To celebrate World Oceans Day, Ocean Literacy Outreach organized a youth art contest inviting students to submit artwork inspired by marine life. Over 200 entries were received, ranging from watercolor whales to digital coral reefs. Winning pieces were displayed at…
During a routine cleanup along the southern dunes, volunteers stumbled upon a rare sea turtle nest marked by fresh tracks and a shallow depression in the sand. The Coastal Cleanup Corps quickly contacted local wildlife authorities, who confirmed the nest…
Ocean Literacy Outreach hosted its annual Ocean Education Week, partnering with five local schools to deliver interactive lessons on marine ecosystems, climate change, and conservation. Students explored virtual tide pools, built food web models, and learned how everyday choices affect…
The Reef Renewal Lab has launched a new coral nursery near Catalina Island, designed to cultivate climate-resilient coral species. Marine biologists and volunteers installed modular reef structures and began seeding them with coral fragments. The nursery will serve as a…
Ocean Literacy Outreach has launched a new podcast series titled Voices of the Deep, featuring interviews with marine scientists, conservationists, and ocean explorers. Each episode dives into topics like deep-sea biodiversity, plastic pollution, and sustainable seafood. The podcast aims to make…
Certified divers from across the region joined the Reef Renewal Lab for a community restoration dive at Coral Point. The team planted over 300 coral fragments and removed invasive algae from the reef zone. Participants received training on coral handling…
In a groundbreaking pilot project, the Reef Renewal Lab deployed underwater drones equipped with AI software to monitor coral health and biodiversity. These drones can identify bleaching events, track fish populations, and map reef structures with high precision. The data…
A group of high school students from Santa Marina High partnered with the Coastal Cleanup Corps to organize a youth-led cleanup at Driftwood Beach. The students not only collected trash but also documented the types of waste found, contributing valuable…
Last Saturday, over 80 volunteers gathered at Sunset Cove for a massive beach cleanup event organized by the Coastal Cleanup Corps. Armed with gloves, bags, and determination, the team removed more than 500 pounds of plastic, fishing gear, and other…