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2 Table of Contents 3 President s Message Highlights 15 Mission In Action Mystic Aquarium Aquatic Research Deep-Sea Exploration Education Development 29 People 30 Chairman s Letter Donors 41 Corporate Sponsors 42 Foundations & Matching Gift Companies 43 Capital Campaign 44 Board of Trustees Numbers

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4 President s Letter Sea Research Foundation is on the move Sea Research Foundation had a watershed year in We began the year having recently signed off on a major debt restructure. We shed $15 million of long-term debt, which fundamentally improved everything about our financial platform. Our annual debt service fell by 50 percent, which allows us to function better and invest our resources more wisely in programming and in our capital infrastructure. We also raised $11 million, a record amount for this organization. We re grateful to all who are supporting our comprehensive campaign. We re proud that every member of our board of trustees and a record number of our employees, over 40 percent, participated in the campaign. During 2011, we took over the management of The JASON Project from National Geographic Society. This is a key opportunity for our organization. It strengthens our Immersion Learning program, which is already well-regarded and serving many kids nationally, and brings together our after-school and in-school STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming. STEM education is important to economic development. In the state of Connecticut, for example, it s been noted by many that there is no shortage of jobs. There are thousands of jobs available, but not enough people with the appropriate qualifications STEM training and competency to fill those jobs. This is a significant gap and Sea Research plays a role in helping to bridge that gap. Biological research, particularly with marine mammals, is also a major component of our institution. We made major investments in this area during 2011 and will continue to do so going forward. Biological and marine science research is critically important to how we understand our oceans and the waterways that feed into them, and it s a primary part of our mission to inspire people to care about the oceans. As we come into 2012, we anticipate continued growth in earned income and stability in grant funding, despite the economic challenges. We re confident that we will see stability and continued growth on the philanthropic side as well. People want to invest in a winner and Sea Research Foundation is a winning organization all around. Dr. Stephen M. Coan President & CEO 4

Department of Agriculture are AZA accredited.

5 2011 Highlights AZA Reaccreditation In March, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) reaccredited Mystic Aquarium for a four-year term. AZA accreditation is the highest measure of recognition a living animal institution can achieve and fewer than 10% of the approximately 2,400 animal exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture are AZA accredited. Though an extensive voluntary process which included reviews of our animal care, breeding practices, safety standards, cleanliness, facility upkeep, guest services, conservation, education, research and financial condition accreditation dovetails with our fundamental responsibility to provide the utmost care and safety for our animals and our animal care team, and is a tribute to our board of trustees, staff and many aquarium members and supporters. Debt restructure secures Sea Research s financial health Thanks to a major debt restructure, 2011 got off to a great start. Congressman Joe Courtney led Connecticut and Rhode Island congressional delegations throughout several years of negotiations with Citibank, which resulted in a $15 million reduction of our long-term debt to $19 million. By the end of 2012, we will reduce our long-term debt to $14 million, for additional annual debt service savings of over $1.6 million. We thank trustees Dan Verdier, Charles Gill and Jamie O Connell, Chief Financial Officer Denise Armstrong, and Corporate Counsel and Secretary of the Corporation Steve Hazard for their crucial roles. We are also grateful for the in-kind services of The Blackstone Group; Wachtel, Lipton, Rosen and Katz; and Roy Filkoff, Brendan Fox, Janet Werner and their respective teams. We are particularly grateful to Citibank for their recognition of Sea Research s important mission and willingess to work toward a solution. 5

Charity Navigator gives Sea Research top marks Sea Research s ability to sustain and grow its important mission of education, research and exploration received a distinctive boost in October.

Research one of America s exceptional charities.

This expert, impartial opinion affirms the trust our many sponsors and donors have placed in our efforts throughout the years.

6 Charity Navigator gives Sea Research top marks Sea Research s ability to sustain and grow its important mission of education, research and exploration received a distinctive boost in October. Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that analyzes the financial and managerial health of more than 5,000 charities nationwide to help people make intelligent giving decisions, named Sea Research one of America s exceptional charities. Our four-star rating, the top category provided by Charity Navigator, means that Sea Research exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause. This expert, impartial opinion affirms the trust our many sponsors and donors have placed in our efforts throughout the years. Meet Naluark, Mystic Aquarium s new beluga whale Following two truck transfers and a chartered flight, Naluark (Na-LOO-ark), a male beluga whale from Chicago s John G. Shedd Aquarium, arrived at Mystic Aquarium in October. Born in 1986, he weighs 2,100 pounds and is just over 13 feet long. Naluark, an Inuit word meaning whitened skin, has sired three calves at Shedd, and it s hoped he will breed with either Naku or Kela, our two females. A beluga calf would contribute significantly to ongoing beluga research and elevate our understanding of beluga behaviors, social interactions, and the connections between mother and calf health. Crittercam: A view from the wild side In 2011, Mystic Aquarium visitors experienced the world through animals eyes. National Geographic s traveling Crittercam exhibit revealed the secret lives of animals including great white sharks, humpback whales and penguins through video, interviews with scientists, artifacts and more, all presented in dynamic, hands-on displays. Crittercam, a compact video camera fitted to wild animals for a brief period, has been safely worn by more than 60 animal host species in the past 23 years, and has provided priceless information about their habitats, hunting and foraging needs, behavior and more. Scientists use this information to better protect these animals and their environments, and kindle respect and appreciation for conservation the world over. 6

2011 Highlights Birds of Prey Summer Series A red-tailed hawk, eastern screech owl, American kestrel, two barred owls and a great horned owl descended on Mystic Aquarium for a special Birds of Prey

Each featured raptor had been rescued after life-threatening injuries and nursed back to health by caring individuals and organizations.

Three other animals were hit by cars and one fell from her nest as a hatchling. After meeting the birds, participants enjoyed a lively Q&A with Audubon staff.

7 2011 Highlights Birds of Prey Summer Series A red-tailed hawk, eastern screech owl, American kestrel, two barred owls and a great horned owl descended on Mystic Aquarium for a special Birds of Prey Summer Series, presented in partnership with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Each featured raptor had been rescued after life-threatening injuries and nursed back to health by caring individuals and organizations. This 15-year-old great horned owl from Alaska, for example, was wounded by a gunshot when a fledgling and had his wing amputated. Three other animals were hit by cars and one fell from her nest as a hatchling. After meeting the birds, participants enjoyed a lively Q&A with Audubon staff. Zoom in with the Omniscope Imagine using a telescope to peer into a fish tank the eyeballs of a fish, its delicate scales and pulsating gills would zoom up in super magnified form. That is precisely what the OmniScope does. At our new William Kelley OmniScope exhibit, two interactive touch screens let visitors view incredible close-up images of marine life and learn about OmniScope inventor, Bill Kelley. Bill was Mystic Aquarium s founding president, trustee emeritus and steadfast friend. He was also inventor of artificial sea water, Instant Ocean, a product used in public aquariums, university laboratories and home aquariums worldwide. Bill passed away February 8, 2011, at age 93, and remains beloved and respected by all who knew him. Faces of Our Planet Returns In early 2011, Sea Research, National Geographic Live and the Garde Arts Center presented the second season of Faces of Our Planet, a five-part series that revealed the mysteries, magnificence and discoveries of the world s human, animal and geographic faces. Through film, live performance and multimedia presentations, leading scientists, explorers and entertainers on the frontier of innovation provided local audiences with inspiring views of the world like the flooded caves of the Bahamas; the first-ever map of human migration created using DNA from participants around the world; and the musical and spiritual alchemy of Ladysmith Black Mambazo to help foster a deeper appreciation of our planet. 7

Campaign to Help Protect Our Oceans Hundreds of donors and corporate sponsors gave generously to Sea Research s Campaign to Help Protect Our Oceans.

hall into the new Ocean Exploration Center, a world class, interactive museum featuring our new Titanic 12,450 Feet Below exhibit and other fascinating deep-sea exploration displays.

