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2019 ANNUAL REPORT NAVIGATE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT

2020 VISION 2

RESEARCH & EDUCATION CONSERVATION 4 OUTREACH 16

2019 HIGHLIGHTS 26

MILITARY SALUTE SPONSORS & DONORS LONGHORN COWFISH 22 28 SCIENTIFIC NAME FACT The longhorn cowfish employs a unique Lactoria cornuta method of swimming called ostraciiform locomotion, in which the caudal fin moves from side to side, causing the to look as though it is hovering.

CONSERVATION STATUS EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN YOUR SUPPORT Not evaluated EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE 32 2020 VISION

FRIENDS very year, as we pull together all of the topics we want to highlight from the year before, I am continuously impressed by the accomplishments of the amazing team. As our donors and Esupporters, you all are very much a part of that team. 2019 was an excellent year for Georgia It was an incredible year Aquarium filled with achievements and for Georgia Aquarium — one high points. We welcomed almost 2.9 that saw new milestones million guests through our doors — our reached and set the bar even highest attendance since 2006. higher for the future. As the new Our scientists and animal care President and CEO of Georgia Aquarium, experts traveled to locations around the let me assure you that when I look to the world to conduct innovative research. future of this organization, I see us as a We also welcomed more than 99,000 team broadening our goals and accom- Title I students and educators through plishments. I am so proud to be a part of Sponsored Education Admissions and this team. hundreds of military personnel and Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit their families through Military Salute committed to inspiring awareness and programming. preservation of our ocean and aquatic Last spring, we saw the debut of worldwide. our television show ‘The Aquarium’ Sincerely, on Animal Planet, introducing a new CALIFORNIA SEA audience of millions to the amazing Brian Davis, PhD SCIENTIFIC NAME ANIMAL FACT work that goes on behind the scenes California sea ’ whiskers Zalophus californianus can detect vibrations under water. every day at Georgia Aquarium. EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN President & Chief Least Concern EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE Executive Officer, Georgia Aquarium

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eorgia Aquarium has sent research teams into the field throughout the and around the world to study and protect animals including bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales, whale , manta rays, sea turtles, sea lions and more. Our goal is to better understand our aquatic world so that we may conserve it for generations to come.

Marine Science Goes to Great Lengths to Better Protect Our Oceans

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SHARK RESEARCH Georgia Aquarium has Over the last decade, Georgia Aquarium researchers have travelled participated in more than across the globe to study . From the remote Galapagos Islands to the frigid waters off the coast of Canada, the Aquarium has participated in more than 45 shark related research trips since 2010. In early October, Dr. Lisa Hoopes traveled to Nova Scotia, Canada to join the OCEARCH crew for a white shark research expedition. Dr. Hoopes, the Aquarium’s Nutritionist and Director of Research and Conservation, served as Chief Scientist during this trip. The main goal of the expedition was to learn about the diet shark-related research and eating habits of large predatory sharks, using trips since 2010 white sharks as a model. Georgia Aquarium also sent a team to the Bahamas to conduct research on tiger and hammerhead sharks. Working alongside Bimini Biological Field Station, scientists collected samples to examine the feeding ecology of tiger sharks across areas of human influence. As well as studying the shark’s microbiome, scientists primarily looked at plastics impacts in tiger sharks as a result of their diet. Throughout 2019, the Aquarium’s Expansion 2020 project continued to hit construction milestones. With the main structure completed, acrylic windows set and life support systems in place, the more than one million-gallon shark habitat is on track to open in fall 2020. In the coming year, Georgia Aquarium hopes that new and continued research will provide valuable information that can help sharks in the ocean and be applied to sharks in .

Georgia Aquarium researchers have traveled to GREAT the Galapagos SCIENTIFIC NAME ANIMAL FACT The great hammerhead is the Sphyrna mokarran largest species of hammerhead shark. Islands, Nova CONSERVATION STATUS EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE Scotia and beyond

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STAGHORN CORAL

SCIENTIFIC NAME ANIMAL FACT Coral has been Acropora cervicornis around for a half billion years.

