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2013 ANNUAL REPORT 2 Message from the Chairman and President

ear in review • In 2013 the become a respected science education institution executive officers Dr. Jerry R. Schubel, Aquarium of the Pacific invested in as well as one of the most popular cultural destina- president and CEO a significant expansion and remodel tions in Southern California. It is the fourth-high- Mr. Anthony T. Brown, of its Pacific Collections gift store, est-attended aquarium in the United States. The VP of Finance/CFO Ms. Barbara Long, representing a milestone in its Aquarium generates $57 million in local economic corporate secretary Ymulti-phase campus master plan and a permanent impact and provides 520 jobs in Long Beach and contribution to the facility’s footprint. 1,240 jobs in the region. board of directors The Aquarium in 2013 also gained national Many of our volunteers, employees, and Mr. James M. Breslauer recognition for its educational, outreach, and members have been a part of the Aquarium since Mr. Howard Chambers conservation efforts and led a national dialogue on before we opened our doors. We offer our thanks Mr. Stephen I. Chazen, vice chairman ocean exploration that will pave the way for this to charter members, staff, and our numerous do- Mr. Craig Cooning generation of explorers and the next. nors who have helped make the Aquarium one of Mr. John Fielder The Aquarium launched an initiative to make the best in the country. We have much to celebrate Mrs. Charlotte Ginsburg Ms. Jennifer Hagle, board secretary and even more to look forward to as we embark the case for ocean exploration, share the excite- Mr. James C. Hankla ment of discovery with children and adults alike, on our expansion project, Pacific Visions. We invite Mr. Russell T. Hill and expose the public to current ocean science you to learn more about this important project as Mr. Samuel King and the scale of what remains undiscovered in the plans unfold in 2014. Mr. Bert Levy Mr. Steven Mayer World Ocean. Components of this effort included Mr. John Molina, chairman the Wonders of the Deep exhibit that show- Dr. J. Mario Molina cases deep-sea animals and habitats; the Ocean Mr. Stephan Morikawa Mr. Stephen Olson Exploration Hub, which aired live feeds from Mr. Douglas Otto John C. Molina exploration vessels for Aquarium visitors to view; Mr. Sean Pence new films, shows, and lectures by ocean explorers; Chairman, Board of Directors Ms. Lynne M. Preslo an exhibit of portraits of leading explorers; and a Mr. Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Mr. Christopher Rommel new Explorer App for Aquarium visitors. Dr. Jerry R. Schubel We also celebrated this institution’s fifteenth Mr. Kurt Schulzman anniversary on June 20, 2013. With 1.5 million Mr. Michael Sondermann visitors annually and new programs and facili- Jerry R. Schubel, Ph.D. Mr. Arlo Sorensen Mr. Eisuke Tsuyuzaki ties added each year, the Aquarium has grown to President & CEO Mr. Thomas Turney Mr. Stephen Young

(as of 12/31/13)

Cover: This photo mural depicting a local kelp forest was created by photographer Jim Hellemn and used for the windows of the Aquarium's Pacific Collections gift store. Left: Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi), native to the Philippines, Indonesia, Northern Australia, and

Robin Riggs Robin Papua New Guinea, were on display in the Aquarium's Tropical Pacific gallery throughout 2013. 3 acific Collections Gift Store • The newly expanded and remodeled Pacific Col- lections gift store officially reopened to the public on May 24, 2013. With this expansion, Pacific Collections better serves Aquarium Pguests and provides an improved retail experience. The out- er wall features a large-scale glass photo mural of a local kelp forest off one of the Channel Islands. The image was captured by underwater photographer Jim Hellemn. The remodel increased the store’s square footage from 4,000 to about 6,000 square feet and also improved the store's over- all look and feel. Improvements were made to the building’s energy efficiency, and materials manufactured in the United States were used. The store features new flooring, lighting supplemented by skylights, new fixtures, and an expanded assortment of items for sale. Pacific Collections received the 3 Green Globes rating, demonstrating leadership in best practices regarding environmental efficiency. Green Globes is a web-based program for green building guidance and certification that includes an onsite assessment by a third party. The retail expansion was funded entirely by donors, many of whom are listed on pages 17 and 18. Among those supporters were Aquarium Board Member Stephen Olson and his wife Brenda, who pledged $200,000 to the gift store expansion.

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Ocean Exploration 2020: A National Forum • On July 19 and o m 20, 2013, more than 100 of the nation’s preeminent ocean explorers c along with representatives from federal agencies, state governments, non-governmental organizations, universities, ocean institutes, and

other stakeholders gathered at the Aquarium to draft a national ocean m ent. CaughtintheMo exploration plan for the year 2020. Hosted in partnership with the The Ocean Exploration 2020 forum, attended by ocean explorers and advocates National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this forum representing a broad range of expertise, was the first gathering of its kind. was the first of its kind. During the forum, participants engaged in a lively discussion of exploration priorities, innovative new technologies, how best to share data, partnerships and funding, platforms from which Coastal Conversations • In July 2013 the Aquarium to explore, citizen exploration, and public engagement. launched a web series called Coastal Conversations. In these The forum’s sponsoring partners included NOAA, the Aquarium half-hour episodes, President and CEO Jerry Schubel moderates of the Pacific, the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration, the a discussion among experts on various ocean and environmental Schmidt Ocean Institute, and Google, Inc. topics. They discuss issues facing the coastal regions of the After the forum NOAA and the Aquarium of the Pacific co- United States, as well as the Great Lakes, and explore solutions. authored a report detailing priorities for ocean exploration in the United Topics range from oceanography and marine biology to policy States in 2020. It prioritizes geographic areas to be explored and details and conservation leadership. Episodes are broadcast on the partnerships, technologies, and other components of this comprehen- Aquarium's website and archived for viewing at any time. Coastal sive national plan. To read the full report, visit aquariumofpacific.org/ Conversations is funded by The Roddenberry Foundation. ocean_exploration_2020_report. Ocean Exploration 2020 also involved the public in the dialogue. Guest Speaker Series • The Aquarium’s year-round Guest Forum organizers provided live Twitter feeds documenting the pro- Speaker Series features lectures by renowned scientists, authors, ceedings, video feeds of plenary sessions were broadcast live online, artists, and other experts who share their knowledge and expe- and Google Hangouts were available for people to tune in and con- riences with audiences, creating a marketplace of ideas. Notable tribute ideas. The forum culminated in a public event at the Aquarium speakers in 2013 included ocean explorers Don Walsh, Bob Bal- called Explorers Day, sponsored by Felix Williams and Susan Slavik lard, Edith Widder, Jesse Ausubel, and Sylvia Earle; authors David Williams. Aquarium visitors were able to meet the explorers attending Helvarg, William Sargent, Richard Ellis, and Gerrie Schipske; as the forum, including Sylvia Earle and Don Walsh, test-drive remotely well as scientists with expertise in shark conservation, wetlands operated vehicles, and learn more about current exploration efforts. restoration, marine biology, deep-sea animals, seafloor ocean- ography, bioluminescence, and water resources.

