Food Webs and Feeding at the Aquarium

ANNUAL REPORT

WHAT’S EATING YOU?

Fiscal Year 2012 Supplement

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Issue Number 1832012 /OCT//NOV///DEC

EDITOR Dr. Andrew Rossiter

MANAGING EDITOR + ART DIRECTOR Kelsey Ige

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Traditionally, the kilo i‘a was an expert of fish and marine life. He studied the behaviors and movements of i‘a. The kilo stood at a high point of land overlooking the ocean to watch for an expected school of fish and steered the fishermen in the school’s direction. The success of surrounding the school was entirely up to the kilo.

Dr. Andrew RossiterDirector, Waikīkī Aquarium

M A N A ‘ O

I am not a gambling man, but was recently challenged to a bet that was too good to miss. During a free flowing discussion at a pau hana gathering, one of the group described a two-hour television documen-

tary she had seen, on the Discovery Channel no less, in which the discovery of a mermaid was reported. The creature was apparently beached with a pod of whales and was discovered by NOAA scientists as they surveyed the stranded animals. In the documentary the scientists explained the biology, evolution and lifestyle of the mermaid. Amazing!

It was very early in the evening, and so one mai tai too many was not to blame. I did not see the documentary in question, but was very confi-dent when I said it was a hoax. My friend objected, insisting that the scientists in the documentary had verified its existence, and so we differed. A bet was raised, not a Mitt Romneyesque $10,000, but a more realistic amount for us working people—enough for a family of four to visit the Waikīkī Aquarium. After researching on the web (Google ‘monster-week-mermaids’, if interested) my friend acquiesced and settled the bet promptly, in cash. With her agreement, I donated it to the research and conservation programs at the Aquarium, where it will be put to use revealing some of the fascinating, amaz-ing and unbelievable creatures that really do exist in the ocean around us. And if you are not inclined to gamble, but still wish to support our education conservation and research programs, please call 440-9027 to find out how.

It never ceases to amaze me that so many people believe in the unbelievable—bigfoot, el chupacabra, the Loch Ness Monster and, yes, mermaids—when there are so many truly in-credible creatures, real ones, out there, that are practically ignored; the many fish species that can change sex; the deep sea gulper, a fish that can swallow prey items larger than itself; the jellyfish, an animal 99% water, with no brain and no heart, that has remained unchanged for millions of years and which occurs throughout the world’s oceans; the frogfish, which has on its head a ‘fishing pole’ tipped with a fake

‘bait’, which it wiggles to attract unsuspecting fishes within striking distance; the 14 m (46’) long whale shark, the largest fish in the sea, yet which is a harmless filter feeder, feeding mainly on microscopic plankton; the deep sea anglerfish, where the 20 cm (8”) long female and 3 cm (1”) long male overcome the challenges of finding each other in the dark abyssal depths by the male (or males!) attaching itself to the female’s body and gradually fusing itself and its circula-tory system with that of the female to become a parasitic male; and the pearlfish, which lives inside sea cucumbers, where it feeds on the animal’s gonads, effectively castrating it from inside. These animals are all real, the results of millions of years of evolution, and should satisfy the appetite of anyone with a hankering for bizarre, fanciful or mythical creatures. But if you do spot a bigfoot in Makiki, a Lake Wilson monster, or a mermaid in Maui, and fancy a Mitt-sized bet, please give me a call. I’m happy to support the Aquarium’s ocean education, conservation and research programs, however indirectly!

Dr. Andrew Rossiter with the FOWA Board: Front row (L to R) Mike Niethammer, Dr. Andrew Rossiter, Nancy Taylor, Chuck Kelley; Back row (L to R) Chris Cole, Kimo Greenwell, Damian Roncevich, Charlie Loomis, Marcus Boland

F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R S A V E T H E D A T E U N I Q U E S P E C I E S

The JourneyContinuesThursday, October 186:30 p.m.

Terrie M. Williams, Ph. D., Director of the Marine Mammal Physiology Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and author of The Odyssey of KP2, will share both her research and personal observations in working with monk seals, especially Hō‘ailona (a.k.a. KP2). She will also be available for a book signing.

› For reservations, call (808)440-9011

or email reservations@waquarium.org.

Donations accepted.

Living LegaciesThursday, October 256:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of special presentations on philanthropy. Dr. Andrew Rossiter will present,

“Waikīkī Aquarium: 108 Years Young,” and Lani Starkey, of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation, will present “Does your ‘I Love You’ Plan have the Midas Touch or Midas Curse?: Gift Strategies for Estate and Income Tax Avoidance.”

› Please RSVP by October 19. Contact

MaryLou Foley, (808)440-9027 or

email maryloufoley@waquarium.org.

Light supper and refreshments will

be served.

Members’ NightSunday, November 4

Pack a dinner and enjoy a picnic on the lawn as experts share the latest about Hawaiian Monk Seal research, rescue efforts and captive rehabilitation that’s happening at the Waikīkī Aquarium and preferred habitats of these fascinating mammals. Among the presenters for the evening are Tracy Wurth, Research Biologist for the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program, NOAA Fisheries Service; Dera Look, Assistant Regional Marine Mammal Response Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Islands Regional Office; and the Aquarium’s very own, Heather Down, Monk Seal Program Manager. Join us for a swimmingly splendid evening with the monk seals at Members’ Night!

› The Waikīkī Aquarium is fortunate to be the home of a number of species that can be seen at no other public aquarium in the world, and Smith’s butterflyfish (Chaetodon smithi) is one of those animals. The Aquarium’s specimen was collected at Rapa Nui in 2002, and has been on display in the Gallery One Barrier Reef exhibit since then. It is a unique-looking fish, with a solid black front and a bright yellow posterior—like it has been dipped headfirst in a bucket of paint.

Where it is found, off Rapa Nui, Pitcairn,

Smith’sButterflyfishChaetodon smithi

and Rapa Iti and the Marotiri islets southwest of Tahiti, Smith’s butterflyfish is not uncommon. However, this fish was only discovered in 1967, due mostly to its isolated habitat and not scientifi-cally described until 1975. The species favors rocky reefs covered with algae and some coral growth, and commonly gathers in large groups, swimming in mid-water and feeding on zooplankton.