8 Campaign to Help Protect Our Oceans Hundreds of donors and corporate sponsors gave generously to Sea Research s Campaign to Help Protect Our Oceans. Of the record $11 million received, $1 million from United Technologies Corporation and $1 million from the State of Connecticut has transformed the aquarium s former Challenge of the Deep exhibit hall into the new Ocean Exploration Center, a world class, interactive museum featuring our new Titanic 12,450 Feet Below exhibit and other fascinating deep-sea exploration displays. To propel our research efforts, $1.26 million was raised for Sea Research s new Research Center, including a $1 million gift presented by Chairman of the Board Dr. George M. Milne, Jr., and his wife, Carol. Foxwoods Marine Theater Through the leadership of Foxwoods Resort Casino President and CEO Scott Butera, and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council Chairman and Sea Research Trustee Rodney Butler, Foxwoods came on board in 2011 as our Marine Theater sponsor. Now called the Foxwoods Marine Theater, the name change honors our close neighbor and friend who in the 1990s provided a $5 million gift that brought our Arctic Coast exhibit to life. Operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods sponsorship provides new opportunities for aquarium members and Foxwoods Dream Rewards members, and supports the popular home of our California sea lions. Daily shows allow guests to learn about these amazing animals as they interact with their trainers and show off their behaviors. Launching young scientists with The JASON Project Students have unparalleled opportunities to explore the world beyond their classroom with The JASON Project s dynamic, multimedia, STEM-based curricula. Through this international science education program, scientists eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm reach millions of students globally and inspire their excitement for topics including weather, ecology, energy and geology. Many program alumni pursue degrees and careers in the sciences and credit JASON for kindling their interest. Founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert Ballard, 2011 marked the first full year that Sea Research Foundation managed JASON in collaboration with National Geographic Society. 8

2011 Highlights United Technologies Corporation donates $1 million Thanks to United Technologies Corporation s generous $1 million gift, our Challenge of the Deep exhibit hall was transformed and

Captivating, hands-on displays feature Dr.

$1 million Department of Justice grant for Immersion Learning The Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded Sea Research $1 million to establish Immersion

9 2011 Highlights United Technologies Corporation donates $1 million Thanks to United Technologies Corporation s generous $1 million gift, our Challenge of the Deep exhibit hall was transformed and reopened on April 12, 2012, as the Ocean Exploration Center, the only museum in the world dedicated to deep-sea oceanographic archaeology, geology and exploration. Captivating, hands-on displays feature Dr. Robert Ballard s breakthrough undersea expeditions and discoveries, including the permanent Titanic 12,450 Feet Below exhibit and Nautilus Live Theater, new 4-D Theater and a welcoming new entrance. $1 million Department of Justice grant for Immersion Learning The Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awarded Sea Research $1 million to establish Immersion Mentoring for at-risk youth, ages 9-13, at 14 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. During each year of the two-year project, Immersion will deliver real-world STEM activities and programs to 560 mentees and 140 mentors, and provide ongoing training and support for program coordinators and mentors. In summer 2012, Immersion will host two mentees and an adult mentor from each site at Camp Hercules in Mystic, Conn., and offer hands-on experiences on a ship, interaction with career role models and direct insight into the excitement and challenges of marine research and exploration. Seal Rescue Clinic renovation Since 1975, Mystic Aquarium has rescued and rehabilitated over 350 stranded seals, many of which were later released back into the wild. To offer stranded animals a higher quality, more spacious environment while they re being treated, and meet new mammal stranding response, rehabilitation and release standards set by NOAA s National Marine Fisheries Service, we completed a renovation to increase the size and depth of the clinic s pool and haul out spaces. Funded by the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, the clinic can now house up to 20 seals at a time. 9

Exploration Vessel Nautilus 2011 expedition Dr. Robert Ballard and the E/V Nautilus team of scientists, engineers and educators shared awe-inspiring finds with the world in 2011.

Sicily; a dolphin skeleton in the Aegean Sea and a tripod fish seen walking on the ocean floor are just a few of their many discoveries.

Kardashians visit Mystic Aquarium Reality television stars Kim and Kourtney Kardashian and young Mason, Kourtney s son, took time away from the Big Apple in September to visit Mystic for the day.

10 Exploration Vessel Nautilus 2011 expedition Dr. Robert Ballard and the E/V Nautilus team of scientists, engineers and educators shared awe-inspiring finds with the world in Twenty newfound shipwrecks including a 2,200 year old gem dating to the Classical Period; a downed WWII Italian fighter plane and a beautiful 11-foot, six-gilled shark spotted off the coast of Sicily; a dolphin skeleton in the Aegean Sea and a tripod fish seen walking on the ocean floor are just a few of their many discoveries. Mesmerizing images, videos and blogs available 24/7 on nautiluslive.org give high definition scope and color to the excitement. Kardashians visit Mystic Aquarium Reality television stars Kim and Kourtney Kardashian and young Mason, Kourtney s son, took time away from the Big Apple in September to visit Mystic for the day. With cameramen in tow the threesome got close enough to touch and feed many different animals at Mystic Aquarium. Kim tweeted to millions of followers, Drove out to Mystic, CT & took Masey to the Aquarium here! I love it here! We touched penguins, sharks, sea lions & even a whale!!! When our African penguins appeared on The Today Show in October, guest co-host Kourtney said, We met these penguins the aquarium was so cool. It was probably the best aquarium I ve ever been to! Alaskan students visit Mystic Aquarium In October, five Inupiat students, three chaperones and two scientists from Point Lay, Ala., joined Mystic Aquarium research staff for a week of fun and discovery. To advance their scientific understanding of beluga whales and the implications for human health, the students completed a full beluga blood test lab and learned to interpret the data; investigated how scientists extract and study DNA to better understand beluga health; inspected equipment the belugas veterinarian uses to perform a physical exam, and discussed diagnostic and health maintenance practices; and explored career opportunities within the aquarium industry. 10

2011 Highlights African penguins appear in Mr. Popper s Penguins Mystic Aquarium s African penguin colony made its Hollywood debut in June in Twentieth Century Fox s Mr. Popper s Penguins. Starring Jim Carrey, the film is an adaptation of the 1938 children s book about a businessman unexpectedly inheriting six penguins.

, Palace Theater, two of our penguins walked the red carpet for theater guests.

Based on a three-year agreement reached in 2011 with Marine Life Park s (MLP) parent organization, Resorts World Sentosa, The JASON Project and Mystic Aquarium will replicate their award-winning,

11 2011 Highlights African penguins appear in Mr. Popper s Penguins Mystic Aquarium s African penguin colony made its Hollywood debut in June in Twentieth Century Fox s Mr. Popper s Penguins. Starring Jim Carrey, the film is an adaptation of the 1938 children s book about a businessman unexpectedly inheriting six penguins. Several of Mystic Aquarium s penguins appeared in the scene where Mr. Popper and his family visit the zoo. At the opening night private screening at the Hartford, Conn., Palace Theater, two of our penguins walked the red carpet for theater guests. Sea Research brings education and research to Singapore In fall 2012, we will play a part when the world s largest oceanarium opens in Singapore with 150,000 marine animals representing 700 species. Based on a three-year agreement reached in 2011 with Marine Life Park s (MLP) parent organization, Resorts World Sentosa, The JASON Project and Mystic Aquarium will replicate their award-winning, hands-on education programs at MLP and throughout Singapore to meet the developmental needs of some half million area students. Students will enjoy classes focused on animals and habitats unique to the region, guided tours, and opportunities to become researcher for a day and connect with scientists in the field. In addition, Sea Research scientists will train and work with MLP scientists to help establish a research program and presence in Singapore focused on dolphin health, aquaculture and sustainable reefs. Mystic Aquarium admits over 24,000 for free Mystic Aquarium s neighboring Connecticut and Rhode Island towns got a big thank you! for their support in Three spring Your Town weekends beckoned more than 18,000 guests with free admission, and during December s Festival of Lights, nearly 6,000 guests brought a record five tons of food for United Way s Gemma Moran Food Center, their only cost to enjoy luminaria-lined walkways, holiday music, face painters, storytellers, and visits from Santa and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Many commented that they had been unable to visit the aquarium for several years due to the bad economy and were thrilled by the chance to bring the whole family. 11

Sea Research CEO commences distinguished lecture series at the Metropolitan Club With 70% of Earth s surface covered by water, maintaining the health of the planet s intricate web of oceans,

Coan shared his insights at the Metropolitan Club in New York City as part of a lecture series presented by Robert L. Dilenschneider, founder and principal of The Dilenschneider Group. Dr.

New partnership renews beluga research in High Arctic Nowhere else on Earth do thousands of beluga whales gather every summer except at Cunningham Inlet, 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle in

12 Sea Research CEO commences distinguished lecture series at the Metropolitan Club With 70% of Earth s surface covered by water, maintaining the health of the planet s intricate web of oceans, marshlands, tidal areas, lakes, rivers and streams is critical to human and economic wellbeing. In October, Sea Research President & CEO Dr. Stephen M. Coan shared his insights at the Metropolitan Club in New York City as part of a lecture series presented by Robert L. Dilenschneider, founder and principal of The Dilenschneider Group. Dr. Coan spoke about the influence and impact of water and environmental policy on our nation and the world. New partnership renews beluga research in High Arctic Nowhere else on Earth do thousands of beluga whales gather every summer except at Cunningham Inlet, 500 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Nunavut, Canada. Amassed to play, molt, mate and nurse their young, this beluga population has not been studied since the late Sea Research Scientist and Research Director Dr. David St. Aubin conducted research there in the 1990s. To better form a scientific baseline for wild beluga health, Sea Research formed a new partnership with Arctic Watch Beluga Foundation, where, beginning in 2012, our scientists will observe and collect data on the belugas, consider efforts to protect their summer haven and share their findings. Kudos for Mystic Aquarium animal trainers Mystic Aquarium brought home top awards during September s International Marine Animal Trainers Association annual conference in Miami, Fla. Earning first place for Husbandry Behavior of the Year, our trainers developed African penguin behavior modification to obtain regular blood samples without physical restraint by relying on the penguins natural instinct to develop lasting relationships. Earning second place for Behavioral Training, our trainers developed a plan that transformed three green sea lion pups into well-rounded, experienced animals integrated into multiple social groups and habitats. 12

2011 Highlights Ocean Blue Catering acquires exclusivity of Mystic Yachting Center Ocean Blue Catering can now treat its off-campus clients to a new venue: Mystic Yachting Center.

