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…
By Amanda Grant-Stout, Living Coast Discovery Center Director of Education Did you know there are green sea turtles living in San Diego Bay? Ask any of the 800 4th graders that attend an Ocean Connectors field trip to the Living…
By Jennifer Arrowsmith, Qualcomm Incorporated Senior Manager of Sustainability and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member Sailing San Diego Bay and simultaneously watching the sun set over the Pacific and the harvest moon rise over the downtown skyline, while supporting one…
Photo by: Patrick Fore on Unsplash By Ben Scheelk, The Ocean Foundation Senior Program Manager and Ocean Connectors Advisory Board Member I would like to discuss acquiring a van, having it wrapped with our logo, and then using it to…
In October Ocean Connectors will launch a new outdoor education program for third grade students! The new program will involve approximately 70 students, their parents, and teachers in the restoration of one habitat acre at Paradise Creek in National City,…
