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2009 annual report below the welcome 1 contents highlights 2 setting the standard for safe fish farming 3 protecting the vulnerable arctic 4 ending the trashing of our ocean 5 bringing order to the ocean 6 protecting our “yosemites of the sea” 7 realizing sustainable fishing 8 renewing the call for bold action 9 financials 10 contributors 11

o c e a n conservancy promotes healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems and opposes practices that threaten ocean life and human life. through research, education, and science-based advocacy, ocean conservancy informs, inspires, and empowers people to speak and act on behalf of the ocean. in all its work, ocean conservancy is the world’s foremost advocate for the ocean. espite an economic climate as tough as anyone could remember, 2009 could not have welcome started for the ocean on higher or more energetic notes than when the outgoing Bush administration designated three marine national monuments in the Pacific that protected pristine ecosystems half-again larger than all US National Parks combined. That announce- Witness to ment was followed by inaugural initiatives of the Obama administration and the unveiling Dof new policies shaped during a fast-paced transition period. So began a profoundly transformative Change In year for the ocean and for all who depend upon it for life or livelihood.

From the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico, and from Maui to Maine, 2009 was another year Ocean Vikki N. Spruill Cecily Majerus Washington, DC Conservancy asserted its leadership on the key conservation issues of our time. We continued to 1 cement our role on the national stage as leader on issues ranging from ecosystem protection to ocean governance reform, fisheries recovery to marine debris prevention. Our acknowledged credibility and our hard work during the new administration’s transition process led directly to a seat at the tables where important policies were hammered out—policies that will transform our ocean far into the future. From our invitations to the White House to witness President Bush designate an unprecedented series of Marine National Monuments in the South Pacific and President Obama unveil his first climate change policy, to congressional requests for our help in shaping national legislation on aquaculture, to the strong scientific guidance we are providing for the effort to end overfishing once and for all, 2009 was Ocean Conservancy’s year.

There were tremendous successes for Ocean Conservancy, but those successes were made possible only through the generous support of individual, corporate, and foundation donors, and by the continued help of hundreds of thousands of our volunteers across the globe. We could not achieve our goals and we cannot continue the good and important work expected of us without that generosity. Thank you, one and all, for your financial support, your good wishes, and your strong voices in the interest of a healthier, more vibrant, and more beautiful ocean.

Sincerely,

Vikki N. Spruill Cecily Majerus President & CEO Board Chair

board of directors d r . d a v i d c. a l d r i c h m r . p h i l i p p e c o u s t e a u m r . w i l l m a r t i n d r . m i c h a e l k. o r b a c h m s . b a r b a r a p a u l r o b i n s o n Vienna, VA Washington, DC Nashville, TN Beaufort, NC t r e a s u r e r New York, NY m r . t h o m a s h. a l l e n m r . d a v i d d o s s e t t e r m r . s t e v e n m o o r e d r . s t e p h e n p a l u m b i Portland, ME and San Francisco, CA Los Altos Hills, CA Pacific Grove, CA m s . v i k k i s p r u i l l Washington, DC Washington, DC m s . n i c o l e l u s k e y m s . d a n e n i c h o l s m r . p a t r i c k b. p u r c e l l m r . c u r t i s b o h l e n Englewood, CO Watch Hill, RI and s e c r e t a r y m r . d a v i d z a c h e s v i c e c h a i r Washington, DC Pacific Palisades, CA Monterey, CA m s . c e c i l y m a j e r u s Washington, DC c h a i r Berkeley, CA W ith the advent of the Obama administration and a new perspective on environmental concerns like climate highlights change and comprehensive ocean management, 2009 proved to be a year of tremendous change in how America views and protects its natural resources. Perhaps more than ever before, the attention of the conservation community has turned to the ocean, the least protected of all America’s environmental assets. From the outset, the Obama administration made its intentions clear: The ocean and the Great Lakes are national treasures, and it is time to treat them as such. The new administration has taken several steps to protect our nation’s beleaguered waters. 2 Ocean Conservancy has been a close advisor on these developments and has solidified its place as one of the most respected conservation organizations in the nation. Two-thousand-and-nine was another year that Ocean Conservancy’s scientific acumen, strategic foresight, and programmatic efficiency were in high demand as our nation began in earnest to deal with the considerable environmental challenges before us.

