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¡Viva Baja! features the king angelfish and other colorful tropical fishes.

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Water is the driving forceof all nature.

– Leonardo da Vinci


Our original exhibit focus was largelylocal. Today, we work around the worldto secure the health of the ocean forfuture generations. I’m proud of themany ways that the Aquarium hasbecome a recognized global leaderin ocean conservation, and I’m sograteful for your support.

We’re approaching the task on manyfronts. Our fabulous new special exhibi-tion, ¡Viva Baja! Life on the Edge, displaysincredible marine animals from theGulf of California and tells importantconservation stories about the grow-ing movement to protect the region’sliving resources. Our research andpolicy teams are collaborating withscientists, conservation groups andthe government in Mexico to make adifference for marine life there—from fisheries reform to studyingwhite sharks in coastal waters.

We’ve also stepped up our actions toaddress climate change and its effectson ocean health. We’re speaking out inCalifornia, where the state has taken aleading role on this issue, and areworking with Monterey Peninsulacommunities to adapt to the unavoidableimpacts of climate change.

For our own part, our planned Centerfor Ocean Education and Leadership isdesigned to meet U.S. Green BuildingCouncil LEED Gold standards for sus-tainability, including solar panels, pas-sive solar heating and a living roof. Notonly will we be able to double the impactof our education programs—we’ll do soin a building that delivers messagesabout environmental responsibility.

You can learn more about our climatecommitments on our website and in theFuture of the Ocean blog, wherewe regularly share updates about ourconservation research and oceanpolicy programs.

We’re tackling the ubiquitous plasticpollution that fouls beaches and findsits way into ocean food webs acrossthe globe. We championed Californialegislation that became the model fora new federal law phasing out plasticmicrobeads from personal care prod-ucts. We joined earlier this year with theCalifornia Latino Legislative Caucus fora Sacramento briefing on the effectsplastic pollution is having on the state’sfreshwater and ocean waters. And we’rebacking the statewide campaign touphold California’s ban on single-use

plastic shopping bags.Internationally, we’re regarded more

than ever as a trusted voice in the sus-tainable seafood movement. With ourbusiness partners, we’re helping shiftaquaculture production overseas inmore ocean-friendly directions throughalliances with peer organizations aroundthe world and by working directly withmajor producers in Southeast Asia andother regions.

We worked with the Obama Adminis-tration to inform new U.S. laws and poli-cies that ban the import of seafoodcaught using illegal, unreported andunregulated fishing methods. And,because of our expertise in conveninghigh-level gatherings, we hosted a first-ever symposium of bluefin tuna expertsto chart a path toward sustainability fora species that is both iconic and a vitalplayer in global ocean ecosystems.

We’re able to reach out fromMonterey Bay to the world—and makea difference—all because of your helpand support. Many thanks for all youmake possible!

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J U L I E P A C K A R DExecutive Director

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While Monterey Bay’s waters are protected, they’re connectedto the global ocean and vulnerable to all the threats facing theocean worldwide. Today, the impacts of climate change from ourunchecked burning of fossil fuels are transforming the ocean andthreatening the integrity of the living systems that sustain lifeon Earth.


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It has been made both more vulnera-ble—and strengthened—by humanactivity, including from its neighborshere in the United States. Much workremains to safeguard incredibly rich

communities of animals, plants and habi-tats that were once shielded by Baja’sisolation and very arid climate.

“Baja California might seem faraway, but we’re closely connected tothis special place,” says Senior Exhibit

Developer Raúl Nava. “Our choices andour actions affect this wild coast, andwe hope the exhibition shows visitorshow we can make a positive impact inBaja and beyond.”

You’ll meet the wildlife and learn moreabout some of the problems—and solu-tions—facing our southern neighbors inour new ¡Viva Baja! Life on the Edgespecial exhibition. We also tell the storyof charismatic animals that migrate to

Baja each year in a new auditoriumprogram, “Journey to Baja: A Tale ofThree Travelers” (see page 6 for details).You’ll learn what you can do to help, andwhy you should.

Inside ¡Viva Baja! you’ll encounterhands-on exhibits with time-lapse anima-tion and interactive animal models thatshow how life adapts to conditions in thecomplex communities of Baja’s coastaldeserts, mangrove forests and coral reefs.Another engaging multimedia display letsyou color your own tropical fish and“release” it into a virtual coral reef.

