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2 The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices.
SPRING 2015, VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 Virginia Aquarium Quarterly is published four times a year by the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation located at 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.
CO-EDITORS Ellis Pawson, Caryl Thompson CREATIVE DIRECTOR Savannah Kaylor GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ashley Laginestra, Ginny Petty CONTRIBUTORS Susan Barco, Karen Burns, Lynn Clements, Jake Dawson, Beth Firchau, Bryan Latuaco, Catherine Miller, Mike Mizell, James Phillips, Alexis Rabon, Shawn Reid, Rich Ridolfino, Pam Sandloop, April Strickland, Mark Swingle, Earl Vowell
WE CARE ABOUT CONSERVATION
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Your Aquarium The Virginia Aquarium touches the lives of so many people. Certainly the visitors who engage in the hands-on exhibits and participate in educational programs learn about our conservation through education mission. Last year so many additional avenues were created for people to say that Virginia Aquarium is My Aquarium! Over 620,000 visitors come through our doors, 700 volunteers and 150 staff members make it possible for us to operate, and 40,000 members engage with us annually. These are important numbers to make Your Aquarium successful. In the following pages, others will share their stories about their aquarium and how it has made a difference in the community, state and country. Your Aquarium provided the following opportunities for you to be involved. Perhaps you: . . . . . . . . . . .
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visited the exhibits with your family as a member attended programs and events reported a stranded turtle that you saw on the beach to our team ate dinner at a Sensible Seafood partner restaurant attended Commotion in the Ocean climbed in the trees at the new Adventure Park attended a sea turtle release at First Landing State Park hosted your child’s birthday party at VAQ volunteered with your kids in the summer bought a gift in the store e-cycled your electronics
However you engage, we hope you continue to call Virginia Aquarium Your Aquarium for life.
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DOLPHIN DISCOVERIES
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BALLOONS AWAY
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EVENT GUIDE
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EXPERT Q&A
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SPECIES CHAMPION
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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FISH FINATIC
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SUPPORT
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SEND US YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE AQUARIUM The top picks will be included in the VAQ. Send a max of 3 high resolution, jpeg files to VAQmag@virginiaaquarium.com. Sending photos grants the Virginia Aquarium the right to use the photos in promotional materials. Please limit attachments to 10MB per email.
FLASHBACK! THE AQUARIUM STAFF IN 1985
MESMERIZED RYLEE LACEY ROZELL
TURTLE TIME
CHRISTINA JENKINS
WHALE WATCHING STEPHANIE RAMIREZ
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PLAYTIME WITH MISS JENNY STEPHANIE RAMIREZ
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Photo by David Haycox
by Karen Burns
Mermaids are back,
at the Virginia Aquarium every Monday evening in April. We heard your feedback and we’ve made significant changes to create a fun, exclusive, and stress free event! This special event, with guaranteed mermaid sightings, will be a less crowded and more intimate experience. Tickets are only available by advance reservations, with just 180 available each evening. When making reservations, guests will choose an exclusive time to view Mermaid Melena swimming in the Red Sea Aquarium with eagle rays, batfish and other colorful fish. Guests will meet Mermaid Melena’s friends as they tell stories, pose for photos, and share their underwater tales while seated at the Stingray Touch Pool and the Norfolk Canyon Shark exhibit in the Bay & Ocean Pavilion. This enchanting evening will begin at 6:00PM and doors open at 5:30PM King Neptune, Mermaid Taylor and other characters will be on hand to greet guests and prepare them for their undersea adventure. Story Time with a Mermaid will be held in the “mermaid’s nook” in the Promenade Hall throughout the evening. At the ray exhibit, guests will be able to make Mermaid Crowns and learn about the myths, mysteries, folklore and legends surrounding mermaids. Meet, interact and take photos with one of Melena’s merfriends located at the several craft and activity stations throughout the Aquarium. Come dressed as your favorite undersea character and receive a chance to win a “fintastic” prize.