Last year was filled with programmatic highlights and victories for the ocean on almost every front.I t was the year of change … in how we think and act on behalf of one of our nation’s greatest natural assets, the ocean. s the world continues to overfish the industry, we became a leading and resolute voice Setting ocean, causing the supply of wild fish in opposing any plans to allow fish farming in to wane dramatically, fish farming is ocean waters under US jurisdiction unless the the standard likely to grow rapidly to meet our ever- United States enacts a comprehensive and pre- for safe fish increasing demand for seafood. Already, cautionary law to manage the industry’s growth Anearly one-half of all seafood feeding the world and prevent environmental harm. is farmed. Though still a nascent industry in farming the US, fish farming—sometimes known as Our prescience and caution were warranted. In “aquaculture”—will expand substantially in the fall, the US Commerce Department approved coming years. a misguided plan by regional fishery managers 3 to allow open-ocean fish farms in the Gulf of Ocean fish farmers are expected to look farther Mexico. Ultimately, the hasty actions of managers for strong leadership from Congress on the out to sea for suitable waters in which to anchor in this one region made the need for national future of open-ocean aquaculture in the United their facilities. From pollution to parasites to standards all the more urgent. States. If Congress fails to act, an unregulated disease, however, such operations are not without industry is likely to develop, and the environ- serious environmental consequences. Anticipating The director of Ocean Conservancy’s aquacul- mental consequences could be severe.” As the the potential harm of expanding offshore fish ture program, Dr. George Leonard, was invited decade drew to a close, representatives in farming, Ocean Conservancy acted decisively to speak before a key subcommittee of the Congress introduced the National Sustainable before the industry takes root. While not opposed House Natural Resources Committee on the need Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2009, the first step to responsible development of the aquaculture for sound legislation, saying: “Now is the time toward a comprehensive law.

Dr. George Leonard

Nearly one-half of all seafood feeding the world is farmed. he Arctic is home to some of the world’s In 2009, our efforts met with considerable suc- testified before the House Natural Resources Protecting few remaining intact ecosystems, where cess. In February, the North Pacific Fishery Committee on the impact of offshore oil drilling iconic species like polar bears, walruses, Management Council voted to prevent the and the need for better management of industrial the Vulnerable ice seals, and whales thrive. Yet the expansion of industrial fishing into all US waters demands on the ocean. Later in the year, heed- Arctic Arctic faces unparalleled environmental in the northern Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort less of our warnings and the entreaty of 70 Tchallenges from climate change, loss of seasonal seas, an area of nearly 200,000 square miles. members of Congress urging a timeout from sea ice, ocean acidification, and the encroach- With our partners, Ocean Conservancy was a Bush-era drilling plans in the Arctic, the Minerals ment of oil and gas development, commercial leading proponent for this decision and advo- Management Service nonetheless approved a shipping, and industrial fishing. cated strongly for its passage. Most critically, the plan for exploratory drilling in the Chukchi Sea. decision came before commercial fishing could It was a move with unpredictable ramifications 4 Human exploitation poses significant and as- gain a toehold in the area; and it established for the environment and for the people of Alaska, yet-unknown dangers to this important region. one of the largest preventative and precautionary as well as a setback for conservationists. Ocean Ocean Conservancy led a chorus of conserva- measures in fisheries management history. Conservancy was unbowed, however, and imme- tionists calling for a timeout on expanding Advocates hailed it as a turning of the tide in diately set about exploring alternative routes to industrial uses in the Arctic. Our voice joined Arctic conservation and Ocean Conservancy was block the expansion of drilling in one of America’s many others urging that, instead of forging ahead a key leader on the issue. last pristine ecosystems. with development, we must first gather more and better science from which to craft a com- In another area of focus, Ocean Conservancy prehensive plan to protect the fragile Arctic board member Philippe Cousteau, grandson of before any development proceeds. legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau,

The Arctic faces unparalleled environmental challenges from climate change, loss of sea ice, ocean acidification, and industrialization. nce again, Ocean Conservancy and Ending the hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the world joined in the Inter- trashing of national Coastal Cleanup—our twenty- our OCEAN fourth annual event. Participants Oremoved trash and debris from coastlines, keeping track of every piece of trash they found. Ocean Conservancy, in turn, compiled and published the data in the world’s only annual expertise to provide a roadmap for the ultimate also announced an extensive new partnership country-by-country, state-by-state index of the elimination of marine debris. between Planet Green, UNEP, Philippe and 5 problem of marine debris. A Rising Tide of Ocean Alexandra Cousteau, Oceana, and the Natural Debris and What We Can Do About It, our report In 2009, the main theme for the International Resources Defense Council in Planet Green’s on results of the 2008 International Coastal Coastal Cleanup was “partnership.” We solidified “Blue August”—an entire month of programming Cleanup, was a resounding call to action for our role as the de facto leader of a broad coalition dedicated to ocean-themed conservation issues. prevention of trash in our ocean and highlighted of public, corporate, non-profit, and government Lastly, we formed a partnership with Earth Day the interconnectedness of marine debris, wild- interests who are working together closely to find Network in which volunteer participation in the life, and climate change on ocean health. As a solution to marine debris. Ocean Conservancy ICC will be counted towards Earth Day such, it represented a significant shift for the and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Network’s “Billion Acts of Green” campaign in Cleanup by combining the power of data with joined forces to publish the first-ever examination commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of our in-house wildlife and climate change of marine litter in 12 seas around the world. We Earth Day in 2010.

