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2018 ANNUAL REPORT INSIDE… 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

2020 Vision

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COLLARED LIZARD SCIENTIFIC NAME Crotaphytus collaris CONSERVATION STATUS Least Concern FACT Collared lizards may run using only their hind legs. Your Support 2020 VISION

Dear Friends, Each year at , We also broke ground on the I am amazed by what we are able next big expansion for Georgia to accomplish together. 2018 was Aquarium — Expansion 2020. no exception. The expansion will add a one- We welcomed another 2.5 million million-gallon state-of-the-art guests through our Aquarium doors gallery featuring large, charismatic last year — only the second year since species. These animals are 2007 that we’ve seen such incredible some of the world’s most mysterious numbers. Of those guests, more and misunderstood predators and than 160,000 of them were students have long been the subjects of our and educators, and nearly 73,000 of fear and fascination. Now, they’re those came from Title I schools and coming to Georgia Aquarium as we’ve non-profits through our Sponsored never seen them before. We were Education Admissions (SEA) program. joined for this momentous Altogether, more than one million groundbreaking by dollars in fiscal support was used to Mayor Keisha Lance bring these students to the Aquarium Bottoms, local educational who might not otherwise have the leaders, and a few very special means to experience this incredible guests — students from Atlanta’s educational opportunity. I am contin- Centennial Academy, who shared uously humbled and tremendously with us the impact the Aquarium has grateful for the support of our sponsors already had on their education. As we and donors for their dedication to look to the future, I know this gallery educating these future leaders. will provide even more young people In 2018, Georgia Aquarium with inspiring experiences that will successfully achieved accreditation stay with them for years to come. by the Association of and It is your continued dedication (AZA) for the third time. to the mission of Georgia Aquarium The AZA requires zoos and aquariums that makes this all possible. to successfully complete the process Thank you, once again, for every five years. To achieve this most being our biggest supporters. CLOWN ANEMONEFISH recent accreditation, we underwent a SCIENTIFIC NAME Amphiprion percula thorough review process that involved Sincerely, CONSERVATION STATUS Not Evaluated an in-depth application and a compre- FACT Clown anemonefish are immune hensive on-site inspection by and to the sting of their anemone homes. aquarium professionals. This is a great Michael A. Leven honor and speaks to our level of care Chairman and CEO, and commitment to our mission. Georgia Aquarium

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Mapping and Preserving Our Planet’s Irreplaceable

very day, researchers at Aquatic Life Georgia Aquarium strive to learn more about the animals in our care, develop improved methods Eof animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, and apply these discoveries to the conservation of aquatic animals and ecosystems. Our goal is to better understand our aquatic world so that we may conserve it for generations to come.

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Image courtesy of NASA RESEARCH & CONSERVATION