CONSERVATION STATUS EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN Critically Endangered EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE

Georgia Aquarium received more than

CORAL CONSERVATION In 2019, Georgia Aquarium partnered with The Association of and Aquariums (AZA) to rescue from a disease that is currently corals representing affecting reefs from Miami to Key West. The disease, called Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, causes lesions that eventually spread, ultimately killing the entire coral colony. Joined with other zoological facilities, as well as federal and state agencies, Georgia Aquarium rescued corals and housed them away from the disease outbreak. We received more than 85 corals representing 12 different species. These corals could stay at the Aquarium for several years before being placed back in the ocean. different species

Georgia Aquarium rescued corals CORAL RESTORATION IN THE FLORIDA KEYS and housed them Since 2008, the Aquarium has partnered with the staghorn and elkhorn coral fragments onto the Coral Restoration Foundation, a non-profit ocean degraded Molasses Reef. away from the conservation organization dedicated to restoring The UPS Foundation grant also allowed for depleted coral reefs to a healthy state. This Georgia Aquarium to bring on an apprentice from disease outbreak partnership focuses on re-planting small pieces Spelman College. This role helped the research of living coral, called frags, on Molasses Reef in and conservation efforts for all our coral at the the Florida Keys. Aquarium, including the coral rescued from Stony Our efforts towards coral restoration and Coral Tissue Loss Disease in the Florida Keys. conservation have been supported by the UPS The continued support has helped conser- Foundation since 2012. This continued generosity vation efforts to restore and protect coral reefs, has allowed Aquarium team members to travel one of the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, each year to the Florida Keys National Marine for current and future generations. Sanctuary and re-plant critically endangered 8 SEA CHANGE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 9 RESEARCH & BELUGA WHALES + / COOK INLET CONSERVATION

The work being done by our animal training team, biologists, and belugas helps to protect populations BELUGA PHYSIOLOGY PROJECT In 2019, Georgia Aquarium partnered with NOAA globally and University of California Santa Cruz Long Marine Lab to begin a beluga whale metabolic study. Through working with adult beluga whales at Georgia Aquarium, researchers and conservationists will understand energetic requirements and metabolic needs of belugas in the ocean, specifically in Cook Inlet, . The sub-population of beluga whales in Cook Inlet was listed as endangered in 2008 under the Act. Efforts were put into place, such as designating a critical habitat in 2011, to help reverse the decline in the population. Reasons why this beluga whale population is not recovering are still unknown, despite researchers studying these whales for several years. Typical thickness of One possible reason for the population’s inability natural behaviors such as swimming and diving. beluga whale blubber is to recover could be noise pollution. Belugas use Trainers at Georgia Aquarium are working sound to communicate, navigate and to find prey, with our whales to measure body condition such as but high levels of human generated noise may be blubber thickness and body mass, daily caloric intake interfering with their ability to do so. and swimming speed. These metabolic demands BELUGA WHALE Understanding the basic energetic requirements will be used as a baseline when studying the needs

SCIENTIFIC NAME ANIMAL FACT Beluga whales use echolocation and needs of beluga whales is critical to knowing of belugas in the ocean, including the endangered Delphinapterus leucas to find prey in murky water. whether prey availability is sufficient for survival, beluga population in Cook Inlet.

EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN especially for the Cook Inlet population. With this new scientific study, our beluga whales CONSERVATION STATUS inches (10 cm), but Near Threatened EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE thicknesses of up to To complete this study, our belugas at Georgia at Georgia Aquarium are continuing to serve as 10.6 inches (27 cm) Aquarium were taught a variety of behaviors that support ambassadors for their species. The work being done have been reported the project. These behaviors allow scientists to study by our animal training team, biologists, and belugas how a beluga’s metabolism changes while conducting helps to protect beluga whale populations globally.

