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A NNUAL R EPORT 2018 Mystic Aquarium Annual Report 2018 A NNUAL R EPORT 2018 MYSTIC AQUARIUM ANNUAL REPORT 2018 ”At Mystic Aquarium, we take our mission seriously and we thank you for your support as we continue to inspire others and grow.” 2018 MYSTIC AQUARIUM ANNUAL REPORT Dear Friend, A child’s face is alive with wonder when encountering a sea lion. A scientist explores ways to gather non-invasive biological samples from wild marine life. Students discover the mystery behind communicating underwater. A family leaves the beach cleaner than when they arrived, toting a collection of discarded trash and single-use plastics. A young seal receives a new lease on life following professional medical care. At Mystic Aquarium, we take our mission and impact seriously and there is much more to share, to teach and to do, all for our ocean planet. We are leading the way to a better future by providing our family, friends and neighbors the opportunity to get involved and make a difference. In fact, the amazing work conducted through our Animal Rescue Program, in conjunction with our efforts to promote a plastic-free lifestyle, inspired an area restaurant to rebrand their business and opt for a greener approach. New animals and exhibits allow us to connect with different audiences, promote relevant concerns and showcase the wonder of Mystic Aquarium. Jurassic Giants reminds guests that while extinction had once been unpredictable, it is now preventable with proper action. Our newest animal ambassadors, Eden and her daughter, Perl, joined fellow Steller sea lions Astro and Sitka. With each new addition, be it animal or animatronic, we bring our mission to life each and every day. In our role as industry pioneers, we have a responsibility to take real actions that yield groundbreaking results. We actively invest in Mystic Aquarium in order to enable the future. 1 Thank you for standing with us as we continue to inspire others and grow. Sincerely, George M. Milne, Jr., Ph.D. Stephen M. Coan, Ph.D. Chairman of the Board President & CEO MYSTIC AQUARIUM ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Mystic Aquarium tackles local and global conservation issues. Globally, marine mammals continue to face many challenges. By examining the effects of climate change MISSION and other environmental and anthropogenic stressors PROGRAMS on marine mammals, we improve understanding and The mission of Mystic Aquarium is to inspire help protect wild populations and their Arctic home. people to care for and protect our ocean Locally, we conduct ecological research on Long Island planet through conservation, education Sound and engage hundreds of people in coastal and research. cleanups, population monitoring of key species and habitat restoration efforts. Our Animal Rescue Program rehabilitates sick and injured marine mammals and In the third year of implementation of the 2020 “One sea turtles along the 1,000-mile Connecticut, Rhode Ocean, One Mission” strategic plan, Mystic Aquarium’s Island, and Fishers Island, New York coastlines and Mission Programs further increased conservation impact releases them back into the wild. through the integration of education, research and exhibits. Highlights included: Annually, over 500 people experience Mystic Aquarium’s Conservation in Action speaker series, which A $2.25 million competitive grant from the features guest speakers who share their experiences Department of Justice to expand Mystic Aquarium’s with and contributions to the conservation of our conservation-focused STEM Mentoring Program in ocean planet. high-needs communities, serving more than 1,500 mentees and 375 mentors at 80 after-school sites in 34 states and territories. CASE STUDY: LONG ISLAND SOUND 2 In spring of 2018, Mystic Aquarium opened Discover Long Ongoing commitment to ocean research and Island Sound, an innovative, inclusive and interactive exhibit conservation exemplified by leadership in local, on Long Island Sound and its watersheds. The exhibit regional and national fisheries management and consists of photorealistic wall graphics, digital touch screen policy, the CT Blue Plan and a new National Estuarine interactives, games, maps, pledges, a water table modeled Research Reserve proposed for Long Island Sound. after the Connecticut River and a naturalistic touch pool Continued beluga whale conservation-focused with local species. This immersive and engaging exhibit research in the Arctic and in aquariums with eight allows guests of all ages to explore Long Island Sound and its research projects aligned to the conservation watersheds, examine the threats to these aquatic systems management plan of the endangered Cook Inlet, and learn how to be good environmental stewards. The Alaska beluga population. exhibit rounds out an already robust suite of education and experiential learning