Yachting Center s dramatically placed windows and balconies.

13 2011 Highlights Ocean Blue Catering acquires exclusivity of Mystic Yachting Center Ocean Blue Catering can now treat its off-campus clients to a new venue: Mystic Yachting Center. Perched feet from the Mystic River, our guests can savor Ocean Blue s classic, fresh and flavorful New England-style specialties while they soak up panoramic views of sail-studded waters from the Yachting Center s dramatically placed windows and balconies. The intimate River View Room and Grand Ballroom perfect for weddings, birthday bashes, corporate functions, meetings, cocktail parties and more offer limitless, year-round day and evening event options. Mystic Aquarium: New England s Hands-On Aquarium Mystic Aquarium s new positioning as New England s Hands-On Aquarium means fun and learning for all ages through petting an African penguin, cradling a starfish, training a beluga whale, feeling a shark s smooth skin and more. Together with our conservation staff, families leap into amphibian monitoring and on full moon summer nights help count horseshoe crabs along our local shoreline. Abundant camps, career and science exploration programs, and special events shore up the interactive adventure for kids, while hands-on experiences promise excitement all year long. Penguin Party at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods hosted a 21+ Penguin Party in June with 100% of ticket sales directly benefiting Mystic Aquarium s African penguin conservation efforts. Live music, great food and several African penguins stirred up spirits and made for a great night. The Penguin Party celebrated the endangered species pin program orchestrated by Hard Rock Cafe and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA); $14 limited-edition African penguin pins sold at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods benefited AZA and Mystic Aquarium. Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods was one of 24 Hard Rock locations nationwide offering city-specific, endangered species guitar pins in honor of Earth Day. 13

Sea School wishes fond farewell to Ares the seal pup Ares the seal pup was just one month old when he was rescued by the Maine Department of Marine Resources in July and transferred to Mystic

, the aquarium s 3- to 5-year-old Sea Schoolers learned about Ares and the rescue/release process firsthand from the animal rescue team and were guests of honor at Ares release.

14 Sea School wishes fond farewell to Ares the seal pup Ares the seal pup was just one month old when he was rescued by the Maine Department of Marine Resources in July and transferred to Mystic Aquarium s Seal Rescue Clinic. Leading up to his successful October release in Charlestown, R.I., the aquarium s 3- to 5-year-old Sea Schoolers learned about Ares and the rescue/release process firsthand from the animal rescue team and were guests of honor at Ares release. They, along with family and friends, aquarium staff, the media and other well-wishers, cheered Ares straight, speedy path to the water. Juno s mariachi serenade Juno became a viral sensation after stealing the show and our hearts in On loan from Sea World Orlando since 2010, the curious 9-year-old beluga whale was recorded dancing to Los Trovadores de America s music during a July wedding at Mystic Aquarium. While Juno can hear music, his dancing was likely a result of mimicking the musicians movements. The multimillion hit video appeared first on The Huffington Post, followed by numerous television networks worldwide. Search beluga mariachi at youtube.com to view the video. 14

2011 Highlights Governor Malloy visits Mystic Aquarium Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy displayed his commitment to tourism during a July visit to Mystic Aquarium.

6 million public/private collaboration, nicknamed the Quick Start Tourism Marketing Campaign.

15 2011 Highlights Governor Malloy visits Mystic Aquarium Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy displayed his commitment to tourism during a July visit to Mystic Aquarium. Noting that tourism is an economic engine, he was pleased to report early signs of success resulting from Connecticut s $2.6 million public/private collaboration, nicknamed the Quick Start Tourism Marketing Campaign. The Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau of which Mystic Aquarium is a lead partner became the first tourism entity in Connecticut to fully endorse the governor s request for private investment in statewide marketing, contributing $400,000 toward the private sector commitment. While touring here, Governor Malloy visited with our beluga whales, met an African penguin and enjoyed lunch at Penguins Café. Annual Penguin Run/Walk provides aid worldwide Mystic Aquarium s 5th Annual Penguin Run/Walk in October raised nearly $30,000 for African penguin research and conservation efforts in Mystic and across the world. Funds have also allowed for aquarium staff to travel to South Africa and help SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) an internationally recognized leader in rehabilitation, environmental education and protection of endangered African penguins and other seabirds hand-rear abandoned chicks and participate in health assessments. The endangered African penguin population has declined over 60 percent since 2001 and this event illustrates how our dedicated local community plays a big part in saving species across the globe. 15

Mission in Action Sea Research Foundation is a nonprofit, global organization focused on the future of our ocean environment and guided by the keen insight,

Their collective efforts made 2011 a successful year in many regards and helped us: Attain sound financial condition through debt restructuring.

16 Mission in Action Sea Research Foundation is a nonprofit, global organization focused on the future of our ocean environment and guided by the keen insight, passion and dedication of our board, management, staff, volunteers who dedicated a record 58,000 hours of service in 2011 and many steadfast supporters. Their collective efforts made 2011 a successful year in many regards and helped us: Attain sound financial condition through debt restructuring. Achieve record-breaking fundraising. Enjoy organic program and outreach growth. Strengthen ties throughout Connecticut and New England, as well as across the nation and around the world. 16

17 Mystic Aquarium Beluga whale whistles, trills and squeals fill the air as guests enter Mystic Aquarium. Nowhere else can one touch and drink up the sight of these captivating creatures, catch a sea lion show, explore Dr. Robert Ballard s deep-sea discoveries, feed sting rays and listen to an African penguin s heartbeat all in one day. Mystic Aquarium is New England s hands-on aquarium. Open year-round, guests love our indoor/outdoor campus and eye-to-eye contact with marine animals. Interactive camps and education programs feed kids and teens curiosity with peeks behind the scenes and seaside adventures, while conservation activities and special events give families ample reason to roll up their sleeves and make a difference. A pioneer in fun, hands-on learning, Mystic Aquarium inspires and enlightens guests of all ages with unforgettable opportunities to tap into the joys and wonders of our ocean planet Milestones and Achievements AZA Reaccreditation In March, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) reaccredited Mystic Aquarium for a four-year term. AZA accreditation is the highest possible recognition a living animal institution can achieve and fewer than 10% of the approximately 2,400 animal exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture are AZA accredited. Animal Rescue Program In August, an eight-inch, three-pound Kemp s ridley sea turtle, one of the most critically endangered sea turtle species, was found upside down in a pile of seaweed in Narragansett, R.I. The family who found the turtle removed a nine-inch fishing lure that was attached to its cheek and called Mystic Aquarium for help. Though most stranded sea turtles are deceased when found, the aquarium s animal rescue team brought this survivor back to health and later released him in North Carolina. 17 CT MA RI NJ NY 47.98% 14.47% 13.5% 11.17% 3.49%

Aquarium Attendance and Membership The largest cultural institution in New England outside of Boston, Mystic Aquarium enjoyed 4% attendance and 6% membership growth in 2011.