5 6 Exhibits

onders of the Deep • The Aquarium’s Wonders of the Deep exhibit, which opened in May 2013, showcases the possibilities Wfor discovery that lie beneath the vast, unex- plored ocean. The gallery immerses visitors in the darkness of the deep ocean, punctuated by the brilliant and unusual beauty of marine life found beyond the reach of sunlight. Images of submersibles and sea creatures projected Pacific Life and Whales: Voices on the walls, along with sounds, lighting, and c hell E lend in the Sea • The partnership interactive displays, give visitors a sense of the Mit between the Aquarium and the Pacific Emily Yam examines equipment retrieved from the undersea world. base of a hydrothermal vent chimney where it was Life Foundation for the Whales: Voices The exhibit includes a recreation of a submerged for two years. in the Sea exhibit reached its tenth hydrothermal vent, where life forms thrive in the year in 2013. An interactive kiosk, intense heat and dynamic environment of this Aquarium Educator Explored the Voices in the Sea plays the various undersea ecosystem. It also features a life-sized Deep Sea • Emily Yam, the Aquarium’s calls of humpback, Northern right, model of a whale fall—the island of life that may science interpretation coordinator, went on blue, and other whale species and persist for decades on the decaying carcass of a a three-week expedition in August aboard introduces audiences to conservation dead whale once it sinks to the seafloor. Deep- the RV Thomas G. Thompson. Owned by initiatives and key scientists. In 2013 sea crabs, spotted ratfish, urchins, brittle stars, the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research and Pacific Life made an additional gift and other seafloor scavengers are exhibited with operated by the University of Washington, of $156,000 to support comprehen- a model of a 9-foot-long pygmy sperm whale. the Thompson is designed to take scientists sive updates and to help install the In this gallery, visitors can also read about on missions to explore the deep ocean. The exhibit in two more aquariums, the the history of ocean exploration, touch moon expedition was part of a five-year project to Texas State Aquarium and the Florida jellies, and learn about such deep-sea phenom- install the cabled ocean observatory. Foot- Aquarium. The updates were the ena as vertical migrations and bioluminescence. age and incoming data was broadcasted result of collaboration between the This exhibit was funded in part by the Richard on the Interactive Oceans website (inter- Aquarium of the Pacific and Scripps Lounsbery Foundation. activeoceans.washington.edu) and at the Institution of Oceanography at the Aquarium’s Ocean Exploration Hub. University of California at San Diego. Center left: Image of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer pierside in Pas- cagoula, Mississippi, courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program. Bottom right image of IFE’s Little Hercules ROV courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, MCR Expedition 2011. 7 Education

Aquarium education programs provide enriching opportunities for students to explore and discover. tovall anda S Am anda

Interacting with the Aquarium's animal collection helps in- spire a sense of won- der among visiting students and builds their understanding of their connections to the natural world. 8 Education at the Aquarium 2013 Education Statistics 153,605 students, Aquatic Academy Featured in the New York Times • teachers, and The Aquarium hosted three sessions of its Aquatic Academy community members served The Aquarium's videoconferencing program al- course for adults in February 2013. Experts in the fields of cli- lows students around the world to experience live mate science, oceanography, conservation, policy, and ecology interaction with an educator. 23,966 schoolchildren shared their knowledge and experience with attendees, making and chaperones assessments of whether or not we are facing an environmental provided with free admission Videoconferencing Program cliff. After presentations by speakers and discussion periods, and on-site Received Accolades • The Aquar- Aquatic Academy participants compiled a ten-point action educational ium received a 2013 Superintendent’s plan setting forth a strong consensus view of the most effec- programming Award for Excellence in Museum tive and important actions to decarbonize society and reduce through the Aquarium’s Education for its interactive videocon- the impacts of climate change. This course was covered in scholarship ferencing program. Videoconferencing a special section of the New York Times on March 18. In the program allows the Aquarium to deliver its edu- article, reporter John Hanc focused on the Aquarium’s ef- 63,790 hours of service cation programs to classrooms around forts to provide lifelong learning opportunities for community donated by the world. The Aquarium’s Roddenberry members of all ages and the institution’s role as more than just education Foundation Education Videoconferenc- an aquarium. He also touched on the caliber of speakers that volunteers ing Studio was founded with support come to the Aquarium, the quality and rigorous nature of the 10,645 miles driven and from The Roddenberry Foundation. Aquatic Academy courses, and praise from the Association of In 2013 more than 4,000 students in Zoos and Aquariums for the institution’s efforts. 37,627 visitors served twenty-three states and two Canadian through Aquarium on provinces participated in videoconfer- Aquarium Received NOAA Environmental Literacy Wheels during encing programs—more than triple the Grant • The Aquarium received $174,431 in funding from school visits, number of students reached in 2012. In the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s community addition to the standard videoconfer- (NOAA) Office of Education as part of the Environmental displays, and other public encing lessons, the Aquarium hosted Literacy Grants competition for Building Capacity of Informal programs two Meet a Scientist sessions connect- and Formal Educators. This project will help educators in ing high school students with profes- the aquarium and informal science education fields to more sionals in STEM (science, technology, effectively communicate climate change and its impact on “The future of education lies outside engineering, and mathematics) fields. coastal zones and marine life. It will utilize NOAA datasets and the classroom, and it’s institutions like the Aquarium of the Pacific that can Windsong Trust and The Roddenberry visualizations in providing interpreters with training and strate- lead public schools in this direction by Foundation provided ongoing support gic framing communication tools based on the best available offering programs like the one we just for videoconferencing in 2013. social and cognitive research. participated in.” — Local marine biology teacher after experiencing one of the Aquarium’s classroom programs m a A nd r ew Reits 9 10 Animals