Studying Ocean Plastics and the World’s Largest Fish in the South Atlantic SCIENTIFIC NAME Rhincodon typus CONSERVATION STATUS Endangered In 2018, Georgia Aquarium researchers Program, joined Georgia Aquarium’s FACT Although it’s the largest fish returned once again to the island Vice President of Research and in the world, the whale shark of St. Helena in the South Atlantic, Conservation, Dr. Alistair Dove and a eats some of the tiniest creatures this time expanding the scope of the team of Georgia Aquarium researchers in the ocean, called zooplankton. research expedition to include a new and divers on this trip. Ocean study on ocean plastics in addition to Conservancy is a globally recognized continuing research on endangered conservation organization dedicated whale . to protecting the ocean from the many The Aquarium has been studying challenges it faces. Together, the team whale sharks in St. Helena since 2014. conducted the first ever island-wide The remote island is one of the only plastics assessments on the beaches known places of St. Helena, uncovering a startling where large number of plastics for such an isolated adult males island. Most alarmingly, the study and females are showed that the plastic did not come found in the same from residents on St. Helena, but was aggregation, instead carried to the remote island leading experts to by ocean currents, proving once believe the sharks again that ocean plastics, use the waters especially microplastics, surrounding are a worldwide problem. St. Helena as mating grounds. Aquarium Georgia Aquarium researchers have been gathering data hopes to continue its on the sharks near the island over the groundbreaking research past several years by deploying a variety in St. Helena for years Working Together of satellite tags on the sharks, as well as to come, focusing on for Trash-Free Seas installing an underwater acoustic array discovering more about Georgia Aquarium has been a member of Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas Alliance around the island in 2016 to collect whale shark biology and since 2015, joining a group of more than 20 data on animal movements in the area. working with sustainability leaders from across the globe. On the 2018 expedition, a team of our conservation The Trash Free Seas Alliance is a unique forum Georgia Aquarium divers were able partners toward launched by Ocean Conservancy in 2012 that brings together leaders from industry, to retrieve and download the first solutions for conservation and academic organizations years of data from the acoustic array. ocean plastics. to create a forum for pragmatic, real-world Two research partners from the collaboration focused on measurable reduction Ocean Conservancy, Dr. George of ocean trash. Alliance members commit to shared exploration of long-term strategies Leonard, Chief Scientist, and Nick that improve ocean health by reducing Mallos, Director, Trash Free Seas or eliminating ocean trash.

ST. HELENA

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Dolphins and HERA at the Conservation Field Station In 2018, Georgia Aquarium researchers led and residents. Previously published work by crucial research on the health of bottlenose HERA scientists detailed how these dolphins dolphins directly from the Georgia Aquarium also exhibited problems associated with Conservation Field Station (GACFS) in immune suppression, viruses and infectious Marineland, Florida. The GACFS is a agents — some of which are also potentially stranding response center under federal dangerous to humans. authorization for dolphins and small whales Researchers studying the dolphin Permit no. NMFS 21431 Permit no. NMFS 21431 located in the St. Johns County and Flager population near Charleston documented high County areas. levels of chemicals, likely introduced into the The Health and water from industrial and non-point sources. Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA) Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are great project was developed in 2003, to signifiers for the health of their environment determine the health patterns of wild because they have long life spans, they bottlenose dolphins and the potential typically remain close to shore, feed at a high connections to human health. level of the food chain and their bodies store HERA was launched by Georgia fat that can serve as deposits for toxins. Aquarium Senior Vice President and Chief The main goals of the HERA project are Veterinary Officer Dr. Gregory Bossart, in to develop standardized tools for health and collaboration with Harbor Branch Oceano- environmental risk assessment and to explore graphic Institute (HBOI) at Florida Atlantic the relationship between the health of the Permit no. NMFS 21431 University and the National Oceanic and local dolphin populations and potential envi- Atmospheric Administration in Charleston. ronmental stressors Several members of the Aquarium’s . senior leadership team joined researchers in the field in 2018, giving them a close-up look CONSERVATION Permit no. NMFS 21431 at this important research initiative in action. FIELD STATION For fifteen years, HERA researchers have safely examined and released more than 360 COMMON BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN bottlenose dolphins in Florida’s Indian River SCIENTIFIC NAME Tursiops truncatus Lagoon and the coastal waters of Charleston, CONSERVATION STATUS Least Concern South Carolina. To date, more than 100 FACT Bottlenose dolphins don’t chew scientific publications have been produced food — they usually swallow it whole. from the HERA project, with four new INDIAN RIVER scholarly works published in 2018 alone. LAGOON In the , the HERA researchers found high levels of mercury in the native dolphin population, which could be mirrored in the health of local fishermen Image courtesy of NASA

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Permit no. NMFS 21431 RESEARCH & CONSERVATION

Protecting Puffins 2018 kicked off with the opening of the new Puffins habitat in the Cold Water Quest gallery. The new addition features tufted and horned puffins as well as common murres and pigeon guillemots — all seabirds of the North Pacific. Georgia Aquarium GULF OF partnered with the SeaLife Center and other ALASKA conservation partners to successfully bring these birds to their new home in Atlanta, Georgia. The habitat was designed to closely resemble

the rocky coastal cliffs where these seabirds nest. Image courtesy of NASA The rockwork within the habitat includes burrows, the preferred nesting space for tufted and horned puffins. These species are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) program. Other features of the new habitat include seasonal lighting and temperature changes that mirror the subarctic environment these birds call home.

