2013/JAN// FEB/// MAR

COMING SOON

your exclusive preview to the stars of the aquarium’s upcoming seadragon, pipefish and seahorse exhibit FROM THE DIRECTOR SAVE THE DATE

6th Annual Aloha Koi Show Saturday, February 16, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

he Aloha Koi Society will once again hold its annual Aloha Koi Show at the Waikīkī Aquarium on February T 16 and 17. For the third consecutive year, over 200 top quality koi will be on display for visitors to view. Firmly estab- lished as one of the largest and best shows in the country, the show features koi owned by local hobbyists, and also koi from hobbyists throughout North America—in many cases, their owners escape the mainland winter and accompany their koi to Hawai‘i for the show! new year brings with it feelings of Dr. Andrew Rossiter with Senator Brickwood Galuteria, So how do you judge the caliber of koi? A quality koi will MaryLou Foley and Senator Brian Taniguchi on a recent rejuvenation. Some of us have set visit to the Aquarium. be shaped like a fat cigar, without being too chubby, and goals for self-improvement: losing should convey an image of grace and power as it swims. Color holiday pounds, learning to play an and pattern plays a very significant role in the quality of koi. instrument, or perhaps traveling There are only three color varieties, together known as Gos- to new places. The Waikīkī Aquarium is right in Issue Number 184 anke, that have a realistic chance of winning major prizes: (1) A 2013/JAN// FEB/// MAR step with this transformative mood; 2013 finds are surely familiar with. We see a lot of potential the kohaku, a red and white fish; (2) the sanke, a red and white us in the nascent stage of a master planning process. with that exhibit and look forward to improving EDITOR fish with black patterning; and (3) the showa, a black fish with Dr. Andrew Rossiter Our entire staff is participating in this planning and expanding it. red and white patterning. ART DIRECTOR process, and we are excited about the prospects. Change at the aquarium is not solely restricted Kelsey Ige Join us for a chance to see these unique and prize-worthy Of note is a hands-on ocean laboratory that to our galleries. This year we will install some Koi, or more specificallyNishikigoi (brocaded carp), are ornamental varieties of fish. Wander around the tanks, chat with club members and PRINTING will help address part of our mission; to inspire solar panels, which help us accomplish our “green Reskyu domesticated common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that are kept for decorative pur- learn how to distinguish between a sanke and a showa, an ogon and promote understanding and appreciation of goals” and keeps us from consuming as much poses. Common carp were first bred for color in Japan in the 1820s, initially in the and an asagi, or a kujaku and an ochibashigure. The family- Kilo i‘a is published quarterly by the Pacific marine life. The lab will feature educa- electricity (with a $42,000 monthly electrical University of Hawai‘i and the Friends town of Ojiya in Niigata Prefecture. By the early 20th century, a number of color friendly event will also feature expert talks, keiki activities, tional technology and touchable displays that bill, we are looking forward to this change!). of Waikīkī Aquarium and is dedicated patterns had become established, and interest in koi exploded throughout Japan, cultural demonstrations, food and Japan-themed entertain- to increasing the community’s we hope will foster a more memorable learning So much of what we do here is with you, our knowledge of the Waikīkī Aquarium and eventually throughout the world. ment supported by the Japanese Cultural Center. Entry to the experience for all ages. Another addition we members, in mind. It is because of your support and Hawai‘i’s marine life. show and programs is free with admission to the Aquarium. look forward to is the seahorse, seadragon and of the Aquarium that we are able to accomplish Waikīkī Aquarium pipefish gallery; planning is underway and we so much. In order to convey our appreciation of 2777 Kalākaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815-4027 forecast an unveiling of this outstanding exhibit your membership, we have added new institu- PHONE (808)923-9741 this year. We simply cannot wait to share these tions to our Zoo and Aquarium Reciprocal List, FAX (808)923-1771 www.waquarium.org exceptional animals with you. Speaking of new as well as expanded our list of local businesses exhibits, we are also planning a major outdoor that offer exclusive deals to our members. You can WRITE TO US AT [email protected]

