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SUMMARY:2024 Seacology Prize Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year on Indigenous Peoples’ Day\, we present the Seacology prize to a champion of island conservation. Join us in Berkeley\, California\, or via live video stream as we host our biggest public event of the year. \nOn Monday\, October 14\, we will present the 2024 Seacology Prize to Mohammed Kolugege\, a longtime conservation leader from Minicoy Island\, India. Free tickets for the Berkeley prize ceremony are available here. We encourage you to sign up early\, as space is limited.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/2024-seacology-prize-ceremony/
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SUMMARY:Seacology expedition to Fiji
DESCRIPTION:This expedition is sold out\, but we have another opportunity to visit Fiji this year in December. \nKnown for their picturesque coastlines\, verdant forests\, and welcoming people\, everyone should set foot in the Fijian islands at least once. This September\, Seacology is offering an exclusive expedition to some of the country’s lesser known\, but most beautiful\, destinations. \nOver more than two decades\, we have worked with dozens of Fijian communities to protect vulnerable ecosystems\, meet the needs of remote villages\, and build resilience against increasingly frequent and severe tropical storms. On this visit\, we will have the opportunity to meet with our local partners to see firsthand how our projects are making a difference. \nSee our brochure for more details. \n 
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/seacology-expedition-to-fiji-sold-out/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T180000
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SUMMARY:2023 Seacology Prize Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Seacology’s biggest public event of the year! \nOn Monday\, October 9\, we will present the 2023 Seacology Prize to Dr. Jonah Ratsimbazafy of Madagascar\, a lifelong champion of his country’s endangered lemurs and other species. \nLearn more about Dr. Ratsimbazafy and reserve your seat for the free event here.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/2023-seacology-prize-ceremony/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
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SUMMARY:Seacology expedition to Fiji
DESCRIPTION:Experience the natural splendor and famous hospitality of the South Pacific with Seacology and the California Academy of Sciences. \n  \nWelcome to Fiji\nDownload our brochure\nThe spectacular Fijian Islands are known for picturesque coastlines\, verdant rainforests\, and welcoming people—it’s a place where everyone should set foot at least once! This December\, Seacology and the California Academy of Sciences invite you to join us for an exclusive expedition to the island of Vanua Levu. \nFor more than two decades\, Seacology has worked with dozens of Fijian communities to protect vulnerable ecosystems\, improve people’s quality of life\, and build resilience against increasingly severe tropical storms. In this travel partnership with the California Academy of Sciences\, you can see up-close how both organizations are making a difference in this beautiful country. We will visit the people of Nukubalavu Village\, longtime partners in Seacology’s conservation work\, for a festive traditional celebration with the community. Nightly presentations from Seacology and the Academy will provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for Fiji’s unique environment and the inspiring work being done to save it. \nPlease join us! \n  \nOur accommodations\nFollow the Hibiscus Highway east from Savusavu to find the Koro Sun Resort\, situated on a private lagoon on Vanua Levu’s stunning southern coast. \nYour reservation includes meals at the resort’s three restaurants\, masterfully prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The Koro Sun offers a number of amenities including a spa\, golf course\, tennis and volleyball courts\, and more (an additional fee is required for some activities). The family-friendly resort features a kids club\, which includes a nanny service for children three years and younger and supervised recreational activities for youth up to age 12. Multiple types of lodging are available: \n\n\n\n\n© Koro Sun Resort\n\n© Koro Sun Resort\n\n\nGarden bure\nSurrounded by lush gardens\, these tranquil bures are available with one or two bedrooms. Each unit offers air conditioning\, a luxurious stone shower and private courtyard.\nWaterfront and floating bures\nDip your toes in the warm South Pacific from the comfort of your private deck or porch. These spacious units offer expansive views of and instant access to the lagoon.\n\n\n\n  \nExplore land and sea\nThe in-house dive operator serves divers and snorkelers of all skill levels\, and offers expert instruction for those new to diving. The resort is conveniently located near some of Vanua Levu’s best dive sites\, including the Namena Marine Reserve and Somosomo Straits. You’ll be mesmerized by the brilliant colors of soft corals and schools of tropical fish. Lucky divers can spot four species of endangered sea turtles and may even catch a glimse of a whale or dolphin\, which are known to frequent the area. Paddleboards and kayaks are also available to rent. \nThe Koro Sun offers abundant options to explore the land as well. Complimentary activities include group hikes through rainforest trails to roaring waterfalls and cycling along the coast. Guided excursions to the town of Savusavu and other nearby attractions are available for an additional fee. \n  \nSeacology project visit\nOur work in picturesque Nukubalavu goes back to 2007\, when we funded construction of the village’s kindergarten and preschool in exchange for the