Sea Notes
February 21, 2008



1. AMAZING ANIMALS, AMAZING MOMENTS

They've been on vacation, but they're coming back in style on March 17
when our expanded Splash Zone galleries open. The Aquarium's African
blackfooted penguins will debut in a larger, more accessible exhibit
home.

They're not the only ones. They'll be joined by a larger cast of
Splash Zone characters than ever: leafy and weedy sea dragons,
cuttlefish, seahorses, moray eels, tropical fishes and corals--and a
brand-new Enchanted Kelp Forest, where you can walk beneath a canopy
of kelp.

We originally created Splash Zone as a place for kids (and everyone
who's a kid at heart) to make incredible connections with remarkable
animals. Even more of those experiences await in the new edition.

If penguins hold a special place in your heart, we have an amazing
opportunity for you: A chance to win "Breakfast with the Penguins."
Just encourage your friends to sign up for Sea Notes on our website,
and click below for your own chance to win.

Enter to win Breakfast with the Penguins:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_splash/splash_contest_seanotes.aspx

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2. SPLASH ZONE WEBCAST

Get the inside scoop on the new Splash Zone during our first video
webcast on Friday, March 7. A look at the animals and exhibits
(in process), and other inside stories.

Register now:
http://www.webcastgroup.com/client/start.asp?wid=0650307083984

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3. AQUARIUM OF THE AIR

Wow your friends with your knowledge of all things ocean when you
subscribe to Aquarium of the Air podcasts. Or, just listen online.
Tune in for a mix of timely tips and stranger-than-fiction facts.

Listen online:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/news/audio_stories.asp

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4. STAY CONNECTED

Want to share your love for the oceans and the Aquarium? You can post
your great photos to our growing Flickr group (featured on our
website); and get the latest take on the state of the oceans from our
blog: stories of hope, calls to action, beautiful photos and cool
videos.

See Flickr group photos:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/tips.aspx

Read our ocean blog:
http://www.seanotesblog.org

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5. AQUARIUM WALLPAPER

African blackfooted penguin wallpaper
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.
( equarist@mbayaq.org )

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