The Aquarium First Male Seal Pup Born at the Aquarium • On May 1, 2013, the Aquarium’s staff celebrated the birth of had several the first male harbor seal to be born at the institution. Robin Riggs Robin births and The Aquarium’s adult harbor seals Shelby and Troy are the parents of the seal pup, which weighed approxi- acquisitions mately 30 pounds at birth. The pup moved to the Seal of new animals & Sea Lion Habitat in the summer. The public had the chance to help name the pup through the Aquarium’s in 2013. Adopt an Animal program. The winning name was Toby (a combination of Troy and Shelby) selected by eight- The new seal pup was named Toby (a combination year-old Lola Castorina of Los Angeles. of the parents’ names, Troy and Shelby).

Penguin Chicks Made Their Debut • Two Magel- Young Sea Otter Came to the Aquarium • A lanic Penguin chicks hatched at the Aquarium in June female southern sea otter pup found stranded on Pismo to first-time parents, Floyd and Roxy. The chicks were Beach in December 2012 at just a few weeks old was cared for behind the scenes at the Aquarium and rescued and rehabilitated by the Monterey Bay Aquar- could be seen via live webcam over the summer as ium’s Sea Otter Research and Conservation program. they grew and fledged, replacing their downy feathers She moved to her new home at the Aquarium of the with watertight adult feathers. The Penguin Cam was Pacific in June 2013 after being deemed non-releasable provided courtesy of explore.org, the philanthropic to the wild. The young otter made her official public multimedia arm of the Annenberg Foundation. The appearance on November 21. Long Beach resident and chicks joined their parents and the other penguins on Aquarium donor Marla Graham was the winner of an exhibit in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat in September. opportunity to name the sea otter pup and selected the The female was named Heidi and the male was named name Chloe. Chloe joined the other otters on exhibit, Anderson. Molina Healthcare Inc. CFO John Molina, his including Betty, named after actress Betty White. A wife Michelle, and family bid and won the opportunity longtime Aquarium supporter, White donated $25,000 to name the male penguin. They named him in honor of to the Aquarium in 2013. Karen Anderson, an Aquarium of the Pacific senior bird biologist who cared for the chick. Heidi was named by an anonymous donor.

“We believe the Aquarium is an excellent tool to educate guests of all walks of life on protecting and preserving our ocean’s flora and fauna. There are countless exhibits we enjoy. Our family’s favorite activity is to watch the penguins waddle, jump, and swim in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat!”

—Mike and Diane Jensen, Trustees of the Pacific and Charter Members Robin Riggs Robin 11 Conservation

quarium Received Governor’s Award • Governor Aquarium Cultivated Abalone to Support Key Species • In a Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown recognized the Aquarium for its partnership with NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service and California role in California’s environment and economy, making it Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Aquarium conducts ongoing studies the first among museums, zoos, and aquariums to receive to spawn and propagate red and white abalone. In 2013 the Aquarium the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership conducted several attempts to spawn both red and white abalone. AAward. California’s most prestigious environmental honor, according to Aquarists will continue to work with both species, concentrating efforts the California Environmental Protection Agency, the award recognizes on culturing and raising endangered white abalone. The ultimate goal those responsible for conserving California’s resources, protecting and is to return significant numbers of these animals to the wild, helping to enhancing the environment, and building private-public partnerships. repopulate the species. The Aquarium received the award for its campus master plan. Scientific Diving Program Supported Local Conservation and Aquarium Curator Learned Coral Propagation Techniques in Research Efforts • Members of the Aquarium’s staff have formed Guam • Sandy Trautwein, Ph.D., curator of fishes and invertebrates, a team of scientific divers who participate in various conservation and traveled to Guam to participate in a ten-day coral reproduction work- research efforts in Southern California. Projects in 2013 included placing shop with the Sexual Coral Reproduction Foundation (SECORE). By two thermograph sensors in Laguna Beach to assist the Catalina Marine participating in the workshop on behalf of the Aquarium, Trautwein Society, hosting a hyperbaric chamber operations course, conduct- demonstrated the institution’s support of the restoration of coral reefs ing reef surveys in Orange County, documenting local oceanographic throughout the world and built its connection with an international features with photos and video, and mapping dive sites. Scientific diver team of scientists. She brought back the knowledge and techniques she training is offered regularly to qualified Aquarium staff members. learned, so husbandry staff members now have new ways to propagate corals in an aquarium environment.

40%

Aquarium Acquired New Scientific Diving Vessel • The 30% Aquarium acquired a new boat in 2013, a 37-foot 2006 Prokat 3660 20%

propelled by twin Yanmar diesel engines. This boat will act as the primary 10%

scientific diving vessel for the Aquarium for exhibit collections, training, 0%

and conservation projects. The acquisition was made possible by a gift -10%

from volunteer diver and Aquarium Trustee Dennis Poulsen and his wife, CHANGE IN PERCENTAGE -20%

Suzanne. Trustee Ron Levin assisted with the purchase. The boat was -30%

named Seeker by Aquarium husbandry staff member Nate Jaros. -40% YEAR 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Attendance Energy Use CO2 Emissions Water Use

This chart shows the Aquarium's annual consumption of resources. In recent years, consumption has plateaued as attendance has grown.

12 Pictured: Assembly Members Toni Atkins, Richard Gordon, Bonnie Lowenthal, Katcho Achadjian, and Al Muratsuchi. This olive Ridley sea turtle was rehabilitated and released by Aquarium staff.