SOURCE: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/165675/0

PHOTO: BRUCE CARLSON

› Free for FOWA members and $5 for Non-FOWA Members. Call 440-9015 for reservations. Reservations are required.

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Plants, animals and other life forms have similar nutritional requirements. Each needs energy and specific nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids or fats, vitamins and minerals) to grow and survive. However, the mechanisms by which various groups of animals obtain these nutrients vary significantly—and are intriguing to witness first hand at the Aquarium. At the base of the food chain are primary producers (marine plants and phytoplankton). These autotrophs produce their own nutrients from inorganic molecules and environmental sources of energy, most use the sun’s energy through photosynthesis. These primary produc-ers become food for a wide variety of marine herbivores (or are recycled back into the food chain as they die and decompose). Herbivores then become food for species higher up on the food chain, and so on. These organisms that derive energy and nutrients by consuming other organisms are known as heterotrophs.

So, how do we use all this scientific informa-tion at the Waikīkī Aquarium? Just as in nature, the base of our animal’s nutrition begins with

Imagine the coral reef: a landscape teeming with plants and animals living in vast oceanic waters. An environment limited in resources, but efficient in retaining and recycling energy and nutrients. Producers and consumers rely on one another for food and energy, living in balance and connected by a myriad of food webs.

SEAFOOD

Deposit FeedersSEA CUCUMBERS

feed on sediments in the sand.

Plankton FeedersSEA JELLIES, PYRAMID

BUTTERFLYFISHES

feed on planktonic organisms.

OmnivoresHERMIT CRABS,

SEA TURTLES, WHALES, CLOWNFISHES

feed on both plants and animals.

Filter FeedersGIANT CLAMS, FEATHER

DUSTER WORMS

digest particles that are suspended in the

water column.

HerbivoresCONVICT TANGS, SURGEONFISHES,

SEA URCHINS, VARIOUS UNICORNFISHES

graze on plants and algae using a range of methods such as biting,

scraping, rasping, cropping and sieving.

CarnivoresFROGFISHES, JACKS,

MONK SEALS, SHARKS, SCORPIONFISHES,

WRASSES

consume other animals.

the autotrophs. Behind the scenes, aquarists culture microalgae (green algae, such as Tetraselmis sp., and marine diatoms, such as Chaetoceros mulleri) that is fed to planktonic grazers, such as rotifers, copepods and shrimps. In turn, these planktonic grazers are fed to larval fishes and filter-feeding sea jellies, corals, and, on occasion, anemones. Most sea jellies and corals live in competitive and low nutrient oceanic environments. They gain energy and nutrients from photosynthesizing microalgae, known as zooxanthellae, which live inside their bodies. Like plants, these zooxanthellae use the sun’s rays to produce and transfer nutrients in the form of sugars to their hosts. The nutrients for many of our key invertebrate species are pro-vided by quality lighting and nutrient-rich water (think, a pseudo sun in every tank!). In the wild, tremendous competition for a limited supply of food has lead to diverse ana-tomical adaptations and strategies for feeding. Our exhibits house a variety of deposit feeders, filter feeders, plankton feeders, herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.

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The nutritional needs of our animals are met with daily feedings of commercial flake food, frozen mysid shrimps, and a Waikīkī Aquarium concocted “fish gel” diet. The gel, made every few weeks by Aquarist Alan Nelson, is composed of smelt, squid, fish pellets, shrimp, spirulina, carrots, broccoli and vitamins C and E supplements. Yum! Most of our fishes feed enthusiastically on this highly nutritious diet, but newly recruited animals may require a period of acclimation. During this time, they are weaned off of live prey and trained to adapt to the Aquarium-prepared non-living diets. Of course, when we talk about feeding at the Aquarium, everyone wants to know, “What do the big fish in the predator and shark tank eat?” At the top of the Aquarium food chain are the carnivores. Generally, sharks are feared for their predatory capabilities, but at the Aquarium, the jacks and the groupers hold more dominance. To successfully feed the sharks, aquarists first satiate the jacks and the groupers before care-fully feeding the blacktip reef sharks and zebra shark with long handled forceps at the other

› Did you know sea cucumbers clean the sand while they eat (and poop)? That collector urchin on the glass of your favorite Aquarium exhibit...its eating the algae that has accumulated on the glass and tank walls. How do these and other animals feed in the wild?

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Ke Kani O Ke KaiThe Waikīkī Aquarium’s stage was set ablaze again this summer with the hot sounds of some of Hawai‘i’s finest entertainers. With the sound of the surf and spectacular sunsets as its backdrop, this year’s Ke Kani O Ke Kai summer concert series featured a variety of musical headliners providing unforgettable experiences for all who attended. Kicking off the series was Kuana Torres-Kahele, Mark Yamanaka and Darren Benitez; followed by Raiatea Helm and Weldon Kekauo-ha; Jake Shimabukuro; HAPA and Ledward Ka‘apana; and, finally, Makana and Dennis Kamakahi rounded out the series on August 9th. Restaurant partners Kahai Street Kitchen, Yama’s Fish Market, HASR Bistro, Big City Diner and Hula Grill Waikīkī also provided

“ono kine grinds” for guests.Mahalo nui loa to the series’

presenting sponsor Outrigger Ho-tels & Resorts. Also, thank you to our sponsors Alexander & Baldwin Foundation, Aqua Hotels & Resorts,

Fish Frenzy!Hundreds of people brought picnics and enjoyed activities on the lawn and all-over the Aquarium for a Friday night Fish Frenzy. Family Night, this year on August 24th, is an annual event with a different theme each year. The smallest attendees were transfixed by the storytelling, and song and dance. A Marine Mysteries table stumped budding ichthyologists of all ages. For many, it was the first-time they had seen a flying gurnard, or a dragonet or pufferfish swim bladder. Mariculturists Karen Brit-tain and Frank Baensch brought fish larvae and newly hatched clownfish as examples of fish lifecycles. Mark Royer of HIMB

Altres, Barefoot Wines, Becker Communications, Denny’s, Good-fellow Bros – General Contractor, Hawai‘i Dental Service, Hawaiian Airlines, JMJ Rentals, Kona Brew-ing Company, King Nissan, Kualoa Ranch, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Pepsi, Pono Pacific, Prime Builders of Oahu, Reskyu, Servco Foundation and Surf4Hugs. The Waikīkī Aquarium is also grateful to HASR Wine Co. for their support. The Aquarium acknowledges the support of Styrophobia for the biodegradable serving ware to ensure that the environmental footprint from the concerts was kept to a minimum.

