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INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF OUR BLUE PLANET MMakingaking WWavesaves FallFall 2020 MISSION & VISION

Seacoast Science Center’s mission is to spark curiosity, enhance understanding, and inspire conservation of our Blue Planet. We envision a healthy World Ocean.

Seacoast Science Center has been dedicated to advancing marine and environmental education and conservation since 1992.

This Impact Report includes data from September 2019– October 2020 and highlights through November 2020.

Seacoast Science Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing educational experiences at Odiorne Point State Park on behalf of State Parks.

Cover photo by Laurie Cesati. Back cover photo by Brad Peirce.

2 | 2020 Fall Impact Report CONTENTS

Mission and Vision ...... 2 Message from the Board ...... 4 Executive Letter ...... 5 Shifting Tides ...... 6 Keeping Connections Strong ...... 7 Motivating Ocean Champions ...... 8 Inspiring Action with Exhibits ...... 9 Wildlife Conservation ...... 10 Working Together ...... 11 Making Waves ...... 12 Financial Overview ...... 13 Our Partners ...... 14 Ocean Champions ...... 15-17 Our Supporters ...... 18 Board of Directors & Staff ...... 19 Join Us ...... 20 Photo by Kate Wilcox Kate by Photo

2020 Fall Impact Report | 3 FROM THE BOARD

Dear Friends,

The responsibility of the Seacoast Science Center Board of Directors is to ensure the organization is in a favorable position to move forward to meet the needs of the community. This year, that responsibility has been challenged on every level. However, thanks to SSC’s committed staff and the steadfast support of the seacoast community, we will enter 2021 with our mission intact, as an organization that has flexed (and will continue to flex) to meet the demands of uncertain education, business, tourism, and philanthropic environments. Our mission to spark curiosity, enhance understanding and inspire conservation has not changed but inevitably, the pandemic will have changed Seacoast Science Center. SSC will approach 2021 with a more focused mission, greater capabilities in the emerging world of digital education, and stronger relationships with our regional partners.

Our plan is to remain open throughout the winter season, providing museum experiences for members and guests on weekends, and educational child care programs on weekdays. We will continue to Allan Waterfield upgrade the SSC experience throughout 2021 in ways proportionate to available funding and evolving BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIR public safety protocols. SSC has plans to expand and bolster its digital education capabilities while preparing for the day when students may return to the rocky shores of SSC at Odiorne Point State Park. We hope that the health crisis will resolve and we will be able resume our popular community events in 2021, such as our World Ocean Day Celebration, Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea Concert Series, Rescue Run for Marine Mammals, and BioBlitz. Yet, so much depends on forces beyond our control and so much depends on you. You are essential to our future and we ask for your continued enthusiastic support.

Your donations and moral support have helped to fill significant voids created by the pandemic’s interruption to SSC’s normal operations. 2021 may well be more challenging than 2020 for Seacoast Science Center. With so much uncertainty ahead, it is reassuring to know that SSC and the seacoast community have a tried and tested relationship forged of 28 years, and that together we will prepare for the next 28 years regardless of the challenges that lie ahead.

Please help us continue to advance our mission to inspire conservation of our Blue Planet.

Sincerely,

4 | 2020 Fall Impact Report EXECUTIVE LETTER

Dear Seacoast Science Center Family,

The buzz among my museum colleagues has been that upwards of 1/3 of all the nation’s cultural institutions may not survive the social and economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, I assure you that Seacoast Science Center will not be one of those institutions.

These are unprecedented times. The list of challenges that we are facing as a community and as a nation is long and serious. Covid-19, social justice, economic uncertainty, political unrest, climate change, and the rollback of long standing environmental and public land protections impact every Seacoast Science Center visitor, member, supporter, staff, volunteer, and board member. SSC’s response to these challenges will be a legacy defining moment in the institution’s long history of community engagement and educational excellence. Simply put, SSC’s commitment to community and to advancing conservation through education is unwavering; remaining as constant as the tides. Jim Chase I believe that 2020 was a demonstration of the depth of SSC’s commitment to science, education PRESIDENT & CEO and conservation. Faced with an existential challenge of the pandemic, with traditional visitor and program audiences staying away and revenue streams drying up, SSC re-directed its resources to the development of new programs and experiences crafted to provide value within the framework of the pandemic. We felt that it was critical for SSC to address evolving community needs while remaining relevant and true to our mission of inspiring conservation through education.

As you read the Fall 2020 edition of the SSC Impact Report: Making Waves, you will see clear evidence of SSC’s innovation, commitment to mission, and timely response to the needs of the seacoast community. If I didn’t know better, I might read this report and not recognize that these remarkable programs and impactful experiences were conceived, designed, and implemented by our talented staff under the most unsettled, uncertain set of circumstances.

I ask, that if you share my esteem for the unwavering commitment SSC has sustained during these challenging time —and will continue to demonstrate no matter the challenge—that you please extend your support.

Your Friend in Conservation,

2020 Fall Impact Report | 5 SHIFTING TIDES Providing critical child care During the pandemic, we made the provision of safe and reliable educational child care a top Faced with challenges of the pandemic and significant economic downturn, we quickly pivoted to priority. To that end, along with following health deliver new online educational resources for families and educators, free of charge. Strict safety protocol and safety guidelines that complied with and was established before reopening our doors after a three-month shutdown (March 14-July 3, 2020) and surpassed that of the CDC and NH Department emphasis was placed on responsive engagement opportunities in a rapidly changing environment. of Health and Human Services, we remained closed to public visitation on weekdays to Connecting families to the power of nature Supporting teachers with virtual resources ensure children’s safety. This summer, 422 children discovered the wonders of nature and experienced learning with their peers in our Seaside Safari and Treks 4 Tots Summer Camp programs. When schools in the Seacoast region announced they would start the school year in remote or hybrid models, we fulfilled child care needs by offering Camp Care, where students are able to participate in online classes and experience learning about the natural sciences in the habitats of Odiorne. Our After only two weeks of temporary closure due to the pandemic, we Teacher Learning Connection provides comprehensive lessons on new Nature Detectives After School Program delivered Your Learning Connection, an online resource packed broad science topics that educators can use in school or in remote with lessons, activities, and resources to support at-home learning, learning models. Choice board activities and videos highlight NH’s allows children to explore with their peers and empower children to investigate nature, and help families find respite coastal environment while allowing students to select lessons that are dedicate time for homework if desired. from today’s challenges. most meaningful to them.

