Behind-The-Scenes Building the Syngnathids Exhibit A

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A NEW SEA BEHIND-THE-SCENES FIGURING OUT THE BUILDING THE STATE OF OUR OCEANS SYNGNATHIDS EXHIBIT page 5 page 7 SAVE FROM THE DIRECTOR THE april – june DATE 2014 events ur 110th birthday events passed eventfully, with over 10,000 individuals visiting the Aquarium over the two MAUKA TO MAKAI days of 110c entry. Thanks to SATURDAY, APRIL 19 the sterling efforts of Aquar- Join us for the annual Mauka to ium staff and volunteers, and Makai event in celebration of Earth theO many organizations that participated in Day. In partnership with the State these events, there was really something for Department of Health and the City everyone who came. A LEGO build, chalk & County of Honolulu, this family- artwork, free food graciously provided by friendly event aims to educate the Hard Rock, informational booths hosted by public on how to preserve and many of our marine education and conser- protect Hawai‘i’s unique vation collaborators, and a host of other island environment. activities provided ample entertainment Admission is free. to visitors on the lawn area and in the galleries… and there was always the Aquarium Dr. Andrew Rossiter with exhibits to view, also. Mary Cooke. Mrs. Cooke’s husband Sam was the SEASONS Those who were at these events or who great-grandson of founder AND THE SEA Oceans Month camps are designed for budding Charles Cooke at the 110th FRIDAY, MAY 2 have visited the Aquarium recently, will Anniversary VIP event on events in the biologists ages 8-12 years old. have noticed the major renovations and March 19, 2014. Get down to the nation for the Snorkeling, swimming, tidepool- installation of a temporary wall near the Waikīkī Aquarium past few years. ing, and hiking are some of the galleries exit. Finally, construction our on Friday, May 2 as Join us as we kick out-of-doors activities we have in long-awaited seahorse, seadragon and we say a hui hou to off a month-long store. Don’t wait to sign-up; space pipefish gallery is underway and, as de- the wet season, ho‘oilo, celebration with special is limited. scribed elsewhere in this issue, is scheduled and welcome the dry season, kau. events, presentations, and activi- to open in July. And for those of you with Hawaiians marked this time by ties with our community partners short memories, or for whom the exhibits Elsewhere, preparations are underway for the observing the sun setting into the in an effort to protect our ocean. KE KANI O KE KAI previously located there were less than Mauka to Makai Event on Saturday 19th March. As crown of Pu‘u o Kapolei at the foot Visit our website to view each JUNE 12, 26, JULY 10, 24, memorable, I can assure you that they will part of this event, with the support of with State Issue Number 189 of the Waianae mountain range. day’s events, and see our exhibit at AUGUST 7 2014 APR | MAY | JUN not be ‘lost’. The fishes housed in the former Department of Health Clean Water Branch, Hui Join us in the park ‘ewa of the Honolulu Hale’s Ka Ike I Ka Moana Hawaiian music at its finest in the restaurants and caterers. Check Reef Machine exhibit, including the Pep- ‘O Ko‘olaupoko and Hardware Hawai‘i, we have EDITOR Aquarium to observe this occur- event throughout the month of June. perfect setting will once again your mailboxes or our website for Dr. Andrew Rossiter permint Angelfish and Abe’s Angelfish, will installed a rain garden of native Hawaiian vegeta- rence while enjoying traditional See page 6 for a detailed calendar of return to the Aquarium lawn as we more concert info! Series tickets ART DIRECTOR be rehoused in Gallery 3. The biological life tion behind the stage. The early plantings now Kelsey Ige chanting and hula. World Oceans Month events. kick-off our ever popular summer will be available for purchase from support system in this new exhibit is now in place will soon grow to cover the whole area, concert series Ke Kani O Ke Kai May 1. PRINTING maturing. Once this is complete, the fishes and will utilize rainfall in a productive way. The Reskyu on June 12. Join us on Thursday will be introduced, which should take place garden will be unveiled officially at the event, and WORLD OCEANS MONTH SUMMER BY THE SEA evenings through August 7 for › For more information on these Kilo i‘a is published quarterly by the soon. The artifacts displayed in the Hawai- seminars will be given throughout the morning University of Hawai‘i and the Friends JUNE 2014 SESSION 1: JUNE 9-13 some of Hawai‘i’s top headlining and other summer events and ians and The Sea exhibit will be incorpo- on how to construct a rain garden for your home. I of Waikīkī Aquarium and is dedicated The Waikīkī Aquarium has con- SESSION 2: JUNE 23-27 entertainers accompanied by “ono activities, see the calendar on to increasing the community’s rated into our revamp of the main galler- know that this information will reach you after the knowledge of the Waikīkī Aquarium tinuously hosted the largest World The Aquarium’s week-long day kine grinds” by popular Honolulu page 11. ies, that will occur over the coming years. event, however, if interest is sufficient, we may hold and Hawai‘i’s marine life. Instead of being gathered in a museum-type another seminar at a later date. Waikīkī Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Ave. display, each artifact will be located next And of course, the wheels are turning for the Honolulu, HI 96815-4027 to the living exhibit to which it is most upcoming Ke Kani O Ke Kai concert series. The PHONE (808)923-9741 FAX (808)923-1771 relevant. And discussions are underway impressive list of entertainers is given elsewhere in www.waquarium.org to replace the Amazing Molluscs picture this issue, and this year proceeds will be allocated display with an exhibit elsewhere in the towards marine conservations projects being un- WRITE TO US AT [email protected] Teen Interpreters galleries that highlights the evolution and dertaken by the Aquarium. Concerts generally sell © 2014 Waikīkī Aquarium adaptations of molluscs, using living ani- out, so hurry and buy your tickets now. In addition PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH Aspiring Marine Scientists Wanted. mals. After all, visitors come to the aquarium to having a great time enjoying some of Hawai‘i’s ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INKS primarily to see live animals, and not dried top entertainers, your money is contributing to the This summer the Waikīkī Aquarium is starting a Teen Interpreter museum specimens or pictures. And in this work we do conserving Hawai‘i’s marine life. Two Program and we are looking for a few good teenagers who want to regard, living molluscs really are amazing! reasons to feel good! MANA‘O learn about Hawaiian marine life and who also enjoy interacting with adults and children! Interested teenagers should apply online Traditionally, the kilo i‘a was an expert of fish and marine life. He studied at www.waikikiaquarium.org by May 15. the behaviors and movements of i‘a. All applicants must be available to volunteer on Wednesdays The kilo stood at a high point of land from July 9-30 (either in the morning or in the afternoon). Atten- overlooking the ocean to watch for an dance at a full-day training session on Tuesday, July 8 is required. expected school of fish and steered the For more information, please contact Mary Roney at 440-9007. fishermen in the school’s direction. Dr. Andrew Rossiter The success of surrounding the school Director, Waikīkī Aquarium was entirely up to the kilo.

