Tidelines Summer 2019

SUMMER 2019

Volume XXXIX Issue 2

tidelines A Publication for Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Destination: Cabrillo!

e What’s Insid

....... 3 Creature Feature old .... 4 Science Centerf

by Carl Carranza, CMA Educator re Discovery Lectu A hot summer looms ahead of us, and The Outer Beach also gives access to ...... 5 Series............... with the rising temperatures comes a our rocky shore area, often referred to rising interest in finding cooler places to as the Pt. Fermin tidepools. While our Save the Date! .......... 8

A facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks with support from Friends of CMA

escape the heat. Since the 30s and the old Red Car, Cabrillo Beach has been a popular choice for many local and inland Angelenos to find relief. Sometimes called “Cabrillo Coastal Park” or just “Coastal Park” by Aquarium staff, Cabrillo Beach offers a wide array of activities for visitors, from sunbathing to water sports, wildlife viewing, and more.

There are two beaches to choose from: The wave swept “Outer” (outside the Harbor) Beach, watched over by Los Angeles County Lifeguards, and the protected “Inner” (inside the Harbor) Beach, under the purview of City of Los Angeles Lifeguards. Both beaches offer swim areas and specific areas for water craft.

Kayaking, paddle boarding and windsurfing draw people here, with kayakers and paddle boarders mostly enjoying the calmer mornings, and windsurfers taking advantage of strong afternoon breezes.Volleyball courts are available on each of the beaches on a first-come, first-served basis. You can enjoy an evening bonfire in the fire pits on the Outer Beach, but be warned – these are often claimed very early in the day, so plan accordingly. Remember to keep an eye out for dolphin, too!

summer tides don’t get very low during the day, early risers may find some decent sunrise tidepooling. Be careful; wet, slippery, unstable seaweed-covered rocks can be treacherous, and even very small surf can seriously affect your footing.

Further from the water, there are picnic tables, BBQ grills and even some grassy areas to settle in for a picnic or party!

(Contact the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks for reservation details) The Inner Beach has a small playground set up, conveniently set near bathrooms and one of the picnic table areas.

Got a boat? Bring it down to the Cabrillo Beach Boat Ramp at the north end of the parking lot. It’s free to launch your boat here, but if you will be leaving your vehicle in the lot, you’ll need to pay the appropriate parking fees. Be aware that the boat-trailer parking area can fill up during good weather, (continued especiallyon onpage 2) weekends.

If you are up for a somewhat less conventional beach outing, bring your fishing gear and head out to the licensefree fishing pier! That’s right – you do not need a fishing license to fish off the

From the Director

Destination: Cabrillo!

by Ed Mastro, CMA Acting Director

by Carl Carranza, CMA Educator

Summertime

In the last issue of Tidelines I mentioned my memories of Earth Day. Did you know that this year Earth Day is celebrating its 49th anniversary? Do you know how many environmental days there are? I did a quick internet search using Wikipedia and I discovered that there are many different days dedicated to environmental issues and nature. Did you know that there is a World Wildlife Day (March 3), International Polar Bear Day (February 27), World Sparrow Day (March 20), World Environmental Day (June 5), and even a World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Day (June 17) just to name a few.

So now I am left to ask: why do we have so many environmental days on the books? Cabrillo Marine Aquarium strives to be a trusted resource that inspires exploration, respect and conservation of Southern California marine life.

Perhaps these environmental days are to remind us all that we are connected to all the world’s wildlife and we all need to work together to promote respect and conservation of all nature both locally and internationally.

One thing that 49 years of Earth Day has taught us is that when we come together, our impact can be monumental.

Small actions added together can result in major positive changes. There are many things we can all do together to make a difference. Make more sustainable choices, collaborate with neighbors to make a difference. Make your voice heard and vote for political leaders who support your views. Introduce youth to the wonders of nature and perhaps even visit CMA to engage them in the incredible diversity of Southern California marine life.

2

Summer 2019

continued from page 1

Cabrillo Beach Fishing Pier, whether you are in it for fun or food, all ages are welcome to try their luck catching perch, mackerel, halibut and many other crafty fish. Remember to follow all fishing regulations and heed posted fish and shellfish health advisories.