Virtual field trips for today’s classrooms Odiorne Point State Park Adventure Guides

We developed a suite of new virtual field trips designed to meet the New DIY Odiorne Point State Park Adventure resources allow needs of remote and hybrid classroom models, making our programs families to safely explore the habitats and history of the park any time accessible to more students than ever before. they choose, with or without our naturalists to guide them.

6 | 2020 Fall Impact Report KEEPING CONNECTIONS STRONG

Reduced visitor capacity and social distancing guidelines due to the pandemic required us to find new ways to stay connected to our community that were both safe and meaningful. Modifications were made throughout the building so we could welcome visitors back. Live stream events, including webinars, trivia games, and creature features helped to keep conversations and connections going strong.

Marine Mammal Rescue Webinars Live Creature Features

In 2020, MMR staff launched SSC’s first webinar series in collaboration Our live animals always take center stage when it comes to engaging with National Marine Life Center, NOAA Fisheries, Tufts University people in learning about our ocean and coastal environment. By Thom Smith and Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. The events provided an presenting live creature features on our social media channels, we are 5TH GRADE TEACHER, SUTTON CENTRAL SCHOOL opportunity for more than 250 people to connect with the experts. able to reach fans everywhere, provide a close-up view, and answer questions during the live-stream. The Seacoast Science Center has been an invaluable Family Trivia Nights Volunteers kept our grounds beautiful resource for me and my students for over a decade. Year in, and year out, SSC never fails to provide me with amazing resources in my quest to integrate educationally engaging lessons into the classroom. The field trips they provide are second to none, with dedicated staff and volunteers, along with their beautiful, informative exhibits. During these tough times they have gone above and beyond to provide quality academic opportunities for all ages, consistently reaching out to homes and schools virtually, as well as providing amazing and socially-distanced experiences on-site. SSC is a state New virtual trivia events offer an evening of family fun, friendly With the safety of our volunteers top priority, we hosted only outdoor and regional treasure—one that truly deserves competition, and an opportunity to learn something new with other projects during the spring, summer and fall. Individuals and volunteer nature-lovers. The events feature topics including the Gulf of service groups, like Timberland employees pictured here, helped us appreciation and applause for all of its amazing and World Ocean, and the biodiversity of Odiorne Point State Park. keep our grounds and Odiorne’s trails beautiful. efforts in marine education and conservation! 2020 Fall Impact Report | 7 MOTIVATING OCEAN CHAMPIONS

Our semester-long Marine Science Fellowship and summertime Marine Biology Camp programs offer high school students the opportunity to dive deep into marine science studies in a practical environment. Fellowship students gain field study experience, conduct individual and group research projects, attain advice from scientists and professionals on careers in the marine sciences, and are offered guidance for continuing their studies at the college level. Marine Biology Camp is a one-week intensive summer program that introduces many of the same topics as the Fellowship program. Between Fall 2019 and Winter 2020, 41 students interested in pursuing careers in marine biology, marine engineering, marine policy, or environmental science participated in our Fellows and Marine Biology Camp programs. At SSC, we understand the need to inspire ocean champions of tomorrow who will work to bring restorative, positive change to our environment.

Adrianna George HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR, MILFORD, NH I have been participating in Seacoast Science Center camps, programs, and science events since I was little and could never get enough! However, the Marine Biology Camp and Fellowship programs gave me the opportunity to really dive deeper and realize my true interest in the marine biology world — necropsies! I got hands-on dissection experience and realized that I not only have the stomach for it, but also the passion to conduct investigative research! Additionally, touring the UNH marine labs, learning about different professions in the marine sciences, and connecting with people working in the field gave me a much better sense of college study and Marine Science Fellowship students learn about different techniques Here, Marine Science Fellowship students use a quadrat to study scientists use to conduct research and apply these skills to their own species in a defined area, investigating the impact invasive species career options. SSC helped me realize my potential research projects. Cast netting is one of the ways students looked at have on native species and hypothesizing how this dynamic may and desired career path and I hope to stay connected biodiversity in the varied marine habitats of Odiorne. affect local fisheries. to SSC in my future endeavors.

8 | 2020 Fall Impact Report INSPIRING ACTION THROUGH EXHIBITS

In January 2020, we opened two new exhibitions, Restoring Reefs and NH Beaches, that help people better understand the ecological importance of these habitats and evoke appreciation for them. Growing coral for sustainable Interactives prompt visitors to consider their relationship with, and impact on, the natural world and encourage them to take active steps to conserve our Blue Planet. exhibit design Many of the coral species on display in Restoring Reef’s Restoring Reefs living coral tanks were Restoring Reefs in the Eversource Gallery features grown at the Center by a variety of natural reef systems that exist in employing a successful our ocean and coastal waters. Two 400-gallon technique used to restore living coral habitat tanks show a comparison of coral in our ocean—fragging. healthy vs. compromised ocean conditions on In this process, a small piece of reef systems. Oyster Reefs in Great Bay tells the an established reef-building story of the keystone species, oysters, essential for specimen is taken and grown. keeping the estuarine ecosystem in balance, and the work being done to restore oyster reefs in New Lead Aquarist Rob Royer worked with the Coral Hampshire. Restoration Foundation in Florida to learn, first-hand, about their current research and gain the skills needed to build a living coral display sustainably. NH Beaches encourages visitors to reflect on their enjoyment and appreciation of the shore and reminds us of the array of wildlife whose well-being depends upon it being a healthy, balanced ecosystem. Hands-on activities demonstrate the need for resiliency planning to protect our coast, and the people and wildlife who live there, from the threats of climate change.