April 6 • 13 • 20 • 27 | 6-9PM Advance Registration Required Tickets are $20 for members & $30 for non-members Info & tickets at VirginiaAquarium.com or (757) 385-FISH
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NEW! DOLPHIN DISCOVERIES As the seasons shift, sightings of diverse wildlife inhabiting the coastal waters of Virginia heat up! Join us this spring, summer, and fall on an unforgettable 90-minute excursion aboard the Atlantic Explorer. Explore for Virginia’s most common and charismatic marine mammal, bottlenose dolphins! Brown pelicans, bald eagles, and other seabirds are frequently sighted, along with sea turtles! Dolphin Discoveries Sea Adventures offer unparalleled close-up observations of marine life with expert interpretation of their incredible natural behaviors. Specially trained staff and volunteers are on board to assist with the Aquarium’s ongoing research and conservation efforts that help protect bottlenose dolphins, as well as learn more about the species. Please visit VirginiaAquarium.com or call (757) 385-FISH for information and to purchase tickets. The trip schedule is posted on the website calendar and subject to change due to weather conditions.
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A PORTION OF SALES SUPPORTS CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDING THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM STRANDING RESPONSE TEAM
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RENOVATION & INNOVATION Most people are familiar with the yellow rectangular picture frame, universally recognized as the National Geographic logo. It symbolizes an organization associated with excellence and innovation in science among educational institutions around the world.
To complement our selection of National Geographic as a strategic partner, the Aquarium embarked on a dramatic renovation of the theater, in early September of last year. We replaced the large format film of the past with state of the art digital technology that sparked a total renovation of theater’s equipment and furnishings.
Renovations Include:
• A new digital system that offers flexibility as an open platform for showcasing a wide variety of digital media • Replacement of the former silver screen with a giant white screen that can accommodate a projected image of 78 ft. wide by 43 ft. tall • High quality carpeting, larger seats, and stair treads that complement the decor and increase safety • An advanced digital sound system capable of servicing a 2,000 seat arena • Substantial savings in operating and energy costs with an energy reduction of over 70%
Since 1888, National Geographic has been creating awareness for our environment and promoting environmental and historical conservation around the globe --all the while, inspiring the humanity in each and every one of us. The Virginia Aquarium is proud to partner with this premier organization to brand the new digital giant screen 3D theater as a National Geographic 3D Theater. With the National Geographic brand, the Virginia Aquarium gains exclusive access to award-winning films in 2D and 3D digital formats, along with access to many National Geographic resources. The theater will enjoy distinction as one of only 12 National Geographic Theaters in the country.
The theater is available for private events & screenings by calling (757) 385-0306
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SPRING QUARTER
DETACH AND KEEP FOR QUICK REFERENCE
PROGRAM AN D EVENTS GUIDE SPECIAL EVENTS Special events are free with admission, unless an event fee is listed below.
Mermaid Mondays April 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6-9pm See a mermaid up close and in person! Sightings will be guaranteed! You will be greeted by mermaid royalty, make mermaid crowns and see Mermaid Malena swim in the Red Sea Aquarium. You are encouraged to dress as a mermaid or sea life creature.
$20 members $30 non-members BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
Play Date with the Animals April 18 | 11am–3pm Discover and observe how treats and training encourage critters to create comfy homes, eat right, play well with others, explore their environment, and stay healthy. Join us for special activities and crafts, training sessions, a giveaway, and make enrichment toys for our animals to enjoy! MARSH PAVILION
Party for the Planet
Sensible Seafood Fest May 21 | 7–10pm Enjoy this fun and flavorful adults-only feast with friends and foodies at the Virginia Aquarium! Sample sustainable seafood from the area’s finest restaurants and celebrate seafood that makes sense for a healthy marine environment.
