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Pacific Currents | Winter 2009 Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment Required on All Programs Unless Noted Winter 2009 | volume 13 | number 1 member magazine of the aquarium of the pacific The Aquarium Introduces its Sustainable Seafood Program Focus on Sustainability 350.ORG Attendees at an Earth Day event at Golden Gate Park become part of the 350 action. 350 AND COP15 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE IS ScARY… and IMPORTANT The Aquarium joins the efforts of 350.org on Saturday, October 24—International Climate Action Day—by spreading the message of lowering carbon emissions at its upcoming Scarium Halloween event. While the Aquarium will be telling children that goblins want to be green too, the hope is that adults will have the opportunity to learn more about the global concern about rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. HE NUMBER 350 refers to the parts per million (ppm) of reductions, cap-and-trade offers an environmentally effective and carbon dioxide that many scientists and climate experts economically efficient response to climate change. But some argue T are saying would be the most our atmosphere could safely that cap-and-trade is far from being fair and effective. A carbon tax is contain. The planet already has almost 390 ppm CO2 in its another option. Various possibilities will be discussed at COP15 with atmosphere, and this number is rising by about two parts per million the hope that any number of solutions could come together globally every year. Accelerating Arctic warming, ocean acidification, and to reduce the emissions in the planet’s atmosphere. other early climate impacts have convinced experts that if we do not Climate change is going to continue to be an issue that we all reduce our CO2 output, we risk reaching tipping points such as the must learn about and get involved in. It is a challenge that requires melting of the Greenland ice sheet and major methane releases from action sooner rather than later. Changes in precipitation, drought, increased permafrost melt. heat waves, and sea-level rise will continue and have important Since 1992 the United Nations has hosted an annual conference consequences for us all. The Aquarium is invested in being green in to discuss what to do about the global threat of climate change. The its business practices and educating our guests about this issue and 2009 meeting will be in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 7-18. stewardship for the ocean planet. The Copenhagen Climate Conference, also referred to as COP15, has The Aquarium will participate in the 350 event on Saturday, the ambitious objective of creating an international agreement to limit October 24 by incorporating the message that “Climate Change is human-induced emissions of greenhouse gasses. Delegates, non- Scary Too” in the Scarium of the Pacific Halloween celebration. In governmental organizations, and businesses from every nation will addition to the traditional costume contests, there will be prizes for meet to finalize a new global climate change agreement. the best costumes using recycled materials and the best portrayal of The Copenhagen agreement will replace the Kyoto Protocol, which climate change. A table will be staffed by members of the Aquarium’s the United States did not ratify and which expires in 2012. The COP15 Green Team so that people can sign up to pledge to lower their carbon conference will be an attempt to change the engine that drives human footprint. Please join us for a fun event that might provide an opportu- society from fossil fuels to renewable electricity. Our national policy nity to delve a little deeper into a somewhat ghoulish topic. is known as a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade system with critical complementary measures to help address climate change and build a clean energy economy. By creating a market and a price for emission 2 | Pacific Currents | winter 2009 Pre-registration and pre-payment required on all programs unless noted. Call (562) 951-1630. All prices subject to change.v TableTable of of Contents Contents IN THIS IssUE Letter from the CEO Dear Members, 4 Animal Updates | The Aquarium’s tiger shark has taught its caregivers about this species rarely T IS MY PLEASURE TO kept at aquariums or zoos. Also, did you know our present to you the winter sea lions can paint? I issue of Pacific Currents. It has been a busy summer and fall with the debut of Shark Summer and our continuing shark 6 Ensuring Seafood for the Future | The and ray program. It was gratifying Aquarium has launched a new program to make to learn that we were selected as sustainable seafood the easy choice for consumers. the best tourist spot in Greater Los The new Seafood for the Future program is a Angeles in Nickelodeon’s Parents’ partnership between the Aquarium, restaurants, and Picks Awards in August. Thanks to markets. all who voted for us. The Aquarium has explored ways of providing consumers 23 Alliance to Save Energy | The Aquarium of with information