Interested in a more structured beach adventure? We’ve got you covered there, too. The Cabrillo Beach Bath House is a City of Los Angeles Recreation Center and offers a variety of events and activities as well as bathrooms and showers during open hours. The Bath House is also available for special events – contact them for more details.

Of course, no talk of Cabrillo Beach would be complete without mentioning Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA). Located near the center of the park, CMA provides an excellent overview of Cabrillo Beach and beyond. It is home to over 200 species of southern California marine life, almost all of which can be found in the Coastal Park and the adjacent waters. Here you can learn more about the mole crabs, shells and birds you saw on the beach. If you have a summer school marine science project, use the Virginia Reid Moore Research Library to get information. You can even check out a key to visit Salinas de San Pedro – Cabrillo Beach’s own salt marsh/mudflat. A great place for viewing sting rays, birds, raccoons – even the occasional red fox!

CMA is open from 12-5 Tuesday - Friday and 10-5 on weekends for your viewing and learning pleasure. From June to August, CMA offers week-long summer camps in the mornings for grades 1-9, as well as guided tours of the Exhibit Hall to summer schools and summer camps.

Tours are led by well-trained high school docents who love spending their summers here.

Other events and activities include two-day preschool classes in June and August, Family Sand Castle Day in July, grunion egg hatching in June and July, monthly open houses in the Salt Marsh, Walk Cabrillo (a guided tour of the entire Coastal Park), Shark Week and more! See https://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org for up to date information.

From a stunning sunrise walk on the beach to an evening gathering at a bonfire, Cabrillo Beach offers many choices for excitement, relaxation and learning throughout the summer, and all year long. Make it your destination today!

Creature Feature

Profile

By Kathleen Langland, CMA Aquarist

by Floyd Anderson, CMA Volunteer Coordinator

Green Sea Anemone Anthopleura xanthogrammica Belonging to the Phylum Cnidaria, the giant green anemone is related to animals such as sea jellies, corals, and gorgonians. It is one of the largest anemone species in the world, growing up to 30 cm tall and 25 cm across. Giant green anemones are found along much of the western coast of North America, ranging from Alaska to as far south as Panama in areas where upwellings bring cool water to the surface. At the very base is a strong pedal disc. This acts like the foot of the animal, securing it to rocks and holding the anemone in place in its turbulent environment. Above the base is the muscular, columnar “body” of the anemone. Sitting atop the column is the oral disc surrounded by 6 rows of tentacles, giving the anemone its floral appearance. Each tentacle contains numerous cells known as cnidocytes, a defining characteristic of Cnidarians. These are often called “stinging cells” as they contain a special organelle known as a nematocyst. A structure on the surface of the cell acts as a trigger. When touched, it will activate the nematocyst to eject a small, venomous barb that acts as a harpoon to secure whatever may have come in contact with the tentacle. While the sting of the giant green anemone is harmless to people, other animals are not as lucky.

Once an anemone has caught something with thousands of these tiny harpoons, the oral disc will contract and draw food towards the mouth at its center.

These anemones prefer an environment with lots of agitated water, making the intertidal zone with fast channels of moving water and tide pools a favored environment. But life is not always ideal for giant green anemones in the intertidal zone. They have a number of natural predators including sea stars, sea spiders, and snails.

Predators are not the only thing threatening giant green anemones. Pollution and changing ocean conditions are becoming a much greater concern. Rising ocean temperatures are particularly worrisome. Zooxanthellae are an intricate part in the survival of many Cnidarians, not just the giant green anemone. Coral reefs worldwide have already suffered the adverse effects of a warmer ocean environment. These increased temperatures cause corals to expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae, resulting in coral bleaching. Without zooxanthellae, corals can't obtain vital nutrients necessary for their survival. The disappearance of the Cnidarians, including the giant green anemone, from our shores would be a very tragic loss. They play and integral role in the food web of the inter and subtidal environment, helping maintain its delicate balance.

Pauline White

For 33 years, we were lucky to have Pauline White volunteer at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Pauline started volunteering way back in 1986 as a Tuesday touring docent and also helped out with the info booth. Pauline was and is more than just a volunteer.