2 APR-JUN 2014 KILO I‘A 3 Ocean Acidification

Approximately 30 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere is absorbed by the ocean. When CO2 is absorbed by seawater, chemical reactions occur that result in the release of hydrogen ions. An increased number of hydrogen ions lowers the pH (increases the acidity) of ocean waters. “Ocean acidification” refers to this lowering of ocean pH. Prior to the industrial revolution, the average pH of ocean surface waters was 8.2. Today it is 8.1. While this may seem like a small change, figuring out: the state of our oceans this drop of 0.1 pH units represents a 25% change in acidity. Among other issues, ocean acidification 39 percent of the U.S. population lives 22 million tons of human produced CO2 makes it difficult for calcifying animals, in counties located directly on the is absorbed by the ocean each day. such as corals and shellfish, to grow and shoreline. thrive. This occurs because a lower ocean 80 percent of ocean pollution comes pH decreases the availability of the carbon- 33 percent of shellfish-growing from land sources such as runoff. ate ions these animals use to construct their waters in the U.S. are adversely shells and skeletons. impacted by coastal pollution. 96 percent of the Pacific bluefin tuna population has been eliminated WHAT CAN WE DO? 58 percent of the world’s fish stocks due to overfishing. To reduce the risk of further ocean acidifi- are estimated to have collapsed or cation, we need to decrease CO2 emissions. be overexploited. years is the amount of time Reduce your carbon footprint by making 450 it can take a plastic bottle small changes such as using energy efficient 64 percent of marine debris comes to decompose in the ocean. light bulbs and appliances and walking or from shoreline and recreational carpooling when possible. activities.

Marine Pollution and Debris

Marine pollution results when foreign A New Sea chemicals or waste enter the ocean environment. Common forms of chemical pollution WHAT CAN WE DO? estimated that annual lost revenues from - The most important ocean issues we face today - include chemical spills, storm water runoff, Recycling and properly disposing of trash pirate fishing activities can be as much as and agricultural, industrial and residential and encouraging others to do so can go a $23 billion worldwide and that as much as runoff. Chemical pollution can result in long way in reducing marine debris. For 20 percent of all wild caught fish is caught The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and provides crucial resources, harmful algal blooms, animal disease and chemical pollution, if you see someone illegally. overall damage to sensitive ecosystems dumping used oil or other pollutants down a including producing nearly 50 percent of the planet’s oxygen and supplying the such as coral reefs. storm drain, call your city's Environmental WHAT CAN WE DO? Marine debris enters the ocean when Concern Line (768-3300 for Honolulu) or the In 2009, the United Nations approved a Port world’s largest supply of dietary protein. Our oceans are also relied upon globally for trash is not recycled or disposed of properly. State Clean Water Branch at 586-4309. You State Measurement Agreement to prevent, transportation and recreation. With growing populations and increasing coastal Marine debris is present in every ocean can also help out by using fewer pesticides deter and eliminate IUU fishing. While the basin and has been known to accumulate and fertilizers in your lawn and garden. United States signed the agreement, the development, the ocean is facing many challenges. in large patches due to ocean circulation U.S. has not yet implemented the agree- patterns. Wildlife can ingest or become Pirate Fishing ment. Currently, the Senate is considering entangled in the debris. In addition, as the Pirate Fishing Elimination Act (S. 267) plastic debris breaks down into smaller and Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing which would implement the Port State smaller pieces, all levels of the food chain (commonly referred to as IUU or pirate Measurement Agreement. Contact your are able to ingest the particles. Marine debris fishing) is a global problem that threatens Senators to express your support for the can also accumulate on beaches and coasts, healthy ocean ecosystems and sustainable passage of S. 267. negatively affecting tourism and recreation. fisheries both in the U.S. and abroad. It is

Photos courtesy of NOAA KILO I‘A 5 BEHIND THE World Oceans Month SCENES Calendar of Events Building an Exhibit