about the seafood they purchase. To fulfill the Pacific has received a national honor from the this need we created the Seafood for the Future program. It Alliance to Save Energy as one of the recipients of its evolved from the Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Forum, 2009 Stars of Energy Efficiency Award. Find out what which was founded jointly by the Aquarium of the Pacific and made the Aquarium one of the Alliance’s gala King’s Seafood Company. honorees. Seafood for the Future is committed to ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy delicious and healthful seafood by selecting seafood from well-managed, sustainable 27 Landscaping for Drought | A new garden wild stocks and from sustainable aquaculture farms. The on the Aquarium’s front lawn will feature drought- program identifies specific sustainable fish that are featured resistant plants and California natives. Learn about on menus of participating restaurants and on display cases of the need for water conservation in the arid participating seafood markets and supermarkets. In addition Southern California climate. to identifying sustainable choices, the program rewards those who select these items with tickets to the Aquarium. I en- 2 Focus on Sustainability 9 Aquarium Programs & Events courage you to learn more about this important new program 3 Letter from the CEO 20 Kids Corner by reading the feature article in this magazine. This year’s Ocean Conservation Awards Gala was a big 4 Animal Updates 23 Aquarium News success. I want to thank the co-chairs, Aquarium Board 6 Feature 27 Conservation Corner members Steve Conley and Steve Mayer, for their efforts and the entire board of directors for their leadership and PACIFIC CURRENTS is published for members of PHONE NUMBERS (562 area code) dedication. The Aquarium depends on its many supporters to the Aquarium of the Pacific. If you have comments General Information ........590-3100 provide an engaging visitor experience and outstanding ocean about this magazine, please send an email to our FAX .......................................951-1629 education programs. The Trustees of the Pacific are one such editorial staff at [email protected]. Membership ......................437-FISH (3474) group of advocates, and are listed on page 26. Furthermore, we take our mission into the community through a number OUR MISSION | To instill a sense of wonder, Development ....................951-1605 Pacific Circle ......................951-1664 of programs to reach those who are unable to come to the respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its Aquarium. On behalf of all of us at the Aquarium, we thank inhabitants, and ecosystems Lost & Found .....................951-1733 Private Event Info ............951-1663 you for your continued support. PACIFIC CURRENTS StaFF | Editor/Writer: Alexi Education Programs .......951-1630 Holford | Copy Editor: Cecile Fisher | Designer: Gift Store ............................951-1SEA (1732) Sincerely, Andrew Reitsma | Contributing Writer: Tricia Job Hotline .........................951-1674 Bennett Volunteer Hotline.............951-1659 Advanced Ticket Sales ...590-3100, ext. 0 HOURS | Open daily from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. except (Note: $2 service charge per ticket, up to $10.) Jerry R. Schubel Dec. 25 and during the Grand Prix of Long Beach Group Reservations ........951-1695 MEMBERSHIP OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily The Aquarium of the Pacific is a non-profit 501(c)3 institution. To provide exciting and innovative exhibits and educational programs, we rely heavily on the generous donations of individuals, foundations, and corporations. Aquarium Founding Sponsor winter 2009 | Pacific Currents | 3 AquariumAnimal Updates Updates TIGER SHARK UPDatE Aquarium staff welcomed a tiger shark, providing her with the best accomodations possible. We have learned a lot from her in the months she has been with us. 4 | Pacific Currents | winter 2009 Animal Updates Give the gift that will keep giving A five-foot young female tiger shark long after the was cared for at the Aquarium of the holidays are over. Adopt an Animal for as little as $40 and receive: Pacific. Unfortunately, her health has 0 personalized certificate of adoption 0 beautiful keepsake color photo declined and we hope to relocate her. 0 fact sheet about your sponsored species! She cannot be released, as she is a Call (562) 437-3474 or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org/adopt tropical species and needs warmer to join our Adopt an Animal Program today. water than that off our coast. he tiger shark came from Tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) are Taiwan, where her mother had often feared as the second-most danger- T been caught by a fisherman. ous shark in the ocean. These sharks can She was born in captivity and grow up to 14 feet and weigh over 1,400 was cared for until she came to us. When pounds. Tiger sharks are often labeled the Aquarium was contacted, staff as man-eaters.
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