$55 members $65 non-members BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
World Oceans Day June 6 | 11am–3pm The Virginia Aquarium will make a splash as we celebrate World Oceans Day 2015! A day full of fun including story times and activity carts will help Aquarium guests learn more about the marine environment. BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
Wildflower Wednesdays June 17. 24 | 10am–2pm Each Wednesday guests are invited to tour our Wildflower Garden with members of the horticulture team. Crafts and activities will be available for our younger guests. BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
May 2 | 11am–3pm The Mentoring Young Scientists students are inviting you to a party for planet Earth! This nation-wide celebration will help aquarium guests discover ways to connect to the local environment and how we can all make a difference. BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
Marsh Ambassadors Night May 15 | 5:30pm Learn about this free, grant-funded program which pairs science motiated high school students with experts from the Virginia Aquarium and Wild River Outfitters to study topics related to salt marsh ecology. MARSH PAVILION
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NURTURING NATURALISTS Each month educators will hold a onehour nature play session designed to help parents build the confidence to take family nature outings and foster a love of nature in their children. Activities geared for kids ages 4-10 and their parents. Free with admission. Check in 9:45am at the Marsh Pavilion lobby.
Uncover the Woods April 8 & 11 | 10–11am There’s a lot to discover under leaf litter and rotten logs. Search for insects, worms, and amphibians during a hike in the woods. Dress for the weather of the day and be prepared to sit or kneel on damp ground. MARSH PAVILION
Explore the Pond May 14 & 16 | 10–11am It’s warming up and a good time to see what we can find living in the pond and in Owls Creek. Dress for the weather of the day, wear boots for shallow wading, and be prepared to get a little wet. MARSH PAVILION
Nature Play Day June 19 | 9am–1pm Join us for Nature Play Day in Nature Play Place located on the Nature Path. Make up your own games in Fairy Forest, play with sand and water, make music, and go on a nature safari. No registration is required for this special session. MARSH PAVILION/ NATURE PATH
DISCOVERY DAYS
TODDLER PROGRAMS
BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Geared for ages 4-6, programs include age-appropriate discussions, activities and crafts. $7 members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration is strongly recommended by calling (757) 385-0278 or by e-mailing programs@virginiaaquarium.com.
Sponsored by Whole Foods, these weekly programs are created just for the little ones. Included with membership and admission. Programs last about 30 minutes. Adults must accompany child during program.
Slithery Snakes
Toddler Tuesday
April 2 | 2–3:15pm
Every Tuesday | 11am & 12:30pm
Most people know snakes smell with their tongues, but did you know snakes don’t use their teeth to chew.? Learn all about these wonderful animals and meet a few of the Aquarium’s slithery ambassadors. MARSH PAVILION
Bring your little ones for this ageappropriate program that includes story time, songs and an Aquarium adventure. MARSH PAVILION
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1pm $15 members, $20 non-members
Toddler Trek
Above & Beyond
All Things Aquarium April 16 | 2–3:15pm Did you know amphibians, like frogs, can breathe through their skin? Learn all about these animals that spend part of their life in the water and part on land. MARSH PAVILION
Marvelous Moms May 7 | 2–3:15pm Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Learn about some exceptional mommies of the animal kingdom and make a Mother’s Day craft for your mom. MARSH PAVILION
For the Birds May 21 | 2–3:15pm Explore our outdoor aviary and the amazing birds that live there. Meet our resident owl and learn about some of Virginia’s other birds including egrets, herons, and much more. MARSH PAVILION
Every Thursday | 11am
Go beyond the Aquarium glass for a closer look. Bring yourself face-to-fin with your favorite creatures and connect with them up close. Reservations required in advance. Book online or call (757) 385FISH. Some age and height restrictions apply. Must be able to climb stairs. Book by noon.