HORNED PUFFIN SCIENTIFIC NAME Fratercula corniculata CONSERVATION STATUS Least Concern FACT Unlike the penguin, puffins and other alcids can fly — although they mostly swim while at sea.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Restoration 2018 marked 10 years of Georgia Aquarium’s coral restoration efforts in the Florida Keys. Since 2008, the Aquarium has partnered with the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF), a non-profit ocean conservation organization dedicated to restoring depleted coral reefs to a healthy state. The partnerships focuses on outplanting small pieces of living coral, called frags, on Molasses Reef in the Florida Keys. MOLASSES REEF Since 2012, The UPS Foundation has provided financial support for Georgia Aquarium’s coral restoration efforts with the CRF, and has generously gifted the Aquarium a total of $350,000 to fund this important conservation initiative. The UPS Founda- Image courtesy of NASA tion’s continued generosity has allowed Aquarium team members to travel each year to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and re-plant critically endangered staghorn and elkhorn STAGHORN CORAL coral fragments onto SCIENTIFIC NAME Acropora cervicornis the degraded Molasses CONSERVATION STATUS Reef. To date, hundreds Endangered of fragments have been FACT Coral reefs cover less re-planted, coral spawn than one percent of the ocean has been collected floor, however they support to strengthen genetic diversity through sexual about 25% of all ocean life. propagation techniques, and a coral propagation tank was constructed at the Aquarium to hold coral samples. This continued support has helped conservation efforts to restore and protect coral reefs, one of the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, for current and future generations.

12 SEA CHANGE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 13 RESEARCH & CONSERVATION Rescuing Smuggled Stringrays In 2018, Georgia Aquarium welcomed rescued freshwater stingrays to one of our touchpools. The rays were confiscated from an illegal wildlife trafficking operation by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and were unable to be safely returned to their natural habitat. Georgia Aquarium is proud to work with USFWS to provide a safe haven for rescued animals like these rays.

E3 Award for Water Conservation SANCCOB Saves Seabirds Last October, Georgia Aquarium received the 2018 Our Youngest Georgia Aquarium continues its partnership E3 Liquid Assets Award from the Metro Atlanta Chamber Members with the South African Foundation for the (MAC) in recognition of our state-of-the-art closed-loop Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), water reclamation and filtration system, which allows us to In 2018 we welcomed four by supporting their efforts to rescue, reclaim, filter and reuse more than 99.5% of exhibit water. new chicks to our colony of rehabilitate and release African penguins. endangered African penguins, young weedy sea dragons, and two tufted pufflings — the first pufflings ever hatched at Georgia Aquarium! We also continue to participate Fundraising in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) program for the Eco Tour endangered . We had 15 zebra shark in the pups hatch in 2018! Galapagos The first ever Georgia Aquarium eco tour set sail in the Galapagos Islands last September. Travelers embarked on an once-in-a-lifetime Autism experience including offshore excursions and nature lectures Certification from Georgia Aquarium’s Vice In October, Georgia President of Research and Aquarium was the Conservation, Dr. Al Dove. first aquarium ever to become a Certified Autism Center (CAC). The CAC designation Aqua Vino Grants to Green means that guests Our premier food Science on Tap Georgia Aquarium received Atlanta Brewing of all ages who have Cook Inlet Beluga and wine fundraising a grant from the Community autism and other event raised more Ticket sales from our lecture Ringing in Foundation for Greater Company Partnership Whale Study series support Aquarium sensory disorders are than $130,000 in the New Year Atlanta to establish a green A portion of the proceeds from the provided an exceptional Researchers published their findings on 2018 for Georgia research and conserva- revolving fund. The fund release of new seasonal craft beers Sea experience that caters the first hearing tests performed on wild Aquarium’s research tion initiatives. Featured At the second annual focuses on implementing Dragon Basil Blonde, Puffin Chocolate to their needs and beluga whales conducted in Bristol Bay, and conservation speakers in 2018 included New Year’s Eve Black and projects that improve the Porter and the relaunch of Whale Shark connects them with Alaska by a team of researchers and initiatives. Georgia Aquarium’s White Celebration, we Aquarium’s sustainability Wheat help fund Georgia Aquarium’s the wonders of the marine mammal experts from multiple resident whale shark expert welcomed 2019 by raising while reducing energy costs. research and conservation initiatives. aquatic world. institutions, including Georgia Aquarium. Dr. Al Dove and award-win- more than $78,000 for ning photojournalist and research and conservation conservationist Brian Skerry. efforts around the globe.