The International Coastal Cleanup is a resounding call to action to prevent trash in our ocean. cean Conservancy is a leading advocate in support of provisions to address acidification, for the new National Ocean Council—a key Bringing order for bringing order to our ocean through ocean and coastal mapping, ocean exploration, priority of Ocean Conservancy. stronger ocean management policies and estuarine protection. to the ocean and we are recognized on Capitol Hill In another highlight, Dr. Dennis Kelso, Ocean as the go-to conservation organization We also worked hard with the new administration Conservancy executive vice president, followed Oon ocean issues. We started the year on a high to protect the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Administrator of the National note when President and CEO Vikki Spruill campaign that culminated with President Obama’s Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Nancy authored an op-ed in The Washington Post both formal revocation of rules established by the Sutley, Chair of the Council on Environmental congratulating President Bush on the creation of outgoing administration. Ocean Conservancy was Quality, and US Coast Guard Commandant a series of massive new Pacific Ocean national the only marine group active in this effort. We Admiral Thad Allen in testifying before a US Sen- 6 monuments and laying out specific steps for submitted joint comments, generated a sizable ate committee on the need for a unified national President Obama to shape his own blue legacy. public outcry, and championed a comprehensive ocean policy. Kelso espoused the virtues of coastal approach to call attention to the dangers of a and marine spatial planning, a system of ocean In the spring of 2009, Spruill was invited to the weakened ESA. governance Ocean Conservancy promotes White House for a front-row seat as President strongly as a way to ensure ecosystem protection Obama signed the Omnibus Public Land Man- Late in the year, President Obama’s Ocean Policy while balancing the existing and emerging uses agement Act, a significant piece of environmental Task Force released preliminary recommendations of our ocean—from recreation to fishing, fossil legislation. Ocean Conservancy helped ensure for a first-ever national ocean policy that includes fuels to renewable energy. the inclusion of a package of ocean bills in the a new federal ocean governance structure. Act and mobilized a coalition of ocean groups Specifically, the Arctic was singled out as a focus

Dr. Dennis Kelso

A leading advocate for bringing order to our ocean through stronger ocean management. n California, Ocean Conservancy was a key group of coastal stakeholders and we were a than two years of public meetings needed to Protecting driver in the adoption of a new network of voice of thoughtful advocacy throughout more finalize the protected areas. science-based marine protected areas our “Yosemites (MPAs) along the state’s North Central Coast. of the Sea” Since 1999, California’s first-in-the-nation Ilaw, known as the Marine Life Protection Act, has sought to protect majestic and environmentally significant places all along California’s storied coast. The law calls for a network of underwater parks—marine protected areas— 7 where human uses like fishing are fully or par- tially prohibited. Such prohibitions allow vital ecosystems to thrive as naturally as is possible in today’s world. Ocean Conservancy played a key role in the creation and passage of the over- arching law in 1999, and, in the decade since, in defining and implementing each protected area designated by the law. On the North Central Coast, Ocean Conservancy was the leader of an inclusive design process that included a diverse

Since 1999, California’s Marine Life Protection Act has guarded the state’s storied coast. cean Conservancy believes that we can a key advocate for a decision in Florida to apply were working—measures put forward by Realizing have both a healthy ocean and strong federal grouper management standards in that Ocean Conservancy years ago—helping to end seafood businesses, but we are taking important ocean state’s waters. Also in the overfishing of red snapper. It was a positive sustainable too many fish from the sea and many Gulf of Mexico, a scientific assessment of red development, but much work remains before fishing species are in woeful shape because of snapper showed that conservation measures this important fishery is declared fully rebuilt. Oit. To promote our sustainable fishing work, Ocean Conservancy launched a new online platform called “From Fishery to Fork” (www. oceanconservancy.org/fisherytofork) that tracks the major steps in the progression of wild- 8 caught seafood from the ocean to the consumer. The site highlights the opportunities for fishery managers, policy makers, fishermen, retailers, consumers and others to improve sustainability throughout the industry.

On a policy front, emboldened by the profound victory that we and our partners secured with the Alaska fishery management plan for the Arctic (see page 4), Ocean Conservancy was

We can have both a healthy ocean and strong seafood businesses. more favorable political climate and Likewise, in coming years, Ocean Conservancy RENEWING conservation victories aside, tremendous will continue ensuring that the mandates of the challenges lie ahead. Ocean Conservancy Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and THE Call for has only just begun its work in the Arctic, Management Act are fully realized; not just in Bold Action our seas remain overfished, and other the Gulf of Mexico, where we have enjoyed Aperpetual and oft-changing issues require considerable success on red snapper and other our continued diligence. In 2010 and beyond, important species, but in other critical fishing Lastly, we remain vigilant to any critical ocean Ocean Conservancy will build on our successes regions across the nation as well. The end of conservation issues, like oil spills, that might and expand our influence when and where it’s overfishing must be the cornerstone in any effort arise in the future. The ocean remains far from environmentally warranted and strategically to restore the ocean to health. healthy, and Ocean Conservancy is committed 9 prudent. In particular, we will remain vigilant to working at the crossroads of science and as the recommendations of the Interagency Of course, our unquestioned legacy in the elimi- policy in the interest of our one-and-only ocean. Ocean Policy Task Force are implemented and nation of marine debris will continue to grow. And that’s a position we cannot maintain an era of more effective and coordinated ocean Ocean Conservancy is building out its expertise without the support of our members, activists, governance is ushered in. Surely, there are years into a full-fledged marine debris program that volunteers, and partners who dream of a day of hard work ahead as the process of defining focuses as much on prevention and stopping when the ocean has been restored to the vitality the who, what, and where of ocean uses is marine trash at its sources as it does on our role it once knew. With your support and a great implemented. No one believes it will be easy, as the global leader in cleaning up trash that deal of hard work, that lofty goal will one day but we know it will be profoundly important. has made it into our ocean and waterways. be ours … and our children’s.

