CMA Fall Tidelines 2020

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TIDELINES Coastal Visitors Reminded of Tidepool Collection Regulations

By Claudia Makeyev, CDFW Environmental Scientist

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) began receiving increased reports of excessive and potentially illegal collection of intertidal species in the Los Angeles area in late June and early July. The reports soon expanded to other areas statewide. The reason behind the uptick in people visiting tidepools is not fully understood, but it quickly became apparent that a large portion of the public is unaware of the rules regarding tidepool collecting.

Due to the recent increase in human use of tidepools in Southern California, CDFW and the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium joined with several other local agencies and entities to plan a rapid outreach response. The goal was to educate and remind the public of the rules governing tidepool species. CDFW developed targeted outreach materials on Enjoy & Protect Our species and regulations and Tidepools sent staff to join volunteers at the tidepools to provide public information and education during low tides.

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Outreach materials included a tidepool collecting regulations flyer, Ocean Sport Fishing Regulation booklets, and Marine Protected Area handouts. A tidepool poster was also created and will soon be posted at appropriate beach entrances.

Locations targeted for outreach included Paradise Cove, Matador Beach, Leo Carrillo, Point Dume, Abalone Cove, Royal Palms, Trump National Golf Course Public Access, Terranea Cove Access, Pelican Cove/Pt. Vincente, and RAT/Malaga Cove Beach Access. Observations on the amount and location of harvest activities were reported back to CDFW. Most people appeared to be collecting urchins, mussels, and turban snails. Both illegal and suspected illegal take was observed and reported to CDFW Law Enforcement, but luckily many potential violations were intercepted by the outreach team, often involving coastal visitors who were simply unaware of the regulations. In almost every case, people inadvertently violating rules immediately returned animals to the tidepools unharmed. cont’d p.4

From the Director’s Corner

By Crislyn McKerron, CMA Executive Director

We have been closed for what feels like an eternity. From the outside, it may appear that Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is at a standstill. That we are just biding our time and waiting for this pandemic to pass. It’s important to me that you, our members, know that is far from the case. We are progressing, we are expanding, and we are using every moment possible to further our mission and improve our facility. I am extraordinarily proud of the advancements we have made in terms of virtual and online learning. At CMA we are continuing to serve children in the virtual learning environment, spreading our unique and impactful conservation and stewardship education in a fun and endearing way. We are arranging educational series, such as our recent tide pools series highlighting the important topic which is the theme of this publication of Tidelines.

Our whale watch training and lectures are now open to the public and reaching people at a statewide level.

In short, we have identified opportunities to bring CMA to far more people than we ever could before.

When we reopen, many of these programs will stay in effect, broadening our reach and increasing our impact.

Everyone is striving to find silver linings at this time of strain. Here at CMA we are taking action, we are improving, and we are continuing to uphold our dearest values.

We miss you intensely.

By Jim Depompei, CMA Programs Director

How do you offer hands-on, engaging, authentic programs to the general public and schools through the internet? Honestly, I have no idea. I feel as though I’m not alone with that feeling of being challenged to re-learn how we engage with people.

Like most everyone, the CMA Education team is focusing our strengths on communicating with the public virtually. We’ve done this during the Coastal Cleanup Month Celebration and Sea Otter Week. The Team is also developing learning programs for the Boys and Girls Clubs and the Wilmington Family of Schools in addition to creating educational videos and fun activity sheets available for download from our website. We are reimagining our tours and Sea Search program to provide the best possible distance learning experience we can, along with offering enrichments for our beloved volunteers. Our teams have also re-structured the outreach program to offer a safe, engaging and very “Cabrillo” experience to students enrolled through the City’s Recreation and Parks programs such as Summer Play LA camps and Alternative Learning Sites. Hopefully one day soon, we’ll be able to offer a similar program to schools.

In the true spirit of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, we are learning how to “do it” while we do it with the goal to offer experiences to yet more locations and communities that we have not been able to previously reach.

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By Jose Bacallao, CMA Exhibits Director

I really miss everyone. I miss talking to people about their favorite sea slug or shark. I miss long discussions pondering why some whales have one blowhole yet other species have two blowholes. I miss meeting with community members about how to address the impacts of climate change and improving the health of their families, of our environment, and our ocean. I really miss all of it. I miss all of you.