State Committees Held Hearings at the Aquarium • The Cali- waters within a few days of its release and visiting breeding sites in the fornia Assembly Select Committees on Sea Level Rise and the California area. A slideshow with map images tracking the turtle’s path is online at Economy, chaired by Assembly Member Richard Gordon, and on Ports, aquariumofpacific.org/aturtletag. chaired by Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal, held a joint hearing at the Aquarium on October 25, 2013. Seafood for the Future Launched New Web Offerings • In 2013 Seafood for the Future (SFF) launched new partner restaurant webpages. Aquarium Provided Resources for University Research • The New information was added to inform users about which seafood dishes Aquarium regularly provides resources to nearby universities to aid in feature responsible choices as well as information on the fish and its scientific research. In 2013 the Aquarium provided shark and ray blood origins. The new partner pages are designed to promote transparency and tissue samples to a researcher at the University of California, Los and consumer awareness about where and how seafood was caught. Angeles (UCLA), to aid in a genetic study of the phylogeny of these SFF partners with the new webpages include Bluewater Grill, Captain fishes; donated moon jellies to be used in a UCLA study of the evolution Kidd’s, Gladstone’s Long Beach, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern, Mar- of the neural and sensory systems of cnidarians; and granted permission ket Broiler, Seasalt Fish Grill, and SlapFish. Visit their new partner pages at for a researcher from the University of Southern California to film various seafoodforthefuture.org. fishes in order to study their swimming behavior. Citizen Scientists Monitored Local Sea Turtle Population • Rehabilitated Sea Turtle Swam to Baja • After being rehabilitated A group of citizen scientists organized by Aquarium volunteers meets by the Aquarium’s veterinary staff, a female olive Ridley sea turtle was monthly to count green sea turtles near the mouth of the San Gabriel released back into the ocean on September 5. When it was rescued, the River. The data they collect is shared with scientists and wildlife manag- stranded sea turtle was severely underweight, hypothermic, and had ers to determine how best to protect the turtles. In 2013, seventy-five buoyancy problems. When it was deemed healthy and ready for release, volunteers participated in the program and recorded 222 turtle sightings. the turtle was fitted with a satellite tag. Data sent via satellite showed that the turtle traveled south along the California coast, arriving in Mexican

13 2013 Volunteer Statistics

714 education volunteers

63,790 education hours contributed

195 dive volunteers

140 VolunTEENs

10,872 VolunTEEN hours contributed

1,340 total volunteers and interns

153,703 total hours contributed

“We often equate the service our volunteers provide as a measure of impact that they have at our institution; but really, their service has a broader impact in our community and benefits deeply the people we serve.” — Sean Devereaux manager, volunteer services Aquarium of the Pacific

14 Community

Aquarium Provided programs to Miller and Mattel Children’s Hospitals • The Aquarium of the Pacific and Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach partnered to bring the wonders of ocean learning to hospitalized Arts at the Aquarium • The Aquarium children and their families throughout 2013. hosted performing arts groups and visual arts Through the Aquarium Live education program, exhibits throughout 2013 to illuminate con- patients can view animal exhibits as they learn nections between humans and nature through Heritage Awards Honor Community and interact with Aquarium staff in real time. both art and science. In April the Long Beach Leaders • At each of its annual cultural Educators deliver bi-weekly, thirty-minute Symphony Orchestra premiered a new work festivals, the Aquarium honors an outstanding programs on different ocean topics live from called Urban Ocean. This piece by Grammy community member with its Heritage Award. the Aquarium’s Roddenberry Foundation Award-winning composer Steven Mackey was A pioneer in the civil rights movement in the Education Videoconferencing Studio. Viewers commissioned for the Aquarium by Trustees United States and proponent of nonviolent can call in to participate in the program, asking Dennis and Suzanne Poulsen. The Long Beach action, Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. was the Heri- questions and playing games with Aquarium Ballet repeated its performance of Guardians at tage Award honoree at the Aquarium’s 2013 educators. This partnership was developed the Aquarium in November. Art exhibits at the African-American Festival. Dr. Martin Luther between the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Aquarium in 2013 included portraits of ocean King Jr. called Lawson “the greatest teacher Child Life Program at Miller Children’s to help explorers by Zofia Kostyrko; Kelpwrack: Gifts of nonviolence in America.” Throughout the make the hospital experience more positive for from the Ocean by painter Susan MacLeod; 1960s Lawson was active in the civil rights children of all ages. Funding for this program Saving Our Synthetic Seas, developed by 5 movement in Memphis and in Nashville, where was provided by The Miller Foundation. With Gyres Institute; and an exhibit of marine life he was a Freedom Rider. He has continued to funding from the Whitney Young Children's photographs (image above) created in a col- work on behalf of social justice causes, from Foundation, the Aquarium produced five short laboration of scientist and ocean explorer Dr. labor issues to immigrant rights and interna- Ocean Rangers educational videos for the Edith Widder and photographer and inventor tional peace. Lawson is pictured above with Mattel Children’s Hospital. Dr. Steve Bernstein. Aquarium CFO Anthony Brown.

Volunteers Tim Balcomb, Ken Kurtis, Shirley Parry, and Marilyn Lawrence help clean exhibits, feed animals, and participate in dive shows. 15 Fundraising Highlights

xplorers honored with ocean Pacific Circle • The Pacific Circle and “My son was first diag- conservation awards • The Curator programs experienced a 20 percent rise nosed at six months old Aquarium celebrated its fifteenth anni- in memberships in 2013. Over 300 members with a rare brain malfor- mation. When he was nine versary and ocean exploration during contributed a total of nearly $600,000 to fund months old I decided I wanted its annual Ocean Conservation Awards annual operations and mission-driven programs. to take him someplace that would stimulate EGala. Award honorees included Sylvia Earle, Walter Members of the Pacific Circle, the Aquarium’s his senses and arouse curiosity. During re- Munk, and Don Walsh, all of whom have made leading society of supporters, provide support of search for activities in or around Los Angeles, I found the Aquarium of the Pacific website. I significant advancements and discoveries in the the Aquarium’s vision. See pages 17 and 18 for a loved the images that showed how the children realm of ocean exploration. Premiere sponsors full list of Pacific Circle members. can touch the glass and see 'Nemo' just inches included Molina Healthcare, Bert Levy, Charlotte away. After our first day at the Aquarium I and Allen Ginsburg, and many of the Aquarium’s Expansion Project • The Aquarium’s expan- traded in our ticket toward a membership. I re- Board Directors. More than 360 people attended, sion project saw key developments in 2013, with alized this would be a great place to gauge my son’s cognitive and sensory progress through and more than $280,000 was raised to benefit the support from a number of principal gifts. The ex- the years. I look forward to the things he will Aquarium's education, conservation, and animal pansion will aid the facility in accommodating an discover each time we visit.”