Kāne‘ohe Bay exhibit that will feature hammer- find both of these listed under the Members and © 2012 Waikīkī Aquarium head sharks and brown stingrays, as well as a Donors tab at our website, www.waquarium.org. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH research and aquaculture area. Ocean-based sci- Of course, we plan to host annual favorites such ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INKS Calling all Hunters! ence is a pillar of the Aquarium and continually as SeaHunt, an Earth Day event, Ke Kani o Ke Kai Saturday, March 16 informs our decisions. This process, and particu- summer concert series, Family Night, Ocean lar research projects, will be more evident once Literacy Day, and Members’ Night. MANA‘O Your fish friends at the Aquarium will celebrate the Easter holiday this exhibit area is up and running. Also worth From all of us here at the Waikīkī Aquarium, once again with our ever-popular SeaHunt event on March 16, 2013. Traditionally, the kilo i‘a was an mentioning is our intention to upgrade the be- thank you for your membership. We look forward expert of fish and marine life. He Keep your eyes and bunny ears peeled for more information to hop loved Edge of the Reef exhibit that many of you to entertaining and educating you throughout 2013. studied the behaviors and movements its way into your mailbox soon! of i‘a. The kilo stood at a high point of land overlooking the ocean to watch › Additional details will be posted to our website, for an expected school of fish and www.waquarium.org. steered the fishermen in the school’s Dr. Andrew Rossiter direction. The success of surrounding Director, Waikīkī Aquarium the school was entirely up to the kilo.

2 JAN-MAR 2013 KILO I‘A 3 • seadragons • • pipefishes • • seahorses •

the peculiarities of

Seahorses, seadragons and pipefishes are all members of the Family Syngnathidae. The name is derived from Greek, meaning "fused jaw" - syn meaning fused or together, and gnathus meaning jaws: a fused jaw is something the entire family has in common. Despite their unusual appearance, all 215 species in this family are true fishes: they are vertebrates, they breathe using gills, they have a swim bladder to control their buoyancy, and they have small fins which are used to propel themselves. They also share one especially unusual feature in that the male broods the eggs, incubating them in a belly pouch or on a patch under his tail until they hatch.

➳ juvenile leafy seadragon Phycodurus eques

KILO I‘A 5 yellow-streaked pipefish Corythoichthys haematoptera

his family consists of two subfamilies; the Subfamily Syngnathinae, which contains the pipefishes and seadragons, and the the Hippocampinae, which includes all the seahorses. weedy seadragon Pipefishes look like straight bodied seahorses Phyllopteryx taeniolatus with tiny mouths. The snout is a long tube, end- ing in a narrow, small, toothless mouth which opens upward. The majority of pipefishes have a caudal (tail) fin, unlike the seahorses, which have no tail fin. Many are weak swimmers, and some have prehensile tails, which they use to seahorses propel themselves by beating their dorsal and two pectoral fins seahorse grasp to coral branches or plants in their habitat. rapidly, up to 50 times a second. Although they do not move quickly, they Hippocampus sp. They have excellent camouflage, and in this posi- are very maneuverable, and are able to move up, down, forward or back- tion, they remain motionless, swaying with the ward. The dwarf seahorse is the world’s slowest moving fish, with a top current, and looking exactly like a piece of twig speed of about 150 cm (5 feet) per hour. Since seahorses are poor swimmers, or plant. they are most likely to be found resting, using their prehensile tails to hang The leafy and weedy seadragons owe their on to a stationary object such as seaweed and branching corals. They are name to their resemblance to the mythical experts at camouflage, and some, like the common pigmy seahorse, have a › These juvenile seahorses, born at the Aquarium in February, 2012, slurp up their mysid shrimp lunch. dragon. They occur only along the southern shape, size and color that allows them to blend in perfectly with their coral hawaiian smooth and western coasts of Australia, and feed on habitat. Others, such as the thorny seahorse, change color to blend in with seahorse plankton and small crustaceans. They owe their surroundings. Hippocampus hilonis their surreal appearance to the presence of Beyond the threats of habitat destruction and pollution that impinge long leaf-like protrusions along the body. These upon most marine life, major threats to seahorses in particular come from serve as camouflage, allowing them to blend in harvesting for use in aquariums or traditional Asian medicine. Seahorses perfectly with the seaweed and kelp formations have very specific food and care requirements and are exceedingly difficult they live amongst. Very few aquariums have bred to maintain in captivity, so please don’t buy them for your home aquarium. the weedy seadragon, and none has bred the Regarding traditional Asian medicine, there is no scientific evidence to leafy seadragon. These are two objectives of the show that seahorse ‘remedies’ have any beneficial effect whatsoever, so Syngnathid Project that the Waikīkī Aquarium please avoid creating a market for this product by not buying it. is now beginning. In addition to a new gallery that will highlight these and other seahorses and pipefishes from around the world, we are constructing a research facility for these animals so as to better understand their biology and, › Are you interested hopefully, breed them. in supporting the Seahorses evolved from the pipefishes, and Syngnathid project? seahorse fossils 13 million years old are known. The Aquarium is still in The 53 known species of seahorse range in size the midst of fundraising from 1 – 35 cm (0.6” – 14”) long, and live in ma- for the research facility, rine habitats, mainly in shallow temperate and which will be used to red-striped tropical waters; favorite habitats are coral reefs, study and breed these pipefish Dunckerocampus seagrasses, and mangrove forests. Seahorses fishes, and the gallery, baldwini use their long snouts to suck up the plankton which will introduce some and small crustaceans that they fed upon. They of the diverse species in target their prey items individually using eyes this group to the public. that can move independently of each other, like a Your assistance would be chameleon. Because they do not have a stomach, greatly appreciated! food passes through their bodies very quickly, and so they need to eat nearly constantly. Seahorses do not have scales, but have interlocking plates on the outside of their body blue-striped for protection. This rigid body makes normal pipefish long snout swimming motions impossible, and instead Doryrhamphus seahorse excisus Hippocampus reidi

