We would like to take a moment to pay tribute to Alex Feck, a former SDOF Intern, for her extraordinary and continued support! Alex interned with SDOF in 2009 and played an instrumental role in developing the classroom portion of our Ocean In Motion: Marine Science Education Program . Her dedication to science and education are admirable and we want to thank her for all of her hard work!
“In 2008, I returned to San Diego after completing an internship in the Seychelles, Africa and wanted to continue working closely in the field of marine science. A quick internet search led me to an internship opportunity with SDOF’s Ocean in Motion: Marine Science Education Program. As I began my term (before classroom sessions began), I spent countless hours compiling species information, revising previous programs and creating new activities and homework assignments. As classes started, so did the eye-opening experiences! The children were so excited to have us in their classes and they soaked up all of the information we had to share, just like the sponges we were discussing. Once the school year came to an end (after all of the live animal labs, lectures and activities), I realized that I wanted to become a marine biology teacher myself. As of now, I am off to pursue a Master’s degree at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, but plan on pursuing my dream of becoming a teacher in the future. My internship with SDOF was truly unforgettable, and what I gained from it is priceless. I owe SDOF so much for all that they have helped me to accomplish and achieve thus far. Thank you so much!” – Alex Feck
As a token of our appreciation for all of her commitment to SDOF, we would like to present Alex with two tickets to the Chula Vista Nature Center, where she can continue to enjoy the ocean and all of its inhabitants!
Marine Science & Snorkeling Day Camps…Made for All Kinds of Kids!
Explore local sea life, experience a day in the life of a marine scientist and have a blast with SDOF this summer!
Marine Science & Snorkeling Day Camps are here and ready for sign-ups! From June to September, SDOF provides community members an opportunity to sign their children up for educational snorkeling trips. These awesome outings consist of marine science instruction, supervised snorkeling and the creation of life-long memories. Fun facts and entertaining stories keep kids pumped up and wanting to grow fins or their own!
2010 Marine Science & Snorkeling Day Camps
Saturday, June 26th | 10AM - 3PM
Saturday, July 24th | 10AM - 3PM |
Family Day
Saturday, August 28th | 10AM - 3PM
Saturday, September 25th | 10AM - 3PM
Complete and return an OIM Summer Snorkeling Camp Registration Form and Liability Release to reserve your child’s spot today. Trips are limited to 20 participants, so hurry to ensure an experience your child will never forget!
For more information, please click here. If you have a group of 10 or more contact info@sdoceans.org to request a date that fits with your schedule and receive our discounted rate. These trips are great for birthday parties and other special events!
White Seabass Restoration Project
Last month, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute delivered 28,142 juvenile white seabass to our San Diego Bay growout facility. Seemingly happy and healthy in their new homes, these fish greatly benefitted from the numerous volunteers who came out to help with the new ‘bucket brigade’ method of transport. Thank you to those of you who took part in these monumental events!
Over the next few months, SDOF’s ‘White Seabass Caretakers’ will help feed and nurture these fish so that they grow nice and big before release (increasing their chances of maturing, reproducing and replenishing their local populations in the wild). For more information about this innovative combination of research and conservation, please click here .
Volunteer
Opportunities
For more information about the programs below,
check out our Online Calendar.
To RSVP for any of these awesome activities, email us at volunteer@sdoceans.org.
The Ocean In Motion: Marine Science Education Program
Inspiring youth with regards to marine science and conservation…one child at a time!
Ocean In Motion: Summer Snorkeling volunteers have an awesome opportunity to expose local youth to the underwater world through fun, educational outings. By getting them in the water, these volunteers are encouraging a curiosity about the waters that surround us. By incorporating marine science and conservation, OIM volunteers will be giving these children the tools necessary to make educated decisions about how to protect delicate marine life in the future!
 Canyon Watch Orientation/Group Hike
Want to volunteer for the Canyon Watch program, but don't know where to start? SDOF hosts monthly Canyon Watch orientation/group hikes to introduce new volunteers to the program and build camaraderie among current participants!