It has been a very tough road, filled with the challenges from this pandemic and the separation from our beloved community. Through all of it though, a resilient and committed team has kept us moving forward.

The Exhibits Staff at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium embodies the word resilience; collectively adapting in the face of adversity. We have been working hard, together, protecting our health and committed to achieving the goals we have set. Our team continues to make improvements to exhibits and throughout the facility, providing the best care to our living collection, raising new baby garibaldi and red rock shrimp, and preparing for the day when we can reopen our gates and welcome you back.

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California mussel Mytilus californianus

Chuck Davies

By Carl Carranza, Aquarium Educator

By Jim Depompei, CMA Programs Director

If you ever walked along the rocks of the Pacific coast, you have most likely seen California mussels. Along with sea stars and crabs, California mussels are one of the most recognizable animals in the rocky intertidal, even if it’s known as “those black shells that grow on the rocks”.

The California mussel is a bivalve mollusk (a soft bodied invertebrate with two hinged shells) that is similar to its bivalve cousins, the clams. They are found from Baja California to southeastern Alaska, living on rocks and other structures on the open coast. They are hardy animals, preferring the surf swept region of the middle tide zone, but can also be found up to 24 meters deep.

Living in the middle tide zone allows them to spend part of the day underwater and part of the day exposed to the air. When out of the water, they close their thick blue-black shells tightly to keep from drying out. While underwater, mussels use their foot to secrete special fibers called “byssal threads” that hold them in place through the waves and currents they face daily. Small, younger mussels can detach these threads and explore the rocks for the best spot to live. They must also use this time to store enough oxygen to survive hours out of water and to feed.

Mussels are one of nature’s water filtration machines.

They open their shells slightly and pull water into their siphon, bringing oxygen to their gills and food (plankton) to eat. A mussel that is 5”- 6” long can filter a surprising 2-3 liters per hour! Living in colonies that may number over a million mussels, that is a LOT of water being filtered!

Not only do these mussel colonies filter the water, they also provide habitat for over 300 species that live in the harsh rocky intertidal zone. They are the preferred prey of the common ochre star and other rocky shore predators. Therefore, the loss of mussel beds can have a serious impact on the biodiversity of the sea shore.

They are critical to the survival of many rocky shore organisms. Next time you are out on the rocks or under a pier, remember to treat these amazing little water cleaners gently and thank them for all that they do for the ocean!

“The mud will wash

off but the memories will last a lifetime” ~Author unknown

Chuck Davies’ love of the ocean and experiential learning started young. His father was the driving force that got his family out into nature. Whether it was the beaches of South Bay and Palos Verdes, the Sierras, or the desert, they were body surfing, camping and backpacking every weekend and vacation. His parents, and most of his extended family, who are teachers, knew how important hands-on, nature-based education is to the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills. These experiences were the foundation that created Chuck’s outlook and launched his teaching career.

From becoming certified at the National Outdoor Leadership School, to receiving a degree in recreation and a 32-year career as an LAUSD teacher; Chuck has led backpacking trips with YMCA, worked with students on Kodiak Island and taught in Japan. He knows the importance of experiential learning and has acted as a mentor for countless students to “get their feet wet” with nature - opening the door for students to connect with the environment and providing a safe space for them to explore. Where did this adventurous spirit lead him?

Sometimes camping or backpacking with his family and students, a day at the beach, taking his students all over Los Angeles for field trips or bringing the field to his classroom by scheduling Cabrillo’s Outreach Team multiple times a year. His wife and son are like-minded and as a family have traveled the world exploring, learning and sharing.

Chuck’s roots run deep at CMA. Throughout his formative years, his parents would bring him to Cabrillo Marine Museum to learn from the inspirational John Olguin. This solidified his belief that Cabrillo’s programs did the best job providing a hands-on nature experience for students. As a teacher, he gave his students a Cabrillo experience every year. From this personal connection, he has developed a friendship with many of the staff, encouraged his son to work for the Outreach department and eventually he became a respected volunteer for the Sea Search program.

Though Chuck’s modesty will keep him from saying it, his knowledge, smile, excitement and general joie de vivre is contagious and sets the scene for the outdoor experience he provides. We are fortunate to have Chuck Davis as an integral part of the CMA team.