KILO I‘A 7 PHOTOS: Keoki Stender and Kelsey Ige ON BOARD MEET THE FOWA BOARD FOWA BOARD ››

CHAIRPERSON Marcus Boland, Marcus R. Boland Northwestern Mutual Joined FOWA Board What do you enjoy most about CHAIRPERSON 2008 the Aquarium? Faye Kurren, The passion of the people who work and volunteer Hawai‘i Dental Service Can also be found at at the Aquarium. We have hundreds of volun- TREASURER Northwestern Mutual teers that put in a great deal of time to make the Jennifer Isobe, Wealth Management Aquarium a wonderful experience for everyone. KPMG LLP Company as Wealth Management Advisor. What do you believe is the Aquarium’s SECRETARY Dr. Chuck Kelley, role in Hawai‘i? Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. Roots The Aquarium’s role in Hawai‘i is to help people I was born in Sydney, understand and appreciate the ocean and all of Dale Armstrong, Australia and raised in its wonderful sea life. It helps people understand Armstrong Consulting Hawai‘i. the importance of our living coral reefs and how

Barbara Campbell, best to protect and preserve their condition. You Outrigger Enterprises Education can experience more aspects of the ocean in just B.S. in Wildlife Biology half-an-hour at the Aquarium than what most Chris Cole, people, including avid ocean enthusiasts, will Marr, Jones & Wang Favorite Aquarium resident experience their entire lives. The Potter’s Angelfish or Flame Angelfish because of their James L. “Kimo” Greenwell, CBRE, Inc brilliant colors. On a personal note I enjoy surfing and spending time with my wife Tim Guard, What inspired you to become a FOWA board member? and three daughters. McCabe, Hamilton & It’s easy to volunteer for something you enjoy. The ocean Renney Co. Ltd is Hawai‘i’s most valuable asset and it is essential that we William T. Henderson, educate both the tourists and kama‘āina about its importance. Aqua Hotels & Resorts I have three daughters and I want them to understand it is important to give back to causes you believe in, not only with › Jan Knight shows a group of curious visitors the wonders of our critters at the , Charles Loomis money, but with your time. Edge of the Reef. A&B Properties

