| 4th Annual Dive-a-thon Registration is Now Open (Sponsored by Roddenberry)
 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.
New this year -Two Categories: Competitive and Social
Click here to check out the
new format and register TODAY!
Ocean Stewardship
| Sign Up for July's REEF Fish Identification Class
Are you a SCUBA diver or snorkeler? Do you ever wonder what
kind of fish are swimming around you in the water? Come
attend our FREE REEF Identification course on Saturday July
19th at 11:00am-2:00pm. Space is limited! Please RSVP at
volunteer@sdoceans.org
to sign up! For more information, please visit this link. |
Come Join the Great American Fish Count 2008
 Our annual
fish count event will be on Saturday July 26th at Mission Point.
You must have attended one of our free REEF Identification classes
to participate. But, if you attend the FREE course on July 19th
(see article above), you will be eligible to join this event!
Come join SCUBA divers and snorkelers explore and identify the
fish and invertebrates living in the waters at Mission Point.
This will be a fun way to meet other people in the REEF program!
Please RSVP by Wednesday July 23rd at volunteer@sdoceans.org
Volunteer Opportunities
For more information about the program below, check out the July Calendar.
To RSVP for any of these activities, email us at volunteer@sdoceans.org
Ocean in Motion ~ Summer Volunteers Needed
SDOF is looking for volunteers who can give 4-5 hours to help lead
snorkeling trips.
Thursday, July 10th at 2:00 - 5:15pm
Sunday, July 13th at 12:45 - 4:30pm
Monday, July 14 at 12:45 - 4:30pm
Tuesday, July 15th at 12:45 - 4:30pm
Wednesday, July 16th at 12:45 - 4:30pm
Wednesday, July 23rd at 12:45 - 4:30pm
Wednesday, July 30th at 3:45 - 7:30pm
You must be an avid swimmer and good with kids. For more information
on volunteer responsibilities, please Download the volunteer handbook! Contact cheryl@sdoceans.org to receive information on how to volunteer for this fun program!
Storm Drain Stenciling
Sunday July 27th at 9am -11am
In partnership
with I Love a Clean San Diego, SDOF volunteers stencil messages next to
storm drains to help raise awareness about the link between the storm drain
systems and water quality. Many areas of the County have not been stenciled
or need to be re-stenciled. Paint, stencils, and safety equipment are
provided at no charge. A brief 10-minute orientation will be
provided. Please RSVP to volunteer@sdoceans.org.
White Seabass Orientations
Volunteers are needed to help us continue to raise and release white
seabass. If you would like to participate, please RSVP for one
of the following orientations:
Thursday, July 10th at 5:30-6:30pm | San Diego Bay
Tuesday, July 15th at Noon-1:00pm | San Diego Bay
Wednesday, July 23rd at 4:30-5:30pm | San Diego Bay
Thursday, July 31st at 5:30-6:30pm | San Diego Bay
If you do not foresee an orientation you can attend in the next month,
we may be able to schedule an orientation to fit your schedule.
Please contact volunteer@sdoceans.org.
Get Involved in Canyon Watch
Mission Gorge Hike
9:00am
- 11:30am
Saturday
July 12th
Do
you want to volunteer for the Canyon Watch program, but don’t
know where to start? SDOF now hosts monthly Canyon Watch hikes
to introduce new volunteers to the program and build camaraderie
among current volunteers! On the hike, we will explain how the
program works, what to look for and even a bit about the flora
and fauna that lives in our canyons. With more than 300 miles
of sewer lines in our urban canyons, when there is a sewer line
failure the spill can go undetected for days leaving a grim impact
on our rivers, bays, and beaches… become a Canyon Watch volunteer
to protect these fragile ecosystems! For more information about the Canyon Watch program click here.
RSVP to volunteer@sdoceans.org
for directions and more details!
San Diego Bay Pen Cleaning
We need snorkelers and divers to help us clean the Mission Bay white
seabass pen on Sunday, July 20th at 8:00am. If you
are interested in helping us, please RSVP to volunteer@sdoceans.org
and we will give you all the details!
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In
collaboration with Rolling Readers, SDOF is starting a new program that
puts volunteers into San Diego County schools to read ocean related
books to elementary aged kids. Research reveals that young children
who have access to books in the home and who are read aloud to regularly
have the best chance of becoming successful readers. If you would like
to learn more about this exciting program, please email 