We dream of a day when the ocean has been restored to the vitality it once knew. Ocean Conservancy continues to deliver high-impact programmatic results in an operationally efficient and cost- financials effective manner, made possible through the ongoing commitment, involvement, and financial contributions of individuals, foundations, and corporations who understand the critical importance of protecting and preserving the ocean.

Ocean Conservancy’s revenue totaled $16.7 million, primarily from grants and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations, up slightly compared to $16.4 million in the previous fiscal year. Expenses totaled $16 million, down five percent from the previous year. Eighty-six percent of expenses were for ocean conservation programmatic activities and supporting services, and fourteen percent for 10 fundraising and membership development.

Ocean Conservancy strives to be a good steward of the resources entrusted to it by its supporters. The financial results depicted on page 10 are derived from Ocean Conservancy’s September 30, 2009 audited financial statements. Copies of the complete audited financial statements are available upon request.

revenue and expense summary

2009 2008 Contributions, Grants, and Bequests $16 096,398 $18 290,543 Government Grants 241,149 306,838 Investment Income 99,132 (2 345,712) Rent, Royalties, and Other 239,653 107,096 Total Revenues 16 6 7 6 ,332 16 358,765

Restore Sustainable Fisheries 3 911,657 2 246,596 Protect Marine Wildlife 981,342 2 177,818 Conserve Special Ocean Places 1 533,764 1 557,928 Ocean Governance 1 927,855 1 277,605 Outreach and Awareness 2 906,205 2 437,445 Communications, Marketing, and Publications 880,747 1 940,070 Total Program Expenses 12 141,570 11 637,462 Fundraising and Membership Development 2 207,434 3 442,519 General and Administration 1 681,526 1 813,603 Total Supporting Services 3 888,960 5 256,122 Total Expenses 16 030,530 16 893,584

corporate individuals program and fundraising Losses and Allowances (136,211) (193,986) 9% 64% administrative and membership Change in Net Assets 509,591 (728,805) services development Net Assets, Beginning of the Year 14 788,035 15 516,840 other foundations 86% 14% 2% 25% Net Assets, End of the Year $15 297,626 $14 788,035 contributors $50,000 AND ABOVE Chris Barnhill/Tierra Oil Mrs. K. H. Troutner Pamela J. Danelz Company Mr. Herbert and the Derry and Charlene Kabcenell Beane Family Foundation Rev. Jan West Randy and Nicole Luskey Marguerite D. Buck Ann M. Williams Champions Cecily and David Majerus Bunting Family Foundation Anonymous (1) Dr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Moore Clemens Family Foundation for Sea Change Steven E. Moore and Kathleen Anne L. Dean $2,500 - $4,999 Jack and Nan Schwemm Justice-Moore Elizabeth B. Denison/Denison James F. Barnett, Jr. Mrs. Joel D. Smith Donor List The Moore Family Foundation Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bierwirth Jeffrey and Vikki Spruill Mr. and Mrs. Gilman Ordway Alan Dynner Curtis and Janet Bohlen Ted and Jennifer Stanley 11 oct. 1, 2008 – sept. 30, 2009 Panaphil Foundation Helga I. Fuller Kathy and Jim Bricker Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stevens Feodor Pitcairn Abigail B. Gerry/Edith B. and Mrs. Robert H. Demere Strongin Family Trust Dan and Shari Sant Plummer/ Lee V. Jacobs Fund No. 3 DeWoskin/Roskin Foundation David Thomas Ocean Conservancy values all of the dedicated members, Code Blue Foundation Enid and Martin Gleich Alan Donn and Dorothy Holle Anonymous (4) volunteers, and activists who make our work possible. Cyrus B. and Barbara K. Sweet Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Grant/ Rachel Dreyfus We thank all contributors for their generous financial Wiancko Family Donor Advised The Eugene and Emily Grant Christine Dugan $1,000 - $2,499 support of our ocean conservation work. Fund of the Community Family Foundation Amy Edwards Yvonne Adams and Foundation of Jackson Hole Susan and Philip Gresh James L. and Cecelia D. Ferman, Jeremy Green Ocean Conservancy is grateful for the generous support Hawksglen Foundation Jr. Fund within the Community Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ahlstrom provided by our Champions for Sea Change, those who $10,000 - $49,999 Horace Hildreth Foundation of Tampa Bay Bob Allen, Jr. and Rona support our work with gifts of $1,000 or more, during Dr. and Mrs. David C. Aldrich Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knourek Dr. Daniel R. Grischkowsky Daniels-Allen fiscal year 2009 (Oct. 1, 2008 to Sept. 30, 2009). Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Alexander The Korein Foundation Craig and Susan Grube Dr. Michael Altman