18 Aquarium Attendance and Membership The largest cultural institution in New England outside of Boston, Mystic Aquarium enjoyed 4% attendance and 6% membership growth in Generating more than $80 million in economic impact annually, these results reflect our successful strategic marketing campaign, record sales of our Sea Everything Mystic Pass partnership with Mystic Seaport, our new joint ticket with the Connecticut Science Center, new exhibits like Crittercam, plus the lure of our beloved belugas, African penguins and other remarkable sea creatures. Ocean Blue Catering Mystic Aquarium s in-house event specialist, Ocean Blue Catering, set impressive sales records in 2011, a critical contribution to our success, while taking time to support local food banks and host numerous reduced-rate fundraisers and other events for nonprofit organizations and schools. To expand clients day and evening event opportunities, Ocean Blue acquired exclusivity of the Mystic Yachting Center, a stunning waterside venue located on the Mystic River. TOTAL ATTENDANCE MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS William Bill Kelley: Inventor, hero, adventurer and friend William Bill Kelley, energized others with his intellectual zest, sharp curiosity, humor, and fondness for teaching and sharing that was second to none. A mentor to many, Bill was the inspiration for Mystic Aquarium s Fluorscent Corals exhibit, which was dedicated to him in A WWII hero and intrepid explorer, Bill was also a prolific inventor; his most famous creation was artificial sea water. Known as Instant Ocean, he tested it at the first aquarium he founded, the Aquarium of Niagara, in Today this product is used in public aquariums, university laboratories and home aquariums around the world. Bill was also a lover of all things astronomic since age 10, when he built his first telescope from salvaged parts in his home town of Elyria, Ohio, in The OmniScope, Bill s last invention and gift to Mystic Aquarium, is symbolic of his rich imagination and ingenious ability to give ideas life. Though Bill passed away February 8, 2011, at age 93, we re thankful his legacy lives on at Mystic Aquarium. 18

Aquatic Research Nature never equipped ocean dwelling creatures to withstand human-engineered threats such as pollution, climate change, oil and gas exploration, excessive harvesting, entanglement

19 Aquatic Research Nature never equipped ocean dwelling creatures to withstand human-engineered threats such as pollution, climate change, oil and gas exploration, excessive harvesting, entanglement and shipping traffic. So how do these stressors affect marine animal health? What is the impact on their immune system? What are the implications for human health? Sea Research Foundation s aquatic research team explores these critical questions by studying many species, including beluga whales and endangered African penguins. From our in-house research, we create baseline profiles of robust animal health that we compare to wild populations from the High Arctic to the Cape of South Africa to assess potential problems, illuminate pressing issues and validate concerns many like-minded citizens, scientists and organizations share. Through these efforts, Sea Research works to accelerate meaningful environmental conservation and preserve the diversity of species for generations to come Milestones and Achievements New Aquatic Research Strategic Plan The Scientific Advisory Council formed in 2011 created a new strategic plan; the components to build a new research center, secure grants, form partnerships and hire scientists are well underway. Council participants include luminaries from academia, other aquariums, corporations and Sea Research s board of trustees. George and Carol Milne Research Center Approved in 2011, the new George and Carol Milne Research Center will break ground in fall Funded in part with a $1 million gift from the Milnes, it will integrate water quality, veterinary care and biological research functions into one 6,000-square-foot facility, and provide room to expand our scientific staff and research pursuits. 19

20 Partnerships Sea Research formalized relations with SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds), an internationally recognized leader in rehabilitation, environmental education and protection of endangered African penguins and other seabirds. Together with the University of Connecticut and the Milford, Conn., NOAA laboratory and a $500,000 grant provided by NOAA Sea Research scientists mentor UConn Ph.D. students who conduct research in the field of ocean and human health at Mystic Aquarium. Sea Research is one of only four consortia chosen nationwide. With a new memorandum of understanding with Tufts University, new research and education programs focused on animal health will be initiated for undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students and veterinary residents. AQUATIC RESEARCH SPANNING THE GLOBE 20

Research Grants The research team received strong financial support from many quarters throughout 2011, including: A $190,000 education and research grant from the North Slope Borough, Ala.

21 Research Grants The research team received strong financial support from many quarters throughout 2011, including: A $190,000 education and research grant from the North Slope Borough, Ala., mayor s office to advance beluga research in Point Lay, Ala., and stimulate native students and the community s excitement about science and beluga biology. A $75,000 grant from The Alaska Fish and Wildlife Fund, through Conoco Phillips, to equip a wild beluga with a Crittercam in 2012, which will help identify the habitat range of these elusive animals and establish baseline health parameters before additional environmental and anthropogenic impact. Three grants totaling $270,000 from The Office of Naval Research to study the biology of stress in belugas and dolphins. A $44,000 grant from NOAA, through the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, to conduct and apply the science of marine community ecology to support management of National Marine Sanctuaries. A $158,000 grant from NOAA, through Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, to continue a 12-year study of a marine protected area in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. New Staff Scientist Dr. Peter Auster, a professor emeritus of University of Connecticut, joined Sea Research in 2011 to focus on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in the ocean. A marine ecologist, Dr. Auster has spent the last 30 years studying the ecological effects of fishing worldwide, one of the most pervasive of direct human impacts in the sea, and developing a scientific basis for using marine protected areas as a conservation tool. Laura Thompson: Revealing immunological mysteries through research Research Assistant Laura Thompson explores some fascinating questions at Sea Research Foundation, such as how marine animals immune systems are adapted to diving. Excited to be the first to investigate this idea, she uses a pressure chamber to test blood samples and build her understanding. Laura also examines how stressors may impact immune function during diving, and how this may be related to changes in stranding patterns or the relatively new occurrence of diseases resembling dive-related injuries such as decompression sickness. Growing up, Laura always wanted to be a marine biologist and often visited Mystic Aquarium from her Attleboro, Mass., home. She was turned on to immunology research working with Dr. Tracy Romano, executive vice president for research and zoological operations, during a summer college internship. In 2006, Laura received her First Class BSC in marine and freshwater biology from Queen Mary College at the University of London. After graduation, she joined our marine animal rescue team and, in 2008, entered University of Connecticut s Ph.D. program in oceanography. With Dr. Romano as her advisor, Laura looks forward to graduating in 2013 and enjoying expanded opportunities to study beluga whales and other compelling topics. 21

Unlocking their mysteries and sharing the discoveries is at the heart of Sea Research Foundation s exploration mission. Dr.

22 Deep-Sea Exploration The deep sea is the largest museum on Earth. Within its cold dark waters lay secrets untold: glorious creatures, wondrous habitats, natural phenomenon and sunken remnants of human history. Unlocking their mysteries and sharing the discoveries is at the heart of Sea Research Foundation s exploration mission. Dr. Robert Ballard, widely known for discovering Titanic, captains our deep-sea exploration program through the Institute for Exploration (IFE). From aboard E/V Nautilus, he and his team of scientists and technology experts use state-of-the-art telepresence technology to enable real-time expedition participation for millions of scientists, educators, students and fascinated fans worldwide. E/V Nautilus field season lasts only a few months each summer, but global outreach through film, education, digital media and more is year-round. These combined efforts ignite interest and kindle the Sea Research ethic to respect, conserve and protect our oceans Milestones and Achievements In partnership with Ocean Exploration Trust, University of Rhode Island, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, and National Geographic Society, IFE advances our mission through deep-sea discovery, education and outreach technology. Ocean Exploration During the 2011 field season, Dr. Ballard and his team investigated the Black, Mediterranean and Aegean Seas and Eastern Atlantic regions, and hosted 186 participants from 19 countries, illustrating E/V Nautilus power to bring nations together to promote scientific enlightenment. While at sea, they revealed many discoveries including: The oldest, highly-preserved shipwreck yet discovered in the Black Sea, dating to ca. 500 BCE. In the Aegean Sea, a supersaturated level of CO2 inside a submerged volcanic cone, which, if erupted, could imperil nearby Greek island residents. Gas seeps off the coast of Israel, which could possibly be tapped to ease the nation s foreign oil dependence. 22

23 Education & Outreach Technology Since E/V Nautilus first set sail in 2009, Dr. Ballard and his team have reached an estimated 14 million people worldwide. A platform for lifelong learning, E/V Nautilus encompasses broad-scale outreach, internships and on-the-job training. K-12 STEM education programs which feature virtual field trips and over-the-shoulder views of real-time discoveries spark kids and teens paths toward STEM-based careers. In 2011: Nineteen educators-at-sea explained findings, the science behind the discoveries and life aboard ship to people worldwide. Ten undergraduate and 36 graduate student interns joined the crew for oceanographic science and engineering training. Nautiluslive.org produced 235 on-demand expedition summary videos. In August 2011, hits skyrocketed when the website was embedded in National Geographic Society s Oceans Portal. More than 29,000 guests participated in live and post expedition presentations at IFE s premier informal public outreach venue Mystic Aquarium s 50-seat Nautilus Live Theater. Eleven Exploration Command Centers across the U.S. transmitted live feeds and featured the same exclusive opportunities as Nautilus Live Theater. 100% INCREASE OVER 2010= NAUTILUS LIVE THEATER 486 LIVE THEATER SEATS 50 PRESENTATIONS 300 POST-EXPEDITION 2011 FIELD SEASON 23 29,000 GUESTS PARTICIPATED

Bismarck to Nautilus: Michael Brennan s journey to the scientific life Since 2006, Michael Brennan has participated in numerous deep-sea expeditions with Dr.

During a fourth grade field trip to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, he saw Dr.

