MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The Roundhouse Aquarium’s 1st-ever Splash Celebration this month raised a lot more than $200,000 that will be made use of to assistance marine and environmental science applications for students and guests of the aquarium.

Held on the fifth anniversary of the aquarium’s reopening, Splash welcomed practically 200 guests on May well 13 to celebrate their shared passion for ocean conservation and marine science education.

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“We had been so pleased to open our household for this anniversary celebration,” mentioned on founding donor David McGovern. “It is an honor to continue our partnership with all of the persons who care so substantially about the Aquarium and what it indicates to the students and persons of Southern California and beyond.”

Funds raised at the occasion will funnel into educational applications that teach the science of climate adjust and its influence on the marine atmosphere, the dangers of plastic pollution and connect students with the ocean. The funds will also be made use of for expected facility upkeep, sea creature care, and enable the Roundhouse Aquarium welcome guests totally free of charge.

Considering that the new renovations in 2018, the aquarium has welcomed a lot more than half a million persons to view its exhibits and marine life and educated a lot more than 150,00 students, some of whom had under no circumstances observed the ocean just before officials mentioned.

“The Roundhouse Aquarium is an iconic symbol of our neighborhood, and we’re so grateful for all the attendees who came out to assistance this integral monument to our atmosphere,” mentioned Michael Greenberg, founder of the Harrison Greenberg Memorial Foundation and president of Skechers USA. “It is crucial that we continue to shield our aquarium from the components and make sure that it remains as a center of mastering for youngsters for future generations.”

Following the good results of the 1st occasion, officials mentioned Splash will continue to be held annually.