MAKING OUR MISSION a REALITY PARTNERS VOLUNTEERS STAFF SPONSORS MEMBERS Aqua Explorers Education Specialist Guerin Dr
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2015 | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER MAKING OUR MISSION A REALITY PARTNERS VOLUNTEERS STAFF SPONSORS MEMBERS Aqua Explorers Education specialist Guerin Dr. Andrew Rossiter with Matson's Earhart and Autumn Soda, Waikiki Dive Center Ku'uhaku Park and Gary Nakamatsu. with Oceanic, Hollis and Lavacore dive gear. Dr. Andrew Rossiter takes Matson executives Ku'uhaku Park and Gary Nakamatsu behind the scenes. s we approach the year’s midpoint, we standing maintenance issues and established take a moment to reflect on all the robust research relationships with top ranking relationships we have formed and Aquariums and universities throughout the goals we have accomplished thus far, country. In short, the contributions of our Issue Number 193 and look forward to what’s to come. Of Aquarium staff and volunteers play a tremendous 201 5 JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER Athe many relationships we have at the Aquarium, role in our success and we are appreciative for EDITOR there are a few that are truly extra-special to us: their steadfast commitment and service. Dr. Andrew Rossiter our relationship with our staff, our volunteers, and ASSISTANT EDITOR Malini Pather you, our FOWA members. This month is filled with enjoyable, educational ART DIRECTOR activities sponsored by our Aquarium staff and Laura Whitelock Like any organization, the Waikiki Aquarium volunteers, including behind the scenes tours, SEA SQUIRTS depends upon not only the support of the hands-on crafts, and a Count Our Fish contest Erika Brooksby community, but also its staff members and with a grand prize you’ll jump out of the water PHOTOGRAPHERS volunteers. They serve as the backbone of the for: a one-night stay at the New Otani Kaimana Blake Thompson Aquarium and work tirelessly to meet the highest Beach Hotel, $75 gift certificate to Duke’s Waikiki, Leon Ho standards of care for the Aquarium’s marine and admission for four to the Waikiki Aquarium! PRINTING specimens to provide the ultimate experience Our annual signature Ke Kani O Ke Kai concert Reskyu for our visitors. We have become so much more series continues on our Aquarium lawn with Kilo i‘a is published quarterly by the Uni- than an entertainment venue, thanks in part performances by some of Oahu’s top artists and versity of Hawai‘i and the Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium and is dedicated to the dedication of our all-star team, offering ono food provided by local restaurants. We are to increasing the community’s educational programs on-site and research also expanding our research and conservation knowledge of the Waikīkī Aquarium and opportunities to promote the understanding, activities as we recently received a $110,000 grant Hawai‘i’s marine life. appreciation, and conservation of Pacific marine to promote marine education and a $300,000 Waikīkī Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Ave. life. Our programs reach over 30,000 local school grant to support reef conservation programs. Honolulu, HI 96815-4027 children annually, inspiring students to ignite PHONE (808)923-9741 FAX (808)923-1771 change in their communities. We are eternally grateful for the unwavering www.waquarium.org support shown by the FOWA board, staff As the Aquarium Director for the past 11 members, volunteers, and your membership. WRITE TO US AT [email protected] years, it has been a blessing to be a part of the Your contributions have allowed us to maintain © 2015 Waikīkī Aquarium numerous milestones and achievements the our status as one of the premier marine PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH Waikiki Aquarium has celebrated. Thanks to the conservation institutions in the Pacific. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INKS expertise and passion of our more than 30 staff and 400 volunteers, we have opened several MANA‘O new exhibits, recognized for their ecological accuracy. In addition, we have resolved many long- Traditionally, the kilo i‘a was an expert of fish and marine life. He studied the behaviors and movements of i‘a. The kilo stood at a high point of land overlooking the ocean to watch for an expected school of fish and steered the Dr. Andrew Rossiter fishermen in the school’s direction. The success Director, Waikīkī Aquarium of surrounding the school was entirely up to the kilo. 2 JUL - SEPT 2015 Cover Photo Credit: Blake Thompson Nelson Yrizarry of LEAHI L to R: Back Row: Andy Collins, Dr. Andrew Rossiter, Steve Gallagher, Dr. Chuck Kelley Front Row: Naomi McIntosh, Colleen Heyer, Duke's Waikiki managers clean Makapu'u beach. Bitsey Kelley, Nainoa Thompson WORLD OCEANS MONTH The ocean covers 71% of the earth’s surface and its health is critical to our climate, Luana Waikiki-Aqua Hotels & Resorts Rudy Fao sustenance and recreation. World Oceans Month provided an opportunity to raise and Sunny Chan pose at the photo board created 2015 awareness and