We are happy to say that three of the five concerts this year were sellouts—thank you to all our concert-goers. Net proceeds from the 2012 Ke Kani O Ke Kai series will go towards a hands-on labora-tory on ocean conservation at the Waikīkī Aquarium.

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WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM ACTIVITIES & CLASSES

Afternoons at the AquariumEvery Wed 3:00 p.m.Thanks to a grant from Aqua Hotels and Resorts, the Aquarium has invited storytellers, crafts people and magicians from the community to join the After-school at the Aquarium line-up. Critter encounters, magic tricks, stories by the sea, and animal feedings are just some of the fun designed for families. Free with admission to the Aquarium.

The Journey ContinuesOct 18, Thu 6:30 p.m.Terrie M. Williams, Ph. D., Director of the Marine Mam-mal Physiology Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and author of The Odys-sey of KP2, will share both her research and personal observa-tions in working with monk seals, especially Hō‘ailona (a.k.a. KP2).

It’s Magic!Wed 3:30-4:45 p.m.Oct 17, 24, Nov 7, 14, 21Learn magic from a master Magician, Yasu Ishida. Yasu has adapted magic to the marine world, especially for kids and teens. Build your own magic tricks, and take them home with you. For aspiring magicians ages 8 and up. Drop-ins are welcome on a space available basis. $8/class, or $40 for the series. ($12/class or $50 for the series for non-members).

Exploring the Reef at NightNov 11, Sun 6:30-9:00 p.m.Dec 11, Tue 6:00-8:30 p.m.Jan 9, Wed 6:00-8:30 p.m.For an experience you’ll not forget, join us as we explore the reef at night. Wade into the ocean on these wet and wild excursions. Search for night-active crabs, lobsters, eels and octopuses. Look for sleeping parrotfish, triggerfish, and day octopus in their dens. For adventurers ages 6 years and up; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should be comfortable in the ocean, both day and night. $15/adult, $9/child ($18/12 for non-members).

Meet the Monk Seals!Tue 3:00 p.m.Nov 13-Jan 8 (except Christmas and New Year's Day)More sightings of seals around the main Hawaiian Islands have renewed interest in these amazing and endangered animals. Learn about seals in the wild: What do they eat? How deep do they dive while hunting? Do they really have fingernails? Then move to the monk seal habitat where Aquarium Biologists will introduce you to the resident seals, Makaonaona and Hō‘ailona. Participants will assist with seal enrichment activities. Designed for participants 7 and up, but anyone interested is invited to attend. $4/person ($6/person for non-members).

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taught about sharks and rays. Matt Ross showed how fish collectors capture fish, especially deepwater fish. The Hawai‘i Hyperbolic Reef Project greeted guests with a coral reef crocheted by volunteers from around the United States. There were stations on seahorses, the fishes of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and much, much more. If you missed it this year, hopefully we’ll see you next year: the theme is still to be determined!

› Raiatea Helm performed alongside Brian Tolentino and Jeff Peterson, and featured a hula by childhood friend, Loni Todoroki.

› Among the many activities enjoyed by all were gyotaku fish printing, an investigation station, original Aquarium Fish Frenzy trading cards, storytelling, and more.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF YASU ISHIDA

Thanks to a grant from Aqua Hotels and Resorts, we are adding a variety of new talents to our Afternoons at the Aquarium line-up! As part of the University of Hawai‘i, we are fortunate to meet and work with colleagues from a variety of disciplines. Yasu Ishida, a Master’s degree candidate in Theatre Arts, was referred to us for his incred-ible talent and themed magic tricks. During a recent visit to the Aquar-ium, he perplexed us with his card tricks. Yasu shares his talent with young people and teaches them to build their own tricks. This fall the Aquarium is offering “It’s Magic!,” where students will learn and build one or two ocean-themed magic tricks per session.

If your kids are too young to learn magic, stop by Afternoons at the Aquarium where Yasu will be performing on the following dates: October 17, November 4, and November 21!

The Waikīkī Aquarium’s most magical class yet!

›› Pre-registration is recommended.›› FOWA members are allowed up to four total registrants at FOWA rate.›› Questions about the activities? Call the Waikīkī Aquarium Education Department at 440-9007.›› A handling fee of $5 will be assessed for withdrawals.›› No refunds can be made for no-shows or for withdrawals made seven days or less before an activity. ›› Please do NOT fax or email your registration.

To register by phone: ›› Call 440-9011. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

To register by mail:›› Full payment must accompany completed registration forms. Please, no cash. ›› Make checks payable to University of Hawai‘i. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted.›› Mail the completed registation form with a check or credit card information to:

Waikı-kı- AquariumEducation Department2777 Kala–kaua Avenue

Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96815-4027

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FISCAL YEAR 2012

side of the tank. In comparison to our other animals, all of these predators are fed less frequently, just 2-3 times per week. Their diet is comprised of restaurant grade squid, smelt and herring. Occasionally, vitamin and mineral supplements are added to en-sure each animal receives all essential nutrients. Although not regarded as apex predators like sharks, monk seals are also carnivores. Maka and Hō‘ailona receive a similar diet of fish and squid, as well as vitamins for marine mammals. Each seal receives the optimal daily serving during public training sessions. To provide varia-tion and enrichment to Maka and Hō‘ailona’s daily routines, they are fed with varied amounts of food at different times throughout the day, and in different types of feeding sessions throughout the week, while moni-toring their optimal daily nutrition. The environment at the Aquarium provides the same, quality, nutrients that our animals would obtain naturally in the wild.