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Mara and Gibson are ambassadors for their species at Georgia Aquarium

SOUTHERN SEA PUPS Georgia A pair of southern pups made their way to Georgia Aquarium Aquarium after being found stranded on the California coast. We welcomed Mara rescued around ten weeks old, and Gibson when he was only five weeks old. Mara stranded at approximately one week old near Port San Luis in San Luis Obispo County, California, on January 17, 2019. Efforts were made to locate her mother; however, they were unsuccessful. She was deemed non-releasable, and Georgia Aquarium was selected as Mara’s new home due to our ability to care for a young pup who required constant care. Aquarium staff were in California preparing Mara for her trip to stranded southern sea otter pups Atlanta, when unfortunately, another pup stranded. Gibson stranded at from California approximately three weeks old on March 12, 2019 near Carmel River in California. After the attempts to reunite Gibson with his mother were unsuc- cessful, Georgia Aquarium was selected to take him in alongside Mara. Mara and Gibson required around-the-clock care when they arrived in Atlanta. They needed to be fed and groomed regularly to help them get the nutrition they needed and to maintain their body temperature. They are now healthy and thriving in their new home. SOUTHERN SEA OTTER Mara and Gibson are ambassadors for their species SCIENTIFIC NAME ANIMAL FACT Southern sea otters can store Enhydra lutris nereis at Georgia Aquarium, and they food in “pockets” under their foreleg. continue to inspire awareness CONSERVATION STATUS EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN and teach guests about challenges Endangered EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE sea otters face in the ocean.

12 SEA CHANGE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 13 RESEARCH & SEA LIONS / SEA TURTLES / WHALE SHARKS CONSERVATION Our mission is to protect these magnificent marine mammals and make sure they always have a future in the rescued IPA, Sea Lion Sour coastal waters that California and Octopus Brown Ale were we all share. sea lions, added to the line of beers Alex and made in partnership with Dr. Gregory Bossart Josie, came Atlanta Brewing Company. to Georgia A portion of the proceeds from each beer is donated to Aquarium Georgia Aquarium’s research and conservation efforts in June. Upon arrival it was discovered that WHALE SHARK HEALTH each had irreparable ASSESSMENTS blindness in one of Georgia Aquarium staff their eyes caused by traveled to the Galapagos Islands to test deep water severe cataracts. satellite tags on whale Both sea lions sharks that gather around underwent successful the islands. In the future, surgery to remove researchers hope to create a tag that can withstand the the damaged eye. intense pressure at the depths these sharks dive to.

Thanks to a grant from Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, REMEMBERING DR. GREGORY the Green Revolving Fund was able to complete two internal BOSSART (1951–2019) sustainability projects in 2019. 535 pieces of HVAC equipment were THROUGH THE HERA PROJECT updated, and more than 3,000 light fixtures were converted to LED. The Health and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA) project was developed also help researchers get an idea of the health of the in 2003 by the late Dr. Gregory Bossart, and it local human population around the area. continues to determine the health patterns of For sixteen years, HERA researchers have bottlenose dolphins in nature and their potential safely examined and researched dolphins in impact on humans. Florida’s and the coastal areas Dr. Bossart came to Georgia Aquarium in 2008 of Charleston, South Carolina. To date, over 100 as the Senior Vice President and Chief Veterinary HERA-related publications and close to 200 total Officer. He oversaw all animal care and research scientific publications were authored or co-authored Kroger stores now offer a line projects and worked to help create and build a by Georgia Aquarium researchers. of limited-edition reusable bags world-renowned animal care and veterinary team. The field of marine research and conservation is HURRICANE RELIEF fabricated from recycled plastic bottles By studying these dolphins, Georgia Aquarium forever changed because of Dr. Bossart’s work. We In September, Georgia Aquarium was in partnership with Georgia Aquarium. researchers are able to use them as an indicator of the are committed to continuing his research initiatives proud to offer a temporary home to A portion of these sales will be donated back to the Aquarium’s health of the surrounding ecosystem. These studies and honoring the legacy he leaves behind. animals from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center global research and conservation efforts seeking refuge from Hurricane Dorian.