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Coastal Visitors Reminded of Tidepool Collection Regulations cont’d from p.1

At the end of the first outreach events, CDFW Scientific Aid, Diego Aceituno noted “… after days of outreach it seemed like more people were aware of the catch limits and regulations, showing that our outreach efforts are having a positive effect.” The flurry of tidepool visitors produced an equal and opposite push to educate the public and protect this valuable natural resource. All the helpful and caring people involved deserve an enormous intertidal thank you for their generous contribution to this successful tidepool outreach effort.

What are the Tidepool Rules?

People may not realize that anyone age 16 or older must have a valid sport fishing license to collect tidepool animals, and that there are limits to how many can be taken. In Southern California, an Ocean Enhancement Validation is also required for tidepool collection.

Tidepool animals have special regulations that limit the species and numbers that can be taken. In some areas, including all marine protected areas along the LA County mainland, tidepool animals are fully protected and may not even be picked up for viewing. On rocky seashores where foraging is permitted, some animals such as abalone, sea stars, chitons, and all barnacles, including gooseneck barnacles, may not be collected. If you intend to gather tidepool animals, be sure to brush up on the latest recreational fishing regulations and requirements beforehand. When in doubt check the California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 29.05. The most common harvestable species include turban snails, red urchin, purple urchin, limpets, and hermit crabs. Only 35 individuals of each of these species may be taken per day. People also commonly take mussels, which have a limit of 10 pounds in the shell.

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Most species found in tidepools may only be collected by hand. The use of pry bars, knives or other devices to remove them from the rocks is not allowed. There are also regulations that cover fish found in tidepools, which can only be taken by hook and line or hand. No nets or other devices can be used.

In addition, the California Department of Public Health’s annual mussel quarantine is usually in effect until at least Nov. 1, because eating mussels at this time of year may be hazardous to your health. Mussels can be collected for bait but may not be taken for human consumption during this period. Tidepooling and legal collecting can be a safe outdoor activity that maintains physical distancing from others as we work to minimize transmission of COVID-19. Those interested in participating should follow all State and local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, follow all fishing regulations, watch for incoming waves and where they step, and stay safe. Any wildlife crimes witnessed can be easily reported to CDFW’s “CalTIP” hotline, by calling 1-888-334-2258, or by texting “CALTIP”, followed by a space and the message, to 847-411 (tip411).

To check if you are near or in a marine protected area, please check the CDFW online mapping tool. It shows both your location and the relevant fisheries regulations.

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Southern California Rock Shores, MPAs, and Visitor Impacts

BY Steven N. Murray, Professor Emeritus California State University, Fullerton

Rocky shores support a high diversity of marine life and

have long been visited by members of the public to explore marine life and enjoy nature. Scientists also have frequented rocky shores to gain understanding of factors that determine the structure and organization of ecological communities. It has long been known that the in and out flowing tides play an important role in determining species distributions and abundances on rocky shores. For example, organisms such as small, acorn barnacles occur on the longer emerged upper shore, whereas sea grasses and large, brown seaweeds are confined to lower levels where they are out of water only for short periods during low tides (Figure 1).

Figure 2. The keystone predator Pisaster ochraceous, the

ochre sea star, feeding on mussels and goose neck barnacles whose removal increases macro-biota diversity on rocky shores.

Figure 1. The brown seaweeds Ecklonia arborea, the southern sea palm, and the feather boa kelp Egregia menziesii and the sea grass Phyllospadix torreyi are common in the lower intertidal zone on many southern California shores.

Rocky shores have been the site of several classical scientific studies that have advanced ecological theory.

For example, experimental work on upper shore barnacles helped establish the role of interspecific competition in determining species abundance patterns in nature. And, seminal studies conducted on sea star predation on mussels (Figure 2) formed the basis of the widely applicable keystone predator model – where species like sea stars and sea otters exert disproportionate impacts on ecological communities despite occurring in low numbers. Studies on rocky shores also contributed to our understanding of the importance of foundation species like mussels and kelps that modify physical habitat and support large numbers of associated organisms. Important scientific work continues today in the rocky intertidal with a current focus on understanding topics such as the effects of invasive species, sea level rise, changes in ocean climate (warming seas and ocean acidification), and anthropogenic impacts on species populations and ecological communities.