Our home-grown coral story reminds hobbyists to learn how species were sourced when shopping for home aquariums and to be sure to keep wild coral and fish on the reefs where they belong. 2020 Fall Impact Report | 9 CONSERVING WILDLIFE

While many of our programs were curtailed in 2020 due to the pandemic, our Marine Mammal Rescue program persisted. The MMR team not only continued to protect, triage, and rescue seals in need of Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal rehabilitation, but expanded its educational outreach and collaborative partnerships. Rescue advances wildlife conservation through marine mammal field response, One of our notable cases came early in the year, triage care, and community outreach in New involving a young gray seal who was triaged Hampshire and Northern (from and relocated, but repeatedly tried to cross Essex, MA to the Maine border). Route 1A. Boon (named later by his rehab team) demonstrated declining health, so he was collected and transported to a rehabilitation facility for care. Boon captured the hearts of many Brian Yurasits through his media exposure, yet he was one MMR COMMUNITY of dozens of cases MMR responded to over the OUTREACH MANAGER course of the past year. Brian joined SSC in Typically during the spring, when harbor seals January 2020, bringing give birth and pups are left on the beach to rest, years of science hotline calls increase. However, beaches were MMR Manager Ashley Stokes (L) and MMR Community Outreach communication, closed to the public, leading to fewer sightings Manager Brian Yurasits rescued Boon in February. After over three fisheries, and marine and fewer harmful human interactions. During this months of care at a rehab facility he was successfully released back policy experience to the MMR team. Brian to the wild. time, MMR patrolled known haul-out spots looking organized and moderated MMR’s first webinar for animals. When beach access restrictions were series, hosted virtual and socially-distanced trivia lifted, the team was grateful for increased sighting events, partnered with a local kayak tour company reports from the public so they could respond to add expert guidance to their seal paddles, more effectively and conduct their ongoing and brought educational signage about seals to conservation work. Data over the past couple beaches in addition to assisting with response and of years has indicated a slight increase in the rescue work. Brian is passionate about amplifying numbers of gray seals in our response territory. SSC’s message to respect wildlife and the natural The reason for the increase is unclear at this time, world, and to make conservation a priority in our but over the next few seasons we will be exploring the validity of different hypotheses such as a new daily choices. gray seal haul out within the territory, or the theory that pupping could be occurring more closely to our territory than previously thought. MMR is part of a network of stranding organizations, which spans from Maine through Virginia, that 24-HOUR REPORTING HOTLINE: reports data on all response cases. These data not only help provide insight on health trends and behaviors for specific species, but also on the health status of the Gulf of Maine and the World Ocean, 603-997-9448 as marine mammals are regarded as sentinels of the sea. 10 | 2020 Fall Impact Report A Conservation Success Story Seals and sharks were exploited by human activities in the past, but thanks to important 724 85 138 4 environmental legislation* and the important harbor seals gray seals harp seals hooded seals work of MMR and other stranding partners, we are seeing their return. With increasing seal, shark and human populations, the need to educate the public about safely sharing our ocean resources 23 4 5 1 has increased. Seacoast Science Center teamed 1,016 common Atlantic white-sided bottlenose up with NH Sea Grant, Atlantic White Shark harbor porpoises dolphins dolphins dolphin response cases Conservancy, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and to as of 10/15/20 20 unknown a comprehensive guide about sharks and seals: since MMR was pinniped species established in 2014 Shark Safety and Facts for NH. 2 7 1 2 unknown humpback minke pygmy sperm cetacean species whales whales whale

*Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and the designation as great white sharks as a federally protected species. Yurasits Brian by Photo 2020 Fall Impact Report | 11 EXPANDING OUR REACH

Seacoast Science Center’s shift toward virtual engagement driven by the Covid-19 pandemic brought new opportunities to connect with our constituency and broaden our reach. With top posts reaching more than 43,000 each and monthly engagement numbers in the tens of thousands, we gained over 50,000 social media followers, subscribers, and website visitors this year.*

“What a great contribution! I already forwarded it (Teacher Learning Connection) to my niece who teaches art, and she is going to forward it to her school system’s On November 13, 2020, SSC hosted a live stream science folks!” community event: Making Waves, A Virtual -Karen Plucinski, Project Dragonfly Professor, Ohio Celebration to benefit Seacoast Science Center. “Our two boys, aged 6 and 9, are going to LOVE this (Your The event showcased the wave makers who helped Learning Connection) programming. Please know how SSC chart its course through the years, highlighted much joy it will bring us here in Charlottesville, VA!” the Center’s new digital assets, and provided a -Anonymous, E-mail Subscriber glimpse of how we plan to inspire the community in 2021. “I’ve seen reference to Seacoast Science Center events on various parent Facebook pages, with pictures of kids Over 200 Ocean Wavemakers—individuals and local enjoying the love and knowledge you are sharing. Thank businesses—contributed a little over $100,000 in you for being a helper and a ray of light during these donations, auction items, and sponsorship to ensure challenging times!” a strong future for Seacoast Science Center. Anonymous Educator, MA

Photo by Heidi Duncanson by Photo *11/1/2019–11/1/2020 12 | 2020 Fall Impact Report FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Below is a summary of SSC’s 2019 audited financial reports and a financial forecast for 2020. In 2019, SSC finished in a strong financial position with a surplus of $64,000 (3%) on an EBITDA basis, net assets of $2,123,000 and $536,500 in cash and cash equivalents. In spite of the Covid response severely limiting many of SSC’s revenue streams, federal grants, increased fundraising, and strategic expense cuts ensured a balanced financial picture for 2021. SSC is forecast to end the year with $68,000 on an EBITDA basis, net assets of $2,122,600 and $650,000 in cash and cash equivalents.