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Damian Roncevich, Faye Kurren Prime Builders of O‘ahu art teacher for 11 years, and now an Aquarium Joined FOWA Board to learn more about and appreciate our ocean James K. Tam, A Rainbow Interpreter since 2008, Jan blends her artistic in- “Every design is inspired Alson, Hunt, Floyd & Ing 1999 environment. terests with her love of the ocean to create amaz- ing treasures. “I started getting into photography by something from the Nancy Taylor Can also be found at What do you enjoy most about Connection as a way to capture images for my ocean-inspired ocean, and there are Hawai‘i Dental Service, the Aquarium? pieces. I also scrapbook, which developed as a Peter Thacker, as president and CEO. I love the exhibits, the programs for families and Earl Thacker Limited The beauty of the Aquarium’s way to display my photographs.” endless possibilities.” the summer concert series, Ke Kani O Ke Kai. spectrum of species continues Jan’s journey towards becoming a volun- Brett Thomas, Education to spark creativity. teer started after returning from a trip to an BT Properties B.A. Stanford University, What do you believe is the Aquarium’s Aquarium on the mainland. She had not been to M.A. University of role in Hawai‘i? “her own” Aquarium in a while and thought it Although Jan strives to capture all of the Dirk Yoshizawa, Chicago, J.D. University The Aquarium teaches us about our ocean envi- arly for her day of volunteering, Jan was time for a visit. “I started talking with one Aquarium’s beautiful residents in her art, she Bank of Hawai‘i of Hawai‘i Richardson ronment. It allows us to marvel at fish and other Knight meanders her way through the of the volunteers who got me interested in the often returns to her favorite exhibit: the Atlantic School of Law sea creatures we would not otherwise get to see Aquarium’s galleries—camera in hand. colors of the fish. That’s what I love about the sea nettles, “The graceful, artistic trails of the up close and hopefully the experience will cause “It’s my goal to take a good photo of Waikīkī Aquarium…all of the colors.” The colors tentacles create amazing patterns.” Inspired There are 18 people Roots us to realize the importance of the diversity of Eevery fish at the Aquarium. Even after four years, and patterns found throughout the Aquarium by her favorite sea nettles, Jan’s latest creative currently serving on Aiea, Hawai‘i ocean life to our well being on planet earth. I’ve still got a few to go!” says Jan. are often the inspiration for Jan’s work. She has venture is crafting glass sea jelly pendants, in the Friends of Waikīkī Jan Knight has a trove of talents, from created greeting cards with her photos of the Ha- collaboration with another local artist, “Every Aquarium board. To Favorite Aquarium resident On a personal note photography to scrapbooking to jewelry making, waiian morwong, and plans to do the same with design is inspired by something from the oceans, acquaint you with these Hō‘ailona My daughter is a marine biologist today. Last and let’s not forget volunteering. Having been an the brightly colored peppermint angelfish. and there are endless possibilities.” people who volunteer year our family swam with manatees while we their time to help the What inspired you to become a FOWA board member? were on vacation in Florida. We make it a point Aquarium, Kilo i‘a My daughter became interested in marine biology as a child. to visit aquariums all over the world, but none is features one board She attended programs at the Aquarium and I discovered what as special as the one we have at home. › The Waikīkī Aquarium is fortunate to have so many talented individuals donating countless hours to carry out our mission of education and conservation. Jan is one of over member in each issue. a wonderful resource the Aquarium is for residents and visitors 200 active volunteers at the Aquarium. Volunteers provide more than 17,000 hours every year and are the backbone of our educational outreach. Interested in volunteering? For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mercedes Matthews at 440-9020. 8 JAN-MAR 2013 KILO I‘A 9 WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM ACTIVITIES & CLASSES 2013/JAN// FEB/// MAR

Exploring the Reef at Night Meet the Monk Seals! raised. The program will end with s m t w r f s Wed, Jan 9 6:00-8:30 p.m. Every 1st & 3rd Tue 3:00 p.m. participants feeding the animals 1 2 3 4 5 Fri, Feb 8 6:30-9:00 p.m. More sightings of seals around the Edge of the Reef exhibit. Mini- Fri, Feb 22 6:00-8:30 p.m. JAN the main Hawaiian Islands have mum age 7 years; youngsters must 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sat, Mar 9 6:30-9:00 p.m. renewed interest in these amazing be accompanied by an adult. Ac- For an experience you’ll not forget, and endangered animals. Learn cessibility is limited. Groups of ten 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 join us as we explore the reef at about seals in the wild: What do or less are welcome. $10/adult, $6/ night. Wade into the ocean on these they eat? How deep do they dive child ($15/$10 for non-members). 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 wet and wild excursions. Search for while hunting? Do they really have 27 28 29 30 31 night-active crabs, lobsters, eels and fingernails? Then move to the Hawaiian Sea Creatures octopuses. Look for sleeping par- monk seal habitat where Aquarium Mon 9:30-10:30 a.m. Feb 4, 11, Mar 4, 18, Apr 1, 8 rotfish, triggerfish and day octopus Biologists will introduce you to the Bring your 3 to 5 year olds, for a in their dens. For adventurers ages resident seals, Makaonaona and 1 2