NORTH SHORE OCEAN FEST AT Many years in the making, the Aquarium’s newest TURTLE BAY RESORT exhibit, “Amazing Adaptations: Seadragons, Seahorses JUNE 7 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Pipefishes”, is scheduled to open in July. Extending along more than 60’ of wall space, the exhibit will comprise AFTERNOONS AT THE AQUARIUM nine displays highlighting several species, and include WED, JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 3:00 p.m. a seahorse nursery. Additionally, behind the scenes, Join printmaker Lynn Cook, HouseMart-Ben the recently-completed seadragon research room will Franklin Crafts and other guests throughout the be used to study, and try to breed, the most remarkable month for keiki activities. Sponsored by Aqua members of this group, the weedy (Phyllopteryx taenio- Hospitality. latus) and leafy (Phycodurus eques) seadragons. Behind the public face of these exhibits, preparations KA ‘IKE O KA MOANA: KNOWLEDGE OF for the life support systems are underway. Some of the THE OCEAN AT HONOLULU HALE Nurturing the Land and Sea species on display originate from temperate habitats, JUNE 5-20 and require cooled water, maintained at a species-specific Opening reception June 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m. With support from the State Department of Health Clean Water Branch, Hui ideal temperature by chiller units. Disease prevention Head over to Honolulu Hale to view a special ‘O Ko‘olaupoko and Hardware Hawai‘i, a 150 square-foot rain garden was is also important: exhibit water will continuously pass exhibit of educational displays and artwork cel- established at the Waikīkī Aquarium on April 8. More than 100 native Hawai- through ultraviolet sterilizers, which emit a UV light ebrating National Oceans Month. In conjunction ian ferns, vines, grasses, flowers and (future) trees were planted to absorb and that kills bacteria and other disease-causing microor- with the Mayor's Office on Culture and the Arts. filter rainwater. The Aquarium hopes to bring awareness to our visitors of the ganisms. Water quality is also critical: left unaddressed, important relationship between land and sea—healthy ‘āina (land) reduces the organic waste from defecation can accumulate to dan- KE KANI O KE KAI SUMMER CONCERT amount of runoff pollution into the ocean. gerous levels. One of the methods we use to regulate SERIES: HO‘OKENA AND BEN & MAILA water quality is a protein skimmer, which creates a JUNE 12, Ticket required Mahalo to our Friends from Hui ‘O Ko‘olaupoko, Aquarium volunteer Dave floating foam of fine bubbles, to which dissolved organics White, staff members Jerry Crow and Tommy Tagata for their hard work in the attach. Aquarium staff then scoop off the foam, and with A TRIBUTE TO DR. ISABELLA ABBOTT installation of our new rain garden. it, the organic residue. JUNE 20 (Dr. Abbott's birthday) › Leafy Seadragon An assortment of equipment is arriving daily. Once (Phycodurus eques) Noted designer Sig Zane will unveil two special all is on site, we will position the tanks, and begin behind-the-scenes. designs created especially for the Waikīkī plumbing, connecting the various components, and Aquarium's 110th Anniversary. finally, testing for leaks and for optimal operation of Distinguished Lecture the system on each exhibit. Only when all is operat- NATIVE ALGAE PRINTMAKING WITH ing smoothly will the fishes be introduced. Some are ERIKA WYRTKI Series: Dr. Charles Fletcher, already here, but others will begin arriving over the JUNE 27 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. coming weeks. As with every new organism, all will Free with admission to the Aquarium. May 22 at 7:00 p.m. undergo a rigorous quarantine process before being deemed healthy enough to go on display. INVASIVE ALGAE CLEANUP IN HONOR The Waikīkī Aquarium kicks off its year-long lecture series Maintaining these fishes in captivity is a chal- OF DR. ISABELLA ABBOTT on Thursday, May 22, with a presentation by Dr. Charles “Chip” lenging task that should only be attempted by highly JUNE 28 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fletcher at 7:00 p.m. at Mamiya Theatre. The series will feature a select group experienced aquarists. Foremost among these difficul- To participate, please call our volunteer program at of ocean and environmental specialists and bring awareness to various ocean- ties is feeding them. Known scientifically as the Family (808) 440-9020. related topics such as coastal erosion and ocean acidification. Syngnathidae (Greek for ‘fused jaw”), these fishes feed These events are made possible by the generous support of FOWA Board on plankton, fish larvae and small crustaceans, such KE KANI O KE KAI SUMMER CONCERT Members Tim Guard and Nancy Taylor; Matson Navigation Company; McCabe, as shrimps and copepods, using a unique action to suck SERIES: HAPA AND CYRIL PAHINUI Hamilton & Reney; and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. For more information, food into their long, toothless, tubular mouths. Many JUNE 26, Ticket required visit our website: www.waikikiaquarium.org. species feed exclusively on live foods, and we have built a Live Foods Research Unit to provide an abundant LUCORAL MUSEUM supply of disease-free planktonic crustacean food JUNE 9-27 items. Additionally, these fishes have no stomach, and Learn about the history of pearls in Hawai‘i and instead rely upon their intestinal system for digestion. the Pacific in a self-guided tour at LuCoral Muse- Donor Breakfast and Presentation by As a consequence, food passes through the gut rapidly, um. Receive a complimentary freshwater pearl or nutrient absorption is less than in ‘normal’ fishes that gemstone during your visit. Open Monday-Friday Lani Starkey of the UH Foundation have a stomach, and in the wild these fishes need to eat from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 2414 Kūhio Avenue. For almost constantly to survive. To cater to this need, the more info, call (808)922-1999, ask for Liz or visit On Wednesday, May 21 at 8:00–10:00 a.m. the Aquarium will host a special presen- Aquarium typically feeds its seadragons three or four www.lucoralmuseum.com. tation by nationally recognized Lani Starkey, JC, LLM, CPA of UH Foundation’s times daily. Office of Estate and Gift Planning. Guests will be provided breakfast and a special Concurrent with the preparations for housing these Mahalo to Duke’s Waikīkī, Hard Rock Café, Aquarium update. animals, we are also developing the educational content and Matson Navigation for their ongoing If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by May 16 to MaryLou Foley at and graphics that will inform visitors about these remark- support to keep our beaches and oceans clean. [email protected] or call (808)440-9027. able fishes… and remarkable they truly are. Why not visit the Aquarium in July and check them out for yourself? › MIDDLE: A future syngnathid filtration sump being handmade by the manufacturer; BOTTOM-LEFT: A bow-front tank in production will soon be home to seahorses; BOTTOM- RIGHT: Weedy seadragons behind-the-scenes.