2019 FINANCIALS

2% ______5% ______Investment Income Administrative

______SSC ______SSC _ _ _ _ _ 28% 19% Fundraising & Events 2019 REVENUE Fundraising 2019 EXPENSE $1.94M $1.88M 37% ______ 49% ______ Museum Operations TOTAL Educational Programs TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSE ______33% 27% Grants & Educational Museum Operations Programs

2020 FORECASTED FINANCIALS

7% ______7% ______Investment Income Administrative 15% ______Museum Operations SSC 13% ______SSC _ _ _ _ _ Fundraising 2020 2020 FORECASTED FORECASTED ______36% REVENUE 56% EXPENSE Fundraising & Events Educational Programs $1.41M $1.35M ______42% 24% Grants & Educational Museum Operations Programs Photo by Rich by HartyPhoto

2020 Fall Impact Report | 13 WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHY PLANET SSC partners with the following: FEDERAL AGENCIES Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Science Foundation STATE AGENCIES NH Department of Environmental Services NH Fish and Game NH Parks and Recreation Rockingham Planning Commission INSTITUTIONS & COLLABORATIONS Allied Whale Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Center for Wildlife College of the Atlantic CommuteSMART Seacoast Conservation Law Foundation Educational Passages Global Aquaculture Alliance Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association The Gundalow Company International Fund for Animal Welfare McAuliffe-Shepard Discover Center Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® Mystic Aquarium National Marine Educators Association National Marine Life Center Aquarium SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER & New England Ocean Action Network New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative New Hampshire Environmental Educators ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK New Hampshire PBS NH EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Seacoast Science Center is proud to provide educational programs Northeast Regional Association of Coastal and Ocean Observing Systems and interpretive services in Odiorne Point State Park as part of its Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership Rozalia Project long-standing partnership with New Hampshire Division of Parks and Shoals Marine Laboratory Recreation. Odiorne’s significant natural habitats and rich social history Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Star Island Corporation provide a multitude of exceptional opportunities for us to advance Surfrider Foundation New Hampshire Chapter understanding of the interconnectedness between land and sea. Sustainable Seacoast University of New Hampshire UNH Marine Docents