Sea Turtles BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday | 12:30 $15 members, $20 non-members
An exploration session for early learners to discover a new animal, color and shape through fun outdoor activities. Takes place indoors during inclement weather. MARSH PAVILION
BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
Puppet Shows
Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays 2:30pm $45 members, $55 non-members
April 15, May 20, June 17 11am & 12:30pm
Harbor Seals BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
On the third Tuesday of every month, our Toddler Tuesday features a live-action puppet show to accompany our story time. MARSH PAVILION
Play Time Every Wednesday | 10am–1pm Drop in for a fun playtime with our educators. We’ll facilitate activities and play along with your children while they enjoy our current Changing Exhibit, The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD. BAY & OCEAN PAVILION
SEA ADVENTURES Virginia Aquarium boat trips engage adults, families, and student groups in coastal marine ecology by providing opportunities to observe dolphins, whales, and other marine life in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Discoveries March – October Check website for dates & times $15 members, $20 non-members AQUARIUM DOCK
Sharks! June 4 | 2–3:15pm Sharks are amazing animals remaining virtually unchanged since the age of dinosaurs. Learn all about sharks and the characteristics that kept them at the top of the food chain for so long. MARSH PAVILION
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EXPERT Q&A
TIME TO GET TE CHN ICAL TE CH EX HI B I TS Q: A: What do you do on an average day?
Rich: As Curator of the department. I oversee all facets of exhibit management. I am involved in all repair and upgrades of existing exhibits and the development of new exhibits.
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What is your favorite part of the job? Catherine: The animals! The octopus, Russell Crow, and Jude the dragon are my particular favorites. And even though I’ve worked here for several years, I learn something new every day.
Left to Right: Brian Latuaco, Earl Vowell, Catherine Miller, James Phillips, Rich Ridolfino. Not Pictured: Jake Dawson
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What is the most difficult part of your job? Jake: Figuring out how an exhibit broke and then design and implement a solution so it won’t fail again.
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What do you do on an average day?
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What’s the best feature of the new Theater?
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What is your favorite part of the job?
Earl: Each day we turn on and maintain the interactive exhibits. I hang and focus lights as required. We also run the theater and A/V for special events.
Bryan: That sound system is pretty neat!
James: Working with my wonderful coworkers make everyday a fun day.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
SPECIES CHAMPION
JORDAN SALYERS
RON WOOD
FOR HER WORK WITH LION’S MANES JELLIES
Cyanea capillata
Have you noticed the shiny new Penny Press Souvenir Machines located in our lobbies? How about the brand new Medallion Machine by the ray touch pool? These are the handy work of 20 year veteran Aquarium volunteer Ron Wood. Ron is currently the chairman of a couple of different Aquarium Volunteer League committees and one of his duties is making sure those machines are in working order. The revenue from these machines goes towards our volunteer activities such as funding the League’s annual scholarships for
People notice jellies in local waters most often in the summer months when warm winds and tides bring stinging nettles, moon jellies and, occasionally, Portuguese man-o-war to shore. Most don’t realize that jellies can be found in our waters year round! It may not be summer, but the jellies are here, and Jordan Salyers, Virginia Aquarium jelly biologist, is on the hunt. During cold winter months, lion’s mane jellies can be found in local waters. Recently, Jordan collected several lion’s manes from the mouth of the York River for exhibit at the Aquarium. Unlike lion’s mane jellies found farther north that grow to over 3 feet across, Jordan’s fuzzy, orange jellies are but 3 inches in bell width, but are a striking addition to the jelly corner in the Bay and Ocean Pavilion. – BY B E T H F IRC HAU
youth volunteers. Ron plays a key role in keeping the gears turning in both the machines and the Aquarium’s volunteer program. –
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For information about volunteering, call (757) 385-0274, M-F 9AM - 5PM or visit www.VirginiaAquarium.com/volunteer
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STRANDING NEWS
COLD STUNNED SEA TURTLES BY M AG G I E LY N N OT T
Every year some sea turtles spend their summer in Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts and stay too long. This can cause the turtle to become coldstunned. This happens in Virginia too but on a much smaller scale. Coldstunning occurs when the body temperature of cold-blooded sea turtles falls below 55⁰F causing them to go into a coma-like state. A ‘normal’ cold stun season in New England results in 80-100 live turtles that need care. The record prior to this year was around 250 live turtles. This year, there were more than 250 in one week in November and current estimates have the total for this season at over 1200! In November, the Virginia Aquarium’s Stranding Response Program began sending staff to assist the New England Aquarium, the facility that provides rehabilitation for sea turtles in this region. When our staff arrived there, the live turtle count was over 600. The turtles were cared for in an offsite building much like the Aquarium’s Marine Animal Care Center. Virginia Aquarium staff; Susan Barco, Kris Williams, Erin Bates, Krystle Rodrique, and Sarah Rose joined the New England Aquarium staff and volunteers, spending 10-14 hours a day in constant motion. They assisted with check-ins for new turtles, feeding, treatments, cleaning, arranging transports, and basically whatever was needed by their amazing staff. During this large scale stranding event, at least 20 facilities throughout the eastern U.S., including the Virginia Aquarium, also accepted turtles for rehabilitation. We received 10 juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles that presented with pneumonia and frostbite lesions. After much hard work by the Stranding Response team, these turtles are on the road to recovery with most of their lesions healing. Many turtles are gaining quite the voracious appetites. During the 2013 dolphin die-off, the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response team received similar help for which we were grateful. It has been important to our team to be able to give back to the folks in our stranding network like the New England Aquarium.