Rocky shores, including their tidepools, provide what might be the best and most popular windows through which members of the public can see marine life without the aid of a snorkel or SCUBA tank. Large numbers of visitors explore southern California’s rocky shores just for this purpose, particularly during the fall when low tides occur in the late afternoon. Educational groups also visit rocky shores to learn about natural processes and observe marine life. To support public interest, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and other public aquariums have created touch tanks so visitors can get up close to living shore organisms and learn about their biology. Many young people develop 6 tideLINES Fall 2020

an interest in marine biology and the natural world because of their exposure to rocky shore life; some later become scientists that advance our understanding of nature, but all are better for the experience. In addition to engaging in exploration and educational activities, however, others visit rocky shores to extract marine life by fishing or harvesting mussels, black abalone, turban snails, limpets, and other intertidal organisms for food, souvenirs, and use in home aquariums.

The Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) of 1999 was signed into law to create a Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network that traverses the entire California coast.

However, prior to the MLPA a variety of protected areas were distributed throughout California. The areas most applicable to rocky shores were California Marine Life Refuges (CMLRs) and Ecological Reserves (ERs), which were mostly created to protect rocky and other shorelines from collecting and harvesting of marine organisms but not from fishing. CMLRs and ERs came about largely because of local interest in shore protection, and in southern California mostly originated in the late 1960s and early 1970s. For example, seven CMLRs and ERs were sited along the Orange County coastline, where there was local interest in protecting marine life from visitor activities. However, only two - the Point Fermin CMLR and the Abalone Cove ER - were established on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

In the mid-1990s, I became interested in the concept of marine protection and whether CMLRs were achieving their intended goals and won support from the USC Sea Grant program for me and my students to examine the effectiveness of CMLRs on Orange County rocky shores.

These CMLRs had been in existence for > 25 years. We found no detectable differences in the abundances of several species known to be harvested for food or bait (Figure 3) between CMLRs and reference sites without special protection. Moreover, we found widespread incidents of people visiting CMLRs to illegally extract mussels, urchins, limpets, snails, and other marine organisms and could find no differences in the frequency and intensity of this visitor activity between CMLRs and reference sites where controlled take was allowed by State regulations. In fact, the numbers of visitors and the

frequency of harvesting activity was more correlated with shore accessibility than with any form of protection.

Figure 3. The owl limpet Lottia gigantea is often

harvested for food on California’s rocky shores. Humans preferentially take larger animals. This alters the size structure of owl limpet populations by reducing the numbers of larger individuals, the vast majority of which are female. Thus, shores subjected to high levels of harvesting have owl limpet populations composed mostly of smaller individuals and lower female to male ratios.

We also often observed members of large educational groups walking on shore life and picking up and handling living organisms before returning them to tidepools. Given the large numbers of visitors that frequent many rocky intertidal sites, we hypothesized that individuals and groups could exert strong impacts on rocky intertidal organisms simply by their foot traffic. We experimentally simulated the intensity of trampling observed on Orange County rock shores and found strong effects on rockweeds and mussel beds (Figure 4), results consistent with studies performed in other parts of the world. We concluded that protection of California’s rocky shores prior to the MLPA was poor and that on shores with high numbers of visitors, most of which were easy to access, vulnerable marine organisms were being impacted by illegal and legal harvesting, handling and displacement, and trampling.

to strong protective regulations. These MPAs mostly cover submerged habitat; however, the narrow band of each MPA that connects the land and the sea is also protected. MPA regulations are mostly designed to protect commercially and recreationally fished populations but in almost all cases the harvesting and handling of shore organisms is prohibited.

Excluding the Channel Islands, California’s coastal MPA Network includes eight MPAs in the greater Los Angeles area (https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/marine/ ). Two are located along the north end of Santa Monica Bay and four in Orange County. These MPAs include large amounts of shoreline, unlike the two MPAs distributed along the Palos Verdes Peninsula where only an estimated 1.8 linear km (1.1 linear miles) of rocky coastline receives protection.

It has long been known that because of their accessibility and location, rocky shores are vulnerable to land-based inputs and visitor activities. Although most MPAs prohibit harvesting, collecting, and handling of rocky shore organisms, to my knowledge none sets limits on the numbers of visitors or controls their foot traffic. Thus, for rocky shores the intended protection in and outside MPAs can only be achieved by reducing impactful visitor activities. This can be accomplished, for example, through efforts of local governments to work with California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials to support enforcement and by expanding educational programs and citizen engagement opportunities that can reduce impacts on shore organisms and lead to high levels of compliance with State regulations.