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Image courtesy of NASA EDUCATION OUTREACH

Stirring Imagination Through Marine t Georgia Aquarium, we aim to provide learning opportunities that Science are standards-based and student- centered, with an emphasis on Aconservation and connecting students to nature. 16 SEA CHANGE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 17 EDUCATION OUTREACH

International students served

e are committed to ensuring that from everyone has an opportunity to Turkey experience Georgia Aquarium. To meet the needs of 22 students who are unable to visit under from normal circumstances, we are proud Germany to offer Sponsored Education from the Admissions (SEA), funded W United Kingdom primarily by private support. 1832 from 26 Colombia ROV Camp Thanks to a generous grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation, last spring Georgia Aquarium was able to host an underwater ROV (remotely- operated vehicle) camp for 12 girls and two teachers from Sweetwater Middle School, a Gwinnett County Title I school in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Over the course of the four-day camp, the girls used engineering and physical science knowledge, skills and applications to success- on forging strong community bonds, supporting fully design and build an ROV. On top of using STEM education programs and preparing the engineering design to construct their own ROVs, next generation of innovators for the future. the girls and their teachers talked with an expert Georgia Aquarium and Motorola Solutions about ROV applications for research in the field, Foundation hope that by participating in the In 2018 welcomed Georgia Aquarium learned about the importance of women in STEM ROV camp the students and teachers will return careers and developed team building and com- to school with the knowledge and confidence munication skills. At the end of the camp the girls to view engineering as a feasible college and took their ROVs for a real-world test in Georgia career path for girls. Georgia Aquarium is proud Tech’s pool and diving facilities. to announce that it will be receiving the Motorola STUDENTS from This incredible learning opportunity was Solutions Foundation grant for a second year made possible by a generous $10,000 grant from in a row. Spring 2019 will bring another 16 girls Georgia different Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable and two teachers from Sweetwater Middle School 162 counties, 073 states countries arm of Motorola Solutions Inc. The grant focused to participate in our spring break ROV camp.

18 96 21 4 SEA CHANGE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 19 EDUCATION OUTREACH The SEA program was able to reach roughly

Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA Program) 0 Georgia Aquarium is proud to offer 0 Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA), which provides Aquarium admission to Of the 162,073 students served, of the STATE OF GEORGIA, including / individuals and groups in need of financial every county in Metro Atlanta assistance. The SEA program aims to meet the needs of students who are unable to visit under normal circumstances. Individuals, corporations and foundations with means were students from Title I schools and of donating funds allow students to participate non-profits in Georgia that were sponsored in educational experiences at Georgia Aquarium to attend the Aquarium FREE OF CHARGE and gain appreciation for the wonders 40 72,590 of the underwater world. $ 1,030in FUNDING was used ,for 537the SEA program TOP counties served DeKALB FULTON CLAYTON COBB GWINNETT 520 SEA CHANGE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 21 MILITARY SALUTE

Providing Our Heroes with Moments of Serenity

eorgia Aquarium is proud to continue our Military Salute programming with the support of our founding partner, Foundation. Through Military Salute, The Home Depot Foundation and Georgia Aquarium work together to honor the brave individuals who serve our country.