UNH Sea Grant Rich by HartyPhoto 14 | 2020 Fall Impact Report OCEAN CHAMPIONS

Ellen Saas In memory of Vincie Marttila Judith Howard We are grateful for the generosity of the following individuals Chris and Susan Scales David and Linda Colby Angela and Matthew Hughes and families who supported our work.* Sarahrose Schieck Rosemary Conroy Michael Huxtable and Christine Dwyer Ralph and Jan Smith Tina Mazze Costa Kara and Renzo Iturrino Sally Horner Smyser Chris Dahlen Wayne and Carol Jackson Ocean Ambassador Society Ocean Ambassador Society Sea Stewards In memory of Henry Chandler Horner In memory of Teri Weidner Dahlen Steve and Christina Jackson $10,000+ $1000-$2499 $300-$999 Joshua Tyler and Kristen Soltis-Tyler Marieke de Boer John Jacobsen Mary Avery Anonymous Anonymous Mark and Cindy Sorenson Katinka and Johanna de Ruiter Stephanie W. Jesiolowski In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Carolyn Burt Trevor and Kelly Arp Michael Steinberg Doug and Stephanie Deihl Eric and Donna Johnson Katharine Brown Thomas and Patience Chamberlin Thomas Aspinwall Terwilliger Household Michael and Diane Donahue Phillip and Betty Ann Johnson Dr. Geoffrey E. Clark and Senator Martha Dennis Charette William and Lee Bartlett Robert Unger and Janet Butler Nancy Donovan In memory of Paul Avery Fuller-Clark Roger and Heather Cloitre Arthur C. Borror and Betsy Cadbury Scott and Deidre Whall Richard Dumore Robert and Joanna Jones Thomas Haas Christina Costa Harold and Lois Brown Stephen and Danette Wineberg Joern Dunkel In honor of Elizabeth Greene Bill and Julie Kath Jim and Karen D’Ambrisi John and Delia Burke Cynthia Winthrop Patricia Dwyer Mark Josephs Bill and Pam Schoppmeyer Richard and Kristina Demarco Jim and Ann Chase Thomas and Jennifer Woodfin Steve and Kate Engstrom Catherine Kegley Barbara Sweet Greg and Sandy DeSisto Tim and Holly Cook Gary and Michelle Wright Dorothy Fairweather Charles and Alyssa Kelly Nancy Winthrop Judith A. Doyle Andrea and Sean Creeley Raymond and Katharine Faust Brian and Allison Knab Mary Durant Adam and Andrea Daly $100-$299 Mr. and Mrs. Braden Ferrari John Kocak and Bev Everett Ocean Ambassador Society Val Ferrara Apara Dave Anonymous (3) Mrs. Robert B. Field, Jr. Denis and Donna Kokernak $5000-$9999 In celebration of Clyde Thomas Austin Barbara Anne Devorken John and JoAnn Adams Scott and Martha Finlay Ronald and Paula Ledgett Anonymous Steven and Deborah Genestreti John and Zoi Diamond Elizabeth Abdulla Mr. John J. Spanks and Ms. Ellen T. Finneran Richard and JoAnne Leuchte Mike and Anne Ambrogi Sue Gilbert Richard and Kate Dumas Allison Allen In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Roy Liu Paula Merritt Judd and Kathy Gregg Diane Eadie Elizabeth Altman Monique and Tom Fiola Ms. Courtney Lockwood William and Mary Schleyer Nathan and Helen Hazen David and Marion Ellis Bob Andelman and Kathryn Lynch Jeff Gallagher Kelly Lord Lucinda Spaney Tim Hepburn Bruce and Heather Fabbri Paula Anderson In honor of Laura Bahl Ellen Lovejoy David Hodgdon Giselle Fontes Evilsizer Douglas Arsham and Jennifer Effron Diana Galeano In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Ocean Ambassador Society Judy Jellinek Jameson and Priscilla French Douglas and Elizabeth Aykroyd Judy Gallerie Donna M. Lyon $2500-$4999 Matthew and Amanda Komarek Alan and Sally Gayer John and Lynn Badger Laurena M. Gatlin Mr. Robert Maloy and Ms. Sharon Edwards John and Diana Appleton Stephen and Michelle La Sala Edward and Jeanne Hayes Mark and Marla Baldassare George Gilman Charles and Claire Manes Paul Bonacci and Lucy Schlaffer Frank and Laurie Leichthammer Lauren Heal Stephen and Karin Barndollar Claudia Gilmartin George and Nan Mathey Mitchell and Kathryn Drew Eric and Gina Maher Meredith Heaney Lou and Kristine Beaudette Jeanine Girgenti and John Wallin Ms. Margaret McCarthy Brian Fitzgerald and Katherine Maxwell Sean and Kristen Mahoney Polly Henkel Jason and Kathleen Beaulieu Harrison and Amanda Goldberg Ms. Maryse McConnell Fitzgerald Mark and Diana McNabb Jeffrey and Erlyan Huntington Marlane Bernardo Thomas and Janet Gorman Peter and Vanessa McElroy Andrew Foss Denise Poulos Stuart and Maryanne Kahl Heather Bird Chris and Holly Grant Loren and Sharon Meeker Bruce and Kipp Freeman S. Melvin Rines Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Anne Kalter Todd and Julie Black Joseph and Janet Grasso Chris and Laurie Merrick Pam Hall In memory Paul F. Avery, Jr. Richard Kelly David and Christine Blezard Stephanie Griebel Stephen and Melissa Merriman Kevin and Sue Larson Melissa and Alan Robinson Beth Kilinc Holly Mracek Dan Guttman and Lisa Ferrisi-Guttman Luke and Krista Michelin Greg and Ann Lynch Kevin and Carol Rodenberg Michel and Charlotte LaPierre John and Nina Bottomley Erin and Andrew Haemker Stephen and Jane Mirick Caryl Sawtelle Linda Sanborn Jessica Lawson Meghan Bowersox Bertha Ham and Bonny Ham Crystal and Brian Mockler In memory of Jean and Joseph Sawtelle Lawrence and Valerie Santilli Will Lojek Kathleen Bowler Glenn and Joan Hammond Richard and Emily Moore Matt and Kate Siler Heidi Savage Virginia-Lee McCaddin and Suzanne Arthur and Susie Bradbury Maggie Hanna and Nadine Carolan John and Michelle Morris Dr. Timothy Targett and Dr. Nancy Targett Richard and Katherine Snaith Kasprzak Kirsten Brownlie Maureen Harrison Dr. Ru Morrison and Dr. Ann Michelle Jacqueline Jones and David White Sally Strazdins Paul and Jessica McNicholl Reed Bundy Rebecca Hayes and James Pappas Morrison Elaine Tefft Mary Ann Nelligan David and Kathy Canedy Neil and Pam Herring Christopher Michael and Juliet Nebolan In memory of Wendy Tefft Sara Petersen Laurie and Richard Cesati Derrick Hill Wanda and Paul Niss Ute and Roy Tellini Allison Potter and Jody Potter N. Dennis and Lori Chasteen Walter and Mary Ellen Hoerman Karen Otto Andre and Jo-Ann Theriault Gretchen Richards Michael Chubrich and Donna Saunders Roberta and Peter Holland Christine Ouellette Dorothy Valhouli and Robert DeVore Ian and Deb Riddell Gregory and Pamela Ciampa In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. John and Carolyn Payzant Dr. Allan and Ruthe Waterfield Paul Rothman Ty and Annmarie Cobb Ashley Holtan Captain Paul E. Pelletier *Gifts through October 2020 Doug Wheeler and Katherine Wells Wheeler 2020 Fall Impact Report | 15 OCEAN CHAMPIONS