She also made the best cookies ever and was nice enough to bring them in every Tuesday. In those 33 years of volunteering, she made over 85,000 cookies using 3,500 sticks of butter, 3,500 cups of sugar, 2,650 cups of allpurpose flower, and around 300 dozen eggs. Pauline was one of the original Steering Committee members and donated many more hours helping out with Whale Fiesta, Earth Day, Sea Fair, and The Grand Grunion Gala. In all her years of volunteering, Pauline received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 1990 and the Marji Frank Award in 1994.

Pauline was born and raised in San Pedro. She attended Point Fermin School, Dana Middle School, and San Pedro High School. Pauline taught elementary school for 23 years after receiving her teaching credentials from California State University, Long Beach and was CMA Staff member Joe Roupoli’s favorite teacher.

Pauline has been happily married for 70 years to her husband Hal, a retired Aerospace Engineer. Pauline said it was love at first sight when she saw Hal, fresh out of the Air Force, at a weekly church dance. She thought to herself, “What a handsome hunk of a man.” Her daughter, Kim White, is a Cabrillo Beach Polar Bears member and was the 2002 Polar Bear Queen.

When asked what kept her coming back to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium all these years to volunteer; Pauline said it was the overwhelming love she received from the staff and other volunteers who made CMA one of her favorite places.

Summer 2019

3

Young Scientist Program

By Andres Carrillo, Ph.D.

T

he general public has mixed views on the sciences; some people do not trust scientists and others discredit science based on personal beliefs. This is especially true for environmental and health sciences. Despite the misconceptions, we rely heavily on the sciences to advance medicine, agriculture, and technology. Many scientists have shifted their focus towards teaching and engaging the public in an effort to combat these misconceptions.

For the past 15 years, the Young Scientists Program (YSP) has worked diligently to immerse students in research on marine sciences. Each year the YSP mentors more than 50 students (6th-12th grade) in marine-science research conducted in CMA’s Aquatic Nursery. I am very lucky to lead a team devoted to our Young Scientists. We are proud that our students leave with an understanding of what science is, and the realization that they can now identify themselves as scientists. The students pass this confidence in science to their friends, families, and communities. It is my great ambition that we are reaching out to people beyond the students we engage in our YSP, as a way to increase awareness of marine sciences.

Here are a few words from our Young Scientists: Grace Gilmore - 11th grade, First year in Young Scientists Program

I am studying the relationship between the reproduction rate of the cloning strawberry anemone (Corynactis californica) and the amount of artificial light. The purpose of my project was to discover the ideal light level for displaying anemones.

I hypothesized that strawberry anemones placed in high shade in the aquarium will reproduce at higher rates than those with ambient light. I collected data from colonies grown in full light, partially shaded, and darkened tanks to measure reproduction under those conditions. I found that anemones in the ambient light had the greatest reproduction rate, which refuted my hypothesis. This may be a result of using artificial light versus natural sunlight, but it is of interest to the aquarium if they wish to grow colonies of this anemone. I am extremely thankful for the support I received from the Aquatic Nursery staff. They patiently helped me set up my research project, and they were always there when I 4

Summer 2019

needed assistance to reach equipment from top shelves in the lab.

I plan to continue participating in the Young Scientists Program in the future and learn how to write scientific papers.

Junhee Lee - 11th grade, Third year in Young Scientist Program

This year, I investigated the effects of temperature on the larval development of sand dollars. I hypothesized that if sand dollars are raised at 13.5℃ and 21.5℃, then the sand dollars in the warmer waters will grow and develop at a faster rate.

To test the hypothesis, sand dollars were spawned and the fertilized eggs were split between two tanks with different water temperatures, 13.5℃ (cold) and 21.5℃ (warm).

The embryonic development was checked every 30 minutes, on the first day, and every two to three days once they reached the larval stage. I found that the sand dollars in the warmer waters metamorphosed faster, but grew shorter in length when compared to those in cooler temperatures. These data partially supported my hypothesis, only in that the development was faster in warm water than cool water. As the issue of climate

change continues, these types of studies are important because they help predict how warming of the ocean will affect development of animals similar to sand dollars. CMA helped me develop this research by providing me with the materials and their expertise. In the future, I hope to be a science major in college and continue to do research and incorporate the skills I learned from the YSP.

Junhee represented CMA at the Los Angeles County Science and Engineer-

ing Fair at the end of March. She was awarded first place in Animal Physi-

ology Senior Division, a special award by the Paleontological Society, and

won First Place overall (best in all of LA) for the work she wrote about in

this article. She will be going to the State Science Fair at the end of April.