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Bubbling Up Creativity Through Immersive Education eorgia Aquarium is helping present and future generations gain a greater understanding of the connection between human, animal and ocean health through educational programming.

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70,654 STEAM SERIES TEACHER SPONSORED EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADMISSIONS In February, Georgia Aquarium collaborated with Atlanta Botanical STUDENTS Garden, Atlanta and the to host a profes- 805 sional development STEAM Series called Project Conservation. INSTRUCTOR Each component of this series offered hands-on ways to integrate LED PROGRAMS conservation into national and local STEAM curricula content TAUGHT SEA PROGRAM requirements for instruction. The conservation focus for this Thanks to the generous donations made by session was African penguins. The teachers met and interviewed individuals and corporations, Georgia Aquarium was once again a trainer, researched penguin threats and designed a public able to offer General Admission to groups and individuals in service announcement inspiring penguin conservation. need of financial assistance through the Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) program. With this program, the Aquarium hopes to provide students with educational experiences that connect 336 564 them to aquatic ecosystems across the globe. & ADULTS CHILDREN FOR 375 HOMESCHOOL DAYS CAMPERS FOR CAMP H2O CAMP H2O SCHOLARSHIPS 275 During the summer, the Aquarium’s Education EXTERNAL TEACHERS FOR Programs team was able PROFESSIONAL to provide Camp H2O DEVELOPMENT experiences for students from Atlanta Title I schools surrounding Georgia Aquarium thanks to a grant from Rheem Manufacturing.

“We received the SEA grant and we are ever so grateful! Our kids loved the experience!”

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NOAA TEACHER NEW SPONSORED PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT At the beginning of the year, Georgia During the 2019 Fall semester, the Aquarium hosted a professional Education department piloted new development for grade 6–12 classroom Sponsored Outreach Programs made teachers, Exploring the Deep Ocean possible by Southwest Airlines. These with NOAA. This full day workshop programs provided an opportunity to introduced Ocean Literacy standards, create memorable experiences that engage along with hands-on activities and students in standards-based instruction while resources to guide instruction on topics bringing the Aquarium to their classrooms. such as ocean health, unique underwater habitats, underwater mapping and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). “The SEA grant provided our students an opportunity to experience something they would never get to otherwise.”

ROV CAMP For a second year, a generous grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation has allowed Georgia Aquarium and Sweetwater Middle School, a Gwinnett County Title I school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to partner for a week-long ROV (remotely operated vehicle) camp. Sixteen girls from the seventh grade STEAM program were selected to join the Education team for an intensive week of learning and applying engineering principles in the design AQUAPONICS TEACHER and build of remotely operated vehicles. At the end of the week the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT students were able to put their ROVs to the ultimate test by flying Thanks to Georgia Pacific Foundation, Georgia Aquarium was able them in pools located on the deck of the Aquarium’s largest exhibit, to offer seventeen teachers across Georgia as well as West Atlanta Ocean Voyager. This camp was designed to encourage young women Watershed Alliance the opportunity to participate in a two-day profes- to consider STEAM paths for their future school and professional sional development in aquaponics. These teachers learned how to career aspirations. Georgia Aquarium is use aquaponics as a tool to increase STEAM, conservation and health proud to provide a program that helps awareness in their classrooms. Following this professional development, these potential future engineers a full aquaponics system was shipped to each teacher’s school to be develop confidence and new skills. utilized anywhere within their classroom or school building.

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eorgia Aquarium and our Military Salute program’s founding partner, Foundation, are proud supporters of our armed forces. Georgia Aquarium is dedicated to impacting military personnel and their families with positive experiences through our Military Salute programming.