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Egg Nog is one of the 10 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles we received.
C O N S E R VAT I O N
BALLOONS AWAY BY M A R K S W I N G L E
To some, intentional balloon releases may seem like a simple act of celebration or remembrance. In fact, released balloons are causing significant harm to our coastal habitats and marine species. These balloons and their attached ribbon are particularly dangerous forms of litter that can travel great distances, foul coastal beaches and waterways, and harm wildlife.
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4,000 balloons have been recorded in two years of surveys.
Since 2012, Clean Virginia Waterways and the Virginia Aquarium have been conducting the Virginia Balloon Litter Study to better understand the sources and impacts of littered balloons. Staff and volunteers have conducted surveys of coastal barrier islands and beaches. People Up to 150 balloons who find a littered balloon anywhere in Virginia or along our coastal waters can provide information via a website have been documented survey, www.VirginiaBalloonStudy.org. The results have from these beaches. been eye-opening.
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Released balloons often end up in coastal waterways and the ocean where they can be mistaken for food and ingested by marine animals. The Aquarium Stranding Response team has encountered balloons, as well as fragments and strings inside many live and dead animals, including endangered sea turtles and marine mammals. This litter is also particularly hazardous to coastal birds. Balloons can be enjoyed responsibly and should not be intentionally released. Instead, they should be deflated and disposed of in the trash. We now have the documentation and knowledge to know that any balloon released can cause significant impacts to coastal habitats and dangers to wildlife. It is our hope that through education and legislation Virginia can once again be a leader on this important issue and eliminate all intentional balloon releases.
Balloons are among the
TOP 3
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Balloons have been documented on local beaches from as far away as
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F I S H F I N AT I C The Virginia Aquarium is home to over 7,000 fish, close to 200 species, and we can’t help but get excited about them. Our staff are truly fish finatics! We hope you’ll love learning about some of our favorite fish.
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The lined seahorse’s scientific name, Hippocampus erectus, translates from Latin to mean “erect horse-like sea monster.”
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Lined seahorses are common in the sea grass beds of the Western Atlantic from Massachusetts to Brazil including the Chesapeake Bay.
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Depending on their local range, lined sea horses can vary in color from cream to brown to orange and some exhibit flambouyant fleshy tassels on their heads and bodies.
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Hippocampus erectus
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The feeding action, called a “snick” by aquarists, created by the seahorses fused jaw and long snout is a mechanism unique to sea horses, pipefishes and their relatives.
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Seahorse populations worldwide are in crisis due to marine environmental decline, poaching for traditional medicine, and poorly regulated fishing practices.