› Aquarist Norton Chan feeds the zebra shark away from the dominant groupers and jacks.

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The Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium is a nonprofit organization that devotes its resources to helping the Waikīkī Aquarium accomplish its important mission of education and conservation. The Board of Directors thanks you for your generous support, making possible another outstanding year.

The Board of Directors regu-larly discusses with the Aquarium Director, Dr. Andy Rossiter, a range of possible improvements to the physical plant, educational

programs and exhibits. There is always an im-portant list of things that need be done. These upgrades financial resources, and many hours of employee time to bring to reality, but when done, they improve the Aquarium experience for all.

It has been over a year since we finished the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands exhibit, and

The undoubted highlights of the past year were the opening of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands exhibit and the arrival of our new Hawaiian monk seal, Hō‘ailona (a.k.a. KP2). Much has already been written about these major new additions to the Aquarium, both in Kilo i‘a and elsewhere, and so I will not repeat them here. Less high profile, but equally important, have been the many new additions to our living fish and coral collec-tion and the ongoing upgrading of

the plantings in our Hawaiian gardens.The living collection always garners the accolades, but

the key treasure of the Aquarium is its staff—the unsung heroes who keep the programs, exhibits, administration, and the place itself, up and running. On this front, some have found the dynamic pace of the Aquarium not to their liking, and moved elsewhere, and several staff returned to the main-land for personal reasons. All will be missed. This latter type of resignation always brings home to me the geographic iso-lation of the Hawaiian Islands, a feature reflected in its unique marine life. As in nature, the vacant positions have been filled with talented and adaptable individuals whose specialized skill sets may differ from those of their predecessors. New

HOALAUNA COMMUNITY› Our SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM hosted 6,164 students and teachers for presentations in the Docent Program and 20,149 group reservations.› With the support of donations, the Education Department offered FREE PROGRAMS, educa-tional materials, transportation and lunches to 390 under-served families and 2,200 students from Title 1 Schools.› The Education Department continued the W.A.T.E.R. OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM for a second year, funded by a NOAA BWET (Bay and Watershed) grant, and taught 1,252 4th to 7th grade students about Hawaiian shorelines.› Our COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM reached 2,233 people through a variety of fun, hands-on, educational activities. Especially popular programs included, Exploring the Reef at Night, Summer by the Sea, Aquarium After Dark, Private Aquarium tours, Afternoon at the Aquarium and Family Night. New programs offered this year included: Meet the Monk Seals, Fish Watchers, Hawaiian Sea Creatures, and, in partnership with the M.A.T.E. Program, Underwater Robotics for Teens.› In February, we hosted the Aloha Koi Appre-ciation Society’s 5th Annual KOI SHOW, a unique opportunity to view some of the most beautiful and valued koi in Hawai‘i and learn about the art of raising koi.› MARINE EDUCATORS NIGHT, sponsored by NOAA Ocean Explorer, drew 153 teachers and guests who gathered marine science curricula from 14 different ocean-related agencies.› Our FACILITY RENTAL PROGRAM welcomed more than 12,000 guests and continues to be a popular event venue. In addition to private weddings, birthdays, graduations and other celebrations, the Waikīkī Aquarium was venue for events hosted by the UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, Iolani School, Galaxy Tours, Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, St. Clements School, Commercial Plumbing, Engineering Concepts, HPC Foods, University of Phoenix and more.› The number of Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium MEMBERS REACHED 2,800, our highest amount in a few years.› To enrich FOWA membership benefits, we continued member benefits with Coral Fish Hawai‘i, Hard Rock Café, HASR Wine Co., Hawai‘i Self Storage, Kalihi Pet Center,

Lucoral Museum, Terry’s Place and Waikīkī Diving Center.

‘IMUA MOVING FORWARD› The NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS exhibit opened in August 2011.› HŌ‘AILONA (KP2) arrived at the Aquarium on November 1, 2011. He made his public debut in January of 2012.› A stainless steel fence was added to the Hawaiian Monk Seal habitat in an effort to help the seals acclimate to each other.› We purchased LEAFY AND WEEDY SEADRAGONS

from Australia for our future Syngnathid Exhibit.› We designed and began construction on a new SEADRAGONS QUARANTINE AND BREEDING ROOM behind-the-scenes.› The Waikīkī Aquarium is the only place in the world to view the PEPPERMINT ANGELFISH. The Peppermint angelfish was collected in Palau by Richard Pyle, at a depth of 450 feet. › We have added some HYBRID SPECIMENS to our exhibits: a hybrid angelfish (cross between the Flame angelfish and Potter’s angelfish) and a hybrid wrasse (cross between a saddleback and five-stripe wrasse).› The Education Department trained 70 NEW

VOLUNTEERS for both the Aquarium Interpreter Program and the Docent Program.› To enhance guest experience, renters now have the option to arrange for DOCENT AND/OR

INTERPRETER at their events to provide in-depth information about the exhibits and their inhab-itants. Interpreters also offer guests a hands-on experience with marine animals such as hermit crabs and sea urchins at the Edge of the Reef touch pool.› Our REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE program continued with ongoing energy conservation efforts by switching MR16 track light bulbs to LED bulbs, replacement of air conditioner in gallery four, and continued work on water-saving toilet flush valves in the Aquarium restrooms.› We UPGRADED FILTERS ON OUR HAWAIIAN

MONK SEAL AND ANIMAL HOLDING TANKS with funding from NOAA. The new filtration system was tested right away as we assisted NOAA by housing three wild Hawaiian monk seals that needed removal of fishing hooks. › The VOLUNTEER OFFICE RECEIVED A FACE-LIFT with a new coat of paint and a new barcode sign-in system.

› ONLINE MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATIONS continue to grow as new and renewing members find this feature a convenient option to stay connected to the Aquarium.

