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A female fur seal is born at the Aquarium Aquarium scientists search for new ways to protect right whales Going solar Members’ Magazine Volume 47, Number 1 Winter 2014 On the cover: Northern fur seals Photo: K. Ellenbogen blue is a quarterly magazine exclusively for members of the New England Aquarium produced and published by New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110. Publishing office Aquarium researchers are experimenting with ways to keep right whales like this one from getting entangled in fishing located at 177 Milk St., line. In this magazine all photographs of right whales in U.S. waters were taken under NMFS/NOAA permit under the Boston, MA, 02109. blue authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the U.S. Endangered Species Act. and all materials within are property of the New England Aquarium. Reproduction of any In This Issue @neaq.org materials is possible only through written Dive into a sea of resources online. www.neaq.org permission. Cool Animal: Kitovi 2 Meet our newest Northern fur seal. The website is full of conservation information, © blue 2014 animal facts and details that will help you plan your next trip to the Aquarium. Editor live blue™: Solar Panels and Ann Cortissoz 4 Citizen Scientists Throughout this issue of blue, look for Designer Cathy LeBlanc this icon to point out items that you Future Ocean Protectors: can explore further on our website. Contributors 6 Emily Bauernfeind Using Colors to Save Right Whales Jeff Ives Scientists search for new methods to help Plan Your Visit Scott Kraus these endangered giants. Deb Kulich Get directions, find parking options and Jason Roberts download a Visitor Guide. Global Explorers: 8 VP of Research Scott Kraus reflects on the Check Out the Film Listings Aquarium’s research efforts. Come to the Simons IMAX Theatre and see Journey to the South Pacific 3D, Members’ Notes Penguins 3D and Great White Shark 3D. 10 Visting Tips, Valentine’s Day event, Fish, Fun and Fright photos and more Explore the Oceans With Us See live photos from ocean expeditions and watch videos of our animals. Calendar www.neaq.org/blogs 12 Harbor Discoveries Summer Camps registration, Dive In!, IMAX movies and more View Upcoming Events Your membership gets you a discount on a variety of Aquarium offerings—don’t miss out!
New England Aquarium Proudly Recognizes Our Sponsors At the Aquarium Curious About Coral? Explore a colony up close.
Be on the lookout for a 6-foot-tall coral While the Giant Ocean Tank and polyp with grasping tentacles! Where? Yawkey Coral Reef Center showcase You can’t miss it among the colorful the larger animals, like fishes, turtles From the President series of sculptures rising up at the base and sharks, these enlarged sculptures of the newly renovated Giant Ocean present glimpses at the tiny coral It’s the start of a new year, and 2014 Tank. When that iconic Caribbean reef species people couldn’t see normally. already looks promising. I’m pleased exhibit got its top-to-bottom makeover Press some more buttons to illuminate to report that Kit, the young fur seal last year, visitors also got an incredible a bearded fireworm, gaudy clown crab born here last August, is healthy and new look at corals in the Curious and a spiny file clam nestled among growing up fast. She has joined the George Discovery Corner. the polyps. other seals on exhibit and is doing great (see page 2). Meanwhile, the Aquarium Corals can create reefs the size of The exhibit is already a big hit, as kids itself has never looked better. Thanks to houses, but not everyone knows that touch the animals in each sculpture the transformation of the Giant Ocean they are made up of tiny animals and pose for pictures among the coral. Tank and innovative new exhibit areas called coral polyps. One of the larger- The Curious George Discovery Corner like the Blue Planet Action Center, our than-life sculptures magnifies a coral is the most visible contribution of visitors are developing a stronger polyp 150 times to show visitors how the Hans and Margaret Rey Curious understanding of challenges facing they work. Want to see a polyp’s George Fund. For years, the fund has ocean animals in the wild and the mouth? Just press a button and light been supporting projects and exhibits groundbreaking research underway it up. Do you know what a coensarc that help the Aquarium showcase at the Aquarium. is? See how it connects one polyp to engaging animals and connect young Research has always been a vital another so they can share food. people with the natural world through component of the Aquarium’s mission. discovery. This coral contribution is In this issue you’ll learn about field sure to be a joy to families for years to studies aimed at developing fishing gear come! to help North Atlantic right whales —Ann Cortissoz avoid entanglement (see page 8). The project could make a significant difference in the survival of this critically endangered species, and it’s just one of dozens of Aquarium research initiatives. As many of you know, our research programs have led to policy changes that have rerouted shipping lanes and designated marine protected areas. Often, we work in partnership with key stakeholders, such as the shipping and fishing industries, and with academic institutions that share our goals. Together we are making a difference and reaching out to do even more. Thanks to members and supporters like you, we are continuing a decades-long history of global leadership on environmental issues.
