VAQ Winter 2014

WINTER 2014

Virginia Aquarium Quarterly

AQUAPALS ANIMAL ADOPTION N EW PROGR AM & EVENTS GUIDE

SE C T I ON T I T LE

MEMBERSHIP QUICK FACTS CONTACT INFORMATION (757) 385-0279 Membership Office

DAILY ADMISSIONS PER MEMBERSHIP LEVEL Otter: 2 Crab: 4 Hedgehog: 6

(757) 385-0300 Guest Services Office

Stingray: 6

AquariumMembership@VirginiaAquarium.com

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices.

Winter 2014, Volume 3, Issue 1.

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.

Editor-in-Chief: Ted Bartlett Creative Director: Savannah Kaylor Contributors: Lynn Clements, Beth Firchau, Chip Harshaw, Julie Levans, Maggie Lynott, Shawn Reid, Pamela Sandloop Cover Photograph: Mary McCarthy

WE CARE ABOUT CONSERVATION

The VAQ is printed with soy-based inks on postconsumer recycled paper.

Please remember to recycle the VAQ when you’re finished reading & sharing it.

GET SOCIAL

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HOURS OF OPERATION 9AM–5PM Daily Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

Seal: 6

Dolphin Society: 6 Whale Society: 6 At least one named cardholder must be present

LYNN’S LINES

Think Globally, Act Locally I was fortunate to represent the Virginia Aquarium, the City of Virginia Beach, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the US at the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA) in October as a new member.

Over 250 participants from all over the world met at Disney’s Animal

Photo credit: Janice Marshall-Pittman

Kingdom to discuss global issues related to terrestrial and aquatic animal conservation. Sessions ranged from climate change to sustainable palm

Lynn Clements | Executive Director

oil production to reduction of zoo and aquarium carbon footprints.

WAZA members created a strategic plan called “One Plan” for

Issue Highlights

integrated species conservation. The plan lays out guidelines for a continuum of conservation action from very little human intervention to intensively managed populations in human care, depending on the needs of the species.

Given that the combined attendance for all of the zoo and aquarium

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associations affiliated with WAZA is 700 million, just think of the impact we are having, and will have in the future, on species survival

AQUAPALS ANIMAL ADOP T ION P ROGRA M

through our exhibits, education, research and conservation programs. I was inspired to do more for conservation and so remind you all to Think Globally and Act Locally to protect our environment. Our actions are literally saving the world.

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Executive Director KEEP ING U P WIT H T HE KOMODO S

12 EXPERT Q & A

16 U NICORNFI S H

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FAN PHOTOS

Diver interacting with guests | Mary McCarthy

New hatchling loggerhead | Savannah Kaylor

Sea nettle | Mary McCarthy

Loggerhead turtle on exhibit | Savannah Kaylor

New rehabbed osprey | Savannah Kaylor

A young Aquarium member at the butterfly release | David Haycox

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COVER STORY

VIRGINIA AQUARIUM

AQUA PALS

By Ted Bartlett

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12,000 animals need support

A SURVIVAL STORY CLOSE TO HOME Sheldon, our newest North American River Otter, turns two this February.

As a newborn, his mother moved her pups to a new nest and Sheldon was left behind. Unable to survive on his own, he was rescued. Due to his total dependence on humans since birth, the Virginia Aquarium embraced the little pup. Now, Sheldon receives three meals every day of fish, chicken and mice, and enjoys playing with new exhibit-mates Tippy and Homer. He also gets weekly vet check-ups and annual physicals. Needless to say, Sheldon and his exhibit-mates are thriving.

Sheldon is but one success story among many at the Virginia Aquarium.

With nearly 12,000 animals, our expert staff certainly keeps busy!

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COVER STORY

While we provide the care, there is always one question our members and supporters ask “What can I do to help?” The answer - Adopt an animal in our AquaPALS program! There are many ways to support the Virginia Aquarium, but adopting

It’s easy to adopt!

an animal is the easiest and, well let’s be honest, the cutest way to help!

1. Choose an animal 2. Select a level of adoption

Proceeds from AquaPALS go to our non-profit

3. Adopt in the Aquarium stores, go online to

foundation. Adopting an animal helps our staff

www.virginiaaquarium.com/aquapals, or call

provide year-round care for all animals at the

(757) 385-0262

Aquarium. Support also provides funds for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program,

Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest

essential education programs, conservation efforts

extent of the law. AquaPALS will be recognized on

and research initiatives.

our website/lobby screen unless otherwise noted.