establishment of a 25\,600-acre marine reserve. Nine years later\, the school and many other buildings in the village were heavily damaged by Cyclone Winston\, the strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere. Upholding our commitment to the community and its conservation efforts\, Seacology funded the repair and expansion of the school in 2017. It reopened after serving as a temporary shelter for a family rendered homeless by the storm. \nOur partnership continues to this day. Last year\, we funded new classroom furniture and other supplies\, helping improve the educational experience for local kids. \n\nItinerary\nDecember 4: Transfer from airport to the Koro Sun\nDecember 4-11: Stay at the Koro Sun Resort\, visit to Nukubalavu village\, daily presentations by Seacology and California Academy of Sciences staff\nDecember 12: Depart Koro Sun\, transfer back to airport \n  \nBook your spot\nTrip fees: $2\,310-$6\,361 per guest \nFinal cost depends on room type and single vs. double occupancy booking. \nThis price includes eight nights of lodging\, all meals with one drink at dinner per day\, round-trip airport transfers\, and Seacology project visit. \nThe reservation does not include airfare\, scuba diving expenses\, tips\, additional alcoholic beverages and non-complimentary resort activities. \nSeacology recommends that guests obtain travel insurance. \nA non-refundable deposit of $750 per room is needed to hold your place. The balance of your fees is due by September 18\, 2023. \nRates are based on the current Fiji Dollar/US Dollar conversion at the time of booking and subject to change until final payment is made. \nFor more information and to reserve your spot\, please contact Mike Hoppe at Reef & Rainforest\, Dive & Adventure Travel: \n1 (800) 794-9767 Extension 309\nmike@reefrainforest.com \n 
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/seacology-expedition-to-fiji/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:Seacology director to speak at 2023 Hay Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.”
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/seacology-director-to-speak-at-2023-hay-festival/
LOCATION:Hay Festival\, Hay-on-Wye\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230618
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SUMMARY:Seacology expedition to Bonaire
DESCRIPTION:Seacology invites you to join our expedition to one of the Caribbean’s top diving destinations\, the island of Bonaire. \nDownload the trip brochure\nOne of the so-called ABC Islands (Aruba\, Bonaire\, Curaçao) this island in the Dutch Caribbean offers mild\, warm weather year-round\, stunning ocean views\, and abundant wildlife above and below the surface. \nOur guests will enjoy the exceptional comfort and service of one of Bonaire’s finest resorts and explore the fringing reef that lines the island’s west coast from our private chartered dive boat. We will also see up-close how Seacology is working to preserve the unique environment and biodiversity of the island. \n  \nOur accommodations\nOn the outskirts of the capital city of Kralendijk\, the Bellafonte Luxury Oceanfront Hotel offers panoramic views of the Caribbean and unmatched comfort in spacious apartment-style suites. \nAll suites have king size beds and air conditioning\, and are accessible by stairs or elevator. Ground-floor suites have direct access to the pool\, sundeck and pier. Complimentary daily housekeeping service\, amenities\, linens\, and toiletries are all included.\nThe hotel is just a short walk from several restaurants and bars and a five-minute drive from the bustling city center with an assortment of shops\, local artisans\, and more. \n  \nSeacology’s work in Bonaire\nSeacology began working in the Dutch Caribbean in 2020. Our first project in the region played a key role in saving one of the world’s rarest trees—the bonaire palm—from extinction.\nThe Bonaire palm\, Sabal lougheediana\, was only identified as a distinct species in 2019\, but at the time of its discovery it was already critically endangered. Found only in one small area of the island\, the species’ population had dwindled to 25 mature trees\, and goats and donkeys introduced to the island by humans were eating young saplings before they had a chance to reach maturity. Seacology funded a barrier fence around the trees’ habitat to keep these hungry grazers away. \nThe project was an immediate success\, with several new trees taking root in the first year. It prompted further investment in protecting the trees and the local government is now exploring the establishment of a larger reserve for the Bonaire palm. \nOur group will visit this site\, along with our new project at Lac Bay\, to see our conservation work in action. \n  \nDiving and snorkeling\nWith its healthy coral reefs\, abundant marine life\, and mysterious shipwrecks\, Bonaire boasts some of the Caribbean’s best diving options. \nWe’ll be chartering a private boat from top-rated local dive operator Div’Ocean. Each morning of our six-day travel package includes two-tank dives to explore Bonaire’s most fascinating underwater sites. \n  \nItinerary\nJune 17 Recommended arrival date\, check into Bellafonte Luxury Oceanfront Hotel \nJune 18-23 Two dives each morning\, Seacology project site visits \nJune 24/25 Suggested check-out and departure (hotel bookings determined by guests) \n  \nBook your spot\nThis trip is limited to eight guests (the capacity of our dive boat). \nPlease first contact Duane Silverstein at duane@seacology.org to confirm availability. Once we confirm we will send a $1\,000 invoice through Stripe\, which will cover diving expenses and transportation to and from the dive boat. Half of the deposit is refundable if you cancel prior to February 1\, 2023. After receipt of the deposit you will be given instructions on how to make your hotel reservations. \nThe $1\,000 fee covers diving and Seacology site visits but does not include international airfare\, meals\, or lodging. \nTrip insurance is highly recommended.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/seacology-expedition-to-bonaire/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T200000