Shining A Light of Hope on Our Courageous Heroes and Their Families

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GOLD STAR FAMILIES hrough our Veterans Immersion Program (VIP), we provide On August 4th, 2019, Georgia Aquarium opened its doors to Gold Star Family an opportunity for recreational therapy to our nation’s members, including over 70 children. These children, parents, grandparents and wounded heroes. Our Military Mondays allow free or siblings of fallen U.S. Armed Forces personnel explored the Aquarium and participated discounted admission to military personnel, veterans in a variety of Georgia Aquarium experiences, including the beloved sea lion encounter. and their loved ones. Our Gold Star Families initiatives serve During their visit, Gold Star Family members explored Georgia Aquarium with to honor and acknowledge the families of fallen soldiers members of the Aquarium’s Education team. The educators through interactive and extraordinary programming. prepared lessons geared towards the different age groups Georgia Aquarium’s Military Salute of the family members, which included classroom lessons and programming is funded entirely by private hands-on projects for children to further inspire awareness support. Major support comes from and preservation of our oceans and aquatic animals. The Home Depot Foundation Many Gold Star Family members participated in a sea lion and Lockheed Martin. encounter, where they watched two of Georgia Aquarium’s resident sea lions, Jupiter and Diego, demonstrate their range of vocalizations and their “dance” moves.

VETERANS IMMERSION PROGRAM (VIP) Georgia Aquarium’s Veterans Immersion Program (VIP) is designed to work with current rehabilitation and reintegration programs and offers participants the opportunity to snorkel or scuba dive in Georgia Aquarium’s 6.3 million gallon habitat, Ocean Voyager Built by The Home Depot. Since its founding, the Veterans Immersion Program (VIP) has hosted more than 3,000 personnel and guests who have been physically, emotionally or mentally wounded.

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Fundraising Events

FISH & CHIPS We held the 14th annual Fish & RED, WHITE & BREW In Bernie’s Honor Chips Golf Tournament at the Guests celebrated Independence Day with beer, Capital City Club in 2019. Raising cider and barbeque in our Oceans Ballroom followed In June, Georgia Aquarium hosted a party in over $250,000, these proceeds by spectacular views of ’s honor of our benefactor, Bernie Marcus’ 90th enabled students attending Title I Fourth of July fireworks celebration from the top of birthday in culmination of the In Bernie’s Honor schools to experience the magic of the our parking deck. Proceeds benefit the Aquarium’s fundraising campaign. Bernie has devoted much world’s premier aquarium through our Sponsored Education Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) program. of his life to philanthropy, and In Bernie’s Honor Admissions (SEA) program. gave the community the chance to give back. Generous donors took this opportunity to AQUA VINO raise money for four of Bernie’s favorite We welcomed hundreds of guests causes: Shepherd Military Initiative to toast to conservation in October at Shepherd Center, Marcus during our premier food and wine Autism Center, Grady Health fundraising event, Aqua Vino. This event raised over $166,000 for System’s Marcus Stroke & Georgia Aquarium’s continued Neuroscience Center and research and conservation efforts. Georgia Aquarium. NEW YEAR’S EVE Georgia Aquarium helped guests ring in 2020 during the Splashing ‘20s New Year’s Travel with Georgia Aquarium Eve event. Proceeds did an ocean of good, raising over Georgia Aquarium’s Adventure Travel Program is centered $77,000 for Georgia Aquarium’s around our animal collection and curated for guests looking research and conservation to deepen their involvement abroad with one of the world’s efforts around the globe. largest aquariums. We seek to develop experiences that appeal to different activity levels and interests and are conducted in an eco-friendly manner. Proceeds from these SCIENCE ON TAP trips go back to Georgia Aquarium’s research and conser- Ticket sales for our lecture vation initiatives. series, Science on Tap, In April 2019, travel guests were accompanied by PhD supported Georgia Candidate and shark researcher Cameron Perry as they Aquarium’s research and took a luxury cruise beginning in the Scattered Islands and conservation initiatives. ending in the Seychelles. Perry was chosen to accompany Featured 2019 speakers the guests because of his experience working alongside included Dr. Brian Stone, the Aquarium’s research team in the field to better TURTLE TROT Director of the Urban understand whale sharks. As there are resident populations Georgia Aquarium’s 5K race was held for the second Climate Lab at of whale sharks and manta rays in this part of the world, year in a row in 2019. Turtle Trot brought people and Dr. Nick Pyenson, Research it was decided these destinations were ideal for Georgia from all over to race and support our research and Geologist and Curator of Fossil Aquarium and guests to visit. During the trip travelers conservation initiatives. The event raised over $77,000 Marine Mammals at the Smithsonian had several snorkel and dive excursions, participated to directly benefit aquatic species, including beloved Institution’s National Museum of in land tours to see Aldabra giant and got the sea turtles. Natural History. opportunity to share the message of the Aquarium abroad.

