Cultivating Your Inner Darwin
Graham Casden, Ocean First Education
The amazing diversity of the Galapagos is largely attributed to the fact that three major ocean currents converge on these fabled islands.
Antarctica!
Graham Casden, Ocean First Education
If you’re like I was, ‘Antarctica’ conjures images of flat, white vastness as far as the eye can see.
Channel Islands - An MPA?
Klara Fejer, Ocean First Eduation
What is a marine protected area without diligent management and patrol?
Water Down the Drain
Michael Rice, Ocean First Education
How little water can one person use per day?
The Revillagigedo Islands
Klara Fejer, Ocean First Education
The Revillagigedo Islands. Go ahead and practice that one because you’re going to want to learn more about them.
Oh, The Things to See
Michael Rice, Ocean First Education
When I think of stereotypical I.T. professional adjectives, “outdoorsy” and “adventurous” aren’t the first words that come to mind.
Into the Blue
Lily Thomas, Ocean First Education Advocate
As a land-based animal getting scuba certified never crossed my mind. I’ve always enjoyed snorkeling above reefs and watching the fish below.
Checking Off the Bucket List
Kellon Spencer, Ocean First Education Advocate
It’s day four of my six-day diving trip and we still haven’t seen a single shark.
Cruising in the Caribbean
Michael Rice, Ocean First Education
Recently I went on my first cruise through the western Caribbean. It was a nice reprieve from the doldrums of a Colorado winter and a fascinating look at the costs and benefits of an all-inclusive experience.
For the First Time
Catherine E. Christopher, Ocean First Education
You never forget your first. Your first kiss. The first time you rode a bicycle. Your first day of school. Your first dive. Your first encounter with one of your favorite marine creatures.
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated
Klara Fejer, Ocean First Education
It was difficult to decide where to begin with this blog. With countless articles, data, and statistics about how both legal and illegal fishing are depleting our ocean of fish stocks, it’s easy to get buried beneath the dismal facts.
Our Impact on the Ocean
Klara Fejer, Ocean First Education
Some of my best and worst moments have been on the water. The best include unbelievable encounters with some of the planet’s most exotic animals, brightly colored reefs, self-reflection on the bow of a boat, and extraordinary adventures. The worst are often a result of our negative impact on the ocean.
My Love of Sharks
Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza, Ocean First Education Contractor
On a hot day in the summer of 1975 I slipped into a dark movie theater with my brother and saw the movie Jaws. When I walked out, my life would never be the same.
The Best Day
Graham Casden, Ocean First Education
Everyone has them…the more profound experiences in your life that seem to stick with you forever. As divers, it’s often the most memorable dive sites or big animal encounters. For me, it wasn’t one particular encounter or even one site, but an entire day that seemed to be more exhilarating with each dive.
Trailblazing Through The Kelp Forests of Anacapa
Klara Fejer, Ocean First Education
Before slipping beneath the kelp-covered surface of Anacapa’s waters, attention must be paid. From unique briefings to specialized equipment, I didn’t know scuba diving could get any more gear intensive.