Presented by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium with support from Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Dr. Nicole Bonuso, CSU Fullerton

“Bringing Dark Data into the Light, One Shell at a Time” Friday, November 6, 2020, 7 - 9pm

Figure 4. . Two southern California species vulnerable to trampling: the upper shore rockweed Silvetia compressa and the bed-forming mussel Mytilus californianus. Trampling reduces biomass of rockweeds by breaking branches and decreases the amount of reproductive material because reproductive structures are located on branch tips. Trampling crushes and dislodges mussels and weakens their attachment to the substratum. Most Mytilus californianus beds in Southern California are only one or two layers thick, which makes them particularly vulnerable to trampling.

The MLPA was an important step forward; its implementation not only created a scientifically designed MPA Network but also increased the numbers of protected areas and greatly expanded the amount of nearshore marine habitat subjected

Next Lecture

The vast majority of fossil data lies tucked away in museum drawers waiting to be rediscovered. Come learn about fossil marine invertebrates in four time bins: Holocene, Late Pleistocene, Middle Pleistocene and Late Pliocene.

December 4: Rocky Intertidal Ecosystems in

Urbanized Southern California: Long-term Change, Human impacts, and Management Dr. Jayson Smith, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona For more information, go to www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

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Thank You Friends SUPPORTERS June 1 - September 30, 2020 Corporate Leader ($5,000 - $9,999)

Jeff Neu Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery SA Recycling Community Sponsor ($250)

In memory of Tom Castlo and Vicky Kelly’s mother Ella Lou Pass In honor of Amanda Rucker’s 16th Birthday Charles Rucker

David Perez

Gala 2020

Gold Sponsors ($5,000)

Russell and Charlotte Lesser Contributors ($1,000 - $2,000) Ralph and Teresa Appy Other ($150) Emma Clark

Generous Donors

($15,000 or more) Exhibits Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery General Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Educational Outreach Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Outreach Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Donors of $500-$1,500 3M Foundation, Inc. EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC Donors of $300 Heidi Ziegler Young Scientists ($100)

Esther and Dan Imbagliazzo Lisa Kunzman Critter Care Kanno Sonnenschein

Annual Appeal ($250 - $499)

Mike and Celeste Schaadt Annual Appeal ($50- $100)

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Thank you to renewing FRIENDS members Partner Hans and Dianne Bozler April and Gary Ford Esther and Dan Imbagliazzo Patron Kyle and Rodney Boone Gordon McWilliams and Elizabeth Thomas Benefactor Paul and Judy Boyer Jean S. Woodrow Sponsor Camilla Bradley Doug and Marla Corey Patricia Davids Cornog Nils and Kari Kolderup Dorothy Matich Gus and Christine McCarthy Alan and Joann Miyamoto Sally and Allen Moton Robert Parkinson Audry Stempel Alexis CramptonStumpf and Michael Stumpf Lawrence and Barbara Takumi Robert and Karen Tokashiki Floyd Gilles and Barbara Zaias Supporter Bernardo and Diane Alps Carol Ball Daniel and Melissa Beck Sharon Bergh and Ray Cardinas Don and Judy Bogart The Braslow Family

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Judy and Roger Carlson Michael and Karen Czap Chuck and Gwen Davies Sean and Diana DeMarti Dan DePompei Mako and Mary Fukuwa John A. Garcia Glenn and Rebecca Haller Tamara Mason and Mark Kocsis Theresa and John Miller Carol Minami James and Katrina Parr Troy Powers Jeromy and Susana Rogan Suzanne Scholton James H. Shelton, Jr. Ruth and David Taylor Pauline and Hal White Family Carol Augustine Carol and David Berkowitz Frank and Raquel Borden Elizabeth Patzan and Giaanni Chajon Glen and Linda Dragovich Rebecca and Shaun Edwards Jerry and Lorraine Gaines Richard and Trudy Hildebrand S. K. Kagy Carl and Phyllis Kanouse Ralph and Barbara Konstan Yun Cheryl Lin Tony and Marianne Miranda Marianne Nelson Kaj and Dalia Palasson Gerald Sakamoto Mike Fabian and Sue Schmidt Guillermo Schreiber Evelyn McDonnell and Bud Shankle Lora and Richard Sigler Dennis and Betsey Stafford