HANA HOU!› More than 1,500 people hopped on over to the Aquarium for SEAHUNT on March 31 in celebration of the Easter holiday. Special mahalo to event supporters: Diamond Bakery, Education Works, HDS, Chuck E. Cheese’s, GP Roadway Solutions, UH Kennedy Theatre’s Ocean’s Motion and Moms in Hawai‘i for their support.› The 2012 KE KANI O KE KAI summer concert series kicked off on June 14, featuring Kuana Torres-Kahele, Mark Yamanaka and Darren Benitez. Other concerts featured Weldon Kekauoha and Raiatea Helm, Jake Shimabukuro, Ledward Ka‘apana and HAPA, ending with Dennis Kamakahi and Makana. The dual performer format was well received by concert-goers; proceeds will go towards a hands-on laboratory dedicated to ocean conservation at the Waikīkī Aquarium. › More than 400 people met the molluscs for FAMILY NIGHT 2011. The crowd explored the shells, beaks and other body parts that belong to the molluscs; talked with the experts; and enjoyed other activities and crafts.› MEMBERS’ NIGHT 2011 updated members on how their support has helped the Waikīkī Aquarium over the past year. Attendees learned about Syngnathids (pipefishes, seahorses and seadragons)—the Aquarium’s next exhibit—with a presentation by Paula Branshaw Carlson, Director of Husbandry at the Dallas World Aquarium.

MAHALO› Our volunteers continue their invaluable work at the Aquarium. This year, 380 active volunteers donated more than 17,000 hours to our operations. We could not do it without you—our sincerest thanks to you all.

today you can see the unique fishes and corals thriving in their new home. In fact, when you visit you will proudly see that all the exhibits remain healthy, vibrant and engaging. As has been said many times before, we may be small in size, but we are world-class in quality!

I am also happy to report that our all volunteer Board of Directors has been diligent in maintaining a healthy balance sheet and making sure that your contributions are put to their very best use.

When you have a day off, gather up your family and friends and come on down to enjoy the beautiful exhibits, or get involved in one of the multitude of programs. As you do so, it will be easy to appreciate how the Aquarium fulfills its mission of “inspiring and promoting an understand-ing, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life.”

Once again, we are most grateful for your support.

species that occupy vacant niches in an ecosystem are also never identical to the species that left, nor to those species already there. New staff bring new ideas, new energy and new perspectives, and in a small team like ours, are critical to maintaining momentum and avoiding stagnation. The only aspect that differs from natural ecosystems is that they must be producers, not consumers (and certainly not predators!).

One thing all staff now at the Aquarium possesses is that undeniable “goodness of fit”. There now exists at the Aquarium a team of outstandingly talented and motivated personnel who are determined to contribute to the Aquarium’s mission and success. One or two key positions remain to be filled, but even now, this team is the best I have known, and holds much promise. With the tough times of recession now slowly abating, we, as a group, now look forward to moving away from the holding pattern we have been in for several years, and getting underway an ambitious and exciting program of progressive renovations, renewal and replacement, as we seek to upgrade the educational and exhibit experience for you, our valued members, and visitors alike. Interested in learning more, and about how you can help? If so, please call MaryLou Foley, 440-9027, or drop me an email. We invite you to join us on this exciting adventure in your State Aquarium.

Charles R. Kelley M.D.President, Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T , F R I E N D S O F W A I K Ī K Ī A Q U A R I U M

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

Dr. Andrew RossiterDirector, Waikīkī Aquarium

HIGHLIGHTS FISCAL YEAR 2012

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NATURAL SELECTION GIFT SHOPCOMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND

CHANGE IN FUND BALANCEYears ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

REVENUES FY 2011-12 FY 2010-11Sales $625,769 568,049Cost of Goods Sold (247,534) (238,715)Photo Booth 139,811 96,769Investment Gain (Loss) (2,006) 5,928Interest 100 4,008Gross Revenues $516,140 436,038

EXPENSESPersonnel Cost $84,007 86,882Professional Fees 99,020 70,440General Excise Taxes 31,919 28,853Bank Service Fee 11,925 10,617Equipment, Supplies, 7,199 6,401 Repair & MaintenanceFire Insurance 2,499 2,430Other Expenditures 6,273 6,599Transfer to UH 118,530 -Total Expenditures $361,372 212,222Net Income (Loss) $154,768 223,816

FUND BALANCEEnding Fund Balance 626,834 999,476Amount Transferred 527,410 -Beginning Fund Balance 999,476 775,660Change in Fund Balance $154,768 223,816

FOWA FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2012

The tough economic times experienced by all seem to be reflected in the 32% decline in overall revenues during FY 2011-12. However, it should be noted that funds related to the summer

concert series confused year-on-year comparisons of overall revenues and expenditures. Although there are five concerts held each calendar year (January–December), it should be noted that due to the fiscal year (June-July) timing issue there were five concerts in fiscal year 2011-12 versus six concerts in fiscal year 2010-11. This complicates direct year-on-year comparisons, and partly explains the 33% decrease in event revenues. Additionally, the relative declines in Investments ‹down 145%›, and Grants ‹down 73%›

REVENUES FY 2011-12 FY 2010-11Gift Shop $516,140 436,038Investment Gain (Loss) (88,678) 196,835Grants 50,000 184,394Membership 153,825 147,125Events Sponsorship 42,100 69,454 Sales 101,482 144,159Interest 55,705 47,397Donations 17,756 22,760Vending Machine 7,836 9,250Gross Revenues $856,166 1,257,412

FOWA CONSOLIDATED FUND BALANCEYears ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

FUND BALANCE FY 2011-12 FY 2010-11Restricted $323,892 370,484Non-restricted 2,540,819 2,523,702Total Fund Balance $2,864,711 2,894,186

CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE FY 2011-12 FY 2010-112010-11 Fund Balance $2,894,186 2,345,7262011-12 Revenues 856,166 1,257,4122011-12 Expenditures 885,641 708,9522011-12 Fund Balance $2,864,711 2,894,186