Bud Ris President and CEO Photos: K. Ellenbogen 1 cool animals —Emily Bauernfeind
Little Miss Independent It was nearing midnight on a warm evening back in August. The lights were dim and the marine mammal trainers were all on hand shortly after a Northern fur seal pup was born at the New England Aquarium, the second in as many years. The mother, Ursula, rested in the corner while the shiny, dark pup bleated and wobbled her way across the floor to her mom, just minutes after being born. The pup shuffled right up to her mom all on her own and began nursing. It was from that moment that the trainers knew that this pup was going to be a very independent spirit.
2 Today, Kit is every bit the precocious In the wild, the moms head out to sea explorer. Like any youngster with to eat every few days. Weaning occurs selective hearing, she doesn’t always while the mom is at sea foraging. come when her mom calls. It seems So the trainers try to replicate that she’d rather continue to play and decide experience by taking the pup behind for herself when it’s time to follow her the scenes to start feeding fish. It mom’s instructions. Kit is quick to was a very smooth transition for both interact with the trainers through play, Flaherty and Kit. and she always enjoys a good scratch. “Kit is very much her own girl; we She also loves to rough-house with think she has the best of both her Leu, a rescued fur seal nearly two years parents,” says Jenny. Her father, her senior. Isaac, can be shy, but he’s pretty Kit is the second pup to be born in the even-keeled and agreeable. exhibit, so the trainers have a better Ursula, like Kit, has a idea of what to expect. They are able mind of her own. to stand back while she asserts her The New Balance independence a bit. Flaherty, the first Foundation Marine fur seal born at the Aquarium, went Mammal Center through a similar phase. “The first is one of just a few time around, we were all helicopter exhibits in North parents—the trainers and Ursula America that have included,” explains Jenny Montague, Northern fur seals. Assistant Curator of Marine Kit is turning out to be Mammals. “With Flaherty, we jumped a good fit for the bustling, and hovered over his every move and young community of seals stage of development. Everyone is and sea lions here. “We have a much more relaxed this time around.” high-energy nursery,” says Jenny with Take the process of weaning, for a smile. “It means all these young example. The trainers know to look for seals and sea lions spend their days cues from Ursula and the pup—nursing practicing to be an adult through play. “K i t i s ve r y less and spending more time apart—to They have a good time.” And lucky know when to start feeding her fish. for visitors, it is very fun to watch. much her own girl; she has the best of both her parents.” — Jenny Montague Independent
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Tracking Conservation: Energy produced from the What is the Aquarium doing? At the Aquarium’s author’s solar panels during a week in September Animal Care Center in Quincy, 700 solar panels (top) and the month of August. Graphics: Sungevity provide power for the facility. Photo: L. Flanagan
4 The Scientists Among Us Scientist. The word often conjures images of lab-coated researchers hiding behind safety goggles, wielding pipettes and beakers. But scientists can be so much more—just look in the mirror! Citizen scientists may not be professional researchers, but they have had special training to go out into the world and collect important data Photos: (above) A citizen science training that scientists can use to better understand our world. workshop with the Mystic River Watershed Association, (below) periwinkles blue spoke with three people involved in citizen science projects.