FUNDRAISING
KIDS MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY PAM SANDLOOP
Two-year-old Owen Schmura loves turtles so much he helps them by saving his money for them. This little fellow participated in the Small Change for Conservation Program sponsored by Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union. In fact, he was one of the top five seasonal savers during the third season of the program! Alex Gregoriou is a Green Run Collegiate student. The school’s International Bacoloriate Program incorporates giving back to the community. Alex enjoys volunteering at the Virginia Aquarium but she wanted to make a difference in a different way. So she raised $150 and donated the money to the Virginia Aquarium Foundation. Aiden Dunn just celebrated his 4th birthday. He loves the animals at the Aquarium so he asked his family and friends to help him adopt one through the AquaPALS program. Aiden’s loved ones helped him raise the funds to adopt not just one, but two animals! Aiden is now the adoptive parent of a Komodo dragon and a sand tiger shark.
You, too, can make a difference. Be creative and think of ways you can help raise funds. Whether it’s a bake sale, a school fundraiser, or a club event, all funds are welcome. For more information call (757) 385-0262. SPRING 2015 | VIRGINIA AQUARIUM QUARTERLY
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THANK YOU! Contributions from November 1 2014 through January, 2015 ANNUAL FUND
Rendy Adams Lynne Addesso James & Jocelyn Altmeyer Jason Baker Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Evan Becker Sara M. Boyd Bruce & Lilly Bradley Martha Brantley Macon & Joan Brock Linda Y. Brown Thomas C. Broyles Carrie S. Camp Foundation, Inc. James Carlson* N.W. (Hap) & Becky Chalmers The Clark-Janis Foundation* Michelle Collins Cool Spring Elementary School SCA Kenneth E. Cummings Sal DaBiero Joshua P. & Elizabeth D. Darden Foundation Robert H. DeFord Gerald T. DeForge Douglas & Marianne Dickerson Foundation Marguerite Dickerson Christopher & Bonita Dupre-Rios Franklin P. Earley Fain Family Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation* Andrew Fine Gary Finkbeiner Peter Fitzpatrick Larry Flint Robert C. Fort* Thomas E. Fraim, MASA Corporation Tom Fraim, Jr., MASA Corporation Michael & Sherry Furchtenicht Kevin Furey Seymour Glanzer Caryl T. Gove Alex Gregoriou Craig & Sue Grube Sanci M. Hall Byron Harrell Allan I. Haynsworth Dorcas Helfant-Browning Burr Henderson Robert S. Herbert Katherine Hines Clarence A. Holland Ellen Keeter Courtney & Andrew Kellam Anne G. Kellam Benjamin & Constance Klemanowicz Fotini Kotarides The Milton & Ron Kramer Fund of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation Anne Kramer Dawn Lacey Ina Levy Marina Liacouras Sarah Luong John P. Matson Joanne & Jim McClellan Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation J.T. McDonald Gayle McHugh Delceno C. Miles Wiley F. Mitchell Elly Mladick Jeff Moore Evelyn Munden John Munford Napolitano Family Foundation Sis Nash Memorial Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Norfolk Southern, Matching gift for Wiley F. Mitchell Norfolk Southern, Matching gift for Robert C. Fort
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THANK YOU
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY GIVING AT
www.VirginiaAquarium.com/SaveTheOcean
Elsa L. Parli Jerry Penix Portfolio Recovery Associates* Harry R. Purkey Reverend & Mrs. Robert J. Robertson, III Martha K. Roland David Russell A. J. Russo Dan Ryan Karen Sachs Bert Schmidt John Settle Ronald Steinberg April Strickland Robert Taylor Midge Tinney Raymond F. Toll Russell Turner United Way of South Hampton Roads Frank W. Wagner Brian K. Wall Emily Wells Christina & Lee Westnedge Samantha B. Wetzler Kim Wheeler Dusty Williams W. K. Wilson Jane & Dixon Wolcott Sharon Yenni Sandra Yon Norman Zwahlen
