Celebrate World Water Day!
March 22nd is World Water Day!!! Today is a day to celebrate water! Water covers more than 70% of the Earth and yet only 2.5% of this is in available freshwater. Water is essential for life. It supports our health,…
Bird Bulletin: Join the Expert!
By Robert Mraz, SeaWorld San Diego Aviculturist It’s a mild, overcast morning near the salt ponds in Imperial Beach. The faint sound of construction across the Bayshore Bikeway is mixed with sounds of rabbits rustling in the salt bushes and…
What’s Happening Today with Turtles?
All five species of sea turtles that live in U.S. waters are listed as threatened or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, and a changing climate is making things even more challenging for sea turtles. Sea turtle sex is…
Ocean Connectors Field Trip Volunteers Needed!
Ocean Connectors is looking for interested volunteers to help with our Bird and Habitat Study trips! Take part in planting trees, flowers, and other native flora, removing invasive plants, using microscopes, bird identification, and helping to clean up trash around…
Donate on Giving Tuesday, Dec 1st
Be An Ocean Connector – Make a Donation on Giving Tuesday. December 1st is Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, and it is just around the corner! Ocean Connectors is committed to educating, inspiring, and connecting underserved…
Welcome to Our New Program Assistant!
Last month Ocean Connectors achieved another important milestone when we hired our first part-time employee, Program Assistant Danielle Tentschert. Ocean Connectors interviewed many talented candidates, and Danielle stood out for her passion for environmental conservation and broad background in biology,…
Over 1,000 Children Reached in Mexico
Ocean Connectors completed another successful trip to spread environmental awareness in Nayarit, Mexico! During September 13 to October 13, the Ocean Connectors Director traveled to San Francisco, Mexico (“San Pancho” for short), where she visited 11 public elementary schools. She…
Knowledge Exchange Returns to Nayarit
In just one week, the Ocean Connectors team will return to Nayarit, Mexico to conduct the 2015 Knowledge Exchange with students in public elementary (primaria) schools throughout the southern half of the state. Schoolchildren in National City, California used stamp-art,…
LEAD San Diego Unveils Strategic Plan
Last year, the Director applied to LEAD San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing civically engaged leaders and informed, capable individuals who take action to effect positive change in our region. Each year, members of the LEAD San Diego…
A Record Breaking Year for Ocean Connectors
Ocean Connectors achieved a record-breaking year! Our team successfully carried out environmental programs for over 1,200 elementary students from six underserved elementary schools in National City School District, and 1,000 children in Nayarit, Mexico. Students learned about the history, research, and conservation…