55%

16%

15%

6%

5%1%2%

FOWAREVENUESFY 2011-12

$856,166

41%

13%

19%

11%

8%

3%3%2%

FOWAEXPENDITURES

FY 2011-12

$885,641

55%GIFT SHOP

16%MEMBERSHIP

15%EVENTS

6%INTEREST

5%GRANTS

2%DONATIONS

1%VENDINGMACHINE

41%GIFT SHOP

19%CAPITALPROJECTS

13%PROFESSIONALSERVICES

11%EVENTS

8%GRANTS

3%OTHEREXPENSES

3%KILO I'A

2%FINANCIALFEES

FRIENDS OF WAIKIKI AQUARIUMCOMBINED STATEMENTS OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

Years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

EXPENDITURES FY 2011-12 FY 2010-11Gift Shop $361,372 212,222Events 93,810 154,130Grants 69,057 160,870Professional Services 116,711 66,142Capital Projects 169,920 40,585Newsletter (Kilo i‘a) 24,220 34,274Financial Investment 13,039 11,335 Bank 3,947 3,047Other Expenditures 33,565 26,347Total Expenditures $885,641 708,952

are a result of comparison with exceptionally high figures for the previous year.

Substantial decreases were seen in the category of Donations ‹down 22%› and Vending Machines ‹down 15%›. On the brighter side, increases were reflected in the categories of Gift Shop ‹up 18%›, Membership ‹up 5%› and Interest ‹up 18%›.

There was a 25% increase in Overall Expen-ditures, which was mainly due to commitments towards improvements and expenditures in the Gift Shop ‹70%› and increased Professional Services ‹76%›. A large portion of the increase in expenditures can be attributed to funds al-located toward a pending agreement between the University of Hawai‘i and the Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium. Other than this, changes

in Events ‹down 39%› and Grants ‹down 57%› were correlated to decreases in these revenue categories. Two major projects were underway or completed in fiscal year 2012 —The North-western Hawaiian Islands exhibit (completed August 2011) and the Seahorse, Seadragon and Pipefish research facility and exhibit (estimated completion, June 2013). These two projects contributed significantly toward the 319% increase in Capital Improvement Projects for FY 2011-12.

This unaudited financial information is presented on an accrual basis. Over the last fiscal year the NSS fund balance decreased by 31%, largely due to an internal consolidation of investments.

Annual financial reports prior to fiscal year 2011, were presented for the Aquarium as a whole and included admissions revenues and funding received from the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa, UH Foundation and the Research Corporation of University of Hawai‘i. While none of these funds are comingled with Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium (FOWA) funding, for the purpose of clarity, we have chosen not to include them as part of the FOWA Financial Report for FY 2011-12 and future reports. Consequently, from fiscal year 2011 forward, annual reports include only FOWA-related fund transactions, including those relating to the Natural Selection Gift Shop (NSS) which is managed by FOWA.

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New & Renewing FOWA Members

WALL OF FAME

The Membership Office recorded these new and renewing memberships between June 1, 2012 and August 31, 2012.

Michael & Noelani AkauMarilyn AlperEigo & Shiori AmakataJohn & Tasha AndersonMr. & Mrs. Troy AndradeMrs. & Mr. Warren AndradeMichael AntoneKevin & Rhonda AporMarcus Arakawa & Krystal ArakawaHelene Y. ArataMr. & Mrs. Charles K. AuMr. David Austin & Dr. Jennifer LohMr. Kalani AwongMr. Patricia A. AylwardLisa Bail & Wai LeeDenise BaldwinRocio Batarse & Matt EnsorFrank & Ingeborg BednarBarbara BeerlingDebra BennettMargaret & Chadwick BerrymanScott & Norie BloomWayne Borth & Eileen HerringMr. Jerry & Mrs. Janice BosterJohn BouchieBenjamin Brooks & Heidi Von HornDana & Thomas BrownSteven & Vanessa BuchthalPatricia W. BuckmanMr. & Mrs. BukoskiMr. James BunkerDr. Romi BurksKalei Cadinha & Kalei Cadinha-PuaaMr. & Mrs. Harlan B.K. CadinhaTina CarvalhoJohn & Sue CavanahAnn Chang & Leila SulpicoGayle and Jason ChangHui-I Chen & John DutoitYan Nan ChenMr. Saree ChirayunonSun Hee ChoeJohn & Michelle ChoiJames & Deseree ChunEvelyn A. Chun & Lisa ConleyMr. & Mrs. Terence ChunMiwa & Robert ChungMr. Clark & Mrs. LewisElizabeth & Brooke ClevelandPaul & Sandra CockrellMr. & Mrs. Rey & Rose CrisostomoMr. Sam CrockerMrs. Evelyn Cullen & Mr. Robert CullenLouis & Carol D'avanzoSteven DavidsonMr. Bobby Dawson IISanna Saks DeutschMary Y. DoiDianne DoneganAndrew & Sarah DorichRoberta DucharmeMr. & Ms. Frank DuggerDan & Cheryl DungAnna Eckart-DoddMr. & Mrs. Phil EdelenMr. & Mrs. Garry J. EdgingtonDr. & Mrs. Samir El-SwaifyStanton & Kristen EnomotoSylvia & Kurt Eschbach

