OUR MISSION

Ocean First Institute is a non-profit organization with the mission of ocean conservation through research and education.  Our organization is unique because we value the synergy between research and education. The purpose of our research is to protect ocean wildlife and critical habitats. We use the stories and experiences from our field work to educate and inspire young people in classrooms all over the world. 

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OUR IMPACT

We have inspired over 110,000 students in 35 countries

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“We protect what we love

We love what we understand

We understand what we are taught”

 

 

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We made a lot of spineless friends recently. Well, the invertebrate kind! In Palau it was amazing to dive with huge animals, like mantas, but also look closely and see so many little things. It seemed like every ecological niche on the reef was filled with shrimp and nudibranchs and more!
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The fossil of a huge freshwater turtle has been found and put this giant around the size of a car!
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Turtles the size of a car once roamed the Earth. Scientists just found their fossils.
The hulking reptile was about 100 times the size of its closest living relative and twice the size of the largest living turtle.
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We have a thing for octopus! They are smart and inquisitive and we befriended many on our dives in Palau. Did you know octopus have 3 hearts and blue blood? Yes! And, scientists recently found that octopus skin contains the same light-sensitive proteins present in octopus eyes, meaning an octopus’s skin can sense and respond to light without information from the eyes or brain.
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We LOVE Octopus!
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We made a lot of spineless friends recently. Well, the invertebrate kind! In Palau it was amazing to dive with huge animals, like mantas, but also look closely and see so many little things. It seemed like every ecological niche on the reef was filled with shrimps and nudibranchs https://t.co/C7t4jPNjBN
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Our team was able to measure Blacktip, Whitetip, and Grey reef sharks in Yap and Palau with our twin lasers. On one of the dives the current was so strong we had to use hooks to anchor in and fly like kites off the reef wall. Awesome! https://t.co/TGpXxxKGKB
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Mikki doing the Disco Clam Dance in Palau as her group finds one flashing in a cave! https://t.co/VocyTdHOU0
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Volunteer Spotlight: Sydney Eckert

Volunteer Spotlight: Sydney Eckert

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Creature Feature: Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Creature Feature: Oceanic Whitetip Shark

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Notes From the Field – Florida Expedition 2019

Notes From the Field – Florida Expedition 2019

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Volunteer Spotlight: Klara Fejer

Volunteer Spotlight: Klara Fejer

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS

Learning about our connection to the ocean is key to creating a brighter tomorrow. Education is the cornerstone to changing our behaviors and protecting our ocean. We are impactful in our virtual expeditions, in-school outreach programs and our online courses with core partner Ocean First Education.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

There are opportunities for interested volunteers! Volunteers can have a meaningful impact on the local community and beyond by contributing to our outreach program. We are actively seeking volunteers to get involved. Contact us today.

SUPPORT OUR RESEARCH

We directly support conservation by conducting research on imperiled wildlife and ecosystems. You can accompany us on our research expeditions and learn how to become a true ocean ambassador.