6 APR-JUN 2014 KILO I‘A 7 RESEARCH FRESH UPDATE FACES Turtle Tutelage Aquarium biologist Jesse Ciletti and Live Exhibit student aquar- the turtle’s eating habits and food process- ists gently grasp a young Hawaiian green sea turtle for weighing ing changes over their lifetime. and measuring. Each turtle is placed in a large bin and weighed on Ciletti and her students track the precision digital scales and its length measured using calipers. At amount of food given to each turtle daily, their arrival, the tiny turtles weighed in at 28 grams and measured meticulously recording the amount of calo- 5 cm in length. Now 9-months of age, the turtles’ weights range from ries, proteins and other essential nutrients 1,100 to 2,000 grams and they have an average length of 25 cm. (any uneaten food is collected and noted). On loan from Sea Life Park, where they were born as part of the Each turtle is precisely measured and Sea Turtle Breeding Program, the Waikīkī Aquarium will care for weighed weekly. Weight and length data will and study the young turtles until they reach one year of age, after be used in the NOAA study to determine the which they will be released into the wild. Not much is known about amount of food needed for growth. a sea turtle’s first few years of life. Coined “The Lost Years,” young Arriving in September of 2013, our six LISA GOLDEN EMILY SMAIL, PH.D. sea turtles spend their earliest years of life out at sea. The survival sea turtles have just a few more months rate of sea turtle hatchlings is just 1%. left with us before their release. We hope to p o s i t i o n p o s i t i o n We hope to learn more about these early stages of life by partici- uncover just a bit of their mysterious young Volunteer Program Assistant Ocean Scientist › Sea jellies are a part of a sea turtles’ diet in the wild, and we have pating in a NOAA energetics study, examining the effects of diet on lives before they embark upon the journey of e d u c at i o n e d u c at i o n attempted to include it in our young the rest of their lives. Plymouth Whitemarsh B.S. in Biology, Pennsylvania State turtles’ food at the Aquarium. the turtles’ growth. The study will help scientists understand how a young turtle processes its food during the first year of life and how Senior High School (1986) University (2004); Ph.D. in Marine favo r i t e aq ua r i u m r e s i d e n t Environmental Biology, University of It’s hard to choose just one! Currently, Southern California (2012). it’s the longspine porcupinefish in the favo r i t e aq ua r i u m r e s i d e n t Edge of the Reef Exhibit. The cowfish, I love that guy!

Lisa Golden is a familiar face at the Escaping the cold winter of the Na- CURRENTS Waikiki Aquarium. She has con- tion’s capitol, new Ocean Scientist tinuously worked with the Aquarium’s Emily Smail, will help the Aquarium Volunteer Program for several years bridge the gap between the science now — first as a volunteer and then community and the public through as a part-time assistant. Now, a full- the development of a new interactive time staff member, she continues to Ocean Sciences Exhibit. “I look forward enjoy her daily interactions with the to working with local scientists, policy- Aquarium’s large volunteer ‘ohana, “I makers, and the community to educate truly value the friendships I’ve made and bring awareness of many ocean- here and love the level of enthusiasm related issues of our time,” says Smail. and dedication our volunteers have.” A child of a military family, Emily Originally from Pennsylvania, Gold- has travelled and moved around quite en grew up in the suburbs of Philadel- a bit, but considers Virginia the home phia before settling on O‘ahu in May of of her childhood. Outside of work, she 2008 to escape the cold of the eastern enjoys taking her paintbrush to canvas, United States. Prior to the Aquarium, “I look forward to attempting some she worked for 20 years in Pennsylva- paintings of our Aquarium residents!” NEW AUDIO TOURS nia as an Administrative Assistant for The Aquarium’s newest voice of 110th Anniversary Theatre Shooting Stars; Punahou a major chemical company. Her love advocacy, Smail recently completed Celebration Tap Company: and Kaimuki High In time for our 110th Anniversary for the ocean absorbs a lot of her free a science policy fellowship in the U.S. The Aquarium saw nearly 10,000 School Performing Arts Center. Kids celebration, we launched our time, including stand-up paddling and Senate, and while in graduate school, visitors through its doors for the and adults enjoyed an incredible brand new audio tour guides to snorkeling, as well as salsa dancing, she carried-out research on marine much-anticipated 110th Anniversary LEGO Aquarium built by LEAHI as the pleasure of guests. In addi- nature photography and travelling. chemistry and microbiology. Ever as- celebrations on March 19 and 22. well as a free LEGO build area. The tion to the standard English and “I joined the Aquarium as an tute, ocean education, policy, conser- Visitors were treated to music by Aquarium galleries also featured Kids tours, the new guides have Interpreter Volunteer in 2009 wanting vation, and research are among Emily’s the Royal Hawaiian Band, activities, special touches of art to com- language options available in to learn about Hawai‘i’s marine life.” career interests, “I hope to introduce give-aways from our partners, and, memorate this milestone including Artist Scott Goto Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Span- Soon after, she was helping staff in the science to the general public and of course, cake during our March 19 beautiful work by ‘Iolani School and wows visitors with his busy Volunteer Program office and increase people’s understanding of the contribution to the ish, French, Portuguese, German, Birthday Celebration. The Great Marine Chalk Art Draw by Great Marine Chalk and Hawaiian. Users may plug quickly realized just how important the marine environment and research,” she The Family Fun Day event was artists Alan Tsukamoto, Scott Goto, Art Draw. their own headphones or earbuds volunteers and the volunteer program says, “I feel the Waikiki Aquarium is an filled with live performances by Michael Furuya and Patrick Ching. into the headphone jack for a fully are to the Aquarium, “Where else can ideal place to accomplish these goals.” the UH Mānoa Marching Band and Mahalo to event supporters: immersive audio experience. Be you work in an office with people who Rainbow Dancers; Honu by the Sea; Chuck E. Cheese’s, Fisher Hawai‘i, sure to grab one on your next visit! are excited about a hermit crab chang- a Taiko performance by Hongwanji Hard Rock Café, ‘Iolani School, Mc- ing shells?” Mission School and Pacific Bud- Donald’s of Hawai‘i, and Pepsi. dhist Academy; Diamond Head