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Chapin Mike Lepisto and Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Hamilton Lawrence J. Amon Jill Dempsey Anais Nguyen Lorli Hardigg and Jamey Pope Terri and Ken Ash Samuel E. and Hilda Laura Lewis The INGE Foundation Gay and Alan Auerbach S. Duff Trust Cynthia and Merrill Magowan Jeanie and Murray Kilgour Barbara and Arthur Babcock Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hagey Family Foundation Marta Jo Lawrence Barbara F. Beegel Susan Kettering Thomas F. and Judith G. Mich/ Mrs. Edith W. Macguire Winifred F. Benchley Krehbiel Family Foundation Speyer Foundation Jeanne R. Manders Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Benedict Chris and Susan Kuebler The Prentice Foundation Ellen Wills Martin Foundation Dalice Benge Mary Ann E. Mahoney Patricia Goss Rhodes Ted Muendel Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Beyer Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Purcell Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Constance Murray Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers Anne Rowland Saltonstall, II Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patron Ida G. Braun Greg Sparks Susan B. Stearns Polar Cruises Dr. Olive J. Brose Dave and Judi Zaches Robert Steinwurtzel Kirk and Cindy Pratt Lewis Brounell Anonymous (3) Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Mr. and Mrs. William L. Charitable Trust Barbara Stiefel Price/William L. Price Butler Conservation Fund $5,000 - $9,999 Daena Title and Jay Greenspan Charitable Foundation Laura Capps Adelson Family Foundation Ann T. Richards Mr. and Mrs. John F. Carr/ Emily and John Alexander, Barbara Paul Robinson and John Carr Foundation Jr./Stewart Foundation Charles Raskob Robinson Deborah R. Castleman David and Sharman Altshuler Brad August Ruesch Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ford Chappelle Barbour Schumann Dr. Gay E. Cheney

continued on page 12 continued from page 11 contributors Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Jane and Bruce McLagan Evelyn Casey Steen Christian/Burford Gilbert Meehan Thomas W. Stern Leimenstoll Foundation Ian and Marion Moir Frances W. Stevenson Robert W. Christy Dr. and Mrs. Roy Molina Drs. Edwin and Dorothy Sved Mrs. Franklin M. Cist Timothy M. Muller Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Swann Julie A. Clayman The Nason Family Foundation Dr. Alina M. Szmant Gabriel L. Condie Yvette Gonzales Peter Neumeier and Marty and Lee Talbot Dr. Hilary Connery Katherine L. Goolsby Gillian Taylor Deetta Taube Jean Cox Thomas J. Grahame Barbara J. Nissen Gerald H. Taylor Diane Cummings and Jan Kern Mr. and Mrs. Walter Norton Margaretta Taylor 12 Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Davis Maureen Hackett, M.D. J. Anthony Ogden Martha L. Thomas Elizabeth M. Denning and Roman Oliynyk Mr. and Mrs. Edwin N. Christopher D. Tower Mr. and Mrs. John Diversey Evelyn Harrison Ordway, Jr. Ann Tretter William and Nancy Doolittle Margaret K. Haydon Margaret S. Osterhoudt Stephen and Jacquelynn Tsu Ishnee R. Dupont Hilltop Foundation Dr. Dana Oviatt Veson Nautical Margaret B. Eastman James V. Hittner Stephen R. Palumbi and Mary David Vondle Peter and Connie Ellison David K. Ho L. Roberts William Warburton Debra Erickson Mills Michelle Hoffman Brainard W. Parker Robert T. Watt Robert S. Ertter Amanda W. Hopkins Josephine P. Parrish Webster Family Foundation Karl G. Estes Foundation Jacqueline Hughes Mr. and Mrs. David Paynter/ Bill and Tally Wegner Eric Ettlinger David P. Hunt The Grace Jones Richardson Carolyn Jones Weinberger Marylynn Irene Evans Barbara and David Hurd Trust Adam Weissman

