Murad to Renew Sponsorship of Ray Touch Tank at Roundhouse Aquarium in Manhattan Beach

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
For the 14th year, Murad, Inc. has announced its continued sponsorship of the
Murad Round Ray Tank at the Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium in
Manhattan Beach, California. The Roundhouse Aquarium is part of the non-profit
organization, Oceanographic Teaching Stations (OTS), Inc., which strives to
educate the public through classes and exhibits on the marine life of Southern
California. All of the animals in the Murad Tank are local to the Santa Monica
Bay area.

"We are proud to support our community and the Roundhouse Aquarium," said
Richard Murad, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for Murad. "Like OTS,
we believe that learning at any age through hands-on experiences offers the best
way to understand and protect our environment. Murad Inc.`s founder, Howard
Murad, M.D. has always been a strong advocate for children in the community and
the world. He regularly volunteers his time to disadvantaged youth and supports
many causes that directly impact the lives of children. As an organization we
share Dr. Murad`s belief that children are the future and efforts to support
education bring hope and encouragement to our next generation and a better
future for all mankind."

The Murad Ray Tank, long a popular attraction among visitors to the Roundhouse
Aquarium, prominently features ocean rays and is also home to several baby and
juvenile sharks, including horn sharks, leopard sharks, and swell sharks. Other
animals in the tank include spiny lobsters, decorated crabs, and sand dollars.

Located in the Aquarium`s "Tidepool Touch Tank" area that houses animals found
in local Southern California tide pool habitats, visitors are given the
opportunity to touch the various animals.

Murad, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Howard Murad. M.D., one of the world`s
foremost authorities on skin health and a pioneer of the clinical skincare
movement. All Murad products are based in The Science of Cellular Water, Dr.
Murad`s unified theory of health and aging.

The Murad brand includes 88 consumer products and 45 professional products sold
in 45 countries. Murad is the #1 selling clinical skin care brand in leading
salon and spa locations worldwide. Known globally for high performance topical
and internal skincare, Murad has grown by producing innovative products that
meet the needs of its customers.

For Murad, Inc.
Paul Williams, 949-916-6880
MediaLine2@aol.com

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