Due to the popularity of some species, one animal

Help the Aquarium create many more success stories

may have more than one adoptive parent. Your

like Sheldon’s by adopting through AquaPALS. What

adopted animal will remain in its environment at

a wonderful gift for a child, grandchild, friend or

the Virginia Aquarium or in the wild.

someone special. It offers a unique way to connect with animals, know you are helping care for them, and support our mission.

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CON S ERVAT I O N

A N I M A L S AVA I L A B L E F O R A D O P T I O N

SPOTTED EAGLE RAY

HORSESHOE CRAB

STRANDED SEA TURTLE

SAND TIGER SHARK

NORTH AMERICAN

GREAT HORNED OWL

HARBOR SEAL

HUMPBACK WHALE

HATCHLING

KOMODO DRAGON

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN

ADULT LOGGERHEAD

RIVER OTTER

LOGGERHEAD

BENEFITS

Parent $25

Advocate $50

Lover $100

Superstar $200

Personalized adoption certificate with animal image AquaPALS fridge magnet Animal fun fact sheet & conservation infographic $5 discount on value-based memberships (Otter, Crab, Hedgehog)

Admission to 2 adoption parties Animal plush with AquaPALS pail Meet-a-Keeper experience

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WINTER QUARTER PR O G R A M & EV EN T S

G U I DE

SPECIAL EVENTS

BONUS EXPERIENCES

DISCOVERY DAYS

Volunteer Open House FREE

Take advantage of these additional opportunities, all of which are included with membership and admission.

Geared for ages 4-6, these programs include age appropriate discussions, activities and crafts. All programs are from 2:00 to 3:15 PM in the Marsh Pavilion. $7 members, $10 non-members. Preregistration is strongly recommended by calling (757) 385-0278 or by e-mailing programs@virginiaaquarium.com.

January 23 | 4–6:30PM Join us in the Bay Ocean Pavilion on Thursday, January 23rd, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM for our winter volunteer open house. Department representatives will be available to answer your questions and you just may meet an animal or two. Youth, adult and internship positions are available.

E-Cycling FREE January 25 | 10AM–2PM The Aquarium in partnership with TFC Recycling, Public Works, and Goodwill Industries will offer an e-cycling event in the East parking lot at the Aquarium. Please visit www.virginiaaquarium.com for acceptable items to recycle.

Homeschool Day January 24 | 9AM–5PM We invite homeschool families to enjoy a day of fun and learning at the Aquarium. Homeschool families will receive the school group rate of admission along with extra activities and live animal programs through both buildings.

Eleanor & Henry Watts Conservation Speaker Series FREE Date To Be Determined | 2PM The speaker series is held on select Sundays in the IMAX Theater. Speaker and topic to be announced at later date.

Owls Creek Clean-Up FREE February 22 | 9AM Join volunteers to help clean our adopted waterway – Owls Creek. Help us clean the local waterway by picking up trash and debris.

Winter Wildlife Event January 25 & 26, 11AM–3PM In the Marsh Pavilion you will have the opportunity to learn about our local winter wildlife including otters and birds. There will be lots of family fun as you learn about these amazing creatures, meet a keeper, enjoy otter crafts, games and special programs. Enter to win a Behind the Scenes look at the otter habitat!

Extreme Experiments February 15 & 16, 11AM–3PM. Science experiments, demonstrations and activity stations will be set-up throughout the Aquarium.

Trash Bash March 15 & 16, 11AM–3PM Trash Bash focuses on marine debris and its effects on the environment. Local and national organizations will also provide hands-on activities for guests including stations for recycled craft ideas and environmental games. Members can even test their knowledge about effects of trash in the environment, interact with animal ambassadors up close, and learn about conservation programs.

Defend and Protect January 16 Some animals hide, some stink, and some look scary. Come and explore the many ways animals protect themselves from being a meal.

We Heart Animals February 6 At the Aquarium we love all animals great and small even the smelly ones. Join us to meet a few of our animal ambassadors and learn why we love animals so much.

Slithery Snakes February 20 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 during this class.

Windy Weather March 6 Come learn how wind is created through hands on experiments and learn how animals use wind to their advantage.

Wake Up! Spring is Here March 20 Animals are beginning to wake up from hibernation and flowers are starting to bloom. Join us on a nature scavenger-hunt walk and discover all the signs of spring.