24 Bismarck to Nautilus: Michael Brennan s journey to the scientific life Since 2006, Michael Brennan has participated in numerous deep-sea expeditions with Dr. Robert Ballard s team, and in 2010 began serving as expedition leader and chief scientist aboard E/V Nautilus. But Mike first got hooked on deep-sea exploration in the early 1990s. During a fourth grade field trip to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, he saw Dr. Ballard s documentary film Search for the Battleship Bismarck, and later caught The JASON Project s live broadcast from the Galapagos Islands. Fast forward to April 1997: Mike is a high school freshman and JASON Student Argonaut on an 11-day expedition to Yellowstone National Park. There he discovers his love for geology and works alongside Dr. Ballard for the first time. Mike channeled these experiences and passion into his education, earning an undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College in geology and anthropology in 2004, and a master s degree in history from the University of Rhode Island. Mike also received his Ph.D. in oceanography from URI on March 20, 2012, with Dr. Ballard, his advisor and primary professor, by his side. 24

25 Education Kids are eager to soak up new ideas when you pique their curiosity and let them dive into real world investigation. Sea Research Foundation gives kids their fill with fun, challenging, interactive programs that invite imagination and inquiry. Our formal and informal education programs: EDUCATING OVER 2 MILLION WORLDWIDE Strengthen kids interest and success in STEM education and career choices. Narrow the achievement gap, are inclusive of special needs and at-risk kids, and raise the academic bar for K-12 students. Promote care for our ocean planet. Mystic Aquarium, The JASON Project and Immersion Learning, Sea Research s three education entities, spur the accomplishments and broaden the horizons for over 2 million kids each year across more than 170 countries a critical step to creating a worldwide conservation ethic in the next generation. 25

26 2011 Milestones and Achievements Mystic Aquarium Mystic Aquarium offers something for everyone. Hands-on school programs, camps, overnights and career programs promote ocean literacy, while year-round conservation programs acquaint participants with our research efforts, fortify family bonds and foster appreciation for our aquatic world. In 2011: Sea School, the nation s only aquarium-based, licensed preschool, celebrated its first full year of enrollment. We provided 1,000 outreach programs and 700 on-site classroom programs. Funded by the National Science Foundation, we partnered with COSEE-TEK (Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence Technology and Engineering for Knowledge) to catalyze ocean science education through introduction of undersea technologies. Representatives from our teen Youth Conservation Corps participated in the Coastal America Student Summit on Oceans and Climates in Washington, D.C. Special needs students, ages 15 to 21, learned work and life skills through a new community classroom initiative with Stonington (Conn.) High School. More than $100,000 in grant funding brought the wonders of the sea to urban area students in Connecticut and South County Rhode Island. Through seven conservation events, 18,000 people learned about ocean health, which spurred their continued personal conservation efforts and commitment. EDUCATION SPANNING THE GLOBE 50 U.S. STATES 170+ COUNTRIES 2 MILLION+ STUDENTS The JASON Project JASON inspires and educates kids everywhere through real science and exploration, and our award-winning, standardsbased classroom programs provide multiple pathways to STEM content. Through a robust online platform and interactive live events, simulations, games and videos, students are placed in demanding, real-world situations where they are connected with top scientists. In 2011: JASON released Terminal Velocity, a new curriculum that focuses on physics and includes extensive information about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. JASON s E/V Nautilus-based digital labs and curricula reached an estimated 400,000 students. Nine JASON Student Argonauts and four JASON Educator Argonauts worked transit legs aboard E/V Nautilus. In May, over 21,000 viewers participated in the live webcast Meet Ocean Explorers Robert Ballard and Katy Croff Bell. 26

Immersion Learning Through fun, hands-on activities and games, an interactive website and live interactions with scientists, Immersion s proven academic enrichment programs bring the thrill of

27 Immersion Learning Through fun, hands-on activities and games, an interactive website and live interactions with scientists, Immersion s proven academic enrichment programs bring the thrill of scientific discovery to kids in after-school programs and summer camps. A great complement to JASON s classroom curricula, Immersion helps increase graduation rates, improve science literacy and inspire youth to pursue STEM careers. In 2011: The United States Department of Justice awarded $1 million to implement Immersion Mentoring at 14 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. Immersion secured a $63,000 contract with the U.S. Air Force and a $79,000 contract with Milwaukee Public Schools to train staff and implement Immersion programs with youth in after-school and summer camp programs. Immersion developed and piloted E/V Nautilus-based curriculum. As part of a key strategic initiative, Immersion advanced the integration of its programs into JASON. Tashawn Reese: Forging an ocean-based education from landlocked Indiana When it comes to ocean science Tashawn Reese, 17, is on fire. At the Boys & Girls Club of St. Joseph County, Ind., he jumped into Immersion Learning s hands-on experiments when he was 10 years old, and in 2009 his Club s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) team won the Shedd Aquarium Midwest MATE ROV Regional Competition in Chicago, advancing to the international competition in Buzzards Bay, Mass. There he befriended teams from Scotland and China, and saw real ROVs and jellyfish the Northern Lights of the sea for the first time. Tashawn now mentors younger kids in ROV building and operating skills. In 2011, after a rigorous application process, he and fellow Club member Devyn Jackson and Tashawn s mother, Lucinda Reese, a Club educator, were selected to serve as JASON Argonauts. Tashawn was ecstatic and the feeling lasted through summer boot camp prep in Mystic, stepping up the gangway in Greece and joining Dr. Ballard aboard E/V Nautilus for four days at sea in September Tashawn s experiences with JASON and Immersion continue to help prepare him for college and a future career in ocean sciences. 27

Development Sea Research Foundation s development team champions our cause by building awareness, inspiring connection and securing funding.

28 Development Sea Research Foundation s development team champions our cause by building awareness, inspiring connection and securing funding. They reach out and engage individuals, small businesses, corporations, organizations, foundations and government entities nationwide concerned about the health of our planet and keen to foster stewardship in the upcoming generation. Through these efforts, Sea Research raised more than $11 million in 2011, a striking achievement that strengthens our financial position and ensures the continued vitality of our aquarium animals and their habitats, and education, research and exploration efforts crucial to ocean conservation. Our sponsors generosity also allows us and each of them to connect to a greater world community of concerned individuals and organizations passionate about protecting our oceans and all life that dwells there Milestones and Achievements Ocean Commotion Gala Nearly 400 loyal friends joined our annual Ocean Commotion Gala in September. Held at Mystic Aquarium, this lively, sold out evening honored our many Stars of the Sea, those whose essential aid advanced Sea Research s mission by $500,000. Topping off the evening, Trustee Clay Maitland announced his $100,000 gift to support our deep-sea exploration efforts. Sea Research staff and volunteers pledged more than $300,000 in 2011 More than 40% of our staff and volunteers pledged financial support to Sea Research in 2011, far exceeding national benchmarks for employee giving. We are honored by their generosity and dedication to our mission. 28

Capital Campaign Hundreds of donors and corporate sponsors gave generously to Sea Research s Campaign to Help Protect Our Oceans. Of the record $11.

Ocean Exploration Center, a world class, interactive museum featuring our new Titanic 12,450 Feet Below exhibit and other fascinating deep-sea exploration displays.

29 Capital Campaign Hundreds of donors and corporate sponsors gave generously to Sea Research s Campaign to Help Protect Our Oceans. Of the record $11.8 million received, $1 million from United Technologies Corporation and $1 million from the State of Connecticut has transformed the aquarium s former Challenge of the Deep exhibit hall into the new Ocean Exploration Center, a world class, interactive museum featuring our new Titanic 12,450 Feet Below exhibit and other fascinating deep-sea exploration displays. CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT Campaign to Protect OUR OCEANS Our Oceans To propel our research efforts, $1.26 million was raised for Sea Research s new Research Center, including a $1 million gift presented by Chairman of the Board Dr. George M. Milne, Jr., and his wife, Carol. Charity Navigator gives Sea Research top marks Sea Research s ability to sustain and grow its important mission of education, exploration and research received a distinctive boost in October. Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization that analyzes the financial and managerial health of more than 5,000 charities nationwide to help people make intelligent giving decisions, named Sea Research one of America s exceptional charities. Our four-star rating, the top category provided by Charity Navigator, means that Sea Research exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause. This expert, impartial opinion affirms the trust our many sponsors and donors have placed in our efforts throughout the years. $1 1,7 6 3,6 23 } Trustees: $4,626,488 } Government: $3,404,524 } Major Events: $1,622,122 } Corporations & Foundations: $839,955 } Community: $450,565 } Lead Gifts: $410,000 } Employees & Volunteers: $409,969 Volunteer Dick Katz: Paving the way for future scientists In another life Dick Katz would have been a marine ecologist. Now retired, this former radiologist found the perfect outlet for his lifelong hobby volunteering at Mystic Aquarium. He began in 2008 as a docent and now also works behind the scenes with his favorite fish and invertebrates. Only one thing troubled him: some of the college students he met couldn t afford their tuition and had dropped out of school. When Dick started college, he couldn t afford tuition either, but as a New York resident, he received free tuition from colleges there, all the way through medical school. Now it was time to give back, and in 2011 he funded the $200,000 Dick and Tracy Scholarship. Open only to Sea Research volunteers and employees, the scholarship awarded three students $3,000-$5,000 each toward their marine science education. Maybe someday one of these kids will do something extremely important that will save our oceans and planet, mused Dick. I want them to have the opportunity. 29

People How do we begin to thank you, our community, for the time, talent and skills you share?

for our ocean planet worldwide. We could never achieve our mission without your support, and we are grateful for your generosity and enthusiasm.

