Escrito por la Profesora Citlallic Odemaris de Lucio Gómez. La pandemia del COVID 19 trajo muchos retos por todo el mundo, pero también oportunidades únicas. México respondió con el plan de trabajo para la mejora continua de la educación. En…
By Citlallic Odemaris de Lucio Gomez, Teacher The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges for people around the world, as well as some unique opportunities. Communities of Nayarit, Mexico responded with a plan for educational improvement and innovation. Teachers and principals…
By Mandy Shefman, Ocean Connectors Development Manager Do you ever wonder, “what if?” Reflecting back, I’ve realized there are moments in my life where a choice impacted my future more than I could have anticipated. Two of these moments were…
Each year, Ocean Connectors is proud to feature a few of our partners who have just joined our network or who have recently expanded their support. It is thanks to their generous contributions, and the support of all our partners…
By Iyari Espinoza, Grupo de Investigación de Mamíferos Marinos Given its geographic location, Mexico is a refuge, resting, and reproduction area for several migratory species, from the small and beautiful monarch butterflies to the majestic whales. I am Iyari Espinoza,…
By Angelica Gastelum, Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center Schools Coordinator As the demand for engaging, science-based children’s programming began to grow in National City, as well as around the world, Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center quickly realized that partnerships and collaboration…
2020 is coming to a close, and it’s hard to describe what a year this has been. Unprecedented. Unusual. Confusing. These words barely scratch the surface of everything we’ve been through this year, as individuals, families, and even as a…
By Sarah Wright, National Institute of Justice Fellow, Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate, University of Notre Dame What do I do for a living? I’m a chemist. I play with lasers, and I blow things up! As a scientist, I invented a…
By Sarah Abrenica, Sand Cloud Event & Media Coordinator and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member Kayaking through protected wetlands in the San Diego Bay with the Sand Cloud team made my first experience with Ocean Connectors unforgettable. The guided tour…
“Use it while you can because things are changing fast, and you’ll miss it if you’re not paying attention.” – Volunteer with Ocean Connectors Eco Tours and San Diego Audubon Jim Pea on San Diego’s wilderness Eco Tours with Ocean…