EDUCATION
Dominion Foundation Karen Hines Andrew Newton R & C Dickerson Family Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Youth Foundation Service Club of Virginia Beach
EXHIBITS
Dominion Foundation Jane M. Purrington Verizon Foundation, Corporate Volunteer Match Program honoring David Lockwood’s service
GREEN TEAM
Tina M. Allen Anonymous Beth Bailey Theresa Demorest Cynthia R. Dixon & Michael J. Romaniw Laura E. Ezilr Arthur Greeder Raymond J. Hover Diana Moffett-Zaki Vivian R. Rogers
HORTICULTURE Kit Hayden
STRANDING RESPONSE PROGRAM
John Baggio & Associates Angela Beahm Joelle Buffa Cape Henry Rotary Foundation R & C Dickerson Family Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Jo H. Engels Kim Harrell Christeena Kelley Carolyn Kelsey Julie A. Kephart-Jones Ruth Lane Kim M. McDonald John Nici & Mildred S. Nici Charitable Trust Michael Nickelsburg William Osborn John Ososky James Sabo Kira Stokes
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AQUARIUM SOCIETY
Carl Allen Clements & Lynn Brammer Clements Revocable Joint Trust Eleanor & D. Henry Watts
IN HONOR OF
Michelle Collins Capital Group, Home of American Funds Lisa Dooley Claire Floege Alex Grasser Claire Floege HRSD Amanda May Tom Mowery-Racz Claire Floege Ed Racz Claire Floege Tabitha Racz Claire Floege Ed & Jean Snyder Raymond & Linda Carlile Vic Sonnino Susan Beals Kira Stokes Patricia Hendrie Jovonne Vrechek Duncan Campbell
IN MEMORY OF J.M. White James G. Williams
VIRGINIA AQUARIUM VOLUNTEER LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of Walter Cason Josie Sprague Pat Markle Josie Sprague John Shepherd Sandy Wood Bill Sprague Josie Sprague Dandridge H. Yon Sandra Yon
SMALL CHANGE FOR CONSERVATION Nolan Buck - Grand Prize Winner First Season - Top Savers Zachary Stevens Allie Heilig Louis Paulson Madison Gloria Cathy Paulson Second Season - Top Savers Nolan Buck Allie Heilig Alexander Lewis Alexis Vaughan Sarah Glassman Third Season - Top Saver Paxton Stoup Zachary Stevens Allie Heilig Owen Schmura Leah Florin Program Participants Anonymous Thomas Clarke Anna Cunning Lucas DeLaGuardia-Ross Jayden Dorsey Summer Fine Kate Fine Jenna Florin Leah Florin Ayden Foley
Kiley Gilligan Sayanah Gilligan Sarah Glassman Madison Gloria Elijah Grey Analiese Karg Taylor Karg Zachary Karg Makenzie Karg Maia Kim Helen Murray Cathy Paulson Louis Paulson Owen Schmura Tyler Singer Jack Stevens Paxton Stoup Maya Sturm Alexis Vaughan Samuel Williams Hannah Williams Chayse T. Wilson Nicholas Worthey Michael Yeatts
AQUAPALS ADOPTION
Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology – The PETE (People for the Ethical Treatment of the Environment) Club Isabel Baney By Kathleen Baney Zachary Baney By Kathleen Baney Annamarie Bowden By Amber Burns Camden Bowden By Amber Burns Noelle Braun By Kristen Clegg Isaac Burns By Amber Burns Ryder Burns By Amber Burns Cool Spring Elementary School SCA Aiden Dunn By The Dunn Family & Friends Abby Hart By JoAnne Hart Braxton Hill By Kristie Hill Kurt Malmgren By Virginia Burke Zachary Marson By Stephanie Mack Owen Schmura By Colleen Schmura Stacey Super Christopher Trinque By Heather Trinque Declan Whitaker By Susan Whitaker Fenton Woodward By Diane Casey Rex Woodward By Diane Casey Shaylinn Woodward By Diane Casey Hanna Yates By Brandi Yates, E.F. Yates Construction, Inc.
IN KIND GIFTS Mary Meyer Norva Plastics
SEA TURTLE HATCHLING PROGRAM
Lee & Leslie Entsminger Exxon Mobil Foundation, Matching gift for Lee Entsminger *Special thanks to Order of the Turtle members who make unrestricted gifts of $2,500+
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