Los Penasquitos Canyon (East)
Sunday, June 13th
8:30AM - 10AM
For more information about volunteering for the Canyon Watch program or to RSVP, contact volunteer@sdoceans.org. If you can't make this event, but want to volunteer, check out our online 'Calendar of Events' for future group hikes, or simply review the information on our website, let us know if you have any questions and go out on your own! Doing so, will help protect fragile ecosystems and prevent the spread of pollution into our local waterways!
 Storm Drain Stenciling Group Event
Raising awareness about our connections to the ocean is never easier than when it’s with a group! Join us as we get together to stencil the town with our pollution prevention message - reminding people that motor oil, detergents, fertilizers, food wrappers and cigarette butts belong in trash cans and recycling centers…and not our streets! Urban runoff has proven to be the largest contributor to marine pollution worldwide…but together, we have the power to change that! Participate in SDOF’s Storm Drain Stenciling program and become part of the solution.
Clairemont Mesa
Sunday, June 13th
11AM - 1PM
For more information about volunteering for the Storm Drain Stenciling program or to RSVP, contact volunteer@sdoceans.org. Can’t make this event, but still want to volunteer? Check out our online 'Calendar of Events' for future opportunities, or simply contact volunteer@sdoceans.org and set up an appointment to check out a kit and stencil YOUR neighborhood!
 White Seabass Resstoration Project: Pen Cleaning
Loss of habitat and heavy fishing have depleted our native white seabass populations to 10% of what they were only 50 years ago…but the White Seabass Restoration Project aims to change that. Volunteering with this program gives you the chance to get out on the bay, interact with thousands of animals at one time and become directly involved in marine research and conservation (all at the same time)!
Are you a certified diver who wants to try something new and doesn’t mind getting a bit dirty? We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers who’ll help clean our white seabass pens!
San Diego Bay
Sunday, June 27th
9AM - 12PM
Since our White Seabass Restoration Project facilities consist of mesh containment nets that hang in the water for months at a time, they often become COVERED with a variety of marine life. These organisms have found the perfect place to settle and take up residency! Problem is...they block out the very vital water circulation that provides oxygen for our fish. In order to keep our juvenile white seabass strong, healthy and ready for release into the wild, we need to perform regular maintenance on their containment nets.
To dive for a cause and maybe even have some fun doing it, contact volunteer@sdoceans.org and RSVP today! * Must have logged at least 20 dives in order to participate. Proof of certification is required.
 White Seabass Restoration Project: Volunteer Orientation
Come out, enjoy the sun and learn all there is to know about replenishing a depleted fish population with SDOF’s White Seabass Restoration Project.
San Diego Bay
Sunday, June 27th
12:30PM - 1:30PM
After this short orientation, you’ll be able to volunteer as a ‘White Seabass Mentor’ and really contribute to the betterment of our oceans! Spending time out on the bay is never as rewarding as when you’re SEEING the difference you make! Contact volunteer@sdoceans.org to get involved. RSVP is required to attend!
 Ocean In Motion: Snorkeling Trial Run
Dust off your fins, don a wetsuit and jump in for a great introduction to the season!
Mission Point
Saturday, June 12th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SDOF's annual 'OIM Snorkeling Trial Run' gives both new and returning volunteers an opportunity to explore our snorkeling site without the added responsibility of supervising youth. Here, we practice setting up equipment and sizing up gear. We'll also talk about the variety of marine life found in the area and snorkel the jetty as a group to gain the experience that will help engage future participants. This is an excellent opportunity to check out the logistics of a typical snorkeling trip and we encourage all to attend!
Upcoming Snorkeling Trips
Thursday, July 8th | 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Thursday, June 24th | 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Saturday, June 26th | 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Wednesday, June 30th | 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Thursday, July 1st | 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Friday, July 2nd | 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday, July 6th | 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Thursday, July 8th | 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Monday, June 14th | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Saturday, June 26th | 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM
For more information about volunteering for the Ocean In Motion program or to RSVP, contact volunteer@sdoceans.org . For the most up-to-date information regarding OIM volunteer opportunities, please check out our 'Calendar of Events'. Note: OIM Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or older and complete a Live Scan background check prior to supervising youth. Strong swimmers and experienced snorkelers highly desired!