A short, narrated video introduces theiconic marine mammals that live off BajaCalifornia. We share how conservationgroups, scientists and legislators helpedto bring gray whales back to Baja’s warm

Life in Baja California is unique and fragile,and occupies one of the most biologicallydiverse natural habitats in the world.

Dive intoBajaCalConservation Stor

Baja California is home to oneof the largest tropical reefson Earth—a UNESCO / WorldHeritage site at Cabo Pulmo.



waters. But we also share how we mustwork together again to save the criticallyendangered vaquita—the world’s small-est porpoise, whose striking markings haveearned it the nickname “the panda ofthe sea.” Sadly, fewer than 100 remainin the wild.

Other interactive exhibits exploremajor threats to Baja’s habitats—water diversion, illegal fishing,

overfishing and coastal development.They also show how people workingcooperatively have helped addressthese threats.

For example, the Colorado River onceemptied into the Gulf of California. Butdams, development and agriculture inthe United States dried up the river in

the northern Gulf of California, leavingbehind dry streambeds. Our demand forwater comes at a cost—vital wetlandsand other coastal habitats now struggleto survive.

A historic agreement in 2013 betweenthe United States and Mexico partiallyrestored the Colorado’s flow. An allianceof conservation groups helped secureenough water to support both farms andwetlands. Slowly, the delta and coastalcommunities are beginning to rebound—but there’s still work ahead.

In the case of reefs at Cabo Pulmo offthe southern tip of Baja California—oneof the oldest coral reefs in the northernPacific Ocean—conservation groupsworked with the Mexican governmentto end decades of overfishing that

depleted its rich marine life. Today,it’s a designated National Marine Parkas well as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Former fishermen are now ecotourismguides. But people must be diligent inmonitoring coastal development to keepCabo Pulmo thriving and healthy.

“Baja California faces a rising tide ofthreats, but we’re at a crossroads rightnow,” says Raúl. “If we act now, we havean opportunity to make a difference andpreserve this special place.”

alifornia’sories in ¡VivaBaja!

Member and donor supportmakes special exhibits like¡Viva Baja! possible—Thank you!



Come dive with us! Inthis unique program, kidsages eight to 13 are intro-duced to the underwaterworld through surfacescuba diving.

Kids are safely guidedby Aquarium dive staff in

our Great Tide Pool,where they meetamazing animals whilegetting a fish's-eye viewof the wonders of the bay.

No experience isnecessary, only asense of adventure!

Summeratth

While you’re visiting ¡Viva

Baja! Life on the Edge, be

sure to take in the com-

pelling new auditorium program

we’ve created to complement our

newest special exhibition.

“Journey to Baja: A Tale of

Three Travelers” follows the mi-

grations of three far-ranging ani-

mals that share a common trait:

all three travel to Baja California

to have their young. A live pre-

senter traces the journeys of

gray whales, brown pelicans and

elephant seals to remote and

protected islands and beaches.

The story of these charismatic

animals and their young is even

more extraordinary when you

learn that not long ago, we almost

lost them completely. Hunters

nearly wiped out elephant seals

and gray whales during the 19th

century. The pesticide DDT caused

pelicans to lay eggs with thin

shells that cracked under the

weight of their parents.

In the early 1970s, people

made their voices heard and

sparked passage of sweeping

environmental laws to ensure

clean air and water, as well as

‘Journey to Baja’ in New

Gray whale Brown pelican

Underwater Explorers

Members receive special pricing on Underwater Explorersand all of our Tours. To make your reservation, visitmontereybayaquarium.org/adventures or call us at831-647-6886.

If you’ve never been onone of our tours—or if it’sbeen a while—come behindthe scenes with us to get amore intimate look at ouranimals and operations. Inour two animal-themedtours—Sea Otter Conserva-tion Tour and Shark Tour—you’ll find out how we carefor these remarkable speciesand how our research initia-tives are helping them

thrive in the wild. In thenew Insider’s Tour, you’lldiscover the secret lives ofjellies, uncover new animals,fishes and more!

You can also expressyour love for a specialsomeone by booking oneof our Romance Tours.We offer a wide range ofpersonalized possibilitiesthat will leave you withtreasured memories.

Take Time for a Tour



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protections for marine mammals.

“The recovery of these species

from the brink of extinction is one

of the most remarkable conserva-

tion success stories ever,” says

Mike Chamberlain, innovation

director for the Guest Experience

Department. “It’s inspiring to know

that it happened because people

demanded we protect these

majestic animals.”