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hrough our Veterans Immersion Program, we provide an opportunity for recreational therapy to our nation’s wounded heroes. With Military Mondays, we are able to offer free or discounted admission to military personnel, veterans and their loved ones. Our Gold Star Families Initiative serves to honor and acknowledge the families of fallen soldiers through interactive programming. Georgia Aquarium is committed to providing meaningful experiences to the brave men and women of the Armed Forces.

Veterans Immersion Program The Veteran’s Immersion Program is designed to complement current rehabilitation and reintegration programs and offers participants a chance to snorkel or SCUBA dive in Georgia Aquarium’s 6.3-million-gallon habitat, Ocean Voyager Built by The Home Depot. — VIP Participant Since originating in 2008, the Veterans Immersion Program has served more than 3,000 military personnel and guests to date who have been physically, emotionally or mentally wounded.

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Thank You to Our Partners and Supporters Everything we offer our brave service men and women through Military Salute is thanks to our partnership with The Home Depot Foundation. Our Military Salute program is funded entirely by private support through foundations, corporations and individual donors. Major support includes Lockheed Martin as well as our founding partner The Home Depot Foundation, which makes this important work possible.

— VIP Participant

Gold Star Families On June 13, 2018, Georgia Aquarium welcomed over 150 Gold Star Family members from the Travis Manion Foundation. These children, parents, grandparents and siblings of fallen U.S. service personnel explored the Aquarium, participated in a variety of animal encounters, swam with the whale sharks, and even spent the night as part of our Sleepover program.

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2018 Presenting Sponsors

2018 Board of Directors Bernie Marcus Billi Marcus Sheila Allen, DVM, MS Francis S. Blake Margaret L. Callihan Ann-Marie Campbell Dan Cathy Michael J. Coles A.D. Correll John Dwyer James S. Grien Phil Jacobs James F. Jacoby James Y. Kerr, II Kirk Kinsell Steven R. Koonin Conrad Lautenbacher, Jr., Ph.D. Michael A. Leven Michael A. Morris Vernon Nagel Timothy J. Pakenham Gary Peacock CALIFORNIA SEA LION Ray Robinson SCIENTIFIC NAME Zalophus californianus Frederick Slagle CONSERVATION STATUS Least concern Derek V. Smith FACT Kathleen Walters May jump out of the water, a behavior known as “porpoising,” or surf in the waves.