care programs. ever-growing visitorship. In March The Rose Hills —Habiba Fender, Aquarium member Foundation pledged a grant of $500,000 to the Sea Fare • The Aquarium’s tenth annual Sea Fare campaign, and in July James H. Simons, founder “The ongoing eloquence fundraiser made a record-breaking $188,000 for of Renaissance Technologies, made a pledge of with which the Aquarium the institution’s education, conservation, and ani- $1 million. As a close friend of Aquarium President performs its mission is not only a benefit to Long mal care programs. With 789 guests in attendance, and CEO Jerry Schubel, Simons made the gift in Beach and the surround- Sea Fare featured food and beverage samples honor of Schubel's lifelong dedication to ocean ing communities, but also from more than two dozen local restaurants and conservation. These gifts ushered both The Rose has an ongoing, immeasurable vendors, a live and silent auction, and a Penguin Hills Foundation and Simons into the Aquarium’s impact through both its grassroots and more global outreach. The combination of creative Pre-Party with environmental artist Wyland. roster of expansion donors, including The Boeing and stunningly gorgeous exhibits, along with Company, Stephen and Patricia Chazen, City of the clever and thought-provoking information Membership • The Aquarium's membership Long Beach, Edison International, Esther S. Chao, sharing, gives the Aquarium the unique ability included more than 37,000 households in 2013. LGA Family Foundation, the Kenneth T. and to successfully educate and foster environ- Membership support is instrumental to the success Eileen L. Norris Foundation, and Quiksilver, Inc. mental stewardship wrapped in a package of entertainment and allure.” of the institution's mission. Members contribute —Carl and Elise Hartman, members of the Pacific not only through annual gifts, but also by attending Circle since the Aquarium opened in 1998. Carl, Elise, member events, volunteering, bringing friends and and their daughter Shelby are conservationists, family to visit the Aquarium, and more. environmentalists, and certified SCUBA divers.