Detach & Keep Guide For A Quick Reference

TODDLER PROGRAMS

MEMBER EVENTS

BEHIND-THE-SCENES

Toddler Tuesday

Member Overnight: Winter Games

Harbor Seals

These weekly programs are created just for the little ones. Included with membership and admission. Programs last about 30 minutes. Adult must accompany child during program.

Tuesdays | 11AM & 12:30PM Marsh Pavilion: Bring your little ones for this ageappropriate program that includes story time, songs, and an adventure in the Aquarium.

Early Expeditions Wednesdays | 11AM Bring your toddler to the Bay & Ocean Pavilion’s Conservation Station to solve an animal mystery.

Hone your problem solving skills and help us figure out the “who, what, when, where, and why” of the animal world.

These exclusive activities are just for Aquarium members and tend to fill up quickly!

All member events require reservations by calling (757) 385-0343.

February 7, 7:00PM. This is your exclusive opportunity to have a slumber party at the Aquarium! With an Olympic theme, meet animals, take part in cool games, a scavenger hunt, activities, and sleep among the exhibits.

Includes a night inside the Aquarium, all activities, evening snack, and continental breakfast. Ages 4 and up. Reservations required. $32 child, $20 Adult

January 21, February 18, March 18, & April 15 | 11AM & 12:30PM On the third Tuesday of the month, our Toddler Tuesday features a puppet show filled with fun.

SEASONAL BOAT TRIPS Boats depart seasonally from Rudee Inlet and the Virginia Aquarium boat dock.

Visit VirginiaAquarium.com for current schedules.

Winter Wildlife Trips depart from Rudee Inlet December through March. Times vary. Enjoy the Virginia Beach coast on a 2 ½ hour adventure in search of our winter friends. Humpback whales, harbor seals, and many species of sea birds are winter visitors to Virginia’s coastal waters. Sightings not guaranteed. Visit the website or call (757) 385-0300 for reservations. $28 adult, $24 child (ages 4-11)

CHANGING EXHIBIT X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside & Out February 1–April 27 This exhibit is from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and features 40 strikingly elegant black-and-white digital prints of several different specimens of fish.

Spend an hour with the harbor seals. Observe animal care staff as they conduct a behavioral training session and learn about biology and conservation efforts regarding seals. Receive a souvenir CD of your experience! Children must be at least 3 years old. Appropriate footwear required.

Guests must be able to climb stairs. $45 members, $55 non-members

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1PM.

Thursdays | 11AM

Puppet Shows

Everyday (except Thursday)

Sea Turtles

Toddler Trek Join us in the Marsh Pavilion for an exploration session for early learners to discover a new animal, color, or shape through fun outdoor activities.

Takes place inside during inclement weather.

Go beyond the aquarium glass and grab a behind-the-scenes look. Bring yourself face-to-fin with your favorite creatures and connect with them up-close. Book online or call (757) 385-0300.

Creek Cruise Trips depart from the Virginia Aquarium Boat Dock March through October. Multiple times daily. Explore Owls Creek on a half hour pontoon boat cruise focused on saltmarsh ecology. Scan the grasses and mudflats for fiddler crabs and animal tracks. Observe osprey, kingfishers and other birds. $5 members, $7 non-members.

Must book before noon. Get a unique view from the top of the sea turtle aquarium, observe feeding and interaction with five large sea turtles. Learn about the history and behavior of sea turtles and conservation efforts worldwide. $15 members, $20 non-members

Above & Beyond Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 12:30PM Must book before noon. Tour through the inner workings of the Virginia Aquarium and find out what it takes to keep the animals healthy and their habitat clean. Learn about the careers that make an aquarium work, from animal care to engineering. $15 members, $20 non-members

EXPERT Q&A

Diver... Aquarist...

Hatchling Keeper!

Julie Levans | Senior Aquarist

Julie assisting fellow diver during cleaning

5 Years at Virginia Aquarium

What is your favorite part about your job?

I get to work with sharks, seahorses, and

What is the hatchling diet and how much do they eat? We make a gel diet that

sea turtles of all sizes. One of the most

consists of smelt, shrimp, squid, bell

gratifying things is knowing that I am

peppers, carrots, vitamins and gelatin.

making a difference by helping hatchling

The amount varies depending on how fast

loggerhead sea turtles live through the

they grow.

most treacherous year of their lives.

How many times a year do female loggerheads lay eggs, and when?

What kind of work do you do with the loggerhead hatchlings? Currently we are

Every two to three years they lay up to four clutches in a year. Locally they tend

participating in a growth study, a swim

to lay nests between May and October.

study with Old Dominion University, and

Clutch size is between 80-150 eggs.

satellite tracking. On an everyday basis, I make sure the hatchlings are well cared for. Sometimes, guest can catch a glimpse of this process when I am in the hatchling nursery on exhibit.