Rob Stevenson, Ph.D. Heather Deschenes Beth MacBlane Associate Professor of Biology Manager, Youth Development Programs Outreach Coordinator University of Massachusetts, Boston New England Aquarium Mystic River Watershed Association “I work on citizen programs as an “Counting periwinkles is not glamorous, “We’ve had one family of volunteer organizer, participant and researcher but someday there may be a scientist scientists monitor the same spot with almost every day.” out there who can use that data. And each of their children over the years.” Citizen science has been around for collecting that data lets kids feel like With just two hours of training plus many years, but scientists recently have they’re helping protect our oceans.” time shadowing a seasoned volunteer, started embracing it as a new kind of This year, some Harbor Discoveries individuals can help the Mystic River research tool. Dr. Stevenson explains campers will be heading out into the Watershed Association track the water that it is a valuable way for scientists field, clipboards in hand and a trusty quality along one of the Boston area’s like him to examine large areas of our science advisor nearby. Deschenes has urban rivers. Once a month, each natural world over a long period of arranged for these children to join other volunteer heads out with a partner time. Folks who want to get involved campers throughout New England who to collect water samples, test for should start observing just around their will all follow a carefully vetted protocol dissolved oxygen and record general home. There are many websites where to collect data about the animals and observations about the weather, and the people can contribute, either by sharing plants found in salt marshes. The data odor and color of the water. The data observations or helping to identify are reviewed by several scientists, then are used by the watershed association digital data points, such as pictures. go to a web-based data storage portal and federal agencies to enforce the Examples include ebird.org, where researchers and educators around Clean Water Act. inaturalist.org and galaxyzoo.org. the world can access those findings for their own studies. —Emily Bauernfeind
Looking to get involved? You can find projects in your neighborhood or area of interest online! Check out www.scistarter.com to search by activity or topic. Using advanced search options at www.citizenscience.org you can find programs looking for volunteers in your state. 5 future ocean protectors
Ocean animal stories for young readers
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North Atlantic right whales can be found The scientists have an idea. They are doing close to shore. People see them off the tests to find out if there are any colors that coasts of New England. right whales stay away from. If they find a There are not many of these whales today. color the whales stay away from, then they Long ago they were hunted by people called will make fishing ropes that color. They hope whalers. Today one of the dangers they face the whales will stay away from the colored is being tangled in fishing ropes. Aquarium ropes and they will not get tangled. scientists want to stop that from happening.
The Aquarium scientists take rods of different colors on a boat near the right whales. They dip the rods in the water in front of each whale and write down if the whale stays away from them. Inset: This is not the first time Aquarium scientists have had an idea to help animals avoid fishing gear. Years ago they made this pinger (inset). It sends out a sound that keeps dolphins away from fishing nets.
6 This is a mother right whale and her calf. Each year Aquarium scientists count the number of calves that are born so they know how many right whales there are.
Fun facts There are more than 500 right whales alive today. Aquarium scientists have been studying right whales for more than 30 years. Share this idea! The scientists you read about in Take this story to school and show this story are testing colored fishing your friends and teacher. Ask them ropes. They hope the right color what color they would test and will help keep endangered whales why. Can you think of any other safe by keeping them away from inventions that could help animals the ropes. stay away from fishing gear?
7 global explorers —Scott Kraus In the Wake of Giants Aquarium Vice President of Research Scott Kraus reflects on the ongoing efforts to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
“Ten! Twenty-three! deploy the fake gear in front of Thirty-five! Forty-seven! feeding right whales and record Ok, turn and cut!” their reactions when (and if) they No, this isn’t a encounter it. If we can find a color quarterback calling that the whales will avoid, it could plays. It’s researchers make a difference for the survival calling measurements of the species. as they study North These are the most endangered Atlantic right whale whales on the planet, and the vision in Cape Cod Bay. Aquarium has been studying The numbers being them for more than 30 years. We yelled out represent the estimate the population at a little distance between a series more than 500 individuals. More of buoys. Each one supports than 80 percent of those whales different colored lengths of carry scars from encounters with PVC pipe meant to mimic lobster fishing gear, and some whales die gear in the water column. We every year from being entangled.
8 A Special Place for Research The Aquarium’s Research Department is small compared to other scientific institutions, but it occupies an unusual niche in the marine conservation world. We In the Wake We want to know why whales each massive passing head; focus on the places where conflicts arise don’t see fishing ropes and it was easy to see how long when marine wildlife interfaces with human avoid them, and we want ago, sailors believed they were activities in the ocean. Our approach is to create ropes that are looking at sea monsters—a to characterize the nature of the conflict, more visible and avoidable. strange and huge open gape assess the magnitude and consequences of Giants of a mouth, followed by 30 feet Ultimately, we hope to develop to both wildlife and humans and then work fishing methods that don’t of water, followed by a sinuous to develop solutions. This involves working threaten endangered species arched tail. with biologists, engineers, fishermen, like right whales. So what have we discovered governments and industry. It is not easy, but My research team and I have about these majestic animals it is frequently successful. Here’s a quick list conducted these studies