16 2013 Major Donors nth lio Vis il it The mission-driven programs mentioned throughout this annual report are made possible largely M o On July 26 the 0 r 2 through contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government partners. The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomed Aquarium deeply appreciates and thanks the donors recognized here for their gifts and pledges. its 20 millionth visitor, Andrea Chastain from La $1,500,000+ Jerry R. and Margaret Begin Today for Tomorrow William Ashburn and Sandra Mirada, California. City of Long Beach * H. Schubel *▲ Charitable Foundation Smart-Ashburn ▲ Chastain (pictured, Susan Slavik Williams * Boeing Gift Matching Program ▲ Suzanne Berger * Betty White Ludden *▲ City of Long Beach Stormwater/ BNSF Railway Company center right) and her $1,000,000+ Environmental Division Yvonne M. Bogdanovich *▲ family, including Travis James and Marilyn Simons * $15,000+ Colorvision International Inc. * Barbara L. Boswell *▲ Thurmond (center left) Confidence Foundation * Richard Boucher and Bank of America Foundation and children Rylee (in the $500,000+ Disney© VoluntEARS Andrea Amram ▲ Jim and Liz Breslauer ▲ stroller) and Devyn (front row, Community Fund * James and Barbara Brownell *▲ The Rose Hills Foundation * Employees Community Fund The William Gillespie David and Faith Carver *▲ right), were greeted by staff members and the of Boeing California Foundation * Howard and Debbie Chambers ▲ Aquarium’s polar bear and ray mascots, who $250,000+ The Green Foundation Josephine S. Gumbiner Esther S.M. Chao ▲ Sam and Janet King *▲ presented the family with a special Aquarium Anonymous * Foundation *▲ Chevron Texaco Matching Michelle and John Molina *▲ gift basket. The family was at the Aquarium American Honda Bob and Jennifer Hagle ▲ Gift Program ▲ Pacific Life Foundation Motor Co., Inc. * Halbert Hargrove * Citibank * to celebrate Rylee’s birthday. Dwight Stuart Youth Fund * Annenberg Foundation * James C. and Jorene Hankla *▲ Andrew and Diana Cohen ▲ Union Pacific Railroad * Ann M. Herring *▲ David C. Comer *▲ Wells Fargo * $150,000+ Bess J. Hodges Foundation Steve and Fran Conley ▲ Robert S. Hostetler Corman and Associates Inc. * The Roddenberry Foundation $10,000+ Hans and Valerie Imhof *▲ DirecTV Matching Gift Center Windsong Trust Keesal, Young & Logan Gilbert and Linda Dodson ▲ Boston Scientific Foundation * P2S Engineering, Inc. * $1,500+ ▲ Kinder Morgan Foundation Steve L. Doty and Lori Anthony and Toni Brown * John F. Penny and $100,000+ Supervisor Don Knabe, Los R. Cruz-Doty *▲ Anonymous (3) *▲ Patricia Duque Byrne Christopher Kurimoto ▲ Richard Lounsbery Foundation * Angeles County Fourth Femino Foundation ▲ George and Sara Abdo *▲ Charitable Foundation * Lyn and John Pohlmann ▲ The Pepsi Bottling Group * Supervisorial District Fresh Cut Creative *▲ Raymond and Barbara Dr. Dominic and Margaret Barbara A. Pollack and ▲ Edmund and Teresa Lohr *▲ Geof Garth *▲ Alpert Foundation ▲ DeCristofaro John A. Burkholder ▲ Long Beach Area Convention Frederick and Leslie Gaylord ▲ Steven and Sheri Altieri *▲ $50,000+ John Fielder and Donita The Reinhold Foundation * Van Horik ▲ & Visitors Bureau Sandra B. George *▲ Kam Babaoff ▲* The Boeing Company * Republic Services, Inc. * Laverne E. Fischer * The Richard and Nicole Marshall Jacky Glass ▲ Mary Ellen Balmer *▲ John W. Carson Nicholas L. Saakvitne and Gary Grimm and Linda Family Foundation * Robert Gordon *▲ Bank of America ▲ Foundation, Inc. * Sharon L. Heritage ▲ Dakin-Grimm ▲ Margie and Jon Masterson *▲ Jim and Gail Gray *▲ Mark and Joyce Barnett ▲ The Miller Foundation * Tina and Brian Sarty *▲ KUD International *▲ Mary McFerran *▲ John and Elizabeth Hancock ▲ Rob Bellevue ▲ National Oceanic and Securitas Security Coral and Ron Levin *▲ Louis C. Mirabile Estate ▲ The Morris A. Hazan Barbara Bixby Blackwell ▲ Atmospheric Administration Services USA, Inc. * Macy's ▲ John and Susann Norton *▲ Family Foundation Gregory Boreham and (NOAA), U.S. Department Jenny and Dave Shlemmer *▲ Steven and Niko Mayer ▲ Mark and Barbara Paullin *▲ Otto and Shirley Henke *▲ Nancy Fairchild ▲ of Commerce * John and Susan Shultz *▲ Mericos Foundation * Port of Long Beach Corinne Heyning and Phil and Charlene Bosl ▲ Target Sidley Austin LLP * Nordstrom, Inc. * Dr. Alan Robb and Dr. Rocky Laverty *▲ Bonnie Brae ▲ Tom Turney and Jill Boivin * ▲ SkyRose Chapel Foundation * ▲ Guadalupe Padilla-Robb *▲ Nancy Higginson *▲ Kenneth and Jeanne Conklin ▲ Stephen and Brenda Olson Jeanne B. Sleeper *▲ Rose Hills Memorial Mark and Mary Hoover *▲ Paul Cooley and Rebekah Lynne Preslo-Sawka and Sony Pictures Entertainment *▲ $25,000+ Park & Mortuary * Janet Horenstein *▲ Gladson * Dr. Wayne Sawka * Charles and Ellen Steinmetz *▲ Anonymous *▲ Stewart F. Sexton ▲ Matthew and Katy Humphreys ▲ Dan L. Corey and SAVOR... Paul Stelling *▲ BCM Foundation * The Tappan Foundation * IBM International Foundation * Rhonda J. Kurtz *▲ Schmidt Ocean Institute * Barbara H. Stevens ▲ BP America Inc. ▲ Union Bank ▲ J & J Family Foundation ▲ Marjorie Countryman ▲ Secure Transportation Todd and Karen Stevens *▲ The Capital Group Companies * ▲ Peri and Peg Urvek *▲ Robert and April Juarez ▲ Jim and Sandy Crenshaw ▲ Ned Solot and Corrin Yep The Stocking Family ▲ Dr. Allen and Charlotte Steve and Marlene Young ▲ The Kleiner Cohen Foundation ▲ Michele and Paula Del Vicario *▲ Michael and Mildred Richard and Barbara Stratton *▲ ▲ ▲ Whitney Young Children's Trish and Don Lange *▲ Councilmember Gary and Ginsburg Sondermann * Scott Sweetow and Lisa HCP, Inc. * Foundation Harry Lewis *▲ Dawna DeLong ▲ TG Construction, Inc. * Green-Sweetow ▲ Bert Levy *▲ Long Beach Transit * Steve Dodge *▲ Ueberroth Family Foundation The Talbert Family Foundation ▲ Molina Healthcare, Inc. * Long Beach Water Department Adrianne DuMond ▲ William Waterhouse and $2,500+ Marlene Temple *▲ The Rudolph J. & Daphne Barbara Long *▲ Greg and Barbara MacGillivray *▲ John and Vickie Dupuy *▲ Anonymous ▲ William and Karen Timberlake ▲ A. Munzer Foundation * Jan Mazyck ▲ Dr. Charles and Margaret Tamara Achauer *▲ Paul and Stacey Von Berg *▲ Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Cynthia and David Mirsky *▲ Durnin ▲ $5,000+ Dr. Mary Jane Adams ▲ Wells Fargo Insurance Norris Foundation Mario and Therese Molina ▲ Don and Gay Durward ▲ Anonymous (2) *▲ Aetna * Services USA, Inc. * Ralph and Hazel Osborn and Peter Morin and Katrina Pelto *▲ Christopher and Tiffany Eich ▲* ABS Foundation, Inc. * Alaska Seafood Marketing Windes & McClaughry *▲ Lois J. Roork Charitable Trust William and Kathleen Mudd *▲ Viktoria Engel Tyer and Doug and Connie Baker ▲ Institute * Patrice Zamenhof *▲ OXY Long Beach, Inc. Michael K. Nakashoji ▲ Emily Engel ▲ Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation Angels Baseball Foundation * Dennis C. and Suzanne Frank and Margie Newell ▲ George and Carrie Fields *▲ Daniel and Theresa Aranda *▲ M. Poulsen ▲ Alex and Margie Norman *▲ 17 2013 Major Donors