Coan President & CEO Susette Tibus: The fine art of generous leadership Susette Tibus, Sea Research Foundation trustee since 2008 and co-chair of our annual Ocean Commotion gala, has several secrets

30 People How do we begin to thank you, our community, for the time, talent and skills you share? Trustees, staff, volunteers, members, benefactors, corporate sponsors and partners together you give life to this precious commitment to protect our oceans, and help us nurture stewardship and wonder for our ocean planet worldwide. We could never achieve our mission without your support, and we are grateful for your generosity and enthusiasm. On behalf of the entire Sea Research Foundation team, thank you. Dr. Stephen M. Coan President & CEO Susette Tibus: The fine art of generous leadership Susette Tibus, Sea Research Foundation trustee since 2008 and co-chair of our annual Ocean Commotion gala, has several secrets for success. She sends hundreds of thank you notes because appreciation should never be taken for granted. She takes a genuine interest in people and she insists, Do what you do best. Susette does her best in spades. Born in Mystic, Conn., she is co-owner and president of Simply Majestic jewelers, chairwoman of the Stonington Police Commission, and board member or chair for many local area philanthropic efforts. Her energy, goodwill and organizational skills move mountains. What s more, Susette lights up a room. She walks in and all of a sudden everyone in the room is laughing. It s a tremendous quality. So when Susette makes a commitment or a suggestion, folks trust her and know she s behind it 100 percent. Just like at Sea Research, where she says, Find out what your passion is because we have it for you. Whether it s education, research, our stranding program there s something for everyone at Sea Research Foundation. Just find it! And give to it, care about it, contribute to it. 30

This is a major aquarium coupled with a worldwide exploration center of international acclaim.

31 Chairman s Letter I ve been engaged with Sea Research Foundation for more than 15 years. The reason I ve stayed engaged and am more passionate now than ever is not just because of Sea Research s ability to make a difference, but the scope and magnitude of that difference. This is a major aquarium coupled with a worldwide exploration center of international acclaim. It s a research institution that contributes to conservation and research efforts on a global basis, whether in South Africa or the North Slope of Alaska. It s a place where young people can come not only to be entertained, but to be intrigued and get that spark of interest in exploring the world around them from a scientific perspective. Sea Research builds on the incredible exploration potential of Bob Ballard and our scientific research to create an institution that reaches not only young children through its Sea School program, but also through The JASON Project, which reaches some 2 million children annually. Over the last decade we have made dramatic progress in building Sea Research s leadership. We ve reduced our debt load and now we re building toward the future. This is about creating new exhibitry and enhancing Mystic Aquarium s year-round appeal. It s about bringing in new capabilities, such as JASON, to add to our national perspective, prospect and vision. We intend to use our exploration research, scientific research and worldwide learning expertise to shape this into an institution which is not only a great place to visit, but also a contributor to conservation efforts on a worldwide basis and a key part of the answer to how we re going to energize young people s enthusiasm for scientific education worldwide. The young people of today are going to be the stewards of our ocean planet and it s critical that they learn about those values including the exciting geological discoveries you can make under the sea, the marine mammals that are endangered but need to be preserved, and the unique species that exist under our ocean surface and gain respect for the world we live in at a time when our populations will continue to grow and the pressure on natural resources will continue to increase. It is essential that we not only understand these things, but learn to love and appreciate them. George Milne Chairman of the Board Sea Research Foundation 31

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36 Mary Ferrier Robert and Megan Ferris Kierstan and Ben Field Eugene and Kathy Fiese Ms. Lauren Fine and Mr. Michael Singer Mr. and Mrs. Irving Fishman Mr. Randy Fiveash John and Marcia Fix Nancy Ford Mr. and Mrs. James Fox Laura and Garrett Fradette Miss Janice R. Frank Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Frantz Ms. Christine Franzosa Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Frattini Peter and Ann Freeman Ms. Patricia Fritzche Mr. Reginald Fullerton Ms. Julie Furmanski Gabelli and Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garcia Christine and Sarah Gautreaux Robin and Paul Geise Gerald Geraci Mr. James Gerber Mrs. Jane Gest James and Nancy Giblin JoAnn Marie and DiAnn Giles Ms. Paula Gill William S. and Lois Glazier, II Jeffrey Glennon and Heather Bean Joyce Godbout-Jehle Ms. Jackie Golding Kate and Ray Gombos Ann Gomes Good Search Marilyn Gosselin Michael and Patricia Gouzie Mr. Wayne Gowdy Suzanne and Donald Grant Mr. Robert L. Gray, Jr. A Hardin and Jennifer Gray Ms. Rebecca Greenblatt Brandon Greene Beverly Greenwood Judith and Amelia Gummerus Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Gundersen, Jr. Mr. Sanjay Gupta Stephanie Gzybowski and Linda Chrostowski Mr. and Mrs. L. Bardes Haase Shannon Haberer Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hagen Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hagerty Elizabeth and Barry Haigis Gretchen and Roswell Hall Ms. Kathleen Hampp Constance and Ronald Hanks Beverly and Ronald Hanson Hartford Downtown Marriott Mr. and Mrs. Kent Harvey Margaret Harvey and Keith vom Eigen Dr. Elsa Haubold Mary and Jim Hawk Health In Harmony Holistic Center Lorraine Healy and Brandon Graber Robert and Nancy Helbig Robin and Jay Hennessey Hermitage Inn Diane and Michael Herr Joanne and Mark Higinbotham Mrs. Muriel Hinkle Renate Hinsepp Michelle Hirsch and John Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hollenbeck John and Barbara Hollis Grade One Holy Trinity School Ana and Peter Hoops Gail and Grace Horton Mr. John Hose Cynthia A. and Jeffrey R. Hosmer Carolyn Howard Belgrave and Clyde H. Belgrave Joyce Hudson Ms. Marion Hultin I Can Fitness 36

37 Donors Gary and Glenda Iannantuono John A. and Rosemarie Iemma, Jr. Susan C. Ingersoll and George Weeks Inn at Stonington Mr. David Jamieson Ms. Lynda Jamison Ms. Jane Scott Charlene and Yvonne Janecek Arlene and Raymond Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Johnson Kathryn M. and Sophia Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson Ms. Tammy Johnson Jonathan Edwards Winery Eric and Lorena Jones Ken and Carol Jones Ms. Paula Jones and Mr. Kevin Gough Melissa and Daniel Jordan Justyna Kaisig and Piotr Duzynski Jan and Keith Kalohelani Mr. Mitchell D. Karr Ms. Kate Mercer Sandra and James Keating Douglas and Kelly Keck Cindy Keegin and Frank Labriola Jonathan and Pam Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kellogg Francis and Diane Kelly Marcy and Ian Kelly Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy Ms. Katherine G. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kern E Fred and Helga Kerttula Melissa and William King Michele Kirk and Chris McWilliams Ms. Cheryll Kleiner Ms. Nancy Klotz Robert Knapp Ms. Weeza Knowles Susan Koelb Christina and William Korinek Ms. Elizabeth Kornstein Yves and Carol Kraus Ms. Amanda Kuhn Joseph and N P. Kulikowski Noreen E. and Richard O. Kuziak David and Anne Lambiase Frank and Elisabet Landrey Mr. Lloyd Laramie Lisa and Kerry LaRose George D. and Jane F. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee, Jr. Stephen Leete and Anne Miracle Christopher and Alison Lennon Bernard and Margaret Levy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewandowski Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lewiss Jeffrey Linkinhoker and Reena Joseph Mr. Benjamin Lipman George Lippold and Carole Botelho Jennifer and Spiros Liras Mr. and Mrs. Derek Lombard Guy and Patricia Lombardi Ms. Toni Loschiavo Mr. Robert E. Lundberg Peter and Gail Lundin Lushka Ruth and Joseph Lux Ms. Deborah Luz Mr. William Lyman Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Dean Macris Rita Madison Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mahar Mrs. Helen S. Mahoney Emanuel and Irene Makiaris Joseph and Tammy Maloney Mr. and Mrs. David Manafort Mr. and Mrs. James Manafort, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Manafort Lorena and Adam Mancini Ms. Margaret Manfredi and Mr. Phillip Leffert George and Olga Manos Ms. Cindy Manuel 37