We’re called to step up again

today to address the equally

urgent threat of climate change.

“Journey to Baja” features

stunning cinematography by

IMAX filmmaker Johnny Friday

and a beautiful musical score

created for the show by

acclaimed acoustic guitarist

Peppino D’Agostino.

We hope you’ll be energized

by this heartwarming program

and join us in working to safe-

guard the future of the amazing

animals that call the waters of

Mexico and California home, in

a time when rapid change is

transforming the global ocean.

ew Auditorium Program

Elephant seal

Sleep next to yourfavorite Aquarium exhibitduring a Summer NightsSeashore Sleepover. Startyour evening with livemusic during Evenings bythe Bay. When the doorsclose, continue to explorethe Aquarium at your

leisure with specialprograms and a lightbedtime snack beforefalling asleep in frontof your favorite exhibit.Wake up with the fishesand enjoy a continentalbreakfast in our Cafe.

Summer NightsSeashore Sleepovers

Evenings by the BaySaturdays & Sundays, July 2-September 4Join us for extended summer hours on Saturdaysand Sundays. Explore our exhibit galleries asdaylight lingers into the evening hours. We’ll havelive music, too—“Unplugged Saturdays,” featuringa variety of musical genres, and live jazz fromMonterey Jazz Festival musicians each Sunday.Enjoy sustainable wines and small bites forpurchase from a special menu created by theAquarium’s Executive Chef, Matthew Beaudin.

Members receive special pricing on our Sleepovers.To make your reservation, visitmontereybayaquarium.org/adventures or call us at831-647-6886.



Asea otter pup we rescued

on a stormy winter day is

now settled in at her new

home at Shedd Aquarium,

thanks to a longtime

collaboration with our famed

Chicago colleague.

Ellie, formerly known to us as

pup 719—since she’s the 719th

otter we’ve taken in since 1984—thrived under round-the-clock care

from our sea otter program staff

after we rescued her in January.

Ours is the only program in

the world that rescues and cares

for stranded southern sea otter

pups. We raise pups for release

back into the wild, and try to

place non-releasable pups in

long-term homes at accredited

U.S. aquariums and zoos.

Prepping a pup for release to

the wild is an intensive, long-term

project that enlists our adult

female exhibit sea otters as surro-

gate mothers. When pup 719

stranded, all available surrogates

were already paired with other

rescued pups. Luckily, our friends

at Shedd Aquarium had room in

their sea otter exhibit.

We prepped pup 719 for her big

move to Chicago by acclimating

her to face-to-face human care

We Find a New Home

What’s New

Listening to Monterey Bay

Scientists and engi-

neers at the Mon-

terey Bay Aquarium

Research Institute (MBARI)

have installed an ultra-sen-

sitive seafloor hydrophone

about 3,000 feet below the

surface of Monterey Bay.

The hydrophone can pick

up sounds too low or too

high for humans to hear—from the deep rumbles of

blue whales to the high-

pitched squeaks and clicks

of common dolphins.

“We’re trying to charac-

terize the soundscape of

Monterey Bay,” says John

Ryan, the biological

oceanographer in charge of

the hydrophone project.

“This includes biological

sounds, such as vocaliza-

tions of marine mammals,

the sounds of physical

processes such as wind and

rain, and the sounds of

human activities.”

MBARI researchers are

still trying to figure out how

to analyze this barrage of

sounds, which are being

continuously recorded. One

approach is to turn the

sound into a moving pic-

ture—a “spectrogram” that

shows how sounds change

over time. Acoustics

experts can “read” these

spectrograms to identify

the sounds of specific

marine mammals.

Researchers were

excited to see frequent

calls by Baird’s and Cuvier’s

beaked whales. They spend

most of their time diving in

deep water and are almost

never seen at the surface,

so very little is known

about them.

According to John,

“We’re still in the process of

demonstrating what’s pos-

sible with this new instru-

ment. So far we’ve only had

time to look at a few snip-

pets of sound. And yet, each

one has had something

wonderful in it.”

Hydrophones pick up and record the unique sound profileof marine mammals like common dolphins.



during swimming and grooming

sessions, bottle feeding and the

transition from formula to

solid food.

After two weeks, a Shedd ani-

mal trainer arrived to meet the

pup and work with our team on

her training. Following a week of

close collaboration, we said

farewell to Ellie. She was accom-

panied by the trainer and Shedd’s

veterinarian on the flight to her

new home.