8 APR-JUN 2014 KILO I‘A 9 WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM ACTIVITIES & CLASSES 2014 JAN | FEB | MAR VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Meet the Monk Seals! Summer by the Sea Fish School s m t w r f s Tuesdays 3:00-3:45 p.m. Session 1: June 9-13 Jul 1, Thu 10:00-11:30 a.m. 1 2 3 4 5

Apr 1, 15, May 6, 20 Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Draw fish, label fish, and com- APR (No classes in June) Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. pare fish to determine: What 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 More sightings of seals around Session 2: June 23-27 makes a Fish a Fish? Why do 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 the main Hawaiian Islands Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. some have barbels and whiskers, have renewed interest in these Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. while others inflate or spit? 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Spend a week of summer learning amazing, endangered animals. Can fish change color? Do they 27 28 29 30 Learn about seals in the wild: what lives in Hawaiian waters. really change gender? The class What do they eat? How deep do What’s the best way to learn? is followed by a scavengerhunt they dive while hunting? Then By doing! Snorkel, swim and of the exhibits. $12/adults, $6/ 1 2 3 move to the monk seal habitat explore the coast from Waikīkī child non-members ($7/5 for MAY and interact with Aquarium to Diamond Head. After a morn- members). 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Biologists and learn what it ing of outside adventures, the takes to care for endangered Aquarium turns into a classroom. Afternoons at the Aquarium 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Hawaiian monk seals. Designed Learn about the animals in our Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 for participants 6 and up, but exhibits and watch them being Looking for something to do after anyone interested is invited fed on special behind-the-scenes school? Every Wednesday, the 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 to attend. $14/adult $10/child tours. For marine biologists Aquarium hosts an interactive ($10/6 for members). ages 8-12 years. All students activity on the Moi Deck. Join should be confident swimmers us for a critter encounter or a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Behind the Scenes and enjoy snorkeling. $275/ marine-inspired craft activity. JUN 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Tuesdays 3:00-4:15 p.m. child ($325 for non-members). The activities last anywhere Apr 8, 22, May 13, 27 Registration begins: April 1, 2014 from 10 to 20 minutes and are 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Giving (No tours in June) designed for ages 4 to 8, but Learn what makes the Aquarium Aquarium After Dark everyone is welcome. Free with 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Jun 3, Tue 7:00-9:00 p.m. run, from fish food to quaran- admission to the Aquarium. 29 30 Thanks tine, and many stops in between. Jun 17, Tue 7:00-9:00 p.m. Climb-up and peer into the backs Jul 8, Tue 7:00-9:00 p.m. of the exhibits and see how they Discover if fish sleep on an pril 6-12 is National are created. Visit the Coral Farm after-dark flashlight tour of the Volunteer Week and it and the Jelly Hale, where sea jel- Aquarium. Find the sleeping spot is the perfect time to lies are raised. The program will for the red-toothed triggerfish or express our appre- end with participants feeding the rock-mover wrasse. Are yel- ciation to over 250 the animals the Edge of the Reef low tang always yellow? Come for AWaikīkī Aquarium volunteer exhibit. Minimum age 7 years; a class followed by a tour of the who donate their time in sup- youngsters must be accompanied exhibits. Minimum age 5 years; port of our mission. From retir- by an adult. Accessibility is lim- youngsters must be accompanied ees to college students, locals to ited. $16/adult, $10/child ($12/$8 by an adult. $10/adult, $7/child snowbirds—all of our volunteers for members). ($14/10 for non-members). share an infectious passion for learning and educating. Next time you visit, take a moment to ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FORM say Mahalo! to all of our friends in the yellow Aquarium t-shirts. NAME(S) Adults Phone (Home) Children/Ages Phone (Work) Address The Waikīkī Aquarium is fortunate › City/State/Zip Email to have so many talented individuals PLEASE REGISTER ME FOR donating countless hours to carry out our mission of education and conserva- Activity Session Date(s) Number of Adults/Children Price tion. Over 200 active volunteers provide / more than 17,000 hours every year and / are the backbone of our educational / outreach. Interested in volunteering? For more information, contact the Volunteer / Program at 440-9020. Total amount of payment enclosed (check payable to “University of Hawai‘i”): IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD Credit card # VISA MC Expiration Date Last three digits of security code on back of card I am a FOWA Member Yes No 10 APR-JUN 2014 UNIQUE SPECIES

Growing Some species of fishes grow up to look much up different as adults. Because of this naturalist scientists thought they were separate species— giving them different names. Today we know Fishy that the same species of fish may have drasti- cally different color patterns throughout their Hawaiian Monk Seals life. Can you figure out which fishes below are the same species? Draw a line to connect the fish pairs.