26 SEA CHANGE 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 27 SPONSORS & DONORS 2019 Board of Directors Bernie Marcus A.D. Correll Michael A. Morris Billi Marcus James S. Grien Vernon Nagel Sheila Allen, DVM, MS Phil Jacobs Timothy J. Pakenham Francis S. Blake James Y. Kerr, II Gary Peacock Margaret L. Callihan Kirk Kinsell Ray Robinson Ann-Marie Campbell Steven R. Koonin Frederick Slagle 2019 Dan Cathy Conrad Lautenbacher, Jr., Ph.D. Derek V. Smith Presenting Michael J. Coles Michael A. Leven Kathleen Walters Sponsors

EMERALD TREE BOA

SCIENTIFIC NAME ANIMAL FACT Emerald tree boas are born red or orange in Corallus caninus color and transition to green at about 4 –12 months.

CONSERVATION STATUS EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN Not evaluated EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE

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Mr. and Mrs. David Gould Richard Linnehan Morris Family Foundation Salesforce Jaime Theriot Thank You to Our Donors Lauren and Jim Grien and Family LionStar Films Narwhal Digital LLC Ms. Yvonne Saunders-Brown Thomas Concrete Jo Ann Haden-Miller Melissa and Michael Little National Marine Sanctuary Dr. Arthur Schiff, Dr. Patricia Schiff, Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Tomé As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we rely on the support of our community to ensure that we and William G. Miller Lockheed Martin Foundation Dr. Julia Schiff and Daniel Schiff Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Howard Halpern Mr. and Mrs. Roland Loe NCR Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George Sertl Ivery Torbert can continue our groundbreaking research initiatives, conservation efforts, educational Hampton Inn Atlanta Georgia Tech Loews Atlanta Nelson Family Foundation Derek Smith Truist Foundation programs, and community partnerships. By supporting Georgia Aquarium, these Charles L. Haney The Long Family Karlyn and Ashley Nelson Socon Turner Capital, Inc. Henderson Electric Johanna Nichols Grant and Amanda Soderberg generous donors allow us to make a positive impact on the health and welfare of Gay and Erskine Love Foundation Tuxedo Glass & Mirror Company, Inc. Douglas J. Hertz Family Foundation LPS of America, Inc. David and Marsha Norris The Southern Company Ultimate Software aquatic life from around the globe and remain at the forefront of aquatic science. Allison and Ben Hill John Lugli Northside Hospital Southern Door United Healthcare Hilton Garden Inn The Lukens Company Omni Hotel Southwest Airlines The UPS Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Hoel Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lunsford Mr. and Mrs. Matt Palmgren Spectrum Brands USI Insurance Services, LLC ABM Brandon and Erin Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Seth Crawford Ms. Carrie N. Hoff and Michael Lupoli and Amanda Klein Mr. and Mrs. Ajitabh Pandey Springhill Suites by Marriott Marsha L. Vaughan Mr. Jonathan D. 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Mr. Robert Mayer Publix Super Markets Charities Waste Management Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Allshouse Buffalo Wild Wings Mr. and Mrs. Ted Decker Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute John Strange and Betty Strange McKenney’s, Inc. The Quikrete Co. Mr. and Mrs. David J. Weeg Mr. and Mrs. Jason Almes Mr. and Mrs. Gene E. Burleson Delta Air Lines Jeanine and Jeff Huebner Stromquist & Co., Inc. Ted and Catherine McMullan Mallory Rahman Wells Fargo Foundation Alston & Bird, LLP Mr. Michael Burnette The Delta Air Lines Foundation Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown SunTrust Banks and Ms. Eniko Nagy Ms. Leola McNeill Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. 