Dr. Ardis EschenbergCassie Esteban & Michael PalabayJerry & Susan FeeneyCharles D. FergusonMary Flynn & James SaariAngela FrancoDavid & Jocelyn FranksMr. & Mrs. Troy FujiharaAlvin FujiokaJon & Brenda FujitaSherri SurMs. Tiare FullertonHarry & Joyce FurutaDrs. Roy & Christine GalMr. & Mrs. Matt GambettaCharmaine GarciaMrs. Michelle GarciaSonia GilbertKevin and Vickie GleedMr. & Mrs. Patrick N. GlennNoel & Liza GonzalezMarc GotoMerilyn & Harvey GrayKimo & Kate GreenwellSteve & Diana GuoMs. Dana M. GusmanSamantha HaasCatherine HageHeidi Haliniak & Dandi Ahuna-HaliniakMr. & Mrs. Thomas & Jaylene HamiltonDean & Lynn HaradaMr. & Mrs. Nathan HaradaMr. Willard Haraguchi & Rev. Hannah HaraguchiMr. & Mrs. Gary & Wayna HarbottleMr. & Ms. Rocky HardcastleDr. Deane Y. Harimoto & Mrs. Dawn E. HarimotoCosette HarmsHarlan H. Hashimoto & Patty OdaMr. John W. HaydenDavid HeppnerMel Hertz and Marlene HertzMr. & Mrs. Harvey HirataKelley HitomiMr. & Mrs. Stephen K. HoMr. & Mrs. Matt HolckMr. & Mrs. Kenneth HonekerMrs. & Mr. & Gregory HooverGeorg HuberJay & Amy HudsonShannon HugentuglerMatt & Tamie HumphreysScott & Leigh-Ann IhaKaori & Matthew ImhoffCharlene S. In & Paul BillingtonAmy & Jason IsaBarrett & Michelle IshidaRonald M. IwamotoMr. & Mrs. Glenn T. IwanePaul & Ruth IzawaDollie JacintoBola M. Jalei & Julee BenzakenK. JensenWalter & Ellen JinboLaurel Johnston & Randall YoungSteven KaahanuiNeil & Victoria KajiokaJanet & Tom KalusJordan & Nicole KamWayne T. KamauraDavid KarlMr. & Mrs. Bryan KauMr. & Mrs. Jamin KauRichard Kawachi

Kathrynn Kekona & Momo KawakamiDavid & Christine KimTaeji Kim & Namsoon HanDr. & Mrs. Robert KimJoy & Bob KinziePhillip KlemmTad & Lynn KobayashiGarret KojimaMr. & Mrs. Seann KojimaMs. Sherri KomatsuKazuo & Ellen KosakiDavid H. KotomoriAmy Laboy & Marilyn DunnStephanie & Joshua LakeFreddy Lane & Hui OngDr. & Mrs. Tim LangerMr. & Mrs. LapilioAshley Lau & Daralynne Kaya-LauMrs. Nicole H. LauMrs. Valerie LauGabriel Lau & Nicole NgMarjorie & George LayesDawn Lee & Peter SialeSpencer LeineweberMichael LiaoWarren & Elizabeth LimRayna Ling Hawkins & Christopher HawkinsMr. & Mrs. Terence LongMr. & Mrs. Charles W. LoomisNelson & Tertia LowWendell & Shelby LowMr. & Mrs. Scott LucasDavid & Nancy LukeMr. Randall Lum & Mrs. Bernadine LumBeverly Lum ChowJames Lyman & Victoria LymanRain & Mary MagyarJean P. MaharibatchaBarry Major & Sarah KimMr. Joji UchikawaKimo & Jenny MarionKristen Mark-Vega & Cory VegaErnestine & Alex MarnMr. & Mrs. Jon W.H. MartinDavid & Kamal MasakiMelvyn & Martha MasudaDr. & Mrs. Marv MathewsMr. & Mrs. Gilbert J. MatsumotoRaymond MatsuuraBruce and Jolene McCawKen & Elena McGuireDrs. Thomas & Jill McKeownRonald J. K. MedeirosAlexander & Christine MeimerMarcus & Cheryl MernerCafey MillardTiffany & Elijah MillerClifford & Nancy MillerRalph & Janet MillerDr. & Mrs. Allan R. MillettDavid MittelstadtJames & Hannah MiyachiCollin & Joanne MiyamotoShauna & Susan MiyazonoCliff & Tamara MontgomeryMr. & Mrs. Robert MorimotoMark & Doris MorisakiMichelle MyrdahlJeffrey & Joyce NagashimaRoger & Cynthia NagataKoryu & Satoko NakamuraDr. Amy & Dr. Cecil NakataMary NevelleAlan & Nancy NishiguchiMs. Janet CordeiroNok NishimotoMr. Howard Nishimoto & Mrs. Luella Nishimoto

Myles & Miwa NomuraKathleen NorrisMiles & Lora OgawaMr. & Mrs. Aven T. OkamuraGil & Andrea OliveraMs. Patricia P. O'NeillMary Osswald & Jai ManssonMs. Jonna OttoJenn & John PattersonFred R. PepperTristan Peters & Tracy ShockRaty Phomenone & Karen NarimasuMr. & Mrs. PignataroMrs. Lindasay PipesJoan C. PrattCory Quan & Janna HirasakiBrian Quinn & May OkihiroCraig Rae & Marna Baricuatro-RaeDave RaneyDr. & Mrs. Ernst & Ilze ReeseRobin & Wendy ReynoldsMr. & Mrs. Steve RobertsonMrs. Kelly RohrPeter RoseggMatthew & Megan RossWaileia & Cade RosterMichael & Rachelle RussoDr. Emi Saegusa-Beecroft Gary & Anne SalengerRobert & Christine SandersMr. & Mrs. SchusterJames F. Scoggin, M.D.Peter-Michael & Michelle SeidelMr. Shingo Seki & Mrs. Naoko KitamuraBonnie Seto & Jon MyersMrs. Maile Shea Kinsley SheltonDebbie ShigeokaMr. Michael ShildmyerAdam & Nikki ShinsatoMr. & Mrs. Theodore SimonMrs. Cynthia & Mr. John SomdecerffRebecca Soteros & Ryan FriskelMr. & Mrs. Marc S. SotoVictoria & Patrick StevensonCharles & Poupee StidhamZack Stoecker-SylviaMs. Nadiera C. SukhrajMr. Goro SulijoadikusumoVictoria SuttonRebecca SzucsJune TaimaMr. & Mrs. Wayne I. TakabayashiSam & Andrea TakagishiGreg TakahashiGeorge & Pat TakamiyaDr. Ryan & Mrs. LuAnn TakamoriMrs. Amy TanakaMr. & Mrs. Nicholas TangMs. Elaine M. ThomasPornchai & Shirlie ThompsonCharles & Kathleen ThurstonMr. Eugene TierneyMr. Garet Tomita & Ms. Kimberlie YoungDr. & Mrs. Noel S. TorigoeApril Tornquist & Timothy TuckerMr. & Mrs. E. TottoriMrs. Denise TracyElizabeth Trihey & Molly TriheyMrs. Linda Tsai & Mr. Stephen TsaiMs. Antoinette TsusakiMrs. Susan UmedaSarah Van De Vanter & Brad Robertson

The beautiful exhibits at the Waikīkī Aquarium and the valuable research and conservation efforts that go on behind the scenes and in the classroom are the result of the work of many. Here we recognize those who support us through their generous donations. Our thanks to all those who believe in what we do.

