1、2008 AnnuAl RepoRtBoARd of diRectoRsMerrill L.Magowan/ChairBeth Inadomi/Vice ChairBetty Hasler/SecretarySandor Straus/TreasurerPat CallahanJerry GibbonsSusan GrauKaren Johnson-McKewanMichael KleemanCatherine KruttschnittMark McKeeMartin RichardsCynthia SchrammJohn SimonPeter O.StaufferRichard VanceE
2、xecutive Director Emeritus Peigin BarrettDirectors Emeriti Mary Bachman Nancy Colvert Dennis DeDominico Jerry Gibbons,Chairman Emeritus Rev.Douglas Huneke Joseph Rogers Beverley Tanner Robert Wilson Sheldon WolfetABle of contentsthe transitionMessage from the Chairman.3scientific inquiryLeptospirosi
3、s study of wild populations of sea lions.4 Domoic acid toxicity can cause heart disease in sea lions.4 Sperm whale ingests 450 lbs.of netting!.5 Blubber contaminant and weight loss study.5 Unusual mortality event involving harbor porpoises.5 Science highlights.5 Conference proceedings.6 Scientific c
4、ontributions.6 Scientific collaborations.7Animal talesA Hawaiian monk seal survival story.8 Raising future generations of Steller sea lions.8 A sea lion that made a big splash at the Center!.9 Congenital defects may be caused by pollution.9 Fogell,the comeback kid!.9 Loggerhead turtle rescue.9 The y
5、ear in numbers.10education successesYouth volunteer program.11 Whale Bus program.11 New Whale Bus.12 Partnerships.12 Education program statistics.13from Missiles to Marine MammalsThe Marine Mammal Centers historic transformation.14 Going green.15faces of VolunteersGary Angelus/San Luis Obispo.16 Win
6、nie Mul/Monterey Bay.17 Lincoln Shaw/Sausalito.17 List of volunteers.18donor HighlightsThe David and Lucile Packard Foundation.20 The Valentine Foundation.20 PG&E.20 The San Francisco Foundation.21 Our donors/Donor Roll.22financial summaryStatement of activities.27 Statement of financial position.27