Julie with hatchling before its release

How long can the young loggerheads stay underwater? They can stay under for about 30 minutes if they are resting. If

What is the coolest thing about working with the hatchlings? They grow so fast!

They grow almost five times their original size in just the first month!

they are moving they have to come up for air more frequently.

How do the hatchlings get out of the nest?

They have an egg tooth on the edge of their beak that they break the shell open.

Julie on Owls Creek

Then they work together to push all the debris to the bottom. Then they sit and wait for the cooler temperatures of night before emerging from the nest and making their way to the ocean.

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Hatchling the week of its release

SPOTLIGHTS

Species Champion HERPETOLOGY STAFF

Volunteer JORDON TORAN

for their work with

Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus

Jordon is a Navy Information Systems Technician and one of many service members that the Aquarium is proud to call a volunteer. “Giving your time and energy for such a great cause is extremely The Virginia Aquarium recently experienced the successful hatching

gratifying,” says Jordon, who is no stranger

of four unique lizards native to Indonesia referred to as Gonocephalus

to giving his time, having previously

chamaeleontinus or Javan Hump-headed lizards. With thirteen “Gonos,”

volunteered at a cheetah preserve while

the Aquarium houses the largest collection of this species in the country.

stationed in Djibouti, Africa.

Always

enthusiastic,

Jordon

has

volunteered for a number of different departments at the Aquarium. “I’ve done just about everything from wiping down exhibits and feeding birds to labeling merchandise and entering data into the animal care logs. I’m here to help in any way I can.” - By Shawn Reid

Herpetology staff (shown left to right), Stephen Howard, Stephen Knoop Cecilia Hatton, and Colin Walker, have spent countless hours researching methods leading to this success. Their expertise and efforts are critical in understanding this species and possibly to their future conservation. Come

To receive more information about

see “Gonos” up close in the Restless Planet exhibit. - By Chip Harshaw

volunteering, call (757) 385-0274, Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM or visit www.VirginiaAquairum.com/volunteer

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STRANDING NEWS

HELPING HARBOR SEALS Each winter, the Stranding Response Team handles calls about seals on our beaches, docks & piers.

By Maggie Lynott & Erin Bates

IF YOU SEE A SEAL KEEP AWAY Keep people and pets away from resting seals! No matter how cute they may look, they still have very sharp teeth and will bite if feeling threatened.

NEVER OFFER FOOD TO A WILD SEAL

SIGNS OF DISTRESS

Seals are wild animals and feeding them not only allows them to lose their natural fear of humans, but is also illegal under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and could carry a hefty fine.

Non-Responsive Eating Sand

REPORT IT Report seal sightings to our Stranding Response Team by calling the hotline at (757) 385-7575,

Lethargic Thin (visible neck & bony)

LOCAL STRANDING RESPONSE FACTS

Lying Flat (should look like a curved banana)

23 SIGHTINGS

On average per year

1 ADMITTED

Missing Hair Visible Lesions Discharge (from eyes, ears, or mouth)

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TOP REASONS TO BE ADMITTED

Coughing

Injury Illness Human Interaction

Wheezing

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Keeping Up With

THE KOMODOS

By Chip Harshaw

On occasion, the inner workings of the Aquarium can seem a bit like a reality TV show. Some animals are showing off and stealing the spotlight, others either eat too much or too little, the male seahorses are competing with the Duggers for the most kids, and the shy animals are hiding from our paparazzi visitors. But the most exciting news is always who is mating with who! This year, the focus is on the Komodo dragons.

Fewer than 5,000 Komodos in the wild!

Since opening our world-class Komodo dragon habitat in 2009, countless visitors have responded to our three Komodo’s with fascination and amazement. Many, however, don’t realize the amount of work that not only led to this achievement, but also has put the Aquarium in a unique position.

In 2012, the Aquarium’s Curator of Herpetology, Chip Harshaw, was approached by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Komodo Dragon Species Survival Planning (SSP) group to determine if we would participate in a rare breeding opportunity. The SSP had determined Teman, our largest male dragon, was a suitable breeding match with Jude, a smaller female dragon from the San Antonio Zoo. Because this species is endangered with fewer than 5,000 animals in the wild, and because the Virginia Aquarium is committed to conservation, this was not a difficult decision to make.