morning of learning and exploring. FEB Making 6 years and up; young­sters must be Hō‘ailona. Participants will assist Start outside in the private lawn accompanied by an adult. Participants with seal enrichment activities. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 then rotate with a small group should be comfortable in the ocean, Designed for participants 6 and through three activities inside the 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Contact both day and night. $15/adult, $9/ up, but anyone interested is invited child ($18/12 for non-members). Aquarium: an animal encounter, a to attend. Groups of 15 or less are 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 visit with the seals, and a scavenger Our volunteers are essential to the welcome. $5/person ($8/person for Science Club, For Teens! hunt. Admission included, stay for visitor experience. non-members). 24 25 26 27 28 Underwater Robotics a picnic on the private lawn. Perfect Wed 3:15-4:30 p.m. Afternoons at the Aquarium for parent-child groups of less than Jan 23-May 15 Every Wed 3:00 p.m. 20. $4/person ($6/person for non- toddler is about to put his hand in the The Marine Advanced Technology Looking for something to do after members). 1 2 Education Center (MATE) uses Edge of the Reef exhibit. An Aquarium school? Every Wednesday, the MAR 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Interpreter in a bright yellow shirt is underwater robots (remotely oper- Aquarium hosts an interactive 6th Annual Aloha Koi Show ated vehicles or ROVs) as a way to Sat, Feb 16 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. bends down and points out the stripe- activity on the lawn. You can 15 get students excited about learning Sun, Feb 17 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 10 11 12 13 14 16 Abelly puffer looking through the glass. The child enjoy stories by the sea, or maybe Over 200 top-quality koi will be on science, technology, engineering, a critter encounter or sometimes 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 is delighted! He takes his hand away from the display to view. The family-friendly and math (STEM). MATE is a creative movement session. The water, peers into the exhibit, and starts giggling. event will feature expert talks, keiki honored to be partnering with activities last anywhere from 10 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Crisis averted. OK, maybe not a crisis; situation activities, cultural demonstrations, the Waikīkī Aquarium in bringing to 20 minutes and are designed averted. The art of redirection was put into prac- food and Japan-themed enter- 31 our beginning level Underwater for ages 4 to 8, but everyone is tice before my eyes. tainment. Entry to the show and Robotics program to area students. welcome. Free with admission to programs is free with admission to Redirection of behaviors is just one of the Students will design, build, and the Aquarium. skills taught in the Waikīkī Aquarium’s Inter- pilot a fully operational ROV. the Aquarium. Interested teens should apply preter Training classes. Offered three times a year, Behind the Scenes Sea Hunt online at by Every 2nd & 4th Tues 3:00 p.m. the eight-session training course is a combination http://goo.gl/eWKhb Sat, Mar 16 January 18. Students must commit Starting in Feb of classroom and hands-on learning as well as Join us for Sea Hunt 2013. This to the full 4 month program. The Learn what makes the Aquarium spending time with our beautiful exhibits. People favorite Easter event will have all class will culminate in an ROV run, from fish food to quarantine, your favorites, including hunts on Look for class updates on: interested in becoming Aquarium Interpreters competition. For aspiring engineers and many stops in between. Climb- the lawn, the Easter Bunny, a fish www.waquarium.org learn everything from Hawaiian reef ecology to ages 11 to 17. All materials provided. up and peer into the backs of the pond, arts, crafts and games. Watch PRE-REGISTRATION techniques for washing exhibit windows to $30/student, ($40 for non-members). exhibits and see how they are you mailbox for more information. appropriate Aquarium vocabulary. Do octopus created. Visit the Coral Farm and REQUIRED have arms or legs? What is the difference between the Jelly Hale, where sea jellies are venom and poison? Come down for a visit to find out the answers! ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FORM By the end of the class, the Interpreters-in- training will have gone on back scenes tours, NAME(S) learned the use for each of the ten legs on a Adults Phone (Home) hermit crab, and gained the skills to correctly identify and name at least 20 animals in the Edge Children/Ages Phone (Work) of the Reef exhibit. The class concludes with a Address well-deserved graduation ceremony, complete City/State/Zip Email with cake and an apple cider toast. Volunteer PLEASE REGISTER ME FOR Interpreters pledge to donate at least six months Activity Session Date(s) Number of Adults/Children Price of service to Waikīkī Aquarium. Of course, staying longer is an option too…we have volunteers that / have been with us for over 25 years! / If you are interested in becoming an Aquarium / Interpreter, our next training course will begin / January 24th. Call the Volunteer Program Office at 440-9020 for more information or to find out Total amount of payment enclosed (check payable to "University of Hawai‘i"): about other trainings for 2013. IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD Credit card # VISA MC Expiration Date Last three digits of security code on back of card

