shark Lab students while they conduct vital research in the field.

California State University, Long Beach is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and all donations provided are tax deductible. The following is our registration information: Federal Tax ID number: 93-1150363 Organizational legal name: California State University, Long Beach Organizational address: 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840 If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via phone at 562-212-7104 or email Chris.Lowe@csulb.edu. The CSULB Shark Lab and I thank you for your consideration and support. Sincerely, Dr. Chris Lowe Director of CSULB Shark Lab Professor, Marine Biology