Heidi and Greg Stager Saida and Eric Staudenmaier Zoe and Garrett Unno Jeffery A. Verner Dennis R. and Joyce A. Welsh John and Beth Whittenbury Renee Wilcots Brian Yoder Other Teri I. Abbott I. Chabela Arciga Mara Bagier and Steve Taylor Howard and Irene Bergh Raymond and Mary Bertolotti Nancy Bridi Stephanie Brito Ella Brooks Bodee Caouette Connie Carroll Terri Chapman Lynn Christopherson Susan R. Deo Ralph and Sharon Diamond Wendy Dunlap Sunya L. Felburg Mark Friedman Phyllis Furman Sam Gibson Michael Godfrey Judi and Ryan Haase Suzie Hart Anna and Chuck Hawley Andrea Hegybeli Richard and Sophia Henke Marillyn Holmes Lisa Jester Betty Keel Leonard and Mary Kenney Kaitlyn E. Ketchum Saran Kirschbaum Jacqulyn Jeansonne Komoto Gerta Lind Sandra Mardesich Gus and Christine McCarthy Nadra McClain Joan Micallef Nancy M. Morse Raye Murphy Sheri Nelson Doreen O’ Donnell Toni O’Donnell John Olsen Laura Osteen Ananda and John Ranasinghe

Mike and Gloria Richards Karim and Yobana Shahabi Thomas M. Simundich Ann Tompkins Jeanne Townsend Steve Vilicich David and Earline Weir

News from Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

By Caroline Brady, FCMA Executive Director

With all of the negativity engulfing us right now, I am personally looking forward to the holidays even more this year—just me and my pod enjoying time together at home. As for shopping, I’m keeping it simple and shopping local or online.

If you’re feeling the same, please allow me to put in a blatant plug for Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s gift shop. We’re local, we’re online and we have special gifts that reflect your love of nature, the environment, the ocean and conservation.

Let us help you cross everyone off your holiday gift list – we’ll even wrap your gifts and mail them for you! How about a book on national parks for your best friend, a science kit for your niece, a cool poster for your college kid or a puzzle for a homebound senior?

And here’s the thing—you can feel good about your purchases knowing you’re helping to support Cabrillo Marine Aquarium programs. Yes, the Aquarium is still closed, but we’re working harder than ever to provide online content for students and others who love learning. And we’re working hard on several projects that will knock your socks off when we reopen.

Check out our online store at www.friendsofcabrilloaquarium.org. Or feel free to drop by from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. We’re following all of the social distancing guidelines and will make sure you feel safe while checking out the goods.

If you’d like to schedule a private shopping experience for yourself (and up to 10 friends) give us a call at (310) 5488394. We’ll even provide refreshments!

If you love a good auction, check out our monthly Friends First Friday event. Starting at 6 p.m. every first Friday and wrapping up at 6 p.m. the following Monday, the auction will give shoppers an opportunity to bid on items at a discount (or pay full price through a “buy it now” option.) Each month, we hope to include an excursion to a local getaway such as the desert, Catalina or the mountains.

Thank you for all you do to support the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Wishing you a healthy, happy and safe holiday season! www.friendsofcabrilloaquarium.org

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES Mayor Eric Garcetti Councilman Joe Buscaino, 15th District DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD OF COMMISIONERS Sylvia Patsaouras President Lynn Alvarez Vice President Nicole Chase Commissioner Joseph Halper Commissioner Tafarai Bayne Commissioner RECREATION AND PARKS ADMINISTRATION Michael A. Shull General Manager Anthony-Paul Diaz, Esq. Executive Officer & Chief of Staff Vicki Israel Asst General Manager - Partnership & Revenue Cathie Santo Domingo Assistant General Manager Sophia Pina-Cortez Assistant General Manager FCMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ralph Appy, Ph. D. Chair Charles V. Ferraro Treasurer Raminta Jautokas Secretary Caroline Brady Executive Director Ex Officio Brandon Hosang Denis Kurt Dave McKenna Faviola Ochoa Brissa Sotelo EDITORIAL BOARD Caroline Brady Executive Director, FCMA Crislyn McKerron Executive Director, CMA Andres Carrillo, Ph.D. Carl Carranza Chanthell Nelson Irene Kurata Jim De Pompei Jose Bacallao Julianne Kalman Passarelli, Ph.D. Martha Vaca Perez