38 Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Marshall Andrea and Bart Martin Deborah and Henry Maruottolo Thomas and Susan Mason Mary Ann Spilman Ms. Mary Ellen Mateleska Ms. Linda Mathre Ms. Dorothea Matthews Ms. Linda Mauro Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Mayne Kari and Dr. Oliver Mayorga Dr. Lisa Mazzaro Jennifer and David McCann Mr. Mark McDermott Ms. Jennifer McEwen Ms. Shirley McFadden William and Patricia McGonegal Christine Baker McGrath and Thomas McGrath Mrs. Nancy McKay Nancy B. and Tom McLoughlin Patrick and Tina McLoughlin Mr. Ronald S. McMahon and Ms. Diane A. Hitchcock William and Catherine McMickle Mr. George and Dr. Susan McMillin Frank and Candace McNally Augusta McPadden Mr. Michael McQuade Amy Meisinger Geraldo Mejia and Maria Nelly Paez Debra and David Mergner Mr. and Mrs. Tim Mesenbourg Carl Mett Diane Michaud Albert and Margaret Middleton Dwayne and Rore Middleton Mr. Michael Schatz and Ms. Britt Miglietta Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Miglietta David and Donna Miller David Miller and Janet Burton-Miller Raymond and Margaret Mills Gail C. Milroy Philip Mindlin, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Miner Michael Mirsky and Dr. Joanne Bergren Ms. Tina Mauro Pamela and Daniel Montgomery Margaret Moore Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moran Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Morrissey Mr. and Mrs. William Morrone Jared Morse and Megan Bard-Morse Mr. William Mowrey Peter and Joyce Mullen Carollynne and John Murphy Dr. Randall Murphy Ms. Karen Barthelson, Executive Director Mystic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Mystic Clippers Dog Grooming & Spa Mystic Funeral Home Mystic Gem Company Mystic Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic Market Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Mystic Pizza Mystic Seaport Arthur A. and Karen Nagel Ms. Allison Nasin Jennifer Felix Naysnerski and Michael Naysnerski Pat and Ken Neal Network for Good Mr. Darien Newlander Gerald and Elizabeth Newton Richard and Lila Nicholson Wendy Nielsen Mr. John Noble Lois and Dan Noble Mukund Nori Bruce and Jillian Oakes John L. O Boyle and Louise O Boyle Debbie and Hugh O Brien Ocean House Mr. and Mrs. Michael O Connor Miss Courtney O Keefe Eveline Oliveira 38

39 Donors Abigail and Jeffrey O Meara Martha O Neal and Valdis Klavins Ms. Michele O Neill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Osborn Overland Experts, LLC Mr. and Mrs. David Pacheco Roger and Glenda Panciera Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Parker Bruce and Linda Parsons Mr. Robert Patten Ms. Kristen Patti Ms. Barbara Patwa Mr. and Mrs. James Pazzaglia Ms. Gail Peach Mr. Ronald Pease Ms. Suzanne Pemberton Pentangle Fashion Boutique Mario and Dolores Petrarca Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petrocelli Susan and Vincent E. Phaneuf Ann and Roger Phillips Ms. Noelle Wolcin Paul R. and Carol G. Picard Peter and Marianne Pierfederici Pizzetta Richard A. and Beverly A. Place Joachim and Carol Plecan Suzanne Podurgiel and Jon Godshall Mary Lynn Polaski Monique and John Polidoro Ms. Polito Matthew and Annette Polsky Mr. Adam Potter William and Catherine Potter James and Lisa Powers Kim L. and Bill Prescott Kinda Priestley Project Life Jan and George Purdy Georgette and John Quilter David and Karen Quinn Patricia Raffin Richard and Kristen Raleigh Ms. Sheila Ramos William and Claire Ramus Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rathjen Mary Ann Reid Jennifer and Chris Rein Janne and Helge Reisch Carl and Dorothy Reiser Dr. and Mrs. Gene S. Renz Patricia and Anthony Riccardi Frank and Jean Ricci Ms. Carey Richard Patricia and Walter Rimkunas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Riveley Mr. and Mrs. John Roasa Rob Rivers Salon and Spa Andrea and Paul Roberts Richard Roberts Margaret Robertson Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson Mr. Stephen Robinson Ms. Elizabeth Robson and Mr. Robert Carr Christine and Michael Rodgers Julie Rohwein Barry and Dena Ross Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roy Murry and Jo Anne Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Russell Kimberly and John Russo Edwin and Kathryn Ryan S&P Oyster Company Maria and Christopher Sabina Nancy Safer Saltwater Farm Vineyard Wayne and Janetha Sander Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sanders You Sung and Jennifer Sang Ms. Patricia Sanga Edward Sauers Donna and Thomas Saunders Ms. Michelle Savage Brian and Anna Sawin 39

40 Donald E. and Irmgard R. Schaller Jeremy and Sharon Schlimgen Sharon Schnare Dr. and Mrs. David Schwindt Sea Swirl of Mystic Richard Seeley and Laura Twing Ms. Donna Sehnert Leon Seitelman Constance and John Seremet Atty. Nathan and Dr. Lori Shafner Tom Shea Leah and Russell Sheikowitz George Shelton and Palmira Shelton Mr. and Ms. Thomas Sheridan SHG Financial Group Tracy and Louis Shoor SHYC Sailing Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter Silveira Ms. Jacinta Simoncini Mr. and Mrs. John Skenyon Skipper s Dock Christine Skog Virginia Skoglund Tammy and Glenn Slawson Mr. Chuck Slenker Michelle and Daniel Slivinsky Ronald and Christine Slocumb Smart Thermal Solutions, LLC Christopher and Marianne Smith Ms. Ellery Smith Mr. Jason Smith Ms. Joelle Smith Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sobeck Ms. Stephanie Sobotka Ms. Suzanne Sortor Brian and Jennifer Soucy Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Spellman Margaret Spenlinhauer and Peter Bergendahl Bruce and Lynn Bowe Sperry Carl Spiegel and Britt Colom Robert and Lin Spignesi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spillane Mary Ann and Scott Spilman Erin and Jeremy Springhorn St. Edmund s Retreat Joseph and Julie Stachowiak Stafford Elementary School Ms. Linda Stankewich Sheryl and Scot Stanton Ms. Gael Stapleton Harriet and Robert Statchen Stanley and Karol Stefanski Chief and Mrs. J. Darren Stewart Stonington Feeds Pet Shop Stonington Pizza Palace Stonington Seafood Harvesters, Inc. Strategy Plus David and Catherine Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Don Swanson Tanya and Alan Sylvestre Synergy Center Corporation Cheryl Szydlo and Monte Fielder Elizabeth and Dwight Taylor Sally L Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Leo Tefft KKTNY 2 M Cable Television Michael and Lynn Tempesta Patrick and Julie Terrell Ms. Karen Terzano The 1661 Inn The Captain Daniel Packer Inne Restaurant and Pub The Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut The Cove Clam Shack & Cafe The Foote School The Holly Wreath The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island The Mystic Boathouse The Octagon The Red Door Spa The River Walk The Voodoo Grill The Williams School Thomas Edison Magnet School James Fischer and Joanne Thomas-Fischer 40

41 Donors Nancy and Reynolds Thompson Mr. Thomas Thompson Ms. Valerie Thompson Raymond R. and Marilyn Thorpe Ms. Kearsley Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. James Toce Frank and Lisa Torchia Louis and Pauline Trahan Mr. and Mrs. Donald Trone Barbara and William Tufts Mr. Edwin Tuthill Ann and Robert Tuttle Kathryn Twaddell Nicholas and Marilyn Ulion Linda and Dale Ursin Lisette Valasquez and Travis Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Van Vranken Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Van Winkle David and Cynthia Velleco Madeline C. and Dennis L. Wachter Karen and Daniel Waggoner Patricia Wagner Richard and Sharon Walker Heidi and Michael Wallace Jean Wallace Frederic L. and Cynthia V. Ward, Jr. Mark Warren and Lissa Loucks Waterford Speedbowl Ms. Lorraine Watson James Watson and Ellen Lang Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watson Mr. C.R. Webb The Weber Family Henry and Jane Weinberg Thomas Weschler Ms. Rose Weston Kenneth and Joanne Wheeler Ms. Jean White Gail and Timothy Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Willard Mr. Alfred G. Williams Suzanne Williams Tina Williams David and Anna Wilson Quentin and Kathleen Wilson Thomas and Gail Wilson Windjammer Wine & Spirits Heidi Winesburg Mr. Scott Gladstone Susan Wirth Ms. Marcy Withington and Mr. David Kelsey John and Pandora Wohler Mr. Steve Woods David Wright Glen A. Wright and Joyce Bowen Wright Lori and Thomas Scott Wycall XTERRA Wetsuits Huiping Xu and Donghua Yin Amy and Sidney Yip Susan and James Young Susan J. Zarillo and Michael J. Kirk 41