Cecile Fisher and Isaias Virginia McCallum Elizabeth D. Warman * John and Susanne Rouse * Parkers' Lighthouse Lani Hashimoto-Isaacson Castellanos *▲ Charitable Trust *▲ Leah C. Young *▲ Murray and Lori Rudin * Pepi Winery Emma and Mina Kata Adele W. Fortune and Alison McClure ▲ Ned and Irene Sasaki ▲ Primal Alchemy Catering The Leafy Sea Dragons Steve Nash *▲ Julia and Patrick McConaghy *▲ $1,000+ Rick and Janie Thompson ▲ RAE Development Bill Mason Russ and Karen Frerer ▲ Henry J. Meyer ▲ Winnick Family Foundation * Reef-One Inc. Virginia McCallum Anonymous (2) *▲ Debbie and Bob Fults ▲ Peter Moakley *▲ Denise Wynn *▲ Rose Bowl Premium Seating Brianna Metten's Birthday D & M Alpert Foundation ▲ James and Susan Gainey ▲ J.M. Morales and Anita Douglas Yakich and SAVOR... Peggy Morrison AT&T Foundation * Rocky and Deborah Gentner ▲ C. Morales * Jacqueline Jordan ▲ simply sweet cakery Kevin and Claire Moynihan Barry and Sally Basiliere * James and Barbara Ghormley ▲ Dr. Frank and Ione Murray *▲ SIP at the Renaissance Hotel Kathie Nirschl Steve and Christine Bedrosian *▲ Todd and Heather Giles *▲ Lisa Nerkowski *▲ The Sky Room Ocean Stewards Marc A. and Tara R. Bilbao * In Kind Donors Sheila Gold Foundation * Robin Nielson and SlapFish Jerry R. Schubel Larry and Vicki Black * The following contributors donated Robert and Marilyn Grove ▲ Zachary Dobisky *▲ Jeanne B. Sleeper Kurt Schulzman's Birthday Judith L. Blevens * goods or services valued at $1,000 Dr. Carl, Elise and Alan and Gayle Norbryhn *▲ Steamed Mike and Sis Sondermann Anna Brathwaite or more to the Aquarium in 2013: Shelby Hartman ▲ Richard and Donice Pancost *▲ Sweet & Saucy Shop Marslaidh Tryk Michael Broida and Elaine Madeline and Donald Heimark ▲ Joan B. Pauloo ▲ Age of Aquariums, Inc. Taco Beach Cantina Tom Turney Lasnik-Broida Joseph Herron and Nancy and Byron Pinckert ▲ Alondra Hot Wings Temecula Olive Oil Company Leah Young Robert A. Brush Patricia Baird ▲ Kenneth and Marilyn Prindle *▲ American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Thomas Fallon Photography Todd M. Buchner * Valerie and Bob Hoffman▲ Andrew Quintero and The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub Trump National Golf Kathleen Dragovich and In Memory of Albert C. Hu and Michele Cristine Wolf ▲ Chaitali Biswas Club, Los Angeles Debra Casenave * Friends and family donated E. Brantner ▲ James A. Reep Family Bluewater Grill Eisuke and Uiko Tsuyuzaki Theresa Duncan ▲ thoughtful gifts in memory of their Denise Hurst *▲ Foundation * Bradford Renaissance Portraits VeeV Acai Spirit EHDD Architecture * loved ones, recognizing their love IDEXX Laboratories * Joel and Lilya Reiss ▲ Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Viking River Cruises Charles Z. and Meri L. Fedak ▲ for the ocean and support of the Dr. Masashi and Teruko Itano *▲ Reynolds Family Foundation Buono's Authentic Pizzeria West Caught Fish Company Virginia S. Frankenfield Aquarium. All of us at the Aquarium James Kang and Julie Heidi and Rod Roddenberry *▲ Caesars Entertainment Wyland Galleries Melinda L. Hayes * extend our deepest sympathies Stevens-Kang ▲ Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Rose *▲ Catalina Scuba Luv Donna Hill to the family and friends of: Keiter Family Foundation ▲ Ronald Rulison and Caught in the Moment David and Catherine Hostetler In Honor of Joel R. Kessler *▲ Robert McNeel * Photography Ray Beachler Ghislaine Iliff ▲* To commemorate a special Terri Keville *▲ Joanne Runge *▲ Esther S.M. Chao and Family Delores "Daube" Bick Sarah Kaleel *▲ occasion, milestone, or birthday, Lewis A. Kingsley Foundation * The Scharffenberger Family ▲* Deb's Kitchen Jeanne Brodeur Laetsch Family Foundation * donations can be made to Jeanne and Ron Kipp *▲ John T. Shadden, Morgan Delius Restaurant Josie Cabiglio Robert and Nancy Latimer ▲ the Aquarium of the Pacific. Patrick M. Kohler *▲ Stanley Smith Barney ▲ Paul Dimeo Lou Canut Roy Lightbody * The following individuals David and Deborah Lake ▲ Kash and Theresa Sheikh *▲ DIRECTV, Inc. Eric J. Davis Nadia Mariscal * were honored in 2013: Richard and Linda Landes *▲ Marilyn and Ron Sion *▲ Edwin and Maryann Feo Taylor R. Delepine Janet Mentzer * LBS Financial Credit Union ▲ Jean Bixby Smith ▲ Gazette Newspapers Sawyer Abts' Sixth Birthday Sheila Gold Nancy and Chas Merrill *▲ Jason and Janice Leibl *▲ Dr. Preston and Nancy Smith *▲ Grace R. Geisert Leah Alcorn Donald A. Groff Mary Miller and Joel Sweat Michael and Vanessa Lewis ▲ Richard and Luan Smith ▲ Gippy's Internet Solutions, LLC Aquarium of the Pacific Eddie Hartman Richard and Ilene Nelson * Los Angeles Rod and Reel Eiko and Floyd Stewart *▲ Gladstone's Long Beach Husbandry Staff Alice and Elizabeth Henderson The New York Community Club Foundation Alexandra and Terrence Sullivan ▲ Seth D. Glasco Aquarium of the Pacific Warren Iliff Trust Sunlight Fund * Laura Lubin * Takehiko Suzuki and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Volunteer Corinne Sewell Rose Ishimoto Robert and Katy Nickell * Toby Malina and Jim Heid *▲ Deborah May ▲ Halper Fine Art Aquarium of the Pacific Virginia LaBarre Russell Andrew and Kathy Parsons Gary and Gretchen Marlotte *▲ Tuna Club Foundation ▲ Russell and Avalon Hill Volunteers and Staff Roberto J. Lasarte Sean and Julie Pence *▲ Cindy L. Matsumoto and Gary U.S. Bank * Hyatt Regency Indian Jeri Baccari Mary Lau aka Por Por Jeremy Pickel ▲ Y. Matsumoto, Ed.D. *▲ John and Judi Uphold ▲ Wells Resort & Spa Charlie Bell Fred LeLand and Jewel Peter Prucnel * JAGGED Custom Guitars Gloria Benitez Fern Trembly Karl Strauss Brewery Jacob Bongard Bill Mason King's Fish House Gloria Brady Robert "Bob" Mason King's Seafood Company Jeanne M. Brodeur Hiler McConville Combining their passion for music Amy Kramer Josie Cabiglio's Birthday Bruce P. Monroe and art with their dedication to the La Traviata Ashleigh Cortner Marj Nooteboom Aquarium and interest in reusing ma- Coral and Ron Levin Kim Cox Panda terials, four Aquarium security depart- L'Opera Evan Cusato William R. Payden Mai Tai Bar Nelson T. Dearborn's Birthday Joyce Rorex ment staff members designed and built Market Broiler Restaurants Taylor R. Delepine Carmen Starr a guitar out of materials from a former Mr. J's Kitchen Mimi Feldman Judi E. Thomas exhibit. The finished “Jellycaster” guitar Nautilus Lifeline GivingTuesday Larry Wilkes was auctioned at Sea Fare on October Old Oak Cellars Maggie Gordon and Mary Aaron R. Wright Jacquelyn G. Orchard Ann Johnson's wedding 19. Pictured: Dimitrios Athanasopolous, Douglas Otto and Freda Perry Hampton winning bidder Adnan Din, James Hinsche Otto Raymond and Elizabeth Grupe, and Nathan Kogen. Paradise Taveuni - Fiji Hartman's dog Eddie Hartman

