By Kathy Melanese, Principal at Rancho de la Nación Elementary School in National City, California and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member. Photos by Anna Mar. As I enter the fifth grade classroom, I observe 30 students quickly jotting facts about…
Looking for the perfect earth-friendly gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further—these eco-friendly and environmentally-conscious gift ideas will cover everyone on your shopping list while supporting our conservation partners and helping advance the Ocean Connectors mission…
By Roberta Dean, Ocean Literacy Specialist and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member It started in the early 1980’s while I was teaching in a small rural school district outside of Petaluma, where I was serving as the only special education,…
Ocean Connectors periodically features our funders and donors in our blog, to let the community know how our work is made possible and how much we appreciate their generous support! These incredible organizations and companies are making a direct contribution…
Ocean Connectors prides itself on our mission to educate, inspire, and connect underserved youth with the Pacific Ocean through various classroom presentations and coastal field trips. We care about creating a lasting impact on both the environment and reaching as…
The second week of June marked a historic moment for Ocean Connectors. On June 5th, the annual Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) conference commenced at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Kristen Sarri, President of…
By Dr. Jeffrey Seminoff, Leader of the Marine Turtle Ecology & Assessment Program at NOAA-Southwest Fisheries Science Center and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member It was 1975 and I was 8 years old when I treasured Moe, Larry and Curley—my…
By Patrick Levin, Ocean Connectors Eco Tour Coordinator Shortly after I joined the team at Ocean Connectors, I was asked to contribute to our blog in order to introduce myself and share why I’m so excited over my new involvement…
By Jonathan Lavan, Nature Photographer and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member Photography is truly unique among art forms. It is the only medium where you can freeze time, immortalizing a moment forever. Whether it’s a significant occurrence in history or…
By Tree Myriah, Jeweler My name is Tree, and I design and make refined bohemian jewelry that helps modern free-spirited women elevate their elegance, by offering simple versatile designs that transition effortlessly from day to night. I have always believed…