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A from the southern tip of Hawai‘i Island Maka to complete a series of behaviors that eat squid. Packed with lean protein and high W O N E R G L E D N to Kure Atoll, the northernmost island in may make medical exams less taxing. For water content, squid is an important park R D A A T W S IN the chain. Since Hawai‘i is the only known example, Maka is learning to “levitate.” of a captive seal’s diet. Previously, he would R F A IL S SA home of this species, it is imperative that That is, he puts his head on land and floats shred it, ignore it or toss the squid instead S E we provide suitable habitat and learn to co- his body straight out behind him. This way, of swallowing it. After months of sneaking

exist with these endemic seals. an in-water exam can be performed without squid into Hō‘ailona’s fish (among other

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Makaonaona arrived at the Aquarium in Hō‘ailona, the younger of our resident has gained over 100 pounds since, recently A

1984. Abandoned as a pup at three-weeks seals, has lived at the Aquarium for over weighing in at 337-pounds. C

old, he weighed just 60 pounds. Aquarium two years. Brought to the Aquarium after If you can’t visit often enough to get your R I Biologists bottle fed and cared for him until it was determined that his eyesight was seal fix, you can check-in with Hō‘ailona on S ) E he was strong enough to move into the seal too poor for him to survive in the wild, his the Aquarium’s webcam. You can see if he is L TH A RE K M AD JAC ( exhibit. This coming May, Maka will turn cataracts have continued to advance and his swimming, eating his squid, or learning a new FIN E SS an impressive 30 years old, making him one eyesight is still diminishing. Despite being trick. Or, you can watch him napping with his RA D W of the longest-lived Hawaiian monk seals nearly blind, Hō‘ailona uses his flippers flipper over his favorite toy, a boat bumper. BIR in either the wild or in captivity. Maka is and whiskers to swiftly navigate his way

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

›› Pre-registration is recommended. ›› FOWA members are allowed up to four total registrants at FOWA rate. ›› Questions about the activities? Call the Waikīkī Aquarium Education Department at 440-9007. ›› A handling fee of $5 will be assessed for withdrawals. ›› No refunds can be made for no-shows or for withdrawals made seven days or less before an activity. ›› Please do NOT fax or email your registration. E

To register by phone: B G ›› Call 440-9011. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. C

To register by mail: ›› Full payment must accompany completed registration forms. Please, no cash. ›› Make checks payable to University of Hawai‘i. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted. ›› Mail the completed registation form with a check or credit card information to: F D Waikīkī Aquarium • Education Department 2777 Kalākaua Avenue

Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96815-4027 ANSWERS: A. Sailfin Tang; B. Yellowtail Coris; C. Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse; D. Threadfin Jack; E. Saddle Wrasse; F. Bird Wrasse; G. Rockmover Wrasse Rockmover G. Wrasse; Bird F. Wrasse; Saddle E. Jack; Threadfin D. Wrasse; Cleaner Hawaiian C. Coris; Yellowtail B. Tang; Sailfin A. ANSWERS: KILO I‘A 13 new + renewing fowa members wall of fame

