For the first time ever, community members, business leaders, scientists, government leaders and ocean advocates are coming together to raise awareness, discuss ocean conservation challenges AND provide solutions at The Rising Tide Summit. (https://risingtidesummit.net) So when and where is this amazing opportunity? March 28th and…
As a local of the beautiful Monterey County, the beauty of nature has always surrounded me. Many of us take this for granted, simply because we have not seen what it’s like live without it. We visit the beaches and hike the national forests thinking…
The ocean is fierce and wild, yet many agree upon the peace and calmness that surrounds you when being in close proximity. We are awed by its mysteries and sustained by the life within. My adoration for the ocean is a combination of reverence for…
July 26 is the last day for public comment to save marine national monuments. National monuments are lands and waters set aside for permanent protection. They preserve history, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Presidents from both parties have utilized the Antiquities Act of 1906 to declare an…
It’s time to take action to preserve and protect our national monuments by sending in your comments now! Please see below for a sample letter to send to Secretary Zinke of the Department of the Interior regarding the recent Executive Order issued by President Trump…
Oceans took center stage in the election last night on California’s central coast at the Ocean Candidates Forum, California State University, Monterey Bay Special thank you to Shari Farr for spearheading the forum, and the James W. Rote Distinguished Professorship in Marine Science and Policy.…
Every day we work to safeguard the health of our ocean and its wildlife – from sustainable fisheries and clean beaches to pods of dolphins and porpoises. And we know we need members of Congress to make those strong federal policies and laws that preserve…
My ocean story has been a journey from how I got to my present, as an intern at Ocean Champions, to where I will go in the future to help protect and spread awareness for the oceans. As a child growing up in the Central…
Dear Friend, We are excited to share our new website with you! With you in mind, we strived to make it easier to navigate our site as you learn about: major issues facing our oceans how Ocean Champions is working to address them ocean champions…