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Mr. and Mrs. Glen Emory The Long Family Ms. Lena Rotenberg Thank You to Our Donors Empire Distributors, Inc. LPS of America, Inc. Ms. Margaret Roth Gifts In Kind Mr. Vance Engle The Lukens Company Mr. and Mrs. Mason Rountree 1KEPT Ms. Danielle Etzbach Lyft RXBAR As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, we rely on the support of our community Active Production and Design, Inc. Event Network, Inc. Deborah J. and Peter A. Magowan Foundation Mary Sachs Trust The to ensure that we can continue our groundbreaking research initiatives, Mr. and Mrs. Dietmar Exler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maguire Mr. Moshe Sapir Andretti Indoor Karting and Games conservation efforts, educational programs, and community partnerships. Fabina Family Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Mainzer Ms. Yvonne Saunders-Brown AT&T Ms. Melanie Fauchet Mansfield Oil Company Dr. Arthur Schiff, Dr. Patricia Schiff, By supporting Georgia Aquarium, these generous donors allow us to Dr. Julia Schiff and Daniel Schiff Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Fine The Marcus Foundation Atlanta Hawks Mr. and Mrs. George Sertl make a positive impact on the health and welfare of aquatic life from Jodi Fleisher Mr. and Mrs. David Markert Atlanta United Simpson Elementary School around the globe and remain at the forefront of aquatic science. Ford Motor Company Fund Randy and Angelique Martinez Bairiki by Jan Barwick Socon Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blake McKenney’s, Inc. Ballastone Inn Savannah Georgia Southern Company Ms. Marie Gaffney Ted and Catherine McMullan Blue Ridge Grill Abercrombie & Fitch Ms. Amanda D. Brooks Southwest Airlines Karol Gaines Ms. Leola McNeill Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ABM The Brown Foundation Spectrum Brands Georgia Department of Revenue, Jessica and Matthew Melady Chatanooga Zoo Active Pest Control Mr. and Mrs. Gene E. Burleson Motor Vehicle Division Springhill Suites by Marriott Atlanta — Downtown Sarah Mercier The Coca-Cola Company Active Production and Design, Inc. Mr. Michael Burnette and Ms. Eniko Nagy Georgia Natural Gas Mr. Tom Spudic Jane and Randy Merrill, Michelle and Tinsley College Football Hall of Fame Acuity Brands Ms. Cheryl Burns Georgia World Congress Center Stokes Wagner A.L.C. MinervaWorks Mr. John R. Adams Mrs. Margaret L. Callihan Georgia-Pacific John Strange and Betty Strange Mini Melts, Inc. Elkay AECOM Mr. and Mrs. Pete Capelluto Georgia-Pacific Foundation Stromquist & Co., Inc. Moore Stephens Tiller The Mr. David J. Alago Carlyle Fraser Employees Benefit Fund Mr. Samuel Glass The Estate of Brett Sunderland Elizabeth and Chris Morris The Gifted Ferret Tauqueer and Saher Alam The John and Sally Carpenter Goodman Decorating Company, Inc. Hyekyoung Sung Charitable Gift Fund Morris Family Foundation iMonkey Media Bryce Albin Mr. and Mrs. David Gould SunTrust Banks Bill and Liz Cary Mr. Michael A. Morris Kendra Scott Allied Universal The Grigg Family SunTrust Foundation Matching Gifts Program Catanach Service Group Motorola — MCA Kia Motors Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Allshouse Henderson Electric Dr. and Mrs. Edwin I. Swords, III Mr. Dan T. Cathy Motorola Solutions Foundation Kitchen Six Alston & Bird, LLP Allison and Ben Hill Taste of the NFL Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cauthen Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nagel Lanier Parking Amico Seasafe Hilton Atlanta Team Artboy Mr. Stephen Charles Narwhal Digital Little Italia Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Hoel Linda and Mel Teetz Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Chenoweth National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Mandarin Oriental Atlanta Anonymous Ms. Carrie N. Hoff and Mr. Jonathan D. Rupp Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Terry Chick-fil-A Foundation Nelson Family Foundation Mercedes-Benz USA AnswerNet Hollis Enterprise Group The Baupost Group, LLC Chubb & Son Newell Family Michael A. Leven Chris and Patti Arapoglou The Home Depot Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Cintas Corporation David and Marsha Norris Nashville Zoo Argos USA The Home Depot Foundation Twelve Centennial Park CityPASS, Inc. Northside Hospital Piedmont Healthcare Dr. and Mrs. Larry Arnson Suzanne and Matthew Howard United Healthcare Katharine Paulsen Cobb and Mark Cobb Mr. Kevin G. Nuffer Pulseworks Mr. Rudy Arroyo Mr. Scott Hoyte The UPS Foundation The Coca-Cola Company Timothy J. Pakenham Ray’s in the City ASO Advertising Leslie Hurst Ms. Frederika Vaupen Mr. and