PHOTOS: Keoki Stender and Kelsey Ige I am a FOWA Member Yes No

10 JAN-MAR 2013 KILO I‘A 11 CURRENTS SEAL SEA LION Do you know their differences?

Members’ Night The Aquarium held its annual FOWA meeting and members’ night on November 4. This year, experts I only shared the latest news on Hawaiian have monk seal research, rescue efforts earholes. and captive rehabilitation currently happening around the Hawaiian islands and at the Aquarium. The Odyssey Continues: Tracy Wurth, research biologist A Special Presentation by for NOAA’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Dr. Terrie Williams I prefer living in warm, Research Program, discussed some The Aquarium enjoyed a visit from friend, author, tropical waters. of the current studies on Hawaiian and marine biologist Dr. Terrie Williams on monk seals and new methods to October 18. Tales of Hō‘ailona’s (then known as track and observe monk seal behav- KP2) residency at the Long Marine Laboratory ior. Dera Look, Assistant Regional in Santa Cruz were shared that evening. During I make a sound like Marine Mammal Response Coor- his time at Long Marine Laboratory, Hō‘ailona his stops in between. Many in the a loud burp! dinator of NOAA Fisheries Service, participated in a metabolic study in a cozy, warm crowd had volunteered or worked Pacific Islands Regional Office, environment created by staff for the tropical directly with Hō‘ailona, either at shared her experiences managing seal. The study determined that for optimal the Aquarium or at the various The length rescue and rehabilitation efforts energetics, Hawaiian monk seals must live in other places he was cared for as a of time my (some of which have taken place water less than 60 degrees. Along with sharing young seal. Guests were treated to mother cared behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium). her research, Dr. Williams also told the joys a special feeding presentation by We mostly live by ourselves I can’t use my flippers to walk, for me after I Charles Laidley, Aquarium Curator, and frustrations of training and working with a the Waikīkī Aquarium’s monk seal (hence the name “monk” seal, instead when I’m on land I undulate was born. updated attendees on the cur- young, nearly blind seal. team. Dr. Williams ended the night for our solitary nature.). like an inchworm. rent care and conditions of our Williams also read excerpts from her book: with a message that humans, espe- two monk seals. Renowned artist “The Odyssey of KP2: An Orphan Seal, a Marine cially those of us in the Hawaiian Patrick Ching was also on-hand to Biologist, and the Fight to Save a Species.” The Islands, can take steps to reverse share his talent with guests. It was book tells the story of Hō‘ailona’s journey from the declining Hawaiian monk a swimmingly splendid evening! abandoned pup to Aquarium resident, and all seal population. I have earflaps, The length of just like you. time my mother cared for me after I was born. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

›› Pre-registration is recommended. ›› FOWA members are allowed up to four total registrants at FOWA rate. ›› Questions about the activities? Call the Waikīkī Aquarium Education Department at 440-9007. I bark like a dog! ›› A handling fee of $5 will be assessed for withdrawals. ›› No refunds can be made for no-shows or for withdrawals made seven days or less before an activity. I live in large I prefer living in colder groups of up ›› Please do NOT fax or email your registration. temperatures. to 1,500!

To register by phone: ›› Call 440-9011. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

To register by mail: ›› Full payment must accompany completed registration forms. Please, no cash. I use my flippers to ›› Make checks payable to University of Hawai‘i. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted. walk on land and ›› Mail the completed registation form with a check or credit card information to: swim in water.

Waikı-kı- Aquarium - Education Department 2777 Kala–kaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96815-4027 12 JAN-MAR 2013 ARTWORK: Kelsey Ige KILO I‘A 13 New & Renewing FOWA Members UNIQUE SPECIES