We’ve been studying the

southern sea otter since 1984

with the aim of understanding

threats to the population and

promoting its recovery in the

wild. This critically needed work

costs over $1 million each year,

and we rely on member and

donor support to make

it possible—thank you!

Learn more about our work

in the Conservation & Science

section of our website, and fol-

low us on social media to see

and hear the latest news about

sea otters and other ocean

animals in our care and those

we study in the wild.

me for Otter Pup 719

“Party” withCooking for Solutions!

Cooking for Solutions

fans—the wait is over!

The Party returns

Saturday, October 1 with

extended hours so you can

dance the night away in the

Marine Mammal Gallery.

You can savor ocean-

friendly food and drink by

more than 50 restaurants,

wineries and breweries,

or purchase small-plate

options until midnight.

We’re also planning

cooking demos, fun

photo ops around the

Aquarium and more.

Tickets will go on sale

in June! Keep checking

our event website

(cookingforsolutions.org)

for details, or call our Sales

& Reservation Center at

831-647-6886.

The Party—Saturday, October 1Ages 21 and up

7 p.m. — 11:30 p.m.

$100 Aquarium members/$125 general public

• Savor ocean-friendly food and drink by more than

50 restaurants, wineries and breweries (7 – 9 p.m.)

• Explore the Aquarium's award-winning exhibits

• Dance the night away in the Marine Mammal Gallery

• Cash bar (9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)

MontereyBayAquariumCooking ForSolutions



MemberActivities CalendarJuly

T H U R S D A Y

7 Picnic by the Bay7 to 9:30 p.m.

S A T U R D A Y

16 Summer NightsSeashore Sleepover6 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.

S A T U R D A Y


AugustS A T U R D A Y


S A T U R D A Y


SeptemberS A T U R D A Y

24 Member Night Dinner6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Member Night7 to 9 p.m.

Seashore Sleepover7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Member ExclusiveEarly Openings9 a.m.June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26July 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24,

30, 31August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21,

27, 28September 3, 4, 5

Please enter through theMember Entrance. For thehealth and safety of ouranimals, some exhibitsmay not be on view untilthe Aquarium opensto everyone.

Curious about chuckwallasor gaga over garden eels? Learn

more about the intriguing terrestrialand aquatic species in ¡Viva Baja!

Life on the Edge.

Dive into summer with one ormore Aquarium Adventures, including

our new Insider’s Tour. Plan yourvisit and reserve your spot in theAnimals & Experiences section.

Learn more about how ourSea Otter Program is helping to

protect this iconic species on theConservation & Science pages.

WantMore?Visit montereybayaquarium.org for details about the stories that caught your attention and more.

Sign up for e-news and follow us on social media to be the first to know about new exhibit animals, special events and more.



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AssociationMicrosoftNorthrop Grumman CorporationPacific Gas and Electric CompanySequoia Orange Co., Inc.Silicon Valley Community

FoundationUnion BankWells Fargo Bank

Sponsorships

American Tuna Inc.Clover Stornetta Farms, Inc.Driscoll'sEarthbound FarmGourmetFest Carmel, LLCGreenLeafThe Hess CollectionKellogg Supply, Inc.Mars, Inc.Niman RanchOcean's Halo Seaweed ChipsPebble Beach Company

FoundationPeet's Coffee & TeaSierra Nevada Brewing CompanyVerlassoWhole Foods Market

BusinessMemberships

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.All Seas Wholesale, Inc.Alvarez Technology Group, Inc.AT&TBamboo Reef EnterprisesBig Creek Lumber CompanyBlach Construction Co.Bob The PrinterBonafide Properties, Inc.Carmel Development CompanyCarmel Insurance AgencyChambers & ChambersChemistry ClubCypress Ag ConsultingThe D. L. James House at SearockThe Dow Chemical CompanyEHDDEpicurean GroupEvan-Moor Educational PublishersFamily inHome Caregiving, Inc.

