Monterey Bay Aquarium release/newsletter

Sea Notes
July 17, 2008


1. A REMARKABLE AMBASSADOR

The albatross is a legendary bird. Mariners believe it's a harbinger
of good luck. To harm or kill one brings certain misfortune.

Today, thousands of albatross die each year in longline fishing gear
and from plastics pollution on the high seas. We've found a way to
tell that story in a compelling fashion.

Makana (her name means "gift" in Hawaiian) is a Laysan albatross,
injured as a chick. Because she couldn't return to the wild, we gave
her a home and soon introduced her to visitors in a daily public
program. She puts a face on abstract threats facing albatross and
their kin. When visitors see a plastic tube of debris taken from the
carcass of a Laysan chick, the impact is powerful.

Learn Makana's story in our new online interactive. In it, you'll
find a special section where you can tell us what you're doing to
use less plastic. Please tell us your story so that we can share
your good ideas!

Learn about Laysan albatross and plastic:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/oceanissues/plastics_albatross/

Tell us what you're doing to use less plastic:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/oceanissues/plastics_albatross/default.aspx?mod=4

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2. EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS

Don't miss the chance to enjoy dinner in the ocean-view Portola
Restaurant this summer and to groove to live jazz in the Marine
Mammal Hall during Evenings by the Bay when we stay open until
8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through August 31.

Learn more:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/vi_events/vi_events_evenings.aspx

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3. THE JELLIES ARE DRIFTING AWAY

One way to spend those additional summer hours is with the award-winning
special exhibition Jellies: Living Art. It closes forever on
September 1. So be sure to check it out if you haven't already.

Learn more about the Jellies: Living Art exhibit:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_se/se_jla.asp

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4. SEAFOOD WATCH UPDATES

Twice a year we update our Seafood Watch recommendations to reflect
the latest information. You'll find our summer update online now. You
can download and print a pocket guide, or log in to our Seafood Watch
Mobile service for an electronic version at mobile.seafoodwatch.org.

View Seafood Watch updates:
http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_whatsnew.asp

Download and print a pocket guide:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/download.asp

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5. AQUARIUM WALLPAPER

Laysan albatross (Makana)
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/seanotes/wallpaper.asp

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a non-profit institution. Our mission
is to inspire conservation of the oceans. You can support our many
education programs and marine research projects by:

- Becoming a member or making an online donation.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/md/

- Joining forces with the aquarium to take action on critical ocean
issues.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/oa/

- Sending a conservation-oriented electronic postcard to friends.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/epostcards/


We welcome your thoughts and comments.
(Send your e-mail to: equarist@mbayaq.org.)

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