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March 2020
International Ocean Film Festival (postponed)
Seacology returns to the International Ocean Film Festival this year. Come see independent ocean-related films from all over the world that cover everything from ocean adventure, science, and marine life to sports and coastal cultures. The festival has been postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We will share the new dates when they are announced.
Find out more »October 2020
2020 Seacology Prize Ceremony
On his native Wasini Island, Omar Abdallah Juma brought together skeptical members of the fishing community, government institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders to create a successful marine reserve. His efforts provided the blueprint for other locally managed protected areas along the Kenyan coast, promoting sustainable fisheries and helping to preserve the area's threatened biodiversity. We will honor Juma's achievements and present him with the award in our first fully online Seacology Prize Ceremony on Thursday, October 1. You can learn…
Find out more »November 2020
After the Fires: Conserving Australia’s Green Carpenter Bee on Kangaroo Island (webinar)
Join our local partner, the Wheen Bee Foundation, for an update on our crowdfunded project to save Australia's green carpenter bee. During the spring of 2020, Seacology donors raised enough to provide artificial nesting materials for four years for these unique pollinators, who lost their natural habitat in Australia's devastating bushfires. In this webinar, part of Australian Pollinator Week, local bee experts will discuss the progress and outlook for this fascinating species. Learn more and register here.
Find out more »October 2021
2021 Seacology Prize Ceremony
Save the date for Seacology's biggest public event of the year. On Thursday, October 7, we will recognize the achievements of Saw John Aung Thong of India. This year's ceremony will be held online and streamed on YouTube and Facebook. As always, the Seacology Prize Ceremony is free and open to everyone. RSVP here.
Find out more »April 2022
International Ocean Film Festival
We are excited to again be a community partner in the International Ocean Film Festival. This year's event will have a hybrid format, with in-person screenings in San Francisco and virtual ones, viewable to anyone who would like to attend. In-person screenings: April 7-10, 2022 Virtual screenings: April 11-24, 2022 Visit the festival's website for screening times, tickets, and more details.
Find out more »Celebrate Earth Day at the Oakland Zoo
Join Seacology and other Bay Area-based environmental organizations at the Oakland Zoo for an early celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 16. We'll be hosting fun, interactive all-ages activities and answering your questions about our work on islands around the world. Reservations are required. For more information and tickets, visit the zoo's website.
Find out more »Spring crowdfunding campaign
In Seacology's annual crowdfunding campaign, beginning on Earth Day, you can directly support one of our projects. More details will be announced soon.
Find out more »October 2022
2022 Seacology Prize Ceremony
Reservations are now open for the 2022 Seacology Prize Ceremony! Click here to RSVP for the free, online event and to be notified when we announce this year’s recipient early next month. This year’s award ceremony, honoring Kevin Iro of the Cook Islands, will stream live on YouTube on Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. We will present a quick update on Seacology’s work over the past year, and then turn the time over to our inspiring…
Find out more »December 2022
Seacology expedition to the Philippines
Made up of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines sits at the nexus of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The country’s unique geography and history has made the sprawling archipelago home to a wide and fascinating diversity of cultures and environments. Download the trip brochure for more information. In our first trip co-hosted with the California Academy of Sciences, Seacology invites you to join us in the Verde Island Passage, one of the world’s greatest centers of marine biodiversity. Accompanied…
Find out more »May 2023
Seacology director to speak at 2023 Hay Festival
For our friends in the UK, our Executive Director Duane Silverstein will be a featured speaker at this year's Hay Festival, the Wales-based celebration of literature, culture, and innovative thought. Tickets are now available for his May 28 presentation, titled "Why Islands Matter."
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