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and WineryStocker & Allaire, Inc.Struve Financial & InsuranceServicesSystem StudiesTri-County Business SystemsVerlassoThe Wharf MarketplaceWild Thyme Deli & Café

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and WineryAll Cruise TravelAqua TerraArtisanBarra of MendocinoBasil Seasonal DiningBaum & BlumeBelgian Pacific Brewing Co.Bernardus LodgeBernardus WineryBig Sur Bakery & RestaurantBig Sur River InnBoardwalk Sub ShopBonny Doon VineyardCannery Row Brewing Co.Carmel Road WineryCarmel Valley RanchCascade Aqua FarmsClover Stornetta Farms, Inc.Cooper-Garrod Estate VineyardsCordeValle ResortDe Tierra Vineyard

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Winery #9 PortfolioEnvironmental Defense FundEsalen InstituteEstancia WineryFernwood CellarsFirestone Walker Brewing Co.The Fish HopperThe Fishwife RestaurantsFork in the Road FoodsFrey VineyardsG.P. WinesThe Gables Wine Country InnGreenLeafGruet WineryGullo Specialty FoodsHahn Estates/Smith & Hook

WineryHappy Girl Kitchen Co.Heitz Wine CellarThe Hess CollectionHonig Vineyard and WineryIHeart RadioIl FornaioInterContinental—

The Clement MontereyJ. Lohr Vineyards & WinesKathryn Kennedy WineryKWAVLagunitas Brewing CompanyLionsgate EntertainmentThe Lodge at Pebble BeachLula Lund's Chocolates, LLCMcIntyre VineyardsMonterey County HeraldMonterey County WeeklyMonterey MarriottMonterey Peninsula Country

ClubMonterey Plaza Hotel & SpaMonte'sMorgan WineryMt. Lassen Trout FarmsNature ConservancyNBC Bay AreaNeal Family VineyardsNiman RanchNoble VinesOcean's Halo Seaweed ChipsOne Market RestaurantParaiso VineyardsParcel 104PatagoniaPeet's Coffee & TeaPenny Ice CreameryPeppoli at Pebble BeachPorters in the Forest Poppy HillsPortola Hotel & SpaPost Ranch InnProvidencePucci SeafoodsRestaurant 1833Royal Hawaiian SeafoodSan Francisco Zoological SocietySanta Lucia PreserveScheid VineyardsService Systems AssociatesSierra Nevada Brewing CompanySIP Certified Sustainable WinesStorrs Winery and Vineyard

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FoundationDeutsche Bank Americas

FoundationDriscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.DST Systems, Inc.E*TradeeBay Inc.Electronic Arts OutreachEquinix, Inc.Ericsson Inc.ExpediaExperianExxonMobilGallo WineryGap Inc.GartnerGenentechGeneral ElectricGeneral MillsGetty Images Inc.GoogleGordon and Betty Moore

FoundationThe William and Flora Hewlett

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Management, LLCNetflixNetwork for GoodNorfolk Southern FoundationNovartis Vaccines and

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CompanyPayPalThe Pitney Bowes FoundationThe Progressive Insurance

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This listing representsgifts made fromSeptember 2014to December 2015.

Business Partnerships & Matching Gifts


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Volunteers play a fundamental role inadvancing the Aquarium’s mission toinspire conservation of the ocean,and we’re deeply grateful to them

for so generously sharing their knowledge,time and passion for the ocean.

Our board of trustees is no exception,and we wish to recognize founding trusteeJack Parker for his generosity and dedica-tion to the Aquarium.

Jack started his career in 1939 in theshipbuilding industry, and during WorldWar II was in charge of constructing 37Liberty Ships. He joined General Electricin 1950, and by 1968 he was vice chairman.

A close friend of the Packard family,Jack considered the Aquarium a “worldtreasure” and was thrilled to see it succeed.

Jack also cared deeply about our educa-tion programs for children and teachersand wanted to leave a gift that would allowthe Aquarium to continue to grow andthrive after his lifetime. Through his verygenerous bequest, he created a legacy thatwill allow us to inspire future generationsof ocean stewards for years to come.

In his note to Julie Packard on the occa-sion of our 25th anniversary, Jack wrote,“You have done a magnificent job. Dave

was a great longtime friend and I miss himstill, but YOU have made the difference incarrying out his family dream. We areall very grateful.”

Learn how you can support the Aquariumwith a legacy gift

Contact Mary Mullen,Vice President of Gift [email protected] or 831-648-4913

Visit our websitemontereybayaquarium.oceanlegacycircle.org

Please let us know if you have included a giftto the Aquarium in your will or trust so wemay thank you and welcome you into ourOcean Legacy Circle.

Jack Steele Parker,Founding AquariumTrustee, 1984-1997


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