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Welcome!
John Valencia, SDOF Executive Director
Hello SDOF Supporters:
I am enthusiastic to be joining the efforts of the San Diego Oceans Foundation as your new Executive Director.
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I graduated from the University of San Diego with a
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing & Finance with two minors in Non Profit Management and Leadership. I have been involved in the San Diego nonprofit
sector for the past 10 years. I have sat on the board of directors for two nonprofits and have served as the Executive Director for both NeighborHelp and United
Students. I was also the CEO for A Joyous Moment, an international light manufacturing company, for the past three years.
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The previous Executive Director, Noelle Morris, has left a legacy. Although Noelle leaves behind big shoes to fill, I plan to continue doing amazing work and help
move the SDOF to bigger and newer opportunities.
Thank you for your support and involvement with SDOF. It was a pleasure meeting many of you at the "Meet & Greet" at Nick's in OB. For those of you that were not able to attend, I look forward to meeting each one of you.
Happy Oceans,
John Valencia
Program + Event Updates
Volunteer Appreciation at Pelly's Mini Golf
An evening of fun, friends and mini golf!
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All of the important, hands on work for SDOF's programs is done by our volunteers! As a small token of our gratitude, we held a fun filled evening to recognize their hard work
and the feats we've accomplished together! SDOF volunteers, staff and board members gathered at Pelly's Mini Golf in Del Mar for our annual Volunteer Appreciation event.
Each volunteer was treated to a pizza dinner and a round of golf on the ocean conservation themed golf course.
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Awards were given to the following 2007 Volunteer Extraodinaires:
Michelle Vinz - Ocean In Motion
Jerry Poehlman - Canyon Watch
Carl Robbins - Reef Monitoring Project
Tony So - White Seabass Restocking Project (Diver)
Bryan & Diane Wold - White Seabass Restocking Project & Canyon Watch
Jon Major - White Seabass Restocking Project (Special Events)
Click here to see more pictures from the event!
Thank You Volunteers!
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White Seabass Restocking Project
12,000 White Seabass Delivered to San Diego Bay!
San Diego Bay now has White Seabass in both pens! We received two shipments of White Seabass totaling 12,151 White Seabass to the San Diego Bay facility
in March, and as the water warms up this spring they will be getting very hungry. Thanks to the White Seabass Restoration Project, the White Seabass is beginning
to make a comeback in the wild after it’s numbers were depleted by 90% over the last 50 years. If you enjoy spending time outdoors and want to contribute to this
project, sign up for an orientation or visit our website!
Predator Nets Removed From San Diego Bay
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Recently the predator nets were removed from the San Diego Bay pens in order to improve water flow and make maintenance of the pens easier. With the help of San Diego
Mooring company, we detached the nets from the pens, and using a spud barge, lifted the two heavy nets onto a trailer to be taken away and used at another facility. This project would not have been possible without
this kind donation by San Diego Mooring Company who maintain many moorings in San Diego Bay, as well as operating marinas
throughout Southern California. Many thanks to San Diego Mooring for their help!
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(Don't worry divers, we'll still need your help cleaning the containment nets at San Diego Bay and Mission Bay!!)
Volunteer Opportunities
Visit SDOF at Day At The Docks | April 20th
Signaling the official start of Southern California's spring saltwater fishing season, Day at the Docks takes place on Sunday, April 20th at San Diego Sportfishing Landings
in Point Loma. This annual event provides marine attractions for the whole family, and especially the sportfishing enthusiast.
Be sure to stop by and check out the SDOF booth and pick up a White Seabass T-shirt or learn about our upcoming White Seabass Derby!
Reef Monitoring Project
Join the San Diego Oceans Foundation's identification training classes (they're free)! Whether you're a fish ID expert or a "newbie" diver or snorkeler, this class will
leave you full of knowledge about our underwater world, which you can then put to good use by volunteering and completing underwater surveys of local fish and
invertebrate populations.
2008 Training Schedule
Monday, April 28 | 6:30-9:00 pm | Fish Identification * RSVP today *
Saturday, May 17 | 11:00 - 1:30 pm | Invertebrate Identification
Saturday, July 19 | 11:00 - 1:30 pm | Fish Identification
Thursday, August 14 | 6:30-9:00 pm | Invertebrate Identification
Thursday, Oct 30 | 6:30-9:00 pm | Fish Identification
Tuesday, Nov 11 | 6:30-9:00 pm | Invertebrate Identification
All classes are held at Ocean Enterprises (7710 Balboa Ave, SD 92121)
To RSVP for any of these activities, please email us at volunteer@sdoceans.org
White Seabass Restocking Project
Looking to get outside on a beautiful spring day? Volunteer to feed the White
Seabass at one of SDOF’s grow out pens. They’re located on the waterfront in both San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. It’s fun and easy to do, and makes a great
activity for families to work together and help restock this important fish in our local ocean waters. Sign up for an orientation to get you started!
Mission Bay Orientations
Monday, April 21st | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, April 29th | 5:30-6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 13th | 6:00-7:00 pm
San Diego Bay Orientations
Monday, April 21st | 9:30-10:30 am
Tuesday, April 29th | 4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 7th | 6:00-7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 13th | 6:00-7:00 pm
Email volunteer@sdoceans.org to RSVP for a WSB orientation!
Sign Up to feed the WSB in April!
If you have already attended a WSB orientation and would like to feed the fish
in April or May, check the online feeding calendar and email requests for
feeding times to volunteer@sdoceans.org.
La Jolla Shores Beach Cleanup
Saturday, April 26th | 8:00-11:00 am
Free t-shirt and BBQ lunch provided by Ocean Enterprises
The San Diego Oceans Foundation and Ocean Enterprises will team up to clean our beaches in La Jolla to celebrate Earth Day 2008. Participants will meet at 8:00 am at the south
end of La Jolla Shores, where they will be given an event t-shirt, then can scuba dive or walk the beaches to collect trash and clean up our environment. At 11:00 am we'll regroup for a BBQ lunch, where prizes will be give
volunteers who collect the most trash!
Click here to register for the event online, before April 22nd!
Employment Opportunities
Program Director
Are you looking for an exciting career dedicated to ocean stewardship? We are searching for the perfect candidate that is enthusiastic, motivated, and goal oriented! Do you think you have what it takes or know someone that might be perfect for the job?
Then click here to view the full position description and application procedure.
Ocean In Motion Coordinator
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SDOF is seeking an Ocean In Motion Coordinator to lead snorkeling trips of 10-20 underprivileged youth and 5-10 volunteers for the summer snorkeling program. This position is
part time and is a fantastic opportunity to work outside during the summer while making a difference in the lives of San Diego's underprivileged children.
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Click here to view the full position description and application procedure.
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