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Feiro
Marine Life Center
Annual Report 2015
Issue 2
Exclusive interview with
Manila ' s Rising Sun
Page 31
BECCA CONDUCTS AN
EXPERIMENT ON
CARBON DIOXIDE'S
IMPACT ON SEA WATER
IN JUNIOR
OCEANOGRAPHER
SUMMER CAMP
VISION
WE ENVISION RESIDENTS OF THE NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA
LEADING THE WAY IN LIVING SUSTAINABLY TO ENSURE THRIVING
MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.
Year In Review
MISSION
FEIRO CONTRIBUTES TO A STRONG COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING
LOCAL MARINE AND WATERSHED LEARNING EXPERIENCES,
INSPIRING US ALL TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE ENVIRONMENT
01 Facility
Improvements
Begin
02 Highest
Attended Fish on
the Fence Event
03 First ReMAKE Youth
Council
04 North Olympic
Watershed 5th Grade
Education Program
05 Ocean Science
Coastal Education
Program
06 Future of Fish on the
Olympic Peninsula
Panel Discussion
07 Ocean Science
Teacher Professional
Development
Workshop
08 First Marine Mammal
Stranding Grant
Awarded to Feiro
09 First Family Day on
Sequim Bay Program
10 Underwater Robotics
Outreach at Mini Maker
Faire, Port Townsend
11 North Olympic
Watershed 4th Grade
Education Program
12 Whales in the Strait of
Juan de Fuca panel
discussion
contact us
PO Box 625 , Port Angeles, Washington 98362
1 360-417-6254 | [email protected]
http://feiromarinelifecenter.org
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IN THE
WORDS OF
DEBORAH
MORIARTY
Deborah retired in 2015 after successfully
transitioning Feiro to a not­for­profit in 2008
and leading it through 2014. She then
became Feiro's first­ever development
director.
MY FAVORITE TIMES WERE LISTENING TO
THOSE COMMENTS THAT WERE SO
SPONTANEOUS AND GENUINE AND THAT CAME
FROM VISITORS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF
ALL AGES. THERE IS SOMETHING HAPPENING
EVERY DAY AT FEIRO THAT CAN MAKE YOUR
HEART SING."
"
Places like the Feiro are perhaps more important today than they were when Mr.
Feiro built the center in 1981. As we have become increasingly disconnected from
nature with our electronic and urban lifestyles, places like the Feiro Marine Life
Center, and the programs the center offers, are essential in helping us to connect
with our surroundings and to better understand our place on this planet.
"
Feiro needs the community to understand the value of the organization and its
impact... From the partnerships it has developed with the Olympic Coast National
Marine Sanctuary, the Puget Sound Partnership, the North Olympic Salmon
Coalition and others to increase the scope and effectiveness of education
programs for our area schools and our community, to the opportunities for visitors
and volunteers to become involved in the ocean world, to our work in stewarding
the clean-up of Peabody Creek and monitoring stranded marine mammals in the
area, we have become one of the leading organizations in providing environmental
awareness and action. If community members understood the true value and the
impact of this very small (but mighty) organization by becoming involved as
members, guests and regular donors it would help the Feiro to become
economically sustainable for years to come."
MATCHING SKILL
WITH PASSION
T
had and his wife, Merrie Jo, moved to
Port Angeles nine years ago. As they
began to get acquainted with their new
surroundings, they took a class on the
ocean from the Feiro Marine Life Center.
Little did they know how long their
connection to Feiro would last! Thad
began volunteering regularly as a member
of the cleaning crew. He also joins the
collections crew on Saturdays as they
collect new specimens and food for the
living organisms that make Feiro their
home. In the fall of 2015, Feiro turned to
Thad for help with a challenge. We were
conducting some interior improvements,
and we needed a new entryway. “The
organization had a need, and I had a skill. I
thought this project would add to the
functionality of the space and look nicer
and more attractive – put a better face on
the facility.” Thad dedicated over 200
hours to the project, planning the layout in
a 3D software program and building the
desk in pieces. The exterior cedar wood
was donated by Clark Mundy and Leya
Heart – from the same tree that Clark
carved the memorial sculpture nearby.
You can see the beautiful finished product
daily when you walk in!
Thad notes, "Feiro is important to our
community – the ocean is fundamental, and we
have few places to really learn about that indepth. We are seeing more and more changes
in our ocean environment, such as sea star
wasting disease and climate change. Feiro has
a major role to play getting that information
out.”
Thanks to the Port of Port Angeles Community Partner
Program for funding facility upgrades in 2015
TALES OF
A FOURTH
GRADE
SCIENTIST
T
erri Longin didn't miss the
opportunity to get her students more
closely connected to the ocean.