$100-$299, continued Judith Urbanczyk Jan Brown Frank and Martha Doherty Thomas and Christine Groleau Jeremy LeClair Alexander Valhouli Nikki Brown Wendy Doyle Heather Gronlund Moose Lewis Jaime Sawler and Melissa Wannop Stephen and Susan VanDerBeken Leona Burgess Melissa Duarte Jacinthe Grote Rich Lewy Kristen Potter Bruce and Nancy Walker Sean Burkardt William D. Duryea II Heather Guptil Jim and Elizabeth Lieberman Sally Pratt Matthew Wallengren John and Delia Burke Sam Dushkin Claudia Hackett In memory of Robert Broadup Jessica Premo-Etter Joan Walsh In honor of Henry Burke Jimmy Dykes Aaron Hake Nina and Kenneth Light Rob and Kate Previti Caroline Ward Ernest Call Matthew Dykstra Adam Hall Tzu-Wei Lin William and Donna Purdie Kathleen Watson Creda Camacho Gerald Eaton MaryMargaret Halsey Kirby Link Larry Raff Bill Humm and Barbara Wauchope Luci Cantin Kevin Baum and Alyson Eberhardt Jeffrey Hamilton Melissa Lojek Brett and Leslie Rankin James Weiner Katie Carleton Jennifer Elliott Larry and Leslie Hamilton Will Lojek Emily Reily Boyd Kenneth Weyler Jan Carlisle Dr. Sara Ellis Bob and Meg Hamm Wendy Lull Carole H. Renselaer Julie and Joel Williams Kevin Carnevale Gregory Ely and Stephanie Galaitsi Laura Haselton In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Dieter and Karen Reuther Ralph S. Wilson and Marcia Van Dyke Lisa Cartier Heather Emerson Naz Hassanein James Lynch Kathy H. Richards Lawrence Yerdon Christine Casalini Beverly J. Erickson Ed and Kathy Heselbarth James and Susan MacBride David and Sybil Richardson Lauren Caselli-Yurasits In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Janeece and William Higgins Chris Manning In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. $25-$99 Lawrence and Beatrice Cataldo Maude Farrell In honor of Hansie Shaneberger Amy and Mark Mangano Jaime Roosevelt Anonymous (8) Christine Caudill Rice Bailey Farris Lisa Hirschkop In honor of Grayson Mangano Nichole Rutherford Anonymous Sarah Chapman Ann Fastiggi Sherman Hogue Scott Marion Heidi Sauer In memory of Rocky Alverez Fay Chary Kelly Fey Lee Ann Homer Valerie Marshall Christopher and Susan Scales Robert and Maryann Abcunas Ellen Chase Melissa Fiorino Randy Houde Timothy Martin Yvette Schneider Anne Alet and Nick Gessar Lynne Chick Ted and Edna Fitzgerald Frank and Megan Hwang Diane Martineau George and Carole Schumacher Cindra Amundsen Shane and Perrin Chick John Fleming Carl Hyatt AK Mason-Clymer Susanna Schweizer Andrea Anctil Jessica Cioffi In memory of Ginny Crandall Meghan James Taylor Mauck In honor of Steven Ozment Tinka Apgar George Ciorobea David and Marianne Forman Angela Janelle Sean and Danielle Maxwell Steven Serge Torben and Liza Arend Denis and Carolyn Cloutier Paul and Deborah Fortin Cindy Japikse Sarah Mazzola In honor of Tyler Butler, Angela Butler and Jane Austin Mr. Anthony Codding Marc Frank and Porsche Jones Deanna Jhaveri Mr. and Mrs. Sean McCool Dominick Serge Drew Babayak In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Dorothy Gagliardi Caitlin Johnson Carol Muir McCully Tom and Lisa Sherman Catherine Balazs Lynn Cohen Ms. Erin Gardner Nancy Kaye Mike McDonnell Richard and Christina Silverman Vicky Barrette Bitsy Cohn Charlie Gargaly Vayleigh and Kierstie Keller Lori and Deaglan McEachern Mary Edith Smith Rachel Bartlett Ranan Cohen and Suki Casanave Rosemary Garretson Sarah E. Keller Eileen McGrath In memory of Matt Christy Gayle Bates Emily Cole Andrew Garrison Amy Kelley Debra McKay In memory of Nancy Orlando Rachael Bator L Mary Beth Coleman Paul Gasowski Tom and Kelli Kelliher Gail McManmon In memory of Jo Ann Englert Dr. James Beattie exi Comtois and Max Pardoe Sheryl Gauthier Patrick and Sheila Kelly In memory of Jim McManmon In memory of Janice Mills Michelle Bejarano David Conley and Elsa Conrad Eileen Gearin Mirielle Khoury Chris McNary Robert Snover and Darcy Davidson Jennifer Belmont-Earl Joan M. Cook Neil Giarrusso Linda Kiene James and Amanda McSharry Kaitlin Solimine and Joseph Smolen Richard Kirkpatrick and Linda Benton Russ Crawford Stacey Gibson Diane King Lesli Mead Robert Spiegelman Robert and Christine Bergquist James and Joyce Crocker Alexandra Gilbert Nick Klassen Linda Medeiros Claire Spollen Michael and Alina Bolton Jeff and Denise Croteau Kathleen Giles Cynthia E. Knapp Jim Mentink Robert and Jessica Squier Paul Bouchard Kristen and Dan Curren Samuel Golding Brenda Kohl Patricia Messier Sandy and Tom Stark Anne C. Bowdoin Janel D’Agata-Lynch Marc and Emily Goodman Amanda and Matthew Komarek Barbara Metcalf In memory of Lyn Beattie In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Gretchen Davis and Timothy Greene Ana Goubert Jason Kroll and Rachel Forbes Laura Mills Jonathan and Amy Steinberg Jennifer and Stephen Boyle Marc and Mary Jane Davis Eileen Gould Sarah Lang and Britt Swartley Eleanor Moesel Jeff Steber and Tammy Medanich Joan Brackbill Richard and Peg Davis Amber Goyette Michele Langer Alessandro Levi Montalcini and Simona Mr. and Mrs. Mike Stockdale In memory of Ginny Crandall Betsy Derrick Erin Graichen Petyr and Tracy Langevin D’Angleo Thomas and Arlene Taudel Cheryll and Daniel Bradley Elizabeth Dibona and Thaddeus Jusczyk Dawn Graichen-Moore Matthew and Stefanie Langlois Holly Mracek Michael Thiel and Gail Richard Kathleen Brady Melissa Diep Kathleen Grandchamp Marilyn LaPointe Linda and David Muchemore Joseph Thomas Mara Brewer Rachael DiLorenzo Stuart and Sarah Grandy Laura Lavoie In honor of Heidi Duncanson Bob and Sue Thoresen Lorin Bridges Matthew and Kristin DiPentima Juile Green Roberta and Michael Lawson Michael and Randi Mulqueen Carol Tyler Laurel Lebar Naomi Nelson and Pam Hagen