Citlaly Manjarrez - 8th grade, First year in Young Scientist Program

In 7th grade science, my teacher, Ms. Vazquez, recommended the YSP to me. I was delighted to join the program to expand my knowledge. The purpose of my study was to investigate how temperatures affect the activity of brittle stars. I thought that this information could be useful to understand how global warming might affect brittle stars. I hypothesized that increasing water temperature would increase brittle star

activity causing them to increase contact with each other, when compared to those in colder waters. To conduct this experiment, I changed the temperature to 6 above or below their original temperature, and observed how many brittle stars arms were in contact with another brittle star every minute for ten minutes. I found that more animals were in contact with each other in warmer temperatures than colder temperatures, which means they are more active in warm water. My experience with the YSP couldn’t be possible without the wonderful staff who helped me figure things out to keep my experiment running smoothly. I want to increase my experiences and knowledge and the YSP helped me achieve this. I am not sure what career I want to pursue but learning about sea animals will be an experience that will influence my career choices in the future.

Presented by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium with support from Friends of CMA

Dr. Barbara Taylor Southwest Fisheries Science Center

“ An urgent message from Mexico’s vaquita porpoise: protect me, protect life (yours included)” Friday, June 7, 2019 • 7 - 9PM

Vaquitas are down to the last few individuals of a species that has lived in the Gulf of California for 3 million years. The problem seems easy, ban gillnets and the species is saved. The solution has proven too hard. Fishermen have to change their livelihoods. In short, changing people’s behavior takes longer than most marine mammals that only live near humans have left. This talk summarizes what happened with vaquita conservation and considers what hope remains and what could be done differently next time. Ex-situ conservation (maintaining animals outside their natural habitat) for dolphins and

porpoises is considered as a possible conservation tool to help bridge the time gap between the count-down to extinction and the slow pace of humans learning to live sustainably.

Fee: Free, but reservations required (Please RSVP to https://junediscoverylecture2019.eventbrite.com)

Upcoming 2019 Lecture Dates:

• August 2, 2019 - Jason Keller • October 4, 2019, Dr. Chuck Kopczak, California Science Center • December 6, 2019, Dr. Brian Livingston, CSULB

See website for more information and/or call 310-548-7562. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts a members-only reception before each lecture. To join, call 310-548-7562 ext. 211 Presenting Sponsor

Through a donation to the Friends of CMA

Summer 2019

5

Thank You Friends SUPPORTERS January 1 through March 31, 2019†

Companies that continue Earth Day to support Cabrillo Marine Port of Los Angeles Happier Camper Aquarium through Port of Los Angeles Corporate Circle Marine Education and membership Outreach

Corporate Ambassador ($10,000+)

A &A Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc. California Sulphur Company Chicken of the Sea Port of Los Angeles

Corporate Leader ($5,000-$9,999)

Al Larson Boat Shop Chevron Corporation Jeffrey P. Neu Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery SA Recycling Valero Wilmington Refinery

Corporate Sponsor ($2,500 - $4,999)

Charles Z. Fedak & Company Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club Foundation Southern California Gas Company Surf Management, Inc. Torrance Refining Company

Corporate Contributor ($1,500 - $2,499)

Catalina Express Pacific Harbor Line SKECHERS Foundation Water Replenishment District of Southern California

Thank You Community Sponsors

Sea Star Supporter ($500)

Catalina Classic Paddleboard Association

Coastal Contributor ($250)