"Since our community is surrounded
on three sides by an ocean habitat, it
is vital that students here learn to
appreciate and care for it." Having
worked with Feiro on the North
Olympic Watershed education
program for about 11 years, she
seized the opportunity to capitalize
on a topic raised during their program
in 2015. "On a visit to the lab, Bob
mentioned the sea star wasting
disease. My group became
interested in further study, so we
contacted the lab to see if we could
be a part of their study by taking the
class out to assist with a count of sea
stars."
The class met Helle and Rachele at
Freshwater Bay and conducted a sea
star survey. The students used the
scientific protocol we use to collect
data to send to the researchers
studying sea star wasting disease. "It
was really a great experience for all of
them. Several mentioned that they
felt “like real scientists doing real life
science” which, of course they were,"
Thanks to the Roosevelt Elementary PTO for funding the
transportation to Freshwater Bay
Terri wrote about their experience for
our blog last year. Here is an excerpt:
Soon the shouts of “I’ve got one here!”
and “Me too, over here!” began to ring
out. Students made their observations
of the condition of the animals and the
numbers they’d found, keeping a
running tally in their groups. In all, we
counted 48 blood stars, 6 ochre stars,
and one, rare leather star. All
specimens but one appeared healthy.
My students were quite relieved to see
this, but were reminded by Helle that in
a very short amount of time the
densovirus might strike and all the
animals could be lost. We returned to
the picnic area and enjoyed our
lunches on the beach in the sunshine.
Arriving back at school, students wrote
about their day and their experiences
at Freshwater Bay in their field
notebooks. Many remarked that it was
“the best field trip ever.” I am very
grateful to the staff of Feiro Marine Life
Center for this amazing scientific
experience. What an incredible
educational resource we have right
here in our own community!"
"
COMMUNING
WITH A
CEPHALOPOD
Photo Credit: Jay Cline
I
f you thought that our most frequent
visitor was a child, you would be
mistaken. A child at heart, maybe!
The name with the most sign-ins in
our guest book in 2015 was member
Maurie Sprague. She shows up, rain
or shine, to enjoy some quiet time
with our resident giant Pacific
octopus. Whether it’s Obeka, Ursula
or Oceanna, Maurie enjoys
communing with these special
cephalopods.
They all behave differently, although
each spends a good amount of time
asleep. I enjoy watching the octopus
during a time she is out and about.”
Maurie says. “Even when resting, they
are amazing to behold. All of the
marine life is interesting, but the
octopus is my favorite.”
“
A former Volunteer Coordinator for
Olympic National Park, Maurie not
only regularly visits Feiro, but
participates in beach clean ups and
other events to help care for our
ocean. Our staff and volunteer
naturalists are always happy to see
Maurie and show her what’s new
since her last visit. Often she sports a
Feiro t-shirt on the days she is visiting.
We’re so grateful for Maurie’s
support, and proud that she can
continue to connect to her favorite
ocean creatures through our exhibits!
2015
Your Support
Made
Learning
Happen!
Thank You
If you find an error, please contact Melissa at
360-417-6254 or
[email protected]
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Bob & Janet Ahrend
Shirley Anderson
Craig & Sheila Baker
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Hugh Binley
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Paul & Donna Downes
Barbara & Bill Ellis
Justin Ellis
Richard & Pat Elmer
Mark & Katherine Feiro
Elaine & Arni Fredrickson
Dorothea French
MarySue French
Dan & Cynthia Gase
Laraine Gau
Andy & Eleanor Geiger
Rachel George
Mr. & Mrs. Gile
Sandi Gipe
Kris & Nola Grier
Bob Grower
Gery Gudgell
Chris Gutmacher
Trisha Haggerty
Mark & Patty Hannah
Brian & Joy Hauge
Betty Jean Hedberg
Alex & Michelle Hirsekorn
Jim Hoare & Margaret Womack
Jean Hordyk
Kathy Hough
Jim & Carol House
Carol Huard
Zeb Hueter
Martha & Phil Hutchinson
George & Heather Irwin
Patrick & Holly Irwin
Larry & Shirley Jeffryes
Jim Jewell
Dave Johnson
Eugene Kelley & Sherry Landers
Cherie Kidd
Dawna Krause
Gary Kriedberg & Jody Moss
Janet & Jim Lamont
Connie Landrum & Louise Hope
Raeann Leiper
Judy Lidstrom & Roy Carlson
The Miller-Loewe Family
Lucille Lovely
Bill & Meredith Lowry
Jean & Dave Luebbert
Kim Luker
Dave & Brenda Manson