It takes immense teamwork, energy and resources to maintain 3,500 marine species and welcome the 330,000 annual visitors to the Waikīkī Aquarium. Among other rising costs, within the last three years, our electricity bill has increased from $25,000 to $41,000 per month. We are launching our first School of Wishes campaign in hopes that many of you will be inaugural supporters of our mission. Our “fishes” have been very good this year, and we welcome your donations towards a specific item on our wishlist. If you have any questions, please contact MaryLou Foley at (808) 440-9027.

$7,500MICROSCOPES & CAMERA

$250ENRICHMENT ITEMS

FOR SEALS

$250 (each)WET SUIT

$699DIVE COMPUTER

$500LIBRARY RESOURCES

$3,400VITAMIN AND

SUPPLEMENTS

$25,000ENERGY EFFICIENT

AQUARIUM IDENTITY MINI SUV

$425SHINDAIWA EDGER

$1,800MYSID FEED

FOR SEAHORSES

» CORPORATE SUPPORT Aqua Hotels & Resorts Prime Builders Naturally Hawaiian Patrick Ching

» FOUNDATIONS, TRUSTS + GRANTS Alexander & Baldwin Foundation Estate of Hans W. Goldhagen Watumull Stores/ Jhamandas Watumull Fund The Ocean Foundation Pacific Marine Life Foundation Madelyn Ross Fund

» IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION Stephen Chong Stewart Chun Nancy Dacuycuy Betty Heycke Dr. Virginia Hinshaw Susan K.O. Haruki Hazel & Audrey Hedani Charlene S. F. In Kathryn Kimi Jan Lawyer William Lee Charles W. Loomis James U.Y. Louis Wilbert L.F. Liu Adele Lum Dr. Robert & Cornelia May Eleanor Onaka Richard Meinel Bonnie Nam Dr. James Silva Laurie Toyama Steven Uechi Honorable John D. Waihee, III David Yamagata Clarence Yoshino

» IN CELEBRATION OF PRUDY & ROBERT POTTER’S 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Gary & Raleigh Cohen

»JUNE TO AUGUST 2012

Hans W. GoldhagenThe Waikīkī Aquarium was the recipient of a very generous bequest from the Estate of Hans W. Goldhagen. Originally from northern Germany, Mr. Goldhagen resided in Freeport, NY, and was the Vice President of Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop. His love for Hawai‘i brought him here each year, during the east coasts cold months of January through March. While in Hawai‘i he participated in 10K races, where he was a top finisher in his age division (until the age of 72).

A commemorative plaque will be placed in our Hawaiian Coastal Garden, next to our Edge of the Reef exhibit, in honor of Mr. Goldhagen. $50,000 of the gift has been allocated for a 1 to 1 matching grant for ocean conservation initiatives. If you would like to support education and are concerned about the health of our oceans and would like to “double” your donation at no extra cost, please contribute today and make note that your donation is part of the Goldhagen Matching Grant.

» GIFTS IN MEMORY OF EILEEN AWAI Marleen Chong

» CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND California Pizza Kitchen Duke’s Waikīkī Hard Rock Café Hui Ku Maoli Ola Johnson Entertainment LLC Honu by the Sea Lotus Hotel Aqua Hotels & Resorts Starbucks Outrigger Reef Hotel

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN IS PARTNERING WITH

THE WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM!

Present this cut out at any O‘ahu CPK location* and help the Waikīkī Aquarium

while you enjoy your CPK favorites!

Tuesday, October 16, 23, 30

20% of your check will be donated to the Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium!

‹ OUR GOAL IS $15,000 ›

*Kahala / Kailua / Pearlridge / Ala Moana / Waikīkī

Mahalo to the entire CPK team in Hawai‘i!

Daniel Vanaman & Caroline PerryAlice H. VintonKathleen WebsterMr. & Mrs. Bryant Webster-SchultzTatiana WelchEric & Janet WeyenbergChristopher & Myriam WhaleyKaren WhiteRobert B. & Flora WhittierMarlon WilliamsWendy WiltseThe Wisnom FamilyDarren & Alyssa WongDenise & Lyle WongCindy Wong & Titus TanWilliam & Melissa XenosDave & Jamie YamagataMr. Bruce Chuto Y. NuevoJennifer F. Yamamoto & Steven M. Yamamoto Jr.Noela Yamamoto-Valdez & Jay ValdezMr. Anthony YamanakaNicole Yanagihara & Ryan SenScott Yano & Yoko YanoKenneth & Colleen YapLinda & Wallace YoshidaLynn & Gloriette ZaneRussel A. ZavitsonJason Chen Zhao & Christine Chan RodillasStan & Janet Zisk

If your name is not listed or is listed incorrectly, please accept our apologies for the error and our most sincere thanks for your support.

For documentation of disease and

larval development for new aquarium

species.

Annual cost of vitamin supplements for our fish and

monk seals.

Provide a library of resources, books, and videos on topics related to ocean life and Hawaiian marine

environment (Monk Seals, Hawaiian coral reef, etc.)

for our volunteers.

Will help us continue to educate and share our mission with our

community and schools.

› Please visit our website for a complete detailed list of wishes: www.waquarium.org

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U.S. POSTAGE PAID

HONOLULU, HI

PERMIT NO. 278KILO I‘A Issue Number 1832012 /OCT//NOV///DEC

THE WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM’S MISSIONTo inspire and promote understanding, appreciation

and conservation of Pacific marine life.

PHOTO: Lagoon Jelly Mastigias sp.