during this study? Analysis is of some of our current projects: for the last three years, still underway, but many whales • Working with the fishing industry on presenting free-swimming reacted to the encounters with reducing bycatch in gillnets and longlines right whales with colors, ropes, and it appears that color (www.bycatch.org) lights and streamers as we does make a difference. We search for some feature that are now working with Maine • Studying the causes of lobster shell will keep whales away from lobstermen to test the colors disease, and evaluating ocean acidification ropes. This year, our outdoor that whales avoided most. effects on fish laboratory was found off the • Studying shark and ray behavior and Keep up with the results and a bluffs of Manomet, in glassy stress physiology, as well as cod survival host of other right whale news calm water. A dozen widely from recreational fishing releases on our blog. scattered huge heads, mouths http://rightwhales.neaq.org • Assessing changes in marine mammal open, would rise to the surface distribution throughout the Canadian pushing through Maritimes and New England the water. It was • Evaluating coral reef ecology in the face of quiet, except for dramatic changes in coral reefs worldwide the slow wake of • Developing a suite of methods for evaluating the health of animals in the ocean, integrating work on disease, red tides, endocrinology, parasitology and visual health assessments • Applying new endocrine assays to studies of animal stress in the wild, and for applications in the rescue of stranded endangered sea turtles • Modeling the consequences of climate change in the Arctic to bowhead whales. Our overarching goal is to ensure that our Left: Scott Kraus. grandchildren will inherit a blue planet where Above: Researchers deploy PVC pipes of different colors to find out if right whales the wonders and excitement of the oceans will avoid certain colors. remain intact, and where our activities don’t threaten marine species or ecosystems. Learn more about the Aquarium’s research projects online. www.neaq.org/research
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All kinds of freakishly entertaining creatures were spotted at our annual member Halloween party, Fish, Fun and Fright, including lots of sea monsters, both real and imagined. Nearly 900 guests enjoyed tricks, treats, costumed divers in the GOT and all kinds of family-
friendly fun. We want to thank Necco and Photo: D. DeLucia Reynolds DeWalt for their generous donations, as well as the Aquarium staff and volunteers, without whom this event wouldn’t be possible. Check out more photos from Fish, Fun and
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10 Member Visiting Tips With February school vacation just around the corner, there’s no better way to come in from the cold than to visit our newly renovated Giant Ocean Tank. The vibrant colors of our Caribbean coral reef and tropical fishes will warm you up the minute you walk in the building. That’s A-Moray Timed ticketing Reserve your tickets Valentine’s Event We recently introduced timed ticketing in advance. for Aquarium admission, but as a member Our special venues— We’re excited to announce that we have planned a couple of nights in 2014 to enjoy the you never need to wait for your entrance like the Simons IMAX just for adults best of the Aquarium. First up is our Valentine’s Day time. Just walk right into the Aquarium Theatre—can sell out event, That’s A-Moray, on Friday, February 14, from Lobby and check in*. One more great quickly. Ensure you get to do 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grab a date or a friend and benefit of membership. everything you want to do on join us for this unique adults-only, member-exclusive *Expedite your admission by having your your visit by ordering your tickets evening that will include a strolling buffet dinner, bar-coded membership card and a photo ID in advance and don’t forget to use limited open bar and entertainment. You must in hand. Unless you need additional tickets, your member IMAX e-passes when be 21 or older to attend. Watch the you can proceed directly to an entry scanner ordering by phone or in person. mail for your invitation. to the left of the Information Desk. www.neaq.org/memberevents Sharing the Aquarium with family Need to renew your membership? members or friends? Do it online! You can purchase discounted admissions for Visit www.neaq.org/membership any time additional guests at Member Services when to renew your membership, then just bring you check in. your confirmation email with you when you TM visit. Admission benefits are immediately live blue —take public transportation. accessible with an online renewal; however The Aquarium is on the MBTA’s Blue Line, there may be delay in access to some other so taking the T is easy. If you are driving, member benefits. check www.neaq.org for area parking options where the Aquarium validates; and For details, go to our remember that ONLY Aquarium members Dive In! Membership FAQ page online. receive a discount at the Harbor Garage, Our members deserve the www.neaq.org/membershipfaq adjacent to the Aquarium. best—like the exclusive opportunity to see your Avoid peak times! favorite Aquarium exhibits, Most visitors arrive at the Aquarium in after hours and away from the the middle of the day. Beat the crowds daytime crowds. Bring family by arriving before 10:30 a.m. or after and friends to enjoy your 3:00 p.m. As always, be sure to check Aquarium on your night! online for any Aquarium alerts before leaving home. www.neaq.org The next Dive In! is on Wednesday, February 26. Reservations are required. Space is limited, and these events always fill up quickly, Swim alongside gentle whale sharks while you so mark your calendar to discover the rich diversity of a far-off island paradise register online starting and soak in the warm sunlight of West Papua during Wednesday, February 12, your own Journey to the South Pacific in IMAX 3D at the at noon. Simons IMAX Theatre. www.neaq.org/divein Members, remember to use your e-passes. Questions? Call 617-973-6564. 11 Give Your Kids an Underwater January Learning Adventure! Exciting programs with Aquarium educators
Blue Discoveries Family Days All ages Learn more about the blue planet through art, science and storytelling. All activities are included with Aquarium admission. Drop in between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on select days throughout the year. Sunday, January 12 (Penguins) Sunday, February 16 (Lobsters) Sunday, March 9 (Octopus) FEE: No fee; activities are included with your membership.