Jim & Robbie Mantooth
Marie & John Marrs
The Marshall Family
Rainey & Rich McKenna
Nancy McLaughlin
Shane Miller
Tom & Pam Miller
Pat Milliren
Tom & Catherine Mix
Deborah & Steve Moriarty
David & Judith Morris
Bob & Raeanne Morrison
2015
Foundation, Corporate, & Grant Support
The Albert Haller Foundation
Bubba's Family Charitable Trust
The Norcliffe Foundation
The Robinson Family Foundation
The Seattle Foundation
City of Port Angeles
Clallam County Lodging Tax Fund
Clallam County Marine Resources Committee
Grays Habor Marine Resources Committee
North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
1111111 Marine Debris Program
1111111 Bay-Watershed Education & Training Program
Port Angeles School District - Education Programs
Port of Port Angeles Community Partner Program
John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance
Rotary Club of Port Angeles
Dawn Moser
Paul & Mara Mowery
Joe Murray & Laurel Black
Pat Nachreiner
Brooke & Darrell Nelson
Rod Norvell
Roger & Maura Oakes
Kelley & Stephen Oliver
Jodi & Taylor Olson
Peggy Owens
Pat Pare
Trish & Justin Parker
Steven & Anne Pelayo
Robert & Enid Phreaner
Dan & Vicki Pierson
Karen Powell & Scott Nagel
Bruce & Kathleen Reiter
Jennifer Richards & Chris Frank
Bill & Sue Roberds
James & JoAnn Roberts
Marsha Robin
Maddie Rose
Gretchen Roubik
Tom & Carrie Sanford
Gerald Sayer
Sharon Scairpon
Richard Schneider
Debbie & Arnold Schouten
Thad & Merrie Jo Schroeder
Harlan Rudolph
Sandra Sedergren Martin
Dana & Rhianna Shaltry
Kris Slack & Alda Siebrands
Ted & Bobbie Simpson
Caroline Smetana
Sandy Smith
Ann Soule & David Shreffler
Christine & Jeff Spaulding
Maurie Sprague
Fred & Georgine Sullivan
Iris & Josh Sutcliffe
Gail Tate & Jim Heflin
Matt Teorey & Tara Demers
Wendy Lynne Timperio
Jean & Everett Tozier
Eugene & Norma Turner
Randall & Deana Volker
Cindy & Crystal Wasankari
John & Mary Wegmann
Doug Welcker
Kate Weller
Betsy Wharton & Rob Epstein
Lee Whitford
Dana Williams
Daniel & Barbara Williams
Melissa Williams
Justin Wilson
Susie & Ken Winters
Martha Wise
Regina Wood
Lindsey Wooten
Thank you Art Feiro!
We celebrate our 35th anniversary
in 2016
2015
01 President
Gail Tate
02 Vice President
Ian Miller, PhD
03 Secretary
Andy Geiger
04 Treasurer
Regina Wood
Board of Directors
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05 George Bergner
06 Barbara Blackie
07 Brad Collins
ex-officio
08 Sarah Creachbaum
honorary
09 MarySue French
10 Janet Lamont
11 Rainey McKenna
12 Wayne Roberts
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13 Gunnar Thomason
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
Our exhibits are only the tip of the iceberg. Feiro staff and
volunteers are active through a multitude of education and
citizen science programs. Here's a snapshot of some of our
community impacts, by the numbers...
161 ADDITIONAL HOURS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ONE HELICOPTER
We extended summer hours by 6 weeks, and
regular season hours until 5pm to
accomodate increased tourism and make
exhibits accessible for families after school.
895 VOTES CAST
We worked with the Peninsula Daily
News to host an online poll to name Ursula
the octopus in April 2015.
$99,423 WORTH OF
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Using the Independent Sector figure of
$23.56, we've calculated our volunteers are
priceless. Without them, we simply wouldn't
be able to run programs or stay open to the
public more than a few days a week.
320 HOURS
SPENT IMPROVING
PEABODY CREEK TRAIL
Working closely with local community
groups, we picked up trash, removed
invasive ivy, shored up the trail, installed a
pedestrian bridge and planted native trees.
252 PLANKTON TOWS
Fourth graders learned this scientific
sampling technique in North Olympic
Watershed Science to look for microscopic
plants and animals, which form the base of
the ocean food web.
Thanks to the US Coast Guard Air Station,
the fall Underwater Robotics club
participants held their final event and
competition next to an MH-65D Dolphin
helicopter.
229 SEA STARS COUNTED
26 volunteers helped to count 7 species of
sea stars over four sessions in Freshwater
Bay as part of the citizen science initiative
to track the effects of sea star wasting
disease.
NEW WEB SITE DESIGN
With grants from the Port Angeles
Regional Chamber of Commerce and the
Satterberg Foundation (2014), Feiro
implemented a redesigned web site with an
emphasis on user-friendliness and
increasing the amount and type of learning
resources.
FEIRO
|
2015