Holiday Harbor - Cabrillo Marina

Thank you to our generous donors of $1,000 or more

Coastal Park Naturalist Program

EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC

6

Pacific Life

Miller and Lea

William Power

Sea Fare

Port of Los Angeles

Whale Fiesta

Port of Los Angeles

Young Scientist

Associated Foundations, Inc

2019 Grand Grunion Gala Sponsors Pearl

California Sulphur Company Jeffrey P. Neu

Platinum

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Marathon Petroleum

Diamond

Port of Los Angeles

Gold

Partners in Marine Education $1,000 - $1,999

Edgar and Marcia Spaulding Julie Veitch

$5,000-$9,999

Gillian Groves and Gerald Petersen

Annual Appeal $250 - $499

Sarah Kaleel

$100 - $249

Candice Gawne

In Memory of Richard B. Trybus Kathleen Burton

In Memory of Tommy Castle Ack Gloria Castle

Below $100

Dolores Roybal Saltarelli

In Honor of Christopher Parry’s Birthday Theresa Pranata Olivia Sawran

In Honor of Rowan Baker Carly Debenedictis

Memorials & Honorariums

PDM, LLP - Certified Public In Memory of Accountants Phillips 66 Los Angeles Norton Kirschbaum Refinery Terri Taylor Rich Development Thank you to renewing Enterprises FRIENDS members Russ and Charlotte Lesser *designates new members SA Recycling SGI/Apex Patron Torrance Logistics Company J. Bernard and Donna Blake Valero Energy Corporation Linda Toomajian Kristina Chern and Jessica Silver Tsai Cabrillo Marina Leah Felton and David Way/Westrec Marinas Uetrecht

Bronze

Chevron Corporation L.A. City Councilman Joe Buscaino L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn Mitsubishi Cement Corporation NuStar Energy Southern California Gas Company Water Replenishment District of Southern California Watson Land Company

Summer 2019

Benefactor

Paul T. Southgate

Sponsor

Caroline Brady Doug and Marla Corey Nancy L. Davis Ruth and Dick Lohrer Dorothy Matich David McKenna John and Christine Vidovich Kenneth Warner Brad and Yvette Yonaka

Supporter

Robert Bacinski Brian and Joann Bailey Don and Judy Bogart*

John Thomlinson and Brynne Bryan Hoby and Mitzi Cress Cynthia Dorado Rachel Fischer* Katherine and Jim Kubala Nelman and Karen Kodama Low Karen Martin Arthur and Cheri McAllister Jim and Pat McKibben Joe Meistrell Jess and Donna Morton Sally and Allen Moton John and Jill Nordin Joel and Becky Okada Suzanne Pluskat Cynthia Popelka Jesse and Kathy Rosas Anita and Kameron Stewart Lawrence and Barbara Takumi Blake Viola and Kira Perov Kathleen White Nancy Wileman

Welcome new Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Family, Individual, Senior and Student Members Christopher Allen Margret Aragon Alvaro Arambula Teresita Baladad Eric Bartley Edward Beal Richard Billups Bill Bornemann Nancy Bridi Sharon Broadbent Julie and Kirk Budds Vickie Burruss Norma Camarillo Marybell Chavez and Manuel Cerda Columba Yvonne Chavez Shelley Vinnik and Doreen Childers Eva Condors Cynthia Croft Liba Daniels-Bagley Andrew Dauscher Laurine DiRocco Estrella Esquivel Natalie Fagan Ian Fenty Ma Jennela Gabradilla Raquel Garcia Erin Garth Tammi Giardino Gustavo Guerra Sul Lee and Dmitri Gurkins Maureen Gwilliam Jake Haff Gegham Hakobyan Edson Hernandez Christopher Jerden

Gideon Burke and Jeannine Julian Merin Yoshida and Ray Klug Traci Larez Natasha Leal Michael Lennox Heather Leppard Christine Li Edward and Rachel Lopez Lavalle John Makinson Lilia Rodriguez and Armida Marroquin Greg Matthis Celine and Adam McLaughlin Joel Mendoza Reiko and Nicholas Michlig Tony Millan Maria Mora Laura Mossler Jorge Leal and Daisy Munoz Walt Nakamura Marizol Nino Doreen O' Donnell Hannibelle Ortega Sydney Balanzategui and Alex Ramirez Alyssa Ramones Camille Ramos-Beal Jerry and Joji Ramos-Co Kahiksha Rarewala Savannah Rideout-Green Ana Riker Barbara Ross Ana Santander Thao Vu and William Schoenberger Kelly Siegfried Annieta Silva Lisa Sipprell Rebecca Bonds and Demetrius Smith Steven and Theresa Starr Jennifer Tam Desiree Tann Courtney Thomas-Nomura Mai Thor Emily Tsiamas Rosa Becerra and Daniel Vasquez Javier Vital Melanie Volbrecht Nathan and Melissa Ward Mijeong You Amber Yu Andrehn Zulueta

† Through December 31, 2018. Subsequent supporters to be recognized in next edition.