The Membership Office Ryota & Chinako Furukawa Christopher & Soo Lai Salyssa, Colette, & Ai Yamane december 2013 to march 2014 recorded these new and Christopher & Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Lee Pedro Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Yamane From L to R: renewing memberships Catherina Gaines Megan Lee & Donald Moreno Mr. & Mrs. William T. Rogers Dr. Jaelene Yates & Dr. Andrew Rossiter; between November 25, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen E. Gainsley Paul & Robyn Lee Thomas & Cortney Roselli Dr. Derek Takai Dr. Celia Smith, UH 2013 and March 4, 2014. Elizabeth Gamino & CDR Deane E. Leidholt Darlene & Daniel Rosenberger Julie & Trevor Yee Botany; Charles The beautiful exhibits at the Waikīkī Aquarium and the valuable Melanie Gamino-Furutani Henry Leoiki & Michael & Stephanie Rowe Timothy & Lauren Yi Loomis, FOWA Board Member; research and conservation efforts that go on behind the scenes are Mrs. Jaime Garcia Jennifer Leoiki-Drino Elizabeth Ryan-Kern & Dirk K. Yoshizawa Dave Cohen, DLNR the result of the work of many. Mahalo to all those who support us John Aalto Mr. Dan & Mrs. Deborah Gardner Jarrett & Kimberly Leong Mike Kern Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Young Division of Aquatic Ken Akazawa & Mayu Akazawa Michael & Michelle Garrette James & Lorie Lewis Steven Sakuma & Rebecca Kim Sebastian & Eun Hee Young Resources; and Lani through their generous donations. Daya Akina & Keith Kandell Mr. & Mrs. Keola Gerell Mr. Taylor Lin Daphne & Roy Sato Christian Yrizarry & Watson, NOAA. Terry Altobello & Robert Clark Dr. Dru Gladney & Nancy Lipsett & Patrick Savelio Shannon Stoddard » CORPORATE SUPPORT Joyce & Walter Loo Alvin & Avis Aono Mr. Stefan Lewicki Duane Marriner Chad & Kimberly Schneider Lynn & Gloriette Zane Alexander & Baldwin LLC Cdr. Deane E. Leidholt Neal & Fay Atebara Michelle Go & Jeremy Hough Mr. & Mrs. Walter L.M. Loo Carolyn Segundo & Erin & Ken Zitz Bank of America Roger Lucheta Alexandra & Larry & Amy Godlewski Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Breyden Takara Gemma & Ira Zunin The Friends of the Waikīkī Aquarium was awarded a $43,957 Matching Gift Program Audrey Mueh Christopher Athanas Violet Golden Brooke Loughridge Patrick & Patricia Sheehey grant for coastal restoration from the Hawai‘i Community Decision Support Consulting Francis T. Nakamoto Anne Au & Von Velasco Gregory & Kimberly Gonzales Dr. Roger A. Lucheta Austin & Lei Shelton Foundation and NOAA. Habilitat Inc. David Nichols Valerie & Richard Axtell Craig Gorsuch Quiwen Luo & Peihang Lu Mr. & Mrs. Keith Shields Hawaiian Islands Trading Dr. & Mrs. Mark Nokes Kerri Aybar Jennifer & Jad Graves James & Aleui Lyman Nelson & Valerie Shigeta Company Mallorie Papin Geoffrey Bannister & Jerri Ross Julie Gray & William Branum Adam Lyon Raymond Shimamoto If your name is not listed or is Transmarine Navigation Corp. Susan Powell Steven & Anita Barshaw Mrs. Melannie Guyton Blanca & Timothy Ma Robby Shimamoto & listed incorrectly, please accept Susan & Scott Rolles Frances & Ladd Baumann Julie & Kevin Hall Mr. John Y. Martin Rodd Shimamoto our apologies for the error and » FOUNDATIONS, Dr. Joseph Ryckman Cheryl & Olly Beloro Kehaulani & Ronald Halunajan Miguel & Tonya Martinez Mary B. Silva and Diane Cho our most sincere thanks for TRUSTS + GRANTS Allison & Melvin Sasaki Dr. & Mrs. Charles Benn Dr. & Mrs. Ormond Hammond Mary Matchett Christopher & Stacy Simmering your support. John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Raymond K. Shimamoto Robert Berg & Caron Knell-Berg Mary Hammond & Yukiyo & Claire Matsumoto Nicole Simopoulos & Lloyd Moore Foundation Judith Simon Dagmar Beyer & Tim Liedl Kevin Kuroda Sherwood D. Maynard & Joseph Piqato Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Smith Mrs. & Mr. Lori Bloom Burdene & Susan Hanes Liz Kumabe John & JoAnn Sinton » IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION Frances Y.M. Takemoto Greg Bousman Dr. Kate Hanson Maureen & Bernard McKeague Sean & Michelle Slentz Marion M. Akamine Erlene S. L. Tom Mary Kate Boylan & Ralph Hartman & Kevin & Jessie McMorrow Mr. Jason B. Smith Jacqueline Ames Yuriko & Albert Yoshiyama Rick Verner Sally Schornstheimer Linda McNamara Mr. Jeff Snyder & Barbara Campbell Judith & Donald Young Susan Bridges Betsy & Les Hata Mark & Claudia Mekaru Mrs. Claudine Snyder Elaine M.L. Chang Jay-Dee Yu-Cote Lyukon Iino Brito Michael & Armi Hatcher Sarah & Darien Meyer Ms. Avis Sohn Edith Chave Gloriette & Lynn Zane Tamara & Joel Buchwald Ray & Inge Helm Adam & Rebecca Mezyk Bronwen & Garrett Solyom Carol Coops Jan & Willie Cadena Jamison Henry & Dr. & Mrs. Li Chung Ming Tara & Scott Stay Sandra Gibson » CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND Ivy & Lance Cariaga Dana Rothschild Mel & Sandy Miyamoto Kelly and Robert Stewart Lori & Michael Furoyama Duke’s Waikiki Caroline & Bill Carl Rebekah & Leendert Hering Mami & Montree Moore Jodie Stoddard Daniel Hartline Hard Rock Café Janueri & Issachar Castro Eugene & Florence Higa Ross & Traci Morihara Anna & Roland