16 | 2020 Fall Impact Report OCEAN CHAMPIONS

$25-$99, continued Nahanni Rous Julia White Jaclyn and Timothy Crouch Heather Johnson Mia Rongsiaw Chris Rousseau Elizabeth White Fred Davis Jason Keck Lori Savage Nancy Neville Asia Rowe and Bryan Rowe In honor of Helen Fitzgibbon Zoe Dawson Christine Kenneway Alison Scheiderer Barbara Newall Holly Rowe Martha Whitney Donna Dellapaolera Pia Kimball Susan Scott John Newton Suzanne Russell In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Marc Deschenes Shannon Laflamme Staci Short In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Alexandra and Anton Rzhanov Alexander Wickers Lauren DeWet Jamee Landry Sean Sicard Bob Niconchuk Pamela Saia-Rogers Justin and Darcy Wilcox Alyson Dolan Taylor Lantiegne Briana Simonelli Peter Nields Heather Sanders Nicole Willey Karolyn Domini Marjorie Lawrence Laurel Skiff John and Karen Oliver Jack and Gayle Sanders Molly and Tom Williams Bradford and Alex Dowding Gabrielle LeBlanc-Winch Ruth Spencer Dan and Karyn O’Neil Jill Schlanker Troy and Kelly Wilsey Dani Duckworth Matthew Levine Nate Sproul Andrea O’Neill Kevin Schuster Stephen and Patricia Wood Diane Duffy Mike Levine Tasha Spuches Sandra O’Neill Peggy Scott Emily Wood Diandra Dunleavy-Sanphy Shane Lopez David Stern Emma Ottolenghi Ben Scott Holly Blake and Kim Workinger William D. Duryea Andrew Lord Mallory Stickney Cecelia Pan Stephanie Seacord Joni Hathaway Workman In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr. Reyes Mabasa Cassie Stymiest John W. Parker Jeff and Jenny Sears Rebecca Wright Mary M. Edwards Chris Manning Monica Thompson Reuben Parker Geoffrey Shreck In memory of Ginny Crandall Kathy Eggers Ching-Hui Mantha Lauren Tirone Jay and Angi Partian Christopher and Edith Shipley Loren Wright Tina Elevado Tina Marie Richard Tom Nicholas Pascucci Meg Skrapits Jim and Ann Marie Zabzebski Lisza Elliot Elizabeth Marsden Derek Tracia Andrew and Kim Paskalis The Smallwood Household Roberta Zallen Jean Eno Ian Martin Anthony Tzortazakis Michelle Patron William Smith Ana Zamora Martinez Erica Ferguson Elizabeth McKay Cat Valcourt-Pearce Leigh Peake Kaity Stanton Pledgeling Foundation Dr. and Mrs. C. Dennis Fink Christine McKenzie Michael Vinci Kelly Pema Chris Stolpe GFWC Hudson Andrea Flaks The Meinen Household Diane Wilson Wake Michael and Marisa Peters Hope Stone MAC Construction & Excavation Stacy Fraser Sally and Frank Merrick Kelli Walker Joel and Jan Phelps Kathy Stott YourCause, LLC Taylor Gallant Amanda Millner Susan Walker Caroline Piper Melissa Suits Peter Galasinao Ashley Mishit Janie Wang Robert Pisani Kevin and Laura Sunderland Up to $25 Meredith Gertz Susan Momeau Andrew Ward and Carolyn Hogan Brittany Porter James Sweet Anonymous (10) Rhonda Gilbert Cliff Mommsen Hope Weaver Jim and Carol Prescott Ceara Sweetser Anonymous Patricia Girven Lindsay Monahan David Weingart Connie Preston-Godbout Peter Tabury In memory of Forrest Lecia Golden Tonya Moore Bill Wick Jo Ann B. Price Luis Tamayo Emily and Jon Amarosa Kevin and Carrie Goodell Elizabeth Nguyen Christoph and April Wienands Patti Price Mr. and Mrs. Mark Tanner Lucie Ann Jane Graham Jessica Nolan Kate Wilcox Patrick Quinn Judy Taylor Dan Asbjomsen Kenneth Gray Thomas and Susan O’Connor Abby Wilson Heather Rainier Roy and Ute Tellini Jamie Auriemma Julie Gregson Mary O’Melia Rich Winford Robert and Paula Rawding Jennifer and Dylan Thomas Sophie and Brian Bednarek Jamie Gruener Megan Oulette McKenna Wish Andrew and Heather Reed Claire and Greg Timbas Caroline Bettencourt Shannon Hackett Erin Pace Joy Workman Katie Regan David Truesdell Joseph and Maureen Bosco Scott and Jennifer Hagwood Richard Parian Ronna Worth Mike Regis Treehouse Toys Lauren Bottomley Sharon Hays Teressa Penney Daryl Zerveskes and Lydia Stacy Cathy Reinhardt MaryAn Twible Richard Bragdon Mandy Hazen Brian Perlow Susie Rice Mr. and Mrs. Emil Uliano Michelle Andrea Brown Elie Salem and Joyce Helou Taylor and Kara Phillips Deborah W. Richards The Valarese Family Laura Brown Annetta Hepburn Kris Pollard Catherine Riley Peter and Lee Vandermark Mary Chatigny Madeleine Herr Andrea Poveromo Susan Riley Melissa Vermette Earle Chase Andrew Hogan Debbie Pellicelli Price Peter Riley In honor of Henry Zach Chenier Erin Hodge Sue Quinn Todd Ritch John Wakefield Diane Cochran David and Christine Hoyler Thad Richardson Kurt Rodenhizer Loraine Warner Karen Conduragis Katie Infantino Elise Ring Denise Rogers Luvia Webster Janet Cooke Rick Irons Sarah Rippere and Casey Thornbrugh Mark and Terry Rogers Lauren and Grant Weddleton Angela Cordun Elizabeth Jacques Ron Pascale and Kathy Rockwood Shannon Rogers John and Sheila Welch Holly Counts-Vanhoose Jay Jalenak Joshua Rogers Jim Ross In memory of Paul F. Avery, Jr.