Sea Squirts Ages 2 – 4 Learn about the blue planet alongside your young child. Each hour-long play program • Focuses on developing motor and Starts April 28! Harbor Discoveries Camps give kids hands-on experiences. language skills Sea Squirts • Encourages early science skills • Includes free play, songs, stories, Preview activities, art projects and games Check out this introduction Classes are held in the Aquarium’s to Sea Squirts for children 1/13 from 12 to 24 months Member-Exclusive Registration Ocean Center. Harbor Discoveries Summer Camps January: Giant Ocean Tank Revealed Harbor Discoveries Summer Camps combine fun February: Ocean Giants and learning to teach participants about marine March: Best Friends biology and environmental science. Programs are FEE PER SERIES: available for children entering grades 4 through 10. $50 for members, $95 for non-members. *Non-member fee Check out your 2014 Members’ Programs includes Aquarium and Events guide, visit www.neaq.org/camps admission. or call 617-973-5206 for more information and to register. For more information call 617-226-2149 or write to [email protected].
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Meet and Greet with the Seals Find out how you can get this close to a seal this winter. For more information, visit us online. www.neaq.org/seals
12 Give Your Kids an Underwater Learning Adventure! February Exciting programs with Aquarium educators 2/14 2/26 FILMS Dive In! That’s A-Moray Journey to the Valentine’s Day Adults-Only A member-exclusive evening South Pacific 3D Members Event 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. • 40 minutes 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Members, it’s your Aquarium, and your Glide through shimmering schools of fish, swim Spend this Valentine’s Day basking in night. Join us after hours as we open our alongside gentle whale the glow of a gorgeous Caribbean coral doors just for you. Bring your family and sharks and soak in the friends and explore your favorite exhibits warm sunlight of West reef while enjoying a strolling buffet Papua during your own dinner, limited open bar and fun and galleries at your leisure. Space is Journey to the South entertainment. You bring a friend or limited and reservations are required. Pacific. This far-off island paradise is home to the date, we’ll provide the rest. You must Register online at www.neaq.org/divein world’s most diverse be 21 or older to attend. Watch the beginning Wednesday, February 12 marine habitat. See it all—from tiny sea turtle mail for your invitation. at noon. Questions? Call 617-973-6564. hatchlings to giant manta rays—in incredible IMAX 3D. www.neaq.org/memberevents Penguins 3D • 40 minutes Set against a backdrop of dramatic snowy peaks March and glacial crags, this charming film follows a brave king penguin on the journey of a lifetime. Watch our waddling hero dodge brawling elephant seals and hungry leopard 3/29 seals to raise a single Whale Watch Season Begins fluffy chick with his mate in one of the wildest places on Earth. Be among the first to see humpback mother and calf pairs feeding on Great White Shark 3D Stellwagen Bank this season. And don’t • 40 minutes forget that members get a discount. Get ready for a shark’s eye view as you plunge straight into the underwater world of nature’s most renowned Don’t Miss Out on One of Your Best Benefits predator. Skip the Each month, our Aquarium’s members Log on to www.neaq.org/SeaMail shark cage; discover the importance of this are kept up-to-date on all the happenings to update or add your email to spectacular species and with our members’ e-newsletter, SeaMail. our address list. explore our blue planet on the largest screen in Enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories and New England. information about upcoming lectures, events and special opportunities by sharing your email address with us. Patron level members and above receive a select number of one-time-use IMAX e-passes, and all members receive discounts on ticket prices! TICKETS: Purchase member tickets at any Coming Up April 23 Aquarium ticketing location or by phone at 1-866-815-IMAX (4629). Films, prices and showtimes are subject to change. Dive In! RENTALS: Private screening and facility rentals, call 617-720-5104. A Member-Exclusive Evening PARTIES: IMAX birthday parties, call 617-973-6508. Register online at www.neaq.org/divein beginning April 9, 2014. Check www.neaq.org for a complete list Questions? Call 617-973-6564. of films and show times!
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