Sugimoto Mitsuko & Paul Honda Horizon Lines Robert & Kristin Caulfield Morgan & Avian Hill Ryan & Raynette Morioka Kenneth Suiso Barbara L. Hudman Statewide Painting & Jean-Pierre & Lynn Cercillieux Torrey & Max Ho-Ching Mr. & Mrs. Douglas K. Mukai Chong & Randy Sunahara Dr. Royce A. Jones Refinishing Inc. Diane Cha-Loo & Kevin Loo John & Diane Hom William & Laurie Murphy Deana Suverkropp & Martha & Robert Kim Lailani Chan & Mr. & Mrs. Horton Tasia & Jarrod Murrieta Jordan Akamu Dr. Andrew Rossiter personally met and thanked Norman Jane & Dennis Kobayashi » IN MEMORY OF Antonio Ramirez Brandon Huey Mr. Troy Nakamura Geraldine Szkotak Edwina & Jonathan Kim JANE JONES Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Ching Benjamin & Kam Lin Hung John and Lois Nash Rebecca Szucs Gantz , President of the John R. Halligan Charitable Fund for their generous support of the Waikīkī Aquarium. Renee Koyama Jean Carr Ms. Stefanie Ching Dr. Cynthia Hunter Elizabeth Nelson Henry & Kimberly Ta Sybil S. Kyi Patricia & Peter Choo Mr. & Mrs. Lester H. Inouye Kristen Nelson Jonathan & Jayci Tabar Mary Anne & Richard Chow Yoshimi & Megumi Ishimaru Cheryl Ng & Shannon Honda Stanford Tagashi & Tara Sim Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Y.C. Chun Jennifer Isobe Matthew Nguyen Glenn & Gail Takeda Ryan Chun & Pamela Cabrera Jordan Ito Helen Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Tyler & Rick & Torry Clifton Eric & Kay James Shannon & Ekahi Niles Yvonne Takehara Erika and Brian Coday Paul Jamison & Duane & Jill Nishimura Dr. Elizabeth Tam Former Director Christopher J. Cole Natalie Ganancial Keith & C. Dee Nishimura Mr. James Kellett Tam Dr. Leighton Taylor Carol Coops Jodi & Justin Jennings Wesley & Sharon Ogata Andrew Tanaka & with Aquarium Graham & Marlo Cormack Terry Joiner Todd & Joelle Ogi Elizabeth Frye Biologists Jesse Ciletti and Jordan & Rusti Cripp Frank & Virginia Jordan Bob Ogorchock Ms. Carlyn Tani Sarah Callan. Mandi & Jeremy Cummings Tiare & Gary Kabazawa Donald Okahara & Dobrovolna Terezie & Daniel Cunningham & Wendell Kaehuaea & Eon Ja Kim David Beran Jackie Murray Jessica Yoro Gayle & Aaron Okumura Tom Family Pakalika Cunningham & Jarri Kagawa & Ariel Kishimoto Jason & Louise Pacarro Mr. Eric Torres & Elke Gebhardt Rae & Alton Kagawa Diane & Malcolm Pang Mrs. Joanne Torres Jennifer & Jason Dacumos Szabo Kanae Jaynel & Devin Panquites Reagan Turner-Bell and Jane & Mark Davis Donald Kanagawa Virginia Park David Bell Ruby Delbeek Crystal Kapua & Wilcox Choy Jenyfer Patton & Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Y. Ukishima Christopher Delp & Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Katayama Patricia O’Reilly Randall & Jadine Urasaki Tennile Masaki Mr. Jon Kato & Mr. Anthony & Mary Ann Vasaturo Robert Dods Jr. & Jean Dods Ms. Sarah Barnes Mrs. Soo Kyung Paupe M.K.T. Voyvodick Stephan & Saori Doi Marilyn and Steve Katzman Kona Pederson Adele & Stanley Wada Jodie & Karen Domina Phillip & Johanna Katzman Fumie & Parke Pendleton Brian Wada Lori & Tyrone Donnon Dr. & Mrs. Tom Kelleher Mr. & Mrs. Sean Perry & Gary & Karen Wakabayashi Jeremiah & Robin Downes Anders Host-Madsen & Miriam Tcheng Jason & Liz Walker Brian Doyle & Janie Lai Heeyeon Kim Charles & Renee Peterson Erik Warner & Rebecca Rut Mr. & Ms. Frank Dugger Grace Kim & Young Ju Park Stephanie Phan Sigita & Michael Webb Daniel & Meng Lee Eliot Keith & Erin Kippen Mark & Marin Phillipson Peyton & Bobbie Williams Ms. Jan D. Elliott Kerry & Marlene Kiyabu Ethan & Joyce Pien Angela Wilson From L to R: Senator Brickwood Galuteria, Senator Brian Taniguchi, Dr. Andrew Rossiter, Barbara Derek & Kirsten Esibill Naho & Leif Kjonegaard Susan & Baron Powell Brent & Charlotte Wolford Campbell, Dr. Leighton Taylor. Chelsea & Vincent Farrell Sean & Michele Klein Brad & Kirstin Punu Cindy Wong & Titus Tan Suzette & Shawn Fernandez Jessica Klepper & Daniel Abreu Garrett & Janice Rawlins Doris Wong Camille & Scott Fleming Gerald & Vimala Kolbeck Mark & Gailynn Recktenwald Daniela & Andrew Wood Celebrating 110 Years Ofelia Flores & Manuel Ochoa John Koller Dr. & Mrs. Keven Reed Deedee & Rollins Wood Mina & Francis Foster Cheol Min Koo & Patricia Richardson Gordon Woods The Waikīkī Aquarium is thankful for the support of many during our 110th From L to R: Luana Maitland, Outrigger Hotels; Caroline Witherspoon, John & Kazuko Franklin Hyon Hwa Choi Richard & Carol Riley Martin & Jeanie Wyss Becker Communications; Pam Davis, O‘ahu Concierge Magazine; Mai-Linh Frascarelli & Laura Kos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ring Jenny Yamamoto & Anniversary Celebration and history. Without their support this momentous Susan Sunderland, Midweek; and Rasa Fournier, Midweek. Nathan Hu Melissa Krul Casey & Gene Rivera Judy Sakuoka occassion would not have been possible. Mary Jo Freshley Sybil S. Kyi Sara Roa Landon & Joanne Yamamoto

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the waikīkī aquarium’s mission To inspire and promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life.

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