Please note that pledges are recognized in the year in which they are received. * These donors have increased their giving in 2013 ▲ Pacific Circle member

18 aquarium administration and budget

Marine Conservation Corinne and Rocky Laverty Financial Overview Revenue and Expenses (In 000's) Research Institute Board of Coral and Ron Levin For the year ended 2013 total attendance was 1.5 million, a Directors (as of 12/31/13) Andrew Maldonado and Lewis Shiro 2% increase compared to 2012. Total revenues were down 2013 2012 Glen A. March Dr. Albert Bennett by 6% compared to 2012. The decrease is primarily related Earned revenue 23,594 24,868 Dr. Wolfgang H. Berger Jeri Martin to the Aquarium no longer recording parking revenues Dr. Barbara Block Jan Mazyck from the City of Long Beach structure. This change in Membership 3,821 3,898 Dr. Laurel Harrison Breece Josephine Molina and Heather Rudy revenue is offset for all future rent expense obligations Government 2,269 712 Michelle and John Molina Mr. Dirk Burcham ($1.374 million annually). Earned revenue, which includes Contributions 6,329 8,673 Dr. James Fawcett Charles and Sam Moore admissions, education programs, and gift store and food Dr. Roy Houston Mitch Morris sales, equate to 65% of the total 2013 revenue. Programs Mr. Gary Justice William and Kathleen Mudd continue to be the focus of activites for the Aquarium, with Total Revenue 36,013 38,151 Dr. Krista Kamer Frank and Margie Newell 81% of total expenditures directed toward exhibits, services, Dr. Lee B. Kats Alex and Margie Norman and communication. Net assets at the end of the year Dr. Laura Kingsford Dr. Beverly O'Neill increased with a favorable change of 5% or $1.6 million. Program and marketing 27,849 26,795 Mr. John Fielder John Penny, co-chair, and Chris Kurimoto Development and membership 2,344 2,221 Dr. Linwood Pendleton Andy Perez Teresa Phillips Administration 4,220 3,602 Dr. Richard Pieper REVENUE Ms. Lynne M. Preslo, R.G., vice chair Dennis and Suzanne Poulsen Dr. Jerry Schubel Veronica Quintero Total Expenses 34,413 32,618 Ms. Nancy L.C. Steele, D. Env. Fred and Janet Riedman 6% Mr. Thomas Turney, chairman Mary Rooney 11% Dr. Dallas Weaver Ronald Rulison and Robert McNeel Change in net assets 1,599 5,532 Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri 18% Ms. Caron Laird, secretary Net assets at beginning of year 29,035 23,503 John and Patricia Shadden Jeanne Sleeper, co-chair Net assets at end of the year 30,634 29,035 Trustees of the Pacific (as of 12/31/13) Marvin and Mariclare Suomi A special thanks to the following individuals Ken Walker Balance Sheet (In 000's) who serve as Trustees of the Pacific. Patricia and John Wang Trustees are donors who also volunteer William Waterhouse and Barbara Long 2013 2012 their time and expertise in support of 65% Charles and Maureen Wilmot Cash and cash equivalents 9,296 6,945 the Aquarium’s mission and vision. Denise M. Wynn Accounts receivable 531 2,210 Lance and Fay Adams Mary Jane Adams Aquarium Executive Contributions receivable 2,451 3,823 Travis Barr Officers (as of 12/31/13) Earned Contributions Prepaid expenses 411 455 Revenue Martha and Faustino Bernadett Dr. Jerry R. Schubel, president and CEO Gift store inventory 417 370 Mark Bertrand and Robert Stanton Mr. Anthony T. Brown, vice Membership Government Other assets - 25 Esther S.M. Chao president of finance and CFO Property and equipment, net 22,020 19,963 Jose and Brigitte Collazo Ms. Barbara Long, vice president of Steve and Fran Conley government relations and special Jim and Sandy Crenshaw EXPENSES projects, corporate secretary Total assets 35,127 33,792 Dominic and Margaret DeCristofaro Gary and Dawna DeLong Aquarium Senior Staff (as of 12/31/13) Mike and Janet Dockstader 7% Accounts payable 2,373 2,909 John and Vickie Dupuy Ms. Cecile Fisher, vice president of Edwin Feo communications and marketing 12% Accrued liabilities 1,511 1,349 Walt and Linda Florie Mr. Perry Hampton, vice Deferred revenue 609 499 Geof Garth president of husbandry Dan and Felicia Gilboa Ms. Kathie Nirschl, vice president Total liabilities 4,493 4,757 Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg of human resources Robert W. Gordon Mr. John Rouse, vice president of operations John and Elizabeth Hancock Mr. Jeff Spofford, director of retail Unrestricted 20,025 18,525 Renee Handler-Klein and James Klein Mr. David Bader, director of education 81% Jeff and Julia Headon Ms. Theresa Duncan, vice Temporarily restricted 10,213 10,120 Nancy M. Higginson president of development Permanently restricted 397 391 Matthew and Katy Humphreys Ms. Marilyn Padilla, director Michael and Diane Jensen of public relations Total net assets 30,634 29,035 James Kang and Julie Stevens-Kang Ms. Tina Sarty, controller Program Administration Richard D. Katz & Marketing Supervisor Don and Julie Knabe Development Total liabilities and net assets 35,127 33,792 John and Joan Knight & Membership

19 aquariuM of the PaCifiC

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