Some instances resulted in serious injury or even death Our biggest challenge has been recognizing that courtship with Komodo dragons has, in some instances, resulted in serious injury or even death to smaller females.

The fact is that Komodos are not interested in romance.

While we recognize these potential challenges, we also understand the importance of this effort which could play a critical role in the future survival of Komodo dragons. We are committed to this species and our herpetology staff is well prepared. While successful reproduction is rare, we hope one day to share with our members, visitors, and the world a clutch of newly hatched baby Komodo dragons.

Hollywood writers couldn’t script a better storyline for the Aquarium. Over the next couple of years we will be following our favorite reality stars – the Komodos – as they struggle with complicated process of mating and survival of their species.

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FISH FINATIC 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.

Unicornfish FISH FINATIC FACTS 1 Found in tropical reef ecosystems near slopes and steep drop offs in the Red Sea, Indian and western Pacific oceans.

2 Not all unicornfishes possess the distinctive “horn” that grows out of the head of the fish.

3 Some species, such as the white-margined unicornfish, Naso annulatus, can grow to over 3ft long.

4 Feed on zooplankton and algae in the wild. At the Aquarium, they are fed finely minced seafood items and provided with lettuce, broccoli, and spinach to replace algae in their diet.

5 Like their cousins the tangs, unicornfishes have a retractable razor-sharp spine at the base of their tail used for asserting dominance in the school and to deflect predators.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

FUN Support

volunteer Community leadership

AQUARIUM CONNECTION

By Pam Sandloop

Aquarium Connection is a group of young professionals who support the Virginia Aquarium Foundation through fundraising and volunteering. This dynamic group plans the Annual Golf Classic, Clubbin’ with the Ladies Golf Party, and the Commotion in the Ocean gala. Proceeds from the Golf Classic go to the Stranding Response Program, Clubbin’ with the Ladies Golf Party supports the Access Aquarium Fund, and this year, Commotion in the Ocean proceeds will be used to purchase new education outreach vehicles.

Members of Aquarium Connection volunteer their time and efforts by serving on the planning committees for each of these events, as well as volunteering for Creek Cleanups and our twice annual E-Cycle event. Aquarium Connection members, in addition to regular membership benefits, also have exclusive family and adult events throughout the year.

You can be a member of Aquarium Connection too! For more information contact Membership & Development Specialist, Ted Bartlett, at (757) 385-0279 or e-mail him at tbartlet@ virginiaaquarium.com.

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THANK YOU

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY GIVING AT w w w .V i r g i n i a A q u a r i u m . c o m / S a v e T h e O c e a n Contributions from August 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013

Annual Fund Jason Baker Sharon H. Banks Candy Campbell Blake & Caron Crouse William M. Daskivich Tom E. Fraim, Jr. Craig Grube* Katherine Hines John C. Huenerberg Dr. & Mrs. Warren G. Karesh John Matson Melani & Luis Moreno Sondra & Michael Mulkey Debra J. Newhart Norfolk Southern Charitable Match Trust, at the direction of William Spicuzza Donza Olds Joyce Ortman Stephanie Pope Jane Purrington Carmela Reid Evan & Jeannette Reiter Linda Scanlan Lauren Schneider David E. Swan Patricia Wance Diane C. Westbrook

Education Canon ITS GEICO Direct

Hatchling Helpers Lee & Leslie Entsminger

Stranding Response Program Michelle Alexander Sanaa F. Anderson ADS, Inc. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Mr. & Mrs. James Altmeyer Anonymous William Ashman Leslie Marcus Auerbach Carol Bachmann Elise Balcom Cheryl Barnstead Heather Bautista Douglas Mark Beckmann Sue Bowser William H. Brewer Sandra Cristina Brock Robert Broermann Samuel William Brooks Kathleen W. Brown Robert & Laney Brown

Karen Burger Rachelle Capps Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad City of Virginia Beach Police Administration Melissa W. Cook Brianna Creed Deborah Crisafulli Paula Demosthenes Michelle Diamond Vicky W. Duckworth Jimmy Ann Duffy East Coast Appliances George & Andrea Elliott Jo H. Engels Lee & Leslie Entsminger David A. Erbe Lynn Feigenbaum Robert Feit Andrew & Barbara Fine Susan Fondrk-Austin Robert C. Fort GFWC Kempsville Woman’s Club Craig Grube Heather & Ted Hallbert Hampton Inn Oceanfront South Katherine Handy Anne M. Hanley Chip & Julie Harshaw Robert Steven Herbert Paul Hernandez Joseph Hock Denise Hoffman Regina (Nina) Howard June J. Hoye John C. Huenerberg Lawrence Drew Hultgren Incredible Supply & Logistics Connie Irwin Tracy Jackson Gerald Jaffe Laurie Jones Theresa Keefe Devon Kendall Lloyd S. Keys, Jr. Al Kieschnick Barbara Tritt Kitchen Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Klemanowicz Carol Kramer Jim & Cynthia Kresock Jennifer Labows Kara Lawson Kimberly LeHew Debra Leo LifeNet Health Lynnhaven Dive Center’s Hammerhead Dive Club MASA Corporation Lauran Meader Judith Midgett