highlight some of the issues affecting the health of our oceans. by Iolani School students. PacIOOS, the Pacific island ocean observing system, provides valuable data on waves, currents and water quality to Pacific communities. Based within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawai‘i in Mānoa, PacIOOS is one of 11 regional associations that make up the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System. Their latest ocean conditions and forecasts can be viewed on the PacIOOS website at http://pacioos.org. This year Waikiki Aquarium joined forces with Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS), Chaminade University Environmental Studies Program, Matson Navigation, Duke’s Waikiki, Iolani School, LEGO, LEAHI, National NOAA Get In Your Sanctuary Day Marine Sanctuaries, Kona Brew, Bishop Museum, Outrigger Andy Collins, John Armor, Guy Hicks Dr. Malia Hotels, Polynesian Voyaging Society and members of the Chow, Judy Rubano, Byron Apo community to increase ocean awareness. KE KANI O KE KAI Kaiholu and Makana set the Waikiki Aquarium stage ablaze, as they kicked off the first Ke Kani O Ke Kai concert in June. Celebrating it's 10th year of featuring some of the best in Hawaiian music, hula and food in a setting like no other, the Waikiki Aquarium’s Ke Kani O Ke Kai season will run until early August. The rest of the concert season promises to include unforgettable performances by: Cyril Pahinui and Jerry Santos, July 23; Jake Shimabukuro, August 6. For tickets, visit http://www.waikikiaquarium.org/interact/ annual-events/ke-kani-o-ke-kai/ KILO I‘A 3 or stop by the Aquarium front desk 9am to 4pm daily Photo Credit: Leon Ho 4 JUL - SEPT 2015 SAVE WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM ACTIVITIES & CLASSES THE DATE Behind the Scenes Fish School ocean environments. Learn Keiki Time maritime skills from navigators and Every Thursday of the month, Thursday, July 9th, 23rd Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 3:00 p.m. at 1:00 p.m about Hawaiian cultural heritage 21th and 28th, 9:15 a.m. from archaeologists. Board our Learn what makes the Aquarium Sharks, turtles, and hermit crabs Compare fish to determine: What research vessel to study plankton, run, from fish food to quarantine, are just some of the animals that makes a fish a fish? Is a seahorse learn maritime knot tying and and many stops in between. will be highlighted in these classes a fish? Why do some have barbels deploy scientific equipment. Climb-up and peer into the backs for kids. Keiki will learn about sea and whiskers, while others inflate Exotic animals will be specially of the exhibits. Visit the Coral Farm creatures through crafts, sing- or spit? Can fish change color? Do displayed for the night. This is and the Jelly Hale, where sea jellies ing, storytelling, dance and play. they really change gender? The family fun for all ages – bring are raised. Minimum age 7 years; Designed for kids 1 to 4 years-old. class is followed by a scavenger a picnic and enjoy the warm youngsters must be accompanied $10/non-member, $6/member. hunt of the exhibits. $10/non- summer night. $15/person, $10 by an adult. Accessibility is limited. member ($6 for members). for members. All paid children’s $16/adult, $10/child (members admission tickets get a free Exploring the Reef at Night receive a 40 percent discount). explorer’s kit. Children 2 and under Sunday, October 25th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Aquarium Highlights Tours are free. Join in the first Exploring the Reef Afternoons at the Aquarium Tuesday, July 28th, 5:30- 6:45 p.m. at Night of the season. Search for Every Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Peek behind the scenes and then Marine Educators' Night at night-active crabs, lobsters, eels Every Wednesday, the Aquarium head into the Aquarium for a Waikiki Aquarium and octopuses. Look for sleeping hosts an interactive learning private, peaceful, after-hours tour. parrotfishes, triggerfishes and day Friday, October 2nd, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. activity near the Monk Seal Deck. Meet both our youngest residents octopuses in their dens. For the ad- Join us for a critter encounter or a in the seahorse nursery and old Explore the Aquarium while venturous, ages 6 years and up . marine science craft designed for friends like our 38-year-old giant discovering new education families. Free with admission to clam. Learn to appreciate the resources and old friends. NOAA’s the Aquarium. importance of sea cucumbers, the Ocean Explorer website and the intelligence of an octopus and “How do we Explore” curricula Look for class updates on: Activity Station the beauty and diversity of a coral will be highlighted. In addition, www.waikikiaquarium.org representatives from State Every Wednesday July 8th to reef. Get a look at the peppermint and Federal organizations and PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED 29th, All Day angelfish and other unique species that can be seen only at Waikīkī education non-profits will have The Teen Volunteer program will Aquarium.