2020 Fall Impact Report | 17 OUR SUPPORTERS Thank you to the following businesses and community members Poco’s Bow Street Cantina Port City Sandwich Company We thank the following foundations and who invested in SSC and the future of our Blue Planet. Port Plums and Newburyport Olive Oil government agencies for their support. Portside Waterfront Kitchen and Bar Platinum Star Sponsors Pam Hall Dos Amigos Burritos Newburyport Portsmouth Computer Group Bank of America Foundation PSNH Fund of Public Education Programs $10,000+ ReVision Energy Downtown Portsmouth A La Carte Portsmouth Historical Society Fuller Foundation of the NH Charitable Foundation Atlantic Grill Rye Driftwood Garden Club Duncan Robinson Quinn’s Canine Cafe Georgie Crosby Designated Fund of the NH Thomas W. Haas Foundation Bank of America Serve with Liberty Ella Ciampitti Ricci Lumber Charitable Foundation SBA Payroll Protection Program, CARES Act Black Dog Divers Westinghouse Electric Company Excentrique Riverside Cycle John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue NH Nonprofit Relief Fund, CARES Act Centrus Digital York Hospital Face Food Natural Beauty Market and Spa Ron Watson Photography Assistance Grant NH Child Care Recovery and Stabilization Eversource Famous Pizza Rye Family Dental Odiorne Point Fund of the NH Charitable Program, CARES Act New Hampshire State Parks One Star Sponsors Fig Tree Kitchen Sanders Fish Market & Lobster Co. Foundation Partners Bank $500-$999 Flatbread Portsmouth Shanti Salon Portsmouth Computer Group Allen & Major Associates Flowers by Leslie St. Thomas Aquinas High School Sperry Tents Bully Boy Distillers Frank and Laurie Leichthammer Stage Neck Inn Everyday Details Garden Bugs Starbucks Silver Star Sponsors Granite State Chemical Giuseppe’s Fresh Pasta & Fine Food, Inc. Stone Crust Artisan Pizza $5,000-$9,999 Portsmouth Garden Club Hair Spray Salon & Spa Surf Portsmouth Meredith Village Savings Bank Samdperil & Welsh PLLC Harbor Creamery The Deck Physical Sciences Inc. Seacoast Strength & Conditioning Hodgies Too of Newburyport The Director’s Cut The Music Man DJ Service iHeart Media The Dragon’s Nest Three Star Sponsors Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. The Grog $3,000-$4,999 Business Members Izzy’s Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream The Music Hall Blue Ocean Event Center Brown Sugar by the Sea Jimmy’s on Congress The Port Tavern CMA Engineers, Inc. Gallagher’s Place Joppa Fine Foods The Purple Onion Cognia Garden Bugs Kilwins (Sunshine Sweets LLC) Trapp Family Lodge Jumpin Jay’s Fish Cafe Isles of Shoals Association, UU, Inc. Lexie’s Two Chefs are Better Than One Catering Kennebunk Savings Propeller Club of Portsmouth Linda Clevesy Valerie’s Gallery NextEera Energy Seabrook Seadog Brewing Company Loretta Restaurant Village Silversmith Rye Family Dental Winter Holben Architecture + Design Lowery’s Lawn & Garden We Fill Good Sprague Operating Resources Mallory Portraits Wood Brothers/Deb Harrington Gifts In-kind Mary St. Pierre Wood Island Life Saving Station Association Two Star Sponsors Abraham’s Bagels Melissa Paly Wyatt Davis $1,000-$2,999 Annie’s Mission Oak Grill Ambit Engineering Bill and Pam Schoppmeyer Mistie C Charters Aquaculture Education and Research Center Bob Lobster Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. Bill and Pam Schoppmeyer Beer Murray Aviation Comcast Carry Out Cafe Nantucket Stock Exchange Derry Medical Center Changing Tides National Marine Life Center Essco Calibration Laboratory Chococoa Baking Company & Cafe New England Aquarium Georgia Pacific Christine Costello Newburyport Lighting Company Green Maids Christine’s Crossing Newburyport Whale Watch Liberty Mutual Coastal Soul Oregano Pizzeria Ristorante Martingale Wharf Commune Cafe Ould Newbury Golf Club New England Biolabs Denise’s Flower and Socks shop PIum Island Beachcoma Normandeau Associates Dianne’s Fine Desserts Plum Island Grille Northeast Credit Union Dolphin Striker Plum Island Kayak Northeast Delta Dental Donnah Brnger Plum Island Provisions

18 | 2020 Fall Impact Report NOTEWORTHY NEWS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SSC becomes 1% for the Planet Non Profit Partner OFFICERS Phillip Bryce, ex-officio Allan Waterfield, Chair Director, NH Division of Parks Seacoast Science Center is honored to be Bruce Freeman, Vice Chair & Recreation recognized as a 1% for the Planet Non Profit David Divins, ex-officio Partner. 1% for the Planet was established to Linda Sanborn, Treasurer help businesses fund diverse environmental Katharine Brown, Secretary Associate Director, UNH Institute organizations so that collectively they can be for the Study of Earth, Oceans, Trevor Arp a more powerful source in solving the world’s and Space problems. If your business is interested in joining this global movement and Renee Chiou Paul Avery, Founding Board supporting Seacoast Science Center in a sustainable way, please visit Kathryn Drew Member (2001-2006), www.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Richard Dumore Honorary Board Member* Brian Fitzgerald Wendy Lull, President Emeritus Jeanne Hayes Barbara Newall, Director Emeritus SSC Marine Mammal Rescue featured Susan Labrie on WMUR TV9’s NH Chronicle Laurie Leichthammer Greg Lynch Eric Maher Matt Siler Nancy Targett

MANAGEMENT

Jim Chase, President Nichole Rutherford, Vice President

Susan Bradbury, Director of Finance Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue was featured on WMUR TV9’s NH Chronicle on October 8, 2020. MMR Manager Ashley Henry Burke, Director of Programs Stokes, along with partner Marianne Long from Atlantic White Shark Kate Leavitt, Director of Mission Conservancy, shared insight on shark and seal populations in the Karen Provazza, Director of Marketing Gulf of Maine, and guidelines for seal viewing and recreating safely in ocean waters.

*Deceased 2020 Fall Impact Report | 19 in Odiorne Point State Park 570 Ocean Boulevard Rye, New Hampshire 03870

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