Elly D. Mladick Elizabeth & John Moore Joyce E. Moore The Moorhouse Family, Bob, Meghan, Emmett & Colin Grace E. Moran Karen Moyer Sondra & Michael Mulkey Melissa Neff Norfolk Southern Foundation Jane S. Norris Ocean Beach Club/Oceanaire Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad The Oceanfront Inn, Vakos Family Kathy & Thomas O’Hara & Family O’Sullivan Soap Company Edward & Stephanie Oldfield Elsa L. Parli Mr. & Mrs. Richard Peterson Richard Puckett Elizabeth D. Rawles Red Hat Society, Southern Belles Shawn Reid Thomas R. Reid Anne E. White Reins Michael Rice Karen H. Richards Marylou Riche Nancy & Dan Ries Michele Roberts Martha Kay Roland Carol & Alan Rosebrook Jordan Sarrett Sarrett Insurance Services, Susan Sarrett Dena & Sean Sawyer Sentara Healthcare Jamie Samara Silver Holly Smith Stacey Super Michael Taylor Wayne & Christine Taylor Diane Torrech Lyra Totten-Naylor Andrew W. Vakos, Sr. Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Elizabeth Wadington Michael Wagner Jennifer S. Walkawicz Kathy Warren Holly Wolfe Karen Wolff Gary Yates Brian Zimmerman Deane Zimmerman

In Honor Laine Burroughs’ 1st Birthday Anonymous Alison & Michael Basto

Allison & William Grant Katherine Hines Kara & Hunter McCaa Erin T. Simmons Walker Campbell Candy Campbell Whit Christman’s 35th Birthday Robert & Lila Hendricks Marilyn & William Miller Lynnette H. Regan

Dan Brockwell Shirley Mae Brockwell Ali & Helen Choudhury Lynn Clements Pamela Hathaway Lisa S. Parker Vincent & Carole Ann Speckhart John S. Waller Judy Watkins Rachael Dawn Clifford Gloria Clifford

Flori DeFreese Marcia S. DeFreese

Ruth Geel Lynn Clements

Amy Gonzales Walmart Corporate Giving, Employee Volunteer Grant

CAPT Robert Gohr Jillian Gohr

Fred Green A Dolphin’s Promise* Lucille Sykes Hall’s 97th Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Jones Anders Klintoe Jaclyn Dillman Michael McCabe, Jr. Katherine & John Wynne Lori & Chas Moore Marilyn & William Miller Somerset Peede Nancy Hollomon-Peede Kelly Ramsey’s 8th Birthday Ann Bockheim David H. Bohn Tess Marie Versprille Jordan Sarrett’s Birthday Her Family & Friends Mayor William D. Sessoms Jimmy Frost Riley Stewart Molly Arnold Mollie Tippin’s 5th Birthday Kimberly Adkins Mary Anderson Meghan Coon Christian & Monique Lambertz Karen & Andrew Loiacono Kathryn Z. Tippin Terry L. & Carol Ann Tippin Peter Weed Marian & Gentry Childress

In Memory George Braun Lynn Clements

Anne Dowding Groth Betty G. Barco Isabella Harrison Mary Perkins Brown Eleanor Marshall Babulal Pragani Parker Host Lynn Clements Craig Hubbell Holly Hubbell Robert M. McCoy Patricia Anne Finley Patricia Randle Richardson Susan F. Fisher June Ripberger Carl A. Eason Bert Rowland, Jr. Leah Rowland Sally Smith Betty G. Barco Joyce Stinson Ronald Hallstrom Mark Warlick Donna Haycox Katherine Ann Weed Marian & Gentry Childress Thomas H. Wilson Dixon Hughes Goodman Foundation, Inc. Alice & Donald Imbur Vicki & Ron Wolf *A special thank you to Order of the Turtle donors who contributed an unrestricted $2,500 or more to the Annual Fund this year.

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