Charles Ewald Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Hussey Sheila and Ole Peloso Richard Wesslund Ray and Sydney Feeney Anna Jeffrey Dr. Theresa A. Perenich Ady and Blue Wheeler Fluke Foundation Nora Kenway Kurt Polk Wild Woods Foundation April P. Ford Phyllis Kerdasha Sara K. Pope Michael E. Wilens Steffen and Deborah Foster Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Kinney Welling T. Pope Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Dr. Lawrence J. Frateschi Josephine W. Kixmiller Laura B. Prange Williams, III Laura Isabelle Frederick Prof. Carl W. Kohls Audrey A. Recht Josephine E. Wood Frederic S. Freund Wayne Krill Andrew Reich Mr. and Mrs. John Woodward Raelyn Garland Shannon S. Lamb Craig Ring and Jane H. Suzanne and Kevin Zarling Raymond S. Gettins Dr. Paul Lampert Hartwell Anonymous (9) Bruce M. Gillam Randy Laroche Pam and Ken Roberts Katie Gillis Dr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Sandy Roberts Bob and Eileen Gilman Cash and April Levy Fund Roger and Barbara Rufe Family Foundation Tom and Gail Litwiler Mr. and Mrs. P. Marshall Ryan Gail S. Giordano Robert and Alice Loeb Phillip and Jane Scanlan Myles S. Goldfein Sheila E. MacKay Jim Schaefer Caroline Macomber Dr. Ellen Schreiber The McAlaine Family Robert and Kay Schroer Foundation Brian M. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ruth and Al Sporer; Amy R. McConnaughey Sporer Schiff McDanel Land Foundation Kathleen L. Stafford contributors Altria Harney and Sons Regional Marine Conservation Project Bank of America Harbor Branch Oceanographic Foundation Resources Legacy Fund Foundation The Bernice Barbour Foundation Hollomon Price Foundation Sea World Busch Gardens Conservation Fund The S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation ITW Foundation State of Maine Foundations, Beneficia Foundation Kettering Family Foundation Stonyfield Farm Booz Allen Hamilton The Lawrence Foundation Superior Nut Company Corporations, Brunswick Public Foundation Legg Mason Tides Foundation Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Lush Cosmetics Triad Foundation and Government The Coca-Cola Foundation MARPAT Foundation United Nations Environment Programme Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation Martin-Fabert Foundation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 13 Croakies Message!Products Walt Disney World Agencies Click Wine Group The McCance Foundation Trust Walton Family Foundation Sarah K. deCoizart Article TENTH John R. McCune Charitable Trust Wilburforce Foundation oct. 1, 2008 – sept. 30, 2009 Perpetual Charitable Trust The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Working Assets The Dow Chemical Company Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation Ocean Conservancy is grateful to the following Endangered Species Chocolate National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration foundations, corporations, and government eQuilter.com Oracle agencies for their generous support of our Faith Family Trust O-I ocean conservation work. Florida Power and Light Pacific Market International Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund David and Lucile Packard Foundation Gulf of Mexico Foundation Folke H. Peterson Foundation contributors Gerard Abdo Lewis Brounell Charitable Trust Mrs. Jean E. D’Amato Rita Gehrke Sandy Alden Anita Brown Paul Dautremont Joan T. Geisler Bob Allen, Jr. and Rona Mr. and Mrs. Phillip T. Brown Saundra Davenport Arlene M. Geist Daniels-Allen Ross S. Brown David Davis Abigail B. Gerry Ocean Legacy Jeane Ann Allen Theresa Brown Liz deCaracena Gail T. Gibson Mrs. Tracy L. Allen Mrs. Charles Bryant James M. Degen Miss Joni C. Gilbert Society Mr. and Mrs. David Almer Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barbara Delgado Mary A. Gillis Enrique Alvarez Buckland Greg Demchick Eliot Girsang Joan Andersen Mary Burns Ronald Deveau Suzette Goebel We are pleased to honor and thank the following Mrs. Kenneth Arkenberg Nancy A. Butler Helen Diener Peggy D. Goldberg 14 dedicated supporters who have provided for Terri and Ken Ash Nancy Bybee Debbie Dill Mr. and Mrs. Kip Goldsberry the future of our wild, healthy ocean by including Helga I. Ashkenaze Mary Bye Nancy Dirkse Fred Good Ocean Conservancy in their wills, trusts, or other Lawrence M. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Scott Caldwell Patricia S. Dixon Barbara J. Goodwin estate plans. Ruth R. Baker Alexander A. Campbell Trish Doherty Kenneth A. Gordon Linda Bancroft Sylvia Campbell Manuel A. F. Dominguez Thomas J. Grahame Alexis Barbeau Pamela Canyonrivers Maria Dossantos Mr. and Mrs. John Granger Mrs. S. S. Barrett Marie B. Capaci Douglas Douglas Gloria Gray Virginia Barrett Nancy Caranica Helen M. Drews Janet M. Gray Mary Bartsas Erin Carmack Frances Duvall Dr. Martha V. Green Dianne G. Batch Mr. and Mrs. John F. Carr Christine M. Dwyer David Greenblatt Kevin W. Bauer Candis Cebula Linda Emblen Edward G. Griffin Pauline C. Bauer Dr. Joseph Chaiklin Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton Emmons G. Griffith