News from Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

By Caroline Brady, FCMA Executive Director

Grand Grunion Gala 2019 Honorees

Grand Grunion Gala season is upon us! Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium would like to thank all of the sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters who make this event a huge success each and every year.

Special thanks to artists John Van Hamersveld, whose gorgeous mural inspired the Octopus Garden theme.

We are proud to bestow this year’s awards on three recipients whose efforts will have a lasting impact on our ocean environment.

Phil Cruver, CEO

Catalina Sea Ranch, recipient of the John M. Olguin Environmental Award, for being the first off-shore aquaculture facility in U.S. Federal Waters, helping to make sustainable seafood more accessible. Accepting on behalf of the company: CEO Phil Cruver.

California Whale Entanglement Response Network, is receiving the Susanne Lawrenz-Miller Education Award for its efforts to coordinate local response efforts when whales get tangled in Justin Viezbicke, NOAA (R) fishing nets or marine debris. More than a dozen organizations, representing whale watch companies, naturalists, boaters and fishing vessels participate in the network. Accepting the award is coordinator Justin Viezbicke from NOAA. California Assemblyman Ian Calderon will be the recipient of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Community Leadership Award for crafting legislation that made restaurants provide straws by request only. This legislation will help remove thousands of straws our of California Assemblyman Ian Calderon our ocean waters, where they imperil fish and other marine animals.

Last but not least, thank you to the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks for allowing Friends to take over the aquarium each year to produce the gala. We appreciate the support RAP gives us so that we can support the Aquarium’s efforts all year long.

Grand Grunion Gala 2019 • 5 – 11pm., Saturday, May 18, 2019 • Please RSVP by May 3, Tel.310-548-7707

Summer 2019

7

3720 Stephen M. White Drive San Pedro, CA 90731

AQUARIUM AND LIBRARY HOURS

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm

Tuesday through Friday 12noon to 5pm

Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas

GIFT AND BOOK SHOP HOURS

Tuesday through Sunday 10:30am to 5:15pm

Tel 310-548-7562 www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

A facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks with support from Friends of CMA

Accredited by the

CITY OF LOS ANGELES Mayor Eric Garcetti Councilman Joe Buscaino, 15th District DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sylvia Patsaouras President Lynn Alvarez Vice President Nicole Chase Commissioner Pilar Diaz Commissioner Joseph Halper Commissioner

RECREATION AND PARKS ADMINISTRATION Michael A. Shull General Manager Anthony-Paul Diaz, Esq. Executive Officer & Chief of Staff Vicki Israel Assistant General Manager - Partnership & Revenue Branch Sophia Piña-Cortez Assistant General Manager - Special Operations Branch Ramon Barajas Assistant General Manager - Planning, Construction & Maintenance

FCMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ralph Appy, Ph.D. Chair Charles V. Ferraro Treasurer Raminta Jautokas Secretary Caroline Brady Executive Director, Ex Officio Steve Holmstrom Brandon Hosang Denis Kurt Dave McKenna Faviola Ochoa Brissa Sotelo Charmaine Williams Recording Secretary EDITORIAL BOARD Caroline Brady Executive Director, FCMA Jim De Pompei Gary Florin Photographer Margo Kennedy Ed Mastro Acting Director, CMA Sharon Moore Julianne Kalman Passarelli, Ph.D.

Save THE DATE Grand Grunion Gala 5pm Saturday, May 18, 2019

Don’t miss the best beach party in Los Angeles–the Grand Grunion Gala on May 18, 2019 at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium! We’ll kick off the evening with craft cocktails and a silent auction at 5pm, followed by a gourmet dinner and live auction in the courtyard. Then join us for dancing in the secret Octopus’ Garden by the Sea! For more information, visit grandgruniongala.org or call 310-548-7593.

For more information about these events, check out Friends’ new website: www.friendsofcabrilloaquarium.org You can go here to update your membership, check the calendar, buy tickets to events or make a donation.

STAY CONNECTED!

Stay tuned for updates on Social Media and at http://www.friendsofcabrilloaquarium.org

/Cabrillo MarineAquarium

@CabrilloAqua

@CabrilloMarineAquarium

Gift and Book Shop Open 10:30am - 5:15pm • Tuesday - Sunday