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Creature Feature: Narwhals
We’ve seen narwhals in children