Reef Monitoring Fish Identification Course
Join us for a FREE identification class and check out the marine diversity that tourists travel from miles around to see! Our knowledgeable instructor will cover the most commonly seen creatures found along the southern California coast and share with you some of his experiences while diving around these intriguing animals. Once you’ve completed this fascinating course, you’ll be ready to get out, complete underwater surveys and provide valuable information to be used by fisheries management agencies, non-profit groups and the general public. Just imagine…by becoming a volunteer with the Reef Monitoring Project , you could be helping to protect the ocean you know and love!
Ocean Enterprises
Wednesday, June 16th
6 PM – 8:30 PM (Beginner – No surveys required)
8:35 PM – 10 PM (Advanced – 15 surveys required)
For more information about volunteering for the Reef Monitoring program or to RSVP and learn how to identify most everything in San Diego’s waters, email us at volunteer@sdoceans.org.
REEF talk with an expert
What exactly does being a 'Citizen Scientist' mean?
Ocean Enterprises
Tuesday, June 22nd
6 PM - 8:30 PM
Every time you complete a survey with SDOF’s Reef Monitoring Project, your data is entered into our program partner (REEF www.reef.org)’s website. Well, what happens after you click 'Submit'? Where does all of the information go, and how can YOU access it? REEF Outreach Coordinator, Janna Nichols, is here to give you the scoop on how it all works. Having been a REEF volunteer and marine life instructor since 2000, Janna has insider knowledge on the entire process… and she wants to share it with you!
For more information or to RSVP, please contact volunteer@sdoceans.org.
Simple Ways To Support SDOF
Become an SDOF Member
SDOF relies on the generosity of the community to help support our programs. Become an SDOF member and help promote ocean stewardship!
Check with your Employer for a Matching Contributions Program
When you donate to SDOF, let your company know! They may have an Employee Matching program that could double your donation and maximize your impact.
 Adopt a White Seabass
SDOF recently launched our 'Adopt a White Seabass' program! One of the most popular volunteer opportunities with SDOF is our White Seabass Restoration Project. Annually, volunteers help raise and release thousands of fish that live in our pens. Now is your chance to adopt one of these special little critters.
For only $25 (includes a Seahare membership), you can adopt a white seabass, name it, and help ensure it succeed in the wild! Now you can adopt fish and give them to your friends and family - and help raise awareness about our program.
Click here to visit our ONLINE ADOPTION CENTER
 Specimens for our Ocean In Motion Marine Science Education Program
As we kick off our school program again this year, we’ll be looking for even more ways to get local students excited about marine science! If you happen to have any sort of specimens (e.g. shark skin & egg casings, crustacean molts, preserved fish/invertebrates, baleen, bones), we’d love to incorporate them into our program.
Shop at Ralph's Grocery Store with your Ralph's Rewards Club Card for SDOF
 Earn money for SDOF when you use your Ralphs Rewards Card. It's simple to setup and each swipe helps to support our programs!
Click here to setup your Ralph's Rewards Club Card to benefit SDOF
Search the Internet Using GoodShop
If you set your default search browser to GoodSearch.com and select the San Diego Oceans Foundation as your charity of choice, we will receive a penny for every click! Some nonprofits make over $5,000 a year. It is simple to use and helps support our programs.
Click here to start using GoodShop.com!
Looking to Sell Something on eBay?
 You can sell anything you would like on eBay and a portion of your choice will be donated to support the San Diego Oceans Foundation!
Click here to find out more information!
Donations
Office Supplies
Desktop Printer
Organizing Supplies (tubs, bins, drawers)
Software & Hardware
Miscellaneous
Dock Cart(s)
SCUBA gear
Red Rash Guards
Submersible, temporary holding unit for marine life
Portable PA System
Docu-Cam
Vacuum
Tool Kit
Music Stand
Digital Photo Frames
Any donated goods that can be auctioned off at an SDOF fundraiser
Services
Maintenance/Construction Expert/Professional
Attorney, Nonprofit focus
Professional Organizer
Flash/Web Designer
Printing Services
Facebook Application Developer
Graphic Designer
Party Rental Services
Any donated service that can be auctioned off at an SDOF fundraiser
Contact us at sdoceans@sdoceans.org if you are able to help with any of these items! All donations will be put to good use and are tax deductible.
Career Opportunities
Internships Available
To apply, please send a completed Internship Application and resume to volunteer@sdoceans.org.
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