opportunities that are delivered annually to over 100,000 students, teachers and campers. TABLE OF CONTENTS CASE STUDY: THE CORAL REEF AQuariuM 2-3 MISSION PROGRAMS FISHERIES CAMpaign This was a banner year for Mystic Aquarium’s Coral Reef Aquarium Fisheries Campaign, which strives to empower sustainable coral reef aquarium fisheries that support 4-5 BELUGA RESEARCH biodiversity, conservation, healthy coral reefs, livelihoods & CONSERVATION and food security for those who depend on them. With our partners at the Marine Science Magnet High School in Groton, CT, we engaged high school students, college and post-baccalaureate interns in aquaculture research. Working 6-7 PLASTIC-FREE FUTURE with Roger Williams University, we demonstrated changes in gene expression from fish exposed to cyanide poison using NEW STELLER SEA LIONS non-lethal samples of gill tissue. Promising preliminary results have paved the way for a grant from the Paul M. Angell Foundation to continue development of a genetic 8-9 EXHIBITING THE Ocean’s assay which will allow the industry to test and reject POWER cyanide-exposed fishes in a non-lethal way. With our partners at Something Fishy, Inc., we educated industry HONORING DR. MILNE professionals about sustainably sourcing wild and JURASSIC GIANTS aquacultured species and worked with them to improve the standard of care of fish. To cap off the year, Mystic STRATEGIC PLAN Aquarium launched a new exhibit to showcase a diverse array of aquacultured marine aquarium fish and encourages our guests to make sustainable purchasing decisions that 2018 10-11 2018 support coral reef conservation. ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS CASE STUDY: EXpanDING into THE COMMUNITY 12-13 COMING IN 2019 For over 20 years, Mystic Aquarium’s educators have traveled to schools and community events as part of a robust BOARD OF TRUSTEES community outreach effort to inspire learners of all ages. In & TRUSTEES EMERITUS 2018, community outreach became an interdepartmental endeavor with professionals from across the Aquarium joining in the effort. The STEM Career Speaker Series 14-15 PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL provided our Animal Care, Veterinary and Research experts & SENIOR LEADERSHIP the opportunity to travel directly into schools to inspire the next generation of conservationists. Additionally, 85 virtual 16-17 2018 DONORS learning programs greatly expanded our reach by bringing Aquarium staff, exhibits and our conservation efforts into classrooms throughout North America and Panama. Even 18-19 DONATIONS IN-KIND, the Aquarium’s African penguins joined in the fun through IN-MEMORY & our new Penguin Outreach Ambassador Program, traveling IN-HONOR into the community to educate and inspire people to join our mission to care for and protect our ocean planet. 20-21 2018 FINANCIALS MYSTIC AQUARIUM ANNUAL REPORT 2018 CARING FOR BELUGA WHALES In the past decade, population counts estimate over • As the home to the largest outdoor beluga whale 150,000 beluga whales inhabit various Arctic and subarctic habitat in the United States, we provide a critical habitats. While the species at large is currently listed as resource for a better understanding of beluga whales Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation in a controlled environment – studies performed at our of Nature, select sub-populations are struggling, with some Arctic Coast habitat could not be replicated in the wild. already critically endangered. Aquarium scientists make annual visits to Alaska and other Arctic locations to monitor the health of beluga A leader in the aquarium and marine research community whales in their natural environment, bringing their for decades, Mystic Aquarium has produced significant home-based research full circle. advances in the marine sciences through both laboratory and field work, especially as it relates to the conservation of beluga whales. In 2017, the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point became the official home base for the Aquarium’s team of researchers, providing our team with dedicated space and resources to further advance knowledge of aquatic life through broad-based studies in immunology, neuroendocrinology, veterinary medicine, animal behavior and aquaculture along with field projects in wildlife biology and ecology. Furthermore, we continue to provide engaging 4 opportunities for visiting scientists, students at all educational levels, guests, community members and colleagues alike to participate in vital research initiatives alongside our research and education staff. 2018 MYSTIC AQUARIUM ANNUAL REPORT • We collaborate with like-minded organizations to conduct a nationally recognized, scientific research- based education and cultural exchange program for Native Alaskan and Native American youth. This program
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