Madeline Baum Wendy M. Chambers Dennis S. Emory Rebecca Griffith Denise Bechtel John Chapman G. E. Evans Craig and Susan Grube Ann L. Beier Dr. Gay E. Cheney Marylynn Irene Evans Melva Hackney Liz and Dale M. Bell Miss Mary C. Chilton Frances L. Ezer Debbie Hamel Mrs. John Belz Hewitt Clark Garold L. and Joyce E. Faber Nancy Hamilton Anna B. Benson Toni Clark Faith Family Trust Harry N. Hamm John C. Bierwirth Anne Clarke Cymbelene Forbes Dr. John S. Hand Lela Bishop Teena R. Coffel Carol Fortier Melissa A. Hanmer Betty E. Blumenkamp Rosalind Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Fowler William T. Hardison, Jr. Sara R. Blumm Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Collinson Donald Frantz Becky Harrell Billie Blytmann Shawn M. Combs Kira Freed L. Harris Curtis and Janet Bohlen Tim Combs Richard Freeman Ruthanne Harstad Rema Boscov Marianna Confreda Russell B. Frehling Jeannine B. Hartman Robyn C. Bostrom Mary L. Contakos and Debra Blalock Helen Hartzog Hara A. Bouganim C’Anne M. Cook Lenore Friedman Marti H. Hatchett Sandra Boves Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Cottrell James Fullerton Dr. and Mrs. Donald Hawkins Valarie A. Bowen Kathleen Craig Molly M. Fulton Marjorie S. Heagy Jo Anna L. Brand Donna Cumming Jonathan P. Gaits Diane K. Heath Ramna Brandt Elizabeth Cumming Raleigh T. Galloway Philip Heaver Sherri Bray Stuart L. Currier Louise Gantress Rodney A. Heavner Eleanor G. Brew Constance J. Cushman Faye Gartman Christel J. Hebeke Kathy and Jim Bricker Joseph Dahlheimer Alice M. Gates Irene Heiner

continued on page 15 continued from page 14 contributors Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Herbold Christa M. Koenig Hugh P. McElrath Della Panos Joan Hesterberg Bruce E. Kohler Robert J. McMillin Ann S. Pardini Pamela Hetherington Sandra R. Koslow Lorraine M. McCarthy Suzanne M. Parker Gloria A. Hibbard Catherine Krell Kenneth L. McClintock Mrs. William N. Parker Robert Hinton Wayne Krill Delia McCulloch Irma Peers James V. Hittner Armin U. Kuder Mrs. Roy M. McCulloch Vernette Pemberton Liliana Hodges Ann J. Kugel Dr. Mike McGee Julanne Pentecost Betty J. Holling Herbert Lafair Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mckee Dr. Theresa A. Perenich Mr. and Mrs. Donald Holmes Kim M. Lang Michael McLean Dennis Pfeifer Tom E. Horner Diana Langer Roger E. McManus David Phillips 15 Catherine Hoss Linda Langin Mary M. McPherson Gail Pigeon Julia Houston Harmony Larson Sonja M. Meadows De Nyse W. Pinkerton Janice L. Howie Sylvia Larson Hyta Mederer Feodor Pitcairn Eric Humphries William Laudani Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Merola Naomi C. Pitcairn Joel and Elinor Green Hunter Marge A. Laufer Alison D. Merow Joan E. Polasky Dr. Joan Hunter Dr. Louis F. Lawrence Kathleen M. Metzger Bernie M. Porter Leonora R. Hurst Marta Jo Lawrence Charlotte Delahay Meyer Cecil L. Powers, Jr. Jeffery Hutchinson Carol A. Lawson Richard Mikita MaryLou Price Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peyton Lee Jenkins Marie Mildram Linda Prior D. Iglehart, Jr. Rita T. Lenehan Arthur R. Miller Heather P. Putnam Linda T. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lenville Robert Miller Kathleen M. Quarmby Nancy Jamison Charlie and Sharon Lindner P. E. Mina Dr. Carolyn S. Quinn

Mrs. T. R. Jaskowski Dolores M. Link Patricia L. Minnick Alan D. Rammer Bartley and Myrna Jeffery Elaine F. Livesey-Fassel Vinnia H. Miskimen David J. Ramos Jan Jennings Cailleux Jean H. Locke Jan Moffat Dr. Francine Rasco Mrs. Yocheved D. Jeppsen Margret E. Lohfeld Steven E. Moore Suzanne Real Mrs. Alvar Johanson Christine D. Lopez Deborah Morrell Brenda Reimert Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson Dwight and Kimberly Lowell Robert W. Mulein Lori Reiter Richard W. Johnson James M. Lukas William B. Mullen Gertrude Reynolds Susan Johnson Miriam H. Lukens Michael Murphy Phyllis Reynolds Beverly M. Jones Jane W. Lusk Sarah Murphy James R. Rhind John N. Jones Dana Lyons Gloria Nelson Karen Rhines Connie Joyce William H. Lyons John A. Nevros Ann T. Richards William Kagan Leonore K. Mac Farland John S. Newberry Linda Riedel Donna E. Kantner Karen A. Malkin Richard Nord Mrs. E. L. Robertson Bernard Katz Kathleen Mallory Barbara Nowaczyk Jane W. Robertson Shirley J. Kaub Victoria W. Manlandro J. Anthony Ogden Elaine Roeder James M. Keith, IV Joanne Manoway Steven H. Olanoff Helen P. Rogers Rev. Richard S. Kemmler Zandria L. Mansfield Ron Olson Jorge Romero Agnes J. Kemp Doris E. Marshall Jeff O’Neil Cynthia Rose Mary Kent Jean Martin Gilman Ordway Joseph Roseman, M.S. Nora Kenway Candace Mast Rowland M. Orum Judith Rosenthal Dr. Brina Kessel Nancy B. Mayeski Madeline Owen Gerald F. Ross Jackie Klieger B. Mayr Lauretta Owens Vicki L. Rothe