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David & Jennifer Kahn Stephen Charles EvoQua Water Family Foundation Atlanta Brewing Company Chubb & Son Mr. and Mrs. Dietmar Exler Kaiser Permanente GIFTS IN KIND Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Cintas Corporation Ms. Melanie Fauchet Kia Motors Active Production Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Einstien’s Loca Luna Piedmont Healthcare Team Artboy Atlanta Jewish Times City of Atlanta Mr. Nicolas Fierro Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kim and Design, Inc. Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit Elkay Manufacturing Lovie’s BBQ Pulseworks Tessitura Network Hotel CityPASS, Inc. Ms. Jodi Fleisher Mr. and Mrs. Christopher King Apron Carriage Automotive Empire Distributors, LPS of America, Inc. Rebound Drinks Total Wine & More Atlanta United FC In Memory of Victor E. Clarke Ford Motor Company Fund Mr. and Mrs. Bob King Atlanta Botanical Group Inc. Magic Memories Reynolds Lake Oconee United Distributors The Attraction Services Co. Inc. Joshua Clowers Maria L. and Cruz A. 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Garza Joan Krikava Serenbe Playhouse Wolfgang Puck Stephanie Collett Beaufort Inn Dancing Dogs Yoga Jacksonville Zoo Nikolai’s Roof Frank and Liz Blake Genuine Parts Company Craig Lambert and Leslie Jumper Seven Lamps Catering Mrs. Jennifer Haynes Collins Ben & Jerry’s Del Frisco’s Double and Gardens Nina & Rafi Bloomberg Philanthropies Georg Fischer LLC Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lampert SOHO American Bistro Your Event Solution Comcast The Broadmoor Eagle Steakhouse Kendra Scott Nitro Zone Renay and Ned Blumenthal Georgia Department of Revenue, Conrad C. and Susan E. Southern Company Zmabawago The Community Foundation Brush Derma Glove Kia Motors The Oceanaire BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Motor Vehicle Division Lautenbacher, Jr. Southern Proper Zoo Atlanta of Greater Atlanta Bulla Gastrobar Donetto Lapeer Seafood Market O-Ku Nicole Spencer Boemanns Georgia Natural Gas Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta Southwest Airlines Zoo Knoxville Compass Group Drift Fish House Michael A. Leven Olivia Yee Portrait and Erik Boemanns Georgia World Congress Center Christina Lea Busch Gardens SunTrust Banks Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Cooper Tampa Bay Eclipse Di Luna Lilly Pulitzer Parker’s on Ponce Mr. and Mrs. Bommer Georgia-Pacific Dr. and Mrs. Nori and David Levine Courtyard By Marriott - Mr. and Mrs. Dan W. Boone, III Dr. Alexander Gluzman Atlanta Downtown Mr. Kenneth J. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowers The Gore Family Fund Monica Crawford Meredith A. Lineberry These donations were received between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. We have done our best to ensure correct listings; however, if your name is incorrect or omitted, please contact the Development department acknowledges members of Georgia Aquarium’s Anchor Society, a philanthropic membership. so we may correct our records. You can reach us at 404.581.4136 or [email protected].

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SCIENTIFIC NAME ANIMAL FACT The red lionfish is primarily Pterois volitans a reef-associated species, but is also found in other warm, marine waters in the tropics, including estuaries.

CONSERVATION STATUS EXTINCT THREATENED LEAST CONCERN Not evaluated EX EW CR EN VU NT LC DD NE

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