Current Events

New website launched!

Have you been to the SDOF website lately? It has a NEW look with new, upgraded features, including 1) an Events Calendar, 2) Merchandise Page, 3) Historical Archives, 4) Program overviews, 5) Volunteer Application and more! Be sure to check it out: www.sdoceans.org

Save the Date! Oceans Benefit 2007

Be sure to mark your calendars for our 23rd Annual Oceans Benefit Dinner - to be held on Friday, September 14th at the Bali Hi Restaurant in Point Loma. It promises to be a fun evening with special guest appearences by our SeaWorld Scholarship Winner, Conrad Wear and the Roger Revelle Award Recipient (to be determined).

SDOF Advisory Board Member Awarded National Recognition

In an effort to recognize the hard work and dedication of individuals, volunteer groups and government agencies who help keep our waterways clean, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has awarded its first Environmental Leadership Award to H.P. "Sandy" Purdon, founder of the "Clean Marinas California Program." Purdon was presented with the award recently at a California Boating and Waterways Commission meeting held in Dana Point, CA. The BoatUS honor included a $1,000 award to help continue his efforts. Click here to read more about the Clean Marina Program.

Support SDOF

We need your household junk!

We're still collecting used goods for our upcoming garage sale to be held on Saturday, July 28th at US Bank in Pacific Beach. We're looking for ANYTHING (clothes, furniture, household goods) - call us to arrange a pick up 619.523.1903.

3rd Annual Dive-a-thon Registration Now Open

Dive during the month of August & win prizes worth thousands of dollars! Similar to a Walk-a-Thon, Dive-a-Thon participants set a personal diving goal & seek support from loved ones to reach their goal during the month of August. But, instead of treading along a dry, hot road to raise money and awareness about a cause... divers get to explore the magical world of our oceans to support SDOF's programs. Please click here to read more!

Ocean Stewardship

Protect our Oceans by using NONTOXIC Cleaning Products

Many household cleaning products contain toxic chemicals. Small amounts of these chemicals dumped down the drain or tossed into the garbage eventually leach out in landfills and into the planet's water system.

There, they concentrate in plankton, which feed small baitfish, which in turn feed larger predator fish, which are consumed by humans, bears, and marine mammals. As a result, creatures such as beluga whales & polar bears have been found with extremely high concentrations of synthetic chemicals in their body fat.

Make a commitment NOW to switch to nontoxic, biodegradable cleaners to help protect our oceans! Purchase a Starter Kit or Save the Seas Kit from EPIC Cleaning Products and $5.00 of each sale will be donated to SDOF. Click here for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

For more details and descriptions of all these events, visit our NEW volunteer calendar: July Calendar

Ocean in Motion ~ Snorkeling Trips
Tuesday, July 24th | 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Mission Point
Tuesday, July 31st | 10:30 am - 2:30 pm | Mission Point
Thursday, August 2nd | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm | Mission Point
Saturday, August 4th | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm | Mission Point

Storm Drain Stenciling
Thursday, July 12th | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, July 21st | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, July 26th | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

White Seabass Orientations
Wednesdays in June
July 11th at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm San Diego Bay
July 18th at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm San Diego Bay
August 1st at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm San Diego Bay

Wetsuit Rack Needed!
Carpenter Available?
We're looking for a volunteer that is handy with tools who can build a portable wetsuit rack. This rack needs to be sturdy, large enough to hold 25 wetsuits, and constructed with wheels so we can transport the rack between the two SDOF offices.

To RSVP for any of these activities, please email us volunteer@sdoceans.org