Mrs. John Cogan David, Lisa and Lily Papp Restaurant Associates AT&T Hyatt House Mr. Yashwant Verma The Cole Family Ms. Jessica Parker Reynolds Lake Oconee Atlanta Brewing Company International Ozone Services, Inc. W Atlanta Downtown Ms. Donna Novak Coles and Mr. Michael Coles The Gary and Lori Peacock Foundation Robin Lehman Glass Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau iWerks Entertainment Luke Walter, Megan Walter and Kim Walter Mr. Tyler Collum Michael and Dot Persampire Sculpted Contours Luxury Hotel In Memory of Miles Jon Jenness Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Walters The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta PGAV Destinations Medical Aesthetics Atlanta United Brent Jones and Tammy Richter Jones Waste Management Compass Group Pledgeling Foundation Seasons 52 Ms. Jill Averitt David and Jennifer Kahn Family Foundation Ms. Kathleen Wedel Mr. Mike Conlan and Ms. Tara Douglas Ms. Kay Pon-Brown Southern Proper Ms. Valerie Bachner Kaiser Permanente Wells Fargo Banking Janet and John Costello Ryan and Suzanne Prescott Southwest Airlines Matt and Jeannie Beckett Kennesaw State University Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Westfall Courtyard by Marriott — Atlanta Downtown Shannon Prewitt and Bryce Thomason SunTrust Banks In Memory of Claud J. Bellard Kia Motors Susan and Tony White Ms. Jeanne Courval Publix Super Markets Charities Tessitura Mr. Stevie Blackmon Mr. and Mrs. Christopher King Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Willis Mr. and Mrs. Brent L. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Rakusin Thunderbolt Power Yoga Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Bob King Dr. Jennifer Wohlers Mr. and Mrs. Doug Crosby Reynolds Polymer Technology Total Wine & More Bloomberg Philanthropies Mr. Kirk Kinsell World Of Coca-Cola Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown Ritz Carlton Atlanta United Distributors BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Klopman Mr. James Young Mr. Marshall F. Culp Ms. Lillie Robbins Valhalla Resort Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bommer Jeffrey and Robyn Klugman The Zaban Foundation Dana Davis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robich Voga Italian Gelato Bonneville Environmental Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Steve Koonin Angelina and Sara Zubas Dentons Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robinson White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails Mr. and Mrs. Dan W. Boone, III Mr. and Mrs. William Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Derek V. Smith Wolfgang Puck Catering Brandon and Erin Bowman Lisa and William Laube Derma Glove Your Event Solution Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boxer Conrad C. and Susan E. Lautenbacher, Jr. These donations were received between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. Discovery Channel Mr. Charles Brady Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lescota We have done our best to ensure correct listings; however, if your name is incorrect Mr. and Mrs. Robby Duncan or omitted, please contact the Development department so we may correct our records. Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Dr. and Mrs. Nori and David Levine Sean Durkin and Michelle Sutch You can reach us at 404.581.4136 or [email protected]. Monique and Jean-Luc Bredas Lockheed Martin Mr. and Mrs. Brian Brenneman Mary Kent and Jeremy Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Roland Loe Acknowledges members of Georgia Aquarium’s Anchor Society, a philanthropic membership. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Brigham Embassy Suites Centennial Park

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Help Create A SEA CHANGE Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide. In order to continue these efforts, Please Support WE NEED Georgia Aquarium YOUR HELP. Together, we can create a sea change — in our ocean, and for the wondrous life that inhabits it. You can support the work being done in our facility and in the field through a tax-deductible contribution to Georgia Aquarium. Your contributions are vital to the success of our mission. WE COULDN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!

For more information on how you can help, please contact our Development department at 404.581.4136 or [email protected] or visit WHITE SPOTTED JELLY GEORGIAAQUARIUM.ORG/SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC NAME Phyllorhiza punctata CONSERVATION STATUS Not Evaluated FACT A large group of jellies is called a smack.

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