The Membership Office Mr. & Mrs. Gary Goldfein Lurline McGregor Robin Truxal recorded these new and Eric & Evon Goo Al and Tanya Mendoza Kamal Ummed MD renewing memberships Mr. and Mrs. Michael Goodman Ruth Migita & Robert Butchart Lewis & Raedelle Van Fossen between September 1 and Dr. Gail Grabowsky Chi Chi & Aidan Millar Deborah Vandersande November 12, 2012. Burdene & Susan Hanes Ine Miller Chris & Michelle Wachi Bryan Harry Dr. & Mrs. Li Chung Ming Gary & Karen Wakabayashi Kelli & Jared Acopan Patricia Harwood Beverly Miram-Chu & Douglas Chu James & Ann Walkinshaw Shelley & Ty Ah Nee Betsy & Les Hata Karl T. Murai Phil & Caroline Wang Adele & Blair Akiona Tim and Deanne Haugaard Betty & Edward Muramatsu Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Watanabe Christian & Stephanie Alvarez Michael and Kahmei Heihre Mr. Charlene Murata Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weinkauf American Society of Zonia Hill & Gabriel Hong Mr. & Mrs. John Nagamine Anthony Westhoff Landscape Architects Dai & Risa Hino Mark & Vicki Nakagaki Jaime M. Wheeler & Derrick Mamiya Jodene & Glenn Arakaki David and Lianne Hirano Dale & Gary Nakamatsu Ms. Kari Wilhite & Mr. Randy Shaw Charles & Alison Arista Warren Holcomb Cass & Tina Nakasone David G. Wilson Carinthia Armitage Erika Horie Elizabeth Neitzel & Paul Sturtevant Mr. Gregory Wong & Mrs. Caryn Loo Richard & Judith Armsby Grace & Robert Hu Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Newman Dennis & Annette Wong Lina Arquero & Gem Bautista Brandon Huey Dayne & Shannon Oba Jesse, Rochelle, Aiden & Ellery Wu Mr. & Mrs. David F. Asmus Mr. James Hutchinson & Seung Woo Oh & Eul Noh Thomas & Ami Yamachika James W. Austin III Mrs. Rhonda Hutchinson Kathy Tanita Ohama & Kaylee Miyake Joy Yamada Raleigh & Judy Awaya Marlyn & Tom Hutton Barbara Ohelo Mr. Lenn Yamada Fran G. Ball & Shannon Ball Kellie Ibarra & Roy Yokomizo Mr. & Mrs. Owen Okikawa Mina & Brent Yamashiro Joanna & Nathan Baniaga Chris & Haruyo Ichiki Mr. & Mrs. Ray Okinishi Tracy Yamoto & Carrie Wedmeyer Mr. Joshua Barnes & Chieko & Wallace Iinuma Jeanette Orihuela Mrs. Julie & Mr. Andrew Yani Dr. Julie Iezzi Cheryl Ann Ikeda & Dawn Inouye Dayna & Kyle Oshiro Mr. Daryl & Mrs. Sandra Yasunari Helen J. Baroni & Rodman Low Jean & Jay Ishida Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Y. Oumaye Mrs. & Mr. Yates Reagan Turner Bell and Ms. Keiko Jaffuel Ian & Kristine Pagano Julie & Trevor Yee David Bell Clarence & Natalie Jenks Erin Palmer Michael Yoneshige Mr. Stewart K. Bell, Jr. Jennifer and Travis Joerger Daphne & Shanlyn Park JoAnn Yosemori & Grant Ito Leah Benson Jay & Ann Kadowaki Charlotte & Ryan Parsons Kari Ann & Nelson Yoshino Dana Bergeman Ms. Violet Kaili Lynn Peters Don & Judi Young Teresa Bill & Steve Yuen Ann Kai-Millard & Peter Millard Dan & Robin Polhemus Mrs. & Mr. Dean Young Orangemargin Butterflyfish Jervin Bisquera George & Miyako Kajiwara S. Premo & C. Palesh Jeffrey & Wendy Yu Deborah C. Blair Barbara Kamille Alexander J. Quisquirin Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Y.S. Yuen Prognathodes sp. Robert Boulette Judy Kamm Mr. & Mrs. Carl Racuya Mr. & Mrs. Bovaird Jeffrey & Renee Kaneshiro Tana-Lee Rebhan-Kang Jeff & Rebecca Brown Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Kaneshiro David & Angelina Reynolds Karen & Bob Bryant Sandra M. Kaneshiro Collette Richards & Lionel Bentley If your name is not listed or is listed coast at a depth of 420 feet, and these two have G. D. Bryant-Greenwood Mindy Kao Conan Rimmer & Janice Wood incorrectly, please accept our apologies › The orangemargin butterflyfishPrognathodes ( as “Prognathodes sp. (species),” it will likely be Ms. Tara Buckley Linda & Rodney Kato Karen Rohter for the error and our most sincere sp.) was first reported and photographed during been on exhibit in the Aquarium’s “Deep Reef” named in honor of Peter Basabe, who assisted Ms. Denise Bui Stanley & Stephanie Kato Rebecca & Bradley Romine thanks for your support. submarine explorations in deep waters off the exhibit in Gallery 2 ever since. Dr. Pyle in collecting the first specimen. Vicki Bunao Tracy Kazunaga Damian Roncevich Hawaiian Islands in 1994. Four years later, it was The orangemargin butterflyfish is the only This species has since been observed at Thomas Burke & Marie Wagner Ann and Kent Kedl Luis & Maria Rosell Dr. Peter D. Caldwell & Captain David A. Keliikuli & James & Jane Roumasset collected for the first time for scientific examina- fish at the Aquarium that does not yet have a several locations throughout the main Hawaiian Ms. Olga Caldwell Julia Keliikuli Peters Mrs. Marina Roytman & tion. This first specimen was collected alive and species name. The scientific description and pro- Islands, always at depths exceeding 340 feet, of- Robert Calvert & Mary Rydell Dr. & Mrs. Tom Kelleher Mr. Peter Poerzgen put on display at the Waikīkī Aquarium. A few posed name of any newly identified species must ten times deeper. At Midway, Pearl and Hermes Elizabeth & David Castillo Michael Kim & Sila Pang Sarah & Joe Rubin Warren Chaiko & Tiffany Chaiko Seo-Eun & Arthur Kim The Ryckman Family weeks later, two more were collected off the be published within scientific literature before reef in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, the Randolph Chang & Cathy Furukawa Tommy & Melanie Kim Grace Ryu south shore of O‘ahu and also put on display the name is formally accepted. The genus name orangemargin butterflyfish has been found in C.P. Chee & Karyn Anne Lee Kerry & Marlene Kiyabu Jason & Lorena Sabala at the Aquarium. In 2004, Dr. Richard Pyle Prognathodes is established, but the species as shallow as 150 feet, a reflection of the cooler Michelle Ching Mrs. Alisa Klatte Karl & Masuyo Sadanaga Michael & Young Soon Choe Dennis & Jane Kobayashi Eric & Judy Sadoyama collected two living specimens off the Waianae name remains to be accepted. Now known only waters in the region. Ayres Christ Mr. & Mrs. Derrek N. Kurose Mr. Carlos A. Santana Wesley W. Chun Tetsuo Kuzunishi Marco Schlesser & Malia Schlesser Mr. Sang Don Chung & Annie Kwok Will & Celeste Scruggs Mrs. Hye Ri Joo Sybil S. Kyi Daniel Shaffer Ping Collis Mr. & Mrs. Lalich Mr. Dylan Shen Mr. & Mrs. Edward K. Conklin Mr. Kevin Lam Mr. Siraj Sheriff Roger Couture & Darlene Weingand Patrick & Maile Lam Nelson & Valerie Shigeta Mr. & Mrs. Domingo Cravalho, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lapinad Mr. Dennis Y. Shimabukuro & wall september to november 2012 Bob Crone Dennison Lau Mrs. Judy K. Shimabukuro Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Cunitz Jay Lawyer Mr. & Mrs. Shimoda of Geraldine DeBenedetti Alan Lee & Christy Takamure Christopher & Stacy Simmering Andy Do Arthur & Sylvia Lee Stephen Smith » CORPORATE SUPPORT Thomas & Grace Yamauchi » CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND Thang Do & Quynh Nguyen Mr. & Mrs. Isaac M.F. Lee Mr. Jeff Snyder & Aqua Hotels & Resorts Makiki Christian School California Pizza Kitchen fame Foodland Terezie Dobrovolna & Mr. James H.Q. 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Our thanks to all Betty Heycke Sandy Mayberry Outrigger Reef Mr. & Mrs. Pemerika T. Gillet Dr. Pam Matsuura Mrs. Katherine Tominaga & those who believe in what we do. Charles W. Loomis Shore Bird Restaurant — Sally Glenn Sherwood D. Maynard & Liz Kumabe Ms. Lori Tominaga Billie C. Nelson » SCHOOL OF WISHES Outrigger Reef Mary Francis Miyashiro Randal Bruckner Lucoral Museum 14 JAN-MAR 2013 KILO I‘A 15 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID HONOLULU, HI KILO I‘A Issue Number 184 PERMIT NO. 278 2013/JAN// FEB/// MAR

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