continued on page 16 continued from page 15 contributors Norma E. Rugg Eleanore N. Smith Catherine Jeri Truesdell Bequests for Dorothy M. Ruhl Glynda R. Smith Theo and Bill Tucker the Ocean Steven J. Russ J. B. Smith Rachel E. Turner We honor in memoriam the Vickie Russell Marci Smith Sarah L. Turner following supporters of Ocean Paula A. Russo Mary Smith Nancy Umphrey Conservancy whose bequest Irina Rutenburg Randi Smith Karen Vahling gifts arrived between October 1, Carol A. Salzetti Roberta Smith Suzanne Van Sickle 2008 and September 30, 2009. Joan S. Samara Robert E. Smyth Krista Van Vranken Their foresight and generosity Biagio A. Sancetta Maria A. Socarras Dharmendra T. Verma provide important and ongoing Patricia T. Sandberg Jeff Soff Robert Victor program support and create an 16 Robert A. Sanvi Dr. Philip Sollins Mr. and Mrs. Christopher ocean legacy for future genera- Heather Sargeant David Spainhower Waddell tions to behold and enjoy. Phillip and Jane Scanlan Greg Sparks Lyn Wagner-Ditzhazy Dianne Scarduzio Earline Spinney Nan Hunter-Walnut Anonymous Karen F. Schaaf Jeffrey and Vikki Spruill Terry A. Walrath John Ainsworth Karen Schanerberger Susan C. Staebler Betty M. Walters Eldon Bachman Harold A. Schessler Kurt Stephan Anne Walton Barbara Bourns Rhoda Schlamm Martin Sternlicht Chuck Walton Martin Brandeis Howard L. Schlesinger Dennis Stevenson Wesley Wang Rosalind Douglas Annaliese Schneider-Rush Artemas Stewart, M.D. William Warburton Ingeborg Fasse Lawrence Schopp Mrs. Lee Stoll Roxanne Warren Eleanor Fenton Judith F. Schrafft Penny Strohl Pat Watson Mary Fish

Eileen E. Schroeder Jeanne Suchanek Jane Webb Jean Henley Robert and Kay Schroer Jean Summers Sandra M. Webber Gail Henning Mr. W. Ford Schumann William Sumner Shari D. Welch James and Lavina Kemp Anne Scott Larilyn Swanson Damaris E. Welles Agnes Lauga Diane M. Scott Jim Swearingen Lisa Wersal Mildred Lillis Laura M. Secord and Karen Joan Swope Suzanne Westgaard Leroy Mattern Eric J. Lobbins Dr. and Mrs. John H. Tanton Diane Whitmore Karen Meehan Robert J. Segal Jean Tease Roxanne Wiley Daniel Morrill Dr. and Mrs. Ranil Senanayake Dawn N. Tecumseh H. C. Willeboordse Patricia Pratt Mary S. Settles Judith Therrell Arlene Wilson Martin Schwager Mr. and Mrs. Alan Seyler Herbert H. Thiele Michael N. Wood Helen Titus Mary E. Shallow Hildegarde Thomas Stanley A. Wtulich, Ph.D. Reamer Wigle Patricia Sherwood Dr. Joyce Thomas Ernest Yagel Helga Wilking Lois Shriver Martha L. Thomas Lynne Yeannakis Fay Shulman Richard C. Timm Gail Yenny Photo Credits Maureen S. Sikora Barbara H. Topp Susan York 1: Vikki N. Spruill © Rachel’s Network; Cecily Majerus © Marie Simolin Carlos Torres C. Young Brough Schamp 3: Bottom Fish Farm © Doug Perrine/seapics. com; Dr. George Leonard © Kaitilin Gaffney 5: Boy with Garbage Patricia Sinclair Phyllis Torrey Alan Zaslow © Angel Valentin; Boy with Sandal © Simon Hayter; Man Richard N. Sisco Louise Totten Anonymous (28) on Beach © Samantha Reinders 7: Tufted Puffin © Kevin Schafer/Seapics.com; Sea Lions © John Muhilly/Seapics.com Miriam L. Sivak Robert R. Traut 9: Whale © Kevin Aitken/Marinethemes.com; Garbage Patch Stella Smetana Ann Tretter © Lindsey Hoshaw 11: Albatross © Cynthia Vanderlipi 13: The International Coastal Cleanup © Susana Raab Mrs. Joel D. Smith Scot Trinklein Design: Fuszion Printing: Mosaic

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