42 Corporate Sponsors Platinum ($30,000+) Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England The Day Publishing Company Dominion Nuclear CT, Inc. Foxwoods Resort Casino Monsanto Company United Technologies Corporation Gold ($10,000-$29,000) Aquarion Company Land Rover Guilford Mohegan Sun Casino Savings Institute Bank and Trust Tiffany & Company Waterford Hotel Group Silver ($5,000-$9,999) Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Block, Janney, Pascal Carlin Construction Co. LLC Chelsea Groton Bank JH Cohn LLP Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Nelson, Mullins, Riley and Scarborough McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney and Carpenter LLP Attorney Richard J. Pascal Bronze ($1,000-$4,999) A/Z Corporation Capital Studio Architects, LLC Cargill, Incorporated The Dilenschneider Group Dime Savings Bank Goldberg Law Offices The Morales Group Morgan Stanley Mystic Seaport Rita s Water Ice Something Fishy Westerly Sun 42

43 Foundations & Matching Gift Companies Foundations Anonymous Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Florian O. Bartlett Trust Carolyn Foundation CCR Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Chester W. Kitchings Foundation Chevron Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism The Cove Point Foundation David Burton Jacobson Foundation Dime Savings Bank Edwin W. and Catherine M. Davis Foundation Fisher Foundation Foulds FamilyFoundation, Mr. & Mrs. William Gerald and Claire Gerath Foundation Katherine MatthiesFoundation The John and Karin McCormick Foundation, Inc. Niles Foundation NOAA/US Department of Commerce The New York Community Trust Pfizer, Inc. Princess Cruises Community Foundation R. S. Gernon Trust Fund Rhode Island Foundation, The Rotary Club of Mystic Platinum ($30,000+) SBM Charitable Foundation Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Shelter Harbor Conservation Society, Inc. Southeastern New England United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut The Day Publishing Company U.S. Department of Justice Dominion Nuclear CT, Inc. Wilcox Family Foundation Foxwoods Resort Casino The Woman s Seamen s Friend Society MiniMelts Monsanto Company United Technologies Corporation Matching Gift Companies Aetna Foundation Inc. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program The Bank of New York Mellon Dominion Foundation Matching Gift Program IBM International Foundation Mass Mutual Matching Gift Center Morgan Stanley New York Life Giving Campaign Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Pfizer United Way Campaign Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation UTC Matching Gift Program 43

44 Capital Campaign $1M+ Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England Dr. and Mrs. George M. Milne, Jr. United Technologies Corporation $500,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stirn $250,000+ Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Coan Mr. and Mrs. Peter Drakos Dr. Richard Katz Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation $100,000+ Connecticut Light and Power Foxwoods Resort Casino Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leiden Mr. Jerrold T. Lundquist Mr. Guy E.C. Maitland Mini Melts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mosey Sea Research Foundation Employees and Volunteers $50,000+ Dominion Nuclear CT Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gossner Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Verdier Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz $25,000+ Dr. and Mrs. Gerard Burrow Attorney Eric Janney Mr. Chuck Sneddon and Ms. Susette Tibus Mr. and Mrs. Gurdon Wattles $10,000+ Mr. Joseph Cronin, Ed.D. Mr. Reginald Fullerton Mr. and Mrs. David Garamella Mr. and Mrs. Peter Glankoff Mr. and Mrs. John Holstein Dr. Tracy Romano Savings Institute Bank & Trust Mr. and Mrs. Lee Treadway $5,000+ Megan and Jason Brown Mr. and Mrs. Luis Cubina Mr. and Mrs. Richard Darling Ms. Carleen Lyden-Kluss Kelly and Gregg Matis Mr. Keith Sorensen and Ms. Tammy Levreault The Woman s Seamen s Friend Society of Connecticut $1,000+ Ms. Jacqueline Almeida CCR Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gilhuly Attorney Carolyn and Dr. William Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Will Parks Ms. Tia Renshaw Mr. Robert Sparaco and Ms. Laurie Bradt $500+ Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ballard A special thank you to Sea Research Foundation employees and volunteers who participated in the capital campaign. 44

45 Board of Trustees Dr. George M. Milne, Jr. (Chair) Senior Partner Radius Ventures, LLC Bruce Cummings President & Chief Executive Officer Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Carleen Lyden-Kluss Co-Founder, Executive Director NAMEPA Charles D. Gill (Vice Chair) Senior Vice President & General Counsel United Technologies Corporation Thomas Leiden (Vice Chair) President & Chief Executive Officer Leiden Cabinet Company Daniel C. Verdier (Vice Chair) President and Owner Cirrus Construction Company, Inc. Daniel Domenech, Ph.D. Executive Director American Association of School Administrators Peter G. Drakos Peter G. Drakos, LLC Terry D. Garcia Executive Vice President, Mission Programs National Geographic Society Guy E.C. Clay Maitland Managing Partner International Registries, Inc. Jamie O Connell III The Blackstone Group Steven Perrelli General Manager Coca-Cola Bottling Company SouthEastern New England Thomas Mosey (Treasurer) President & Chief Executive Officer Mini Melts, Inc. Stephen M. Coan, Ph.D. President & Chief Executive Officer Sea Research Foundation, Inc. Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D. President Institute for Exploration Peter B. Barr, Ph.D. President Glenville State College Gerard N. Burrow, MD Dean Emeritus Yale University School of Medicine Rodney Butler Chairman Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Coach Jim Calhoun University of Connecticut Men s Basketball Alfredo Gutierrez, Ph.D. North Bay Investment Partners Jack Heflin Heflin Properties John Holstein Principal & Chief Executive Officer First H&M Corporation Timothy Kane CEO Goodway Technologies Corp. Carolyn Kelly, Esq. (Emeritus) Suisman, Shapiro Attorneys-At-Law Deborah Kochevar, Ph.D. Dean Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Tufts University Jerry T. Lundquist Director McKinsey & Company Stephan Salem Executive Director Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Howard F. Stirn Chairman Emeritus Sea Research Foundation, Inc. Susette Tibus Simply Majestic 45

46 Numbers Sea Research Foundation is pleased to report audited results for the eight month fiscal year ending December 31, Positive operating profit before depreciation was consistent with our last full-year audit period, and our strengthened balance sheet benefited from significant debt reduction as well as robust growth in unrestricted assets related to gate-driven revenue, government and private grants, and contributions from loyal donors, sponsors and members. Sea Research changed its fiscal year end to better align with that of its sponsors and peers. SEA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. AND MYSTIC ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2011 Assets Consolidated Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $2,102,312 Grants and contributions receivable $1,912,022 Accounts receivable $223,901 Prepaid expenses $342,388 Pledges receivable, current portion $230,284 Total current assets $4,810,907 Noncurrent assets: Pledges receivable, net of discount and current portion $1,206,200 Investments $1,736,163 Construction in progress $1,179,899 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $44,132,239 Other intangible assets, net $855 $53,066,263 Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable $2,509,358 Line of credit and notes payable, current portion $392,406 Deferred revenue and unearned membership fees $1,327,842 Accrued expenses $800,028 Capital lease obligations, current portion $134,717 Total current liabilities $5,164,351 Long-term liabilities: Line of credit and notes payable, net of current $20,265,345 Capital lease obligation, long-term $439,033 Total long-term liabilities $20,704,378 Total liabilities $25,868,729 Net assets: Unrestricted $24,667,742 Temporarily restricted $2,529,792 Total net assets $27,197,534 $53,066,263 46

47 Numbers SEA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. AND MYSTIC ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE EIGHT MONTH PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 Consolidated Sea Research Foundation Activities: Revenue from operations: Admissions $7,489,046 Memberships $1,041,540 Program income $978,950 Interest and dividends $3,460 Grants and contracts - operations $5,415,939 Grants and contracts - capital $1,000,000 Contributions $485,225 Other $614,816 Auxiliary operations $1,134,187 Totals $18,163,163 Operating costs and expenses before depreciation $16,698,455 Excess from Foundation operations before depreciation $1,464,708 Depreciation $3,024,226 Deficiency from Foundation operations ($1,559,518) Non-operating revenues and expenses: Unrealized losses on investments ($38,093) Change in net assets from Foundation activities ($1,597,611) Mystic Entertainment Activities: Operating revenue $2,063,463 Cost of goods sold ($1,176,404) Net revenue $887,059 Operating expenses ($640,393) Income (loss) from Mystic activities $246,666 Non-operating income/expense: Interest expense ($21,006) Net income (loss) $225,660 Change in net assets ($1,371,951) Net assets, beginning of period $28,569,485 Net assets, end of period $27,197,534 47

48 Photo Credits: Arctic Watch Beluga Foundation Tracy M. Brown Floyd Dean Ryan Donnell Tim Flach Institute for Exploration & Institute for Archaeological Oceanography Cheryl Miller Erin Merz James C. Nifong Keith Pamper Khoi Ton 48

Agreement will focus on developing education programs for Resorts World Sentosa s Marine Life Park located in Singapore

NEWS RELEASE SEA RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA INK A MULTI-FACETED AGREEMENT TO BRING MYSTIC AQUARIUM EXPERTISE AND THE JASON PROJECT SCIENCE PROGRAMS TO ASIA Agreement will focus on developing