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SUMMARY:2022 Seacology Prize Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 award recipient. We encourage our attendees to participate in the live chat with our team during the stream.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/2022-seacology-prize-ceremony/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
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SUMMARY:Seacology expedition to the Philippines
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDownload the trip brochure for more information.\nIn 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 by some of the world’s leading experts in the fields of marine and island conservation\, our dive-and-snorkel centered expedition will explore the vibrant underwater world of the Passage’s thriving coral reefs. \nOur destination is conveniently located just a couple of hours south of the capital city of Manila\, but far enough to enjoy the unspoiled natural beauty of the island of Luzon’s southern coast. \nSpace on this exclusive trip is very limited\, so reserve your spot today\, starting at $1\,500. See our brochure for more details.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/seacology-expedition-to-the-philippines/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220622T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring crowdfunding campaign
DESCRIPTION:In Seacology’s annual crowdfunding campaign\, beginning on Earth Day\, you can directly support one of our projects. \nMore details will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/spring-crowdfunding-campaign/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day at the Oakland Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Join Seacology and other Bay Area-based environmental organizations at the Oakland Zoo for an early celebration of Earth Day on Saturday\, April 16. \nWe’ll be hosting fun\, interactive all-ages activities and answering your questions about our work on islands around the world. \nReservations are required. For more information and tickets\, visit the zoo’s website.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-at-the-oakland-zoo/
LOCATION:Oakland Zoo\, 9777 Golf Links Rd.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94605\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
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SUMMARY:International Ocean Film Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn-person screenings: April 7-10\, 2022 \nVirtual screenings: April 11-24\, 2022 \nVisit the festival’s website for screening times\, tickets\, and more details.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/international-ocean-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Cowell Theater\, Fort Mason Center\, 2 Marina Blvd\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T200000
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SUMMARY:2021 Seacology Prize Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/2021-seacology-prize-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T180000
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SUMMARY:After the Fires: Conserving Australia’s Green Carpenter Bee on Kangaroo Island (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join our local partner\, the Wheen Bee Foundation\, for an update on our crowdfunded project to save Australia’s green carpenter bee. \nDuring 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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/after-the-fires-conserving-australias-green-carpenter-bee-on-kangaroo-island-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230822
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SUMMARY:Seacology expedition to Borneo — SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:On this expedition to the world’s third-largest island\, you’ll visit a Seacology project\, meet gentle great apes in an orangutan rehabilitation facility\, and see more amazing wildlife in Borneo’s spectacular rainforests. \nUnique Borneo\nClick to view our trip brochure\nThe calls of birds and monkeys echoing through the forest. Vast labyrinths of rivers and streams. Green mountains disappearing into the fog. Hundreds of communities speaking distinct languages. Few places on Earth can match the biological\, cultural\, and geographic diversity of Borneo. \nSeacology invites you to a ten-day journey through Malaysian Borneo\, our first public trip to the island in many years. \nAs Borneo’s ancient rainforests face unprecedented threats from expanding oil palm plantations and logging\, our visit is part of the solution. Borneo’s growing eco-tourism sector presents a path to sustainable economic development and long-term opportunity for its indigenous communities. Our expedition combines the comfort of some of the island’s best eco-lodges with the adventure of exploring Sabah state’s dense jungles and winding rivers. We will visit one of our partner communities to see up-close how Seacology is protecting irreplaceable forest habitat while supporting sustainable livelihoods. And we will meet with local conservation experts to tour sanctuaries for some of Borneo’s iconic wildlife including orangutans and sun bears. \nThe New York Times named this part of Borneo as one of its top places to see in 2020\, and our travel package will be a unique and intimate way to experience this unforgettable destination. We hope you’ll join us. \nOur accommodations\nOn the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu\, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa will host us for the first four nights of our expedition. Enjoy the resort’s six restaurants and bars while taking in stunning views of the South China Sea. \nA short walk from the boundary of the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve\, The Sepilok Nature Resort combines local style and contemporary luxury. Between visits to the surrounding wildlife reserves\, relax in your bungalow or enjoy the large deck overlooking the Kinabatangan River. \nNestled in Sabah’s dense rainforest\, the Sukau Rainforest Lodge is a model of the modern eco-lodge. Recognized by National Geographic as one of the Unique Lodges of the World\, the Sukau upholds the highest standards for sustainable business practices and maintains partnerships with conservation experts and local communities. \n  \nOur project\nIn 2019\, Seacology began a partnership with the people of Kolosunan\, a small village in the mountains of northern Borneo. With limited economic opportunities\, such communities often face pressure to sell off their precious forest lands to make ends meet. But this community came up with an unconventional but potentially lucrative solution: birds’ nests! \nBird’s nest soup is a delicacy in east Asia. Its namesake key ingredient is the abandoned nest of a species of swiftlet abundant in Borneo. The birds usually nest in caves\, and people have collected their nests for many years. But the birds will also nest in structures built just for them. With a Seacology grant\, the community is building a swiftlet hut\, a small\, dark building where the birds can nest and raise their young. After the babies fledge\, community members will collect the nests and sell them—for a good profit—on the international market. This will bring much-needed income to the village. \nIn exchange for our support\, Kolosunan’s people have agreed to protect more than 4\,000 acres of forest\, an important watershed and wildlife habitat\, for 15 years. Our expedition will visit this beautiful mountainous area and meet the local leaders committed to protecting it. \n  \nItinerary\nDay 1: Arrive in Kota Kinabalu. Overnight at Shangri’s La Tanjung Aru Resort – Kinabalu Sea View. \nDay 2: Meet former Seacology Prize recipient Banie Lasimbang at our nonprofit partners’ micro-hydro workshop\, meet with PACOS Trust\, which supports indigenous communities. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu. B \nDay 3: Visit Seacology project site. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu. B \nDay 4: Drive to Mt. Kinabalu\, visit Kinabalu Natural History Gallery and Mountain Garden. Guided trail walk if weather permits. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu. B L \nDay 5: Flight to Sandakan. Overnight at Sepilok Nature Resort. B D \nDay 6: Visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Kinabatangan River cruise to view birds and other wildlife. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. L D \nDay 7: Kinabatangan River cruise to Kelenanap oxbow lake for wildlife viewing. Orang Utan talk with naturalist. Second river cruise. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. B L D \nDay 8: Menanggol River cruise. Drive to Gomantong Cave area\, hike boardwalk trail to view wildlife. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. B L D \nDay 9: Two cruises on Kinabatangan River. Overnight at Sukau Rainforest Lodge. B L D \nDay 10: Return to Sandakan by boat. Visit Sandakan Memorial Park. Return flight to Kota Kinabalu. Optional visit to Rainforest Discovery Centre. Departure. B L \nB Breakfast included  L Lunch included   D Dinner included \n  \nBook your spot\nSingle occupancy: $3\,548\nDouble occupancy: $2\,507 \nThe above is an approximate cost for your proposed trip. It is based on current prices and exchanges rates. The rates may change due to currency fluctuations. The price includes nine nights lodging\, meals indicated in itinerary\, ground and boat transportation\, English-speaking guides and entrance fees. Does not include airfare\, camera fee\, travel insurance\, tourism tax and items not mentioned. Trip-cancellation insurance is recommended. \nDeposits and cancellations\nNonrefundable $500 per-person deposit due upon booking. Final balance due by June 1\, 2023. For cancellations more than 120 days before the departure date\, all payments will be refunded\, less the deposit. \nTo reserve your spot or for more information\, please contact Mike Hoppe\, Reef & Rainforest Dive & Adventure Travel:\n+1.503.208.7452 or mike@reefrainforest.com
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/seacology-expedition-to-borneo/
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SUMMARY:International Ocean Film Festival (postponed)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe festival has been postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We will share the new dates when they are announced.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/international-ocean-film-festival/
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SUMMARY:2020 Seacology Prize Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe 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 more about this year’s inspiring winner and RSVP at the link below. We hope you’ll attend\, and encourage you to share the link and invite others.
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/2020-seacology-prize-ceremony/
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SUMMARY:Dive with us in Palau
DESCRIPTION:We are no longer taking reservations for this trip. Subscribe for email updates to be notified of future travel opportunities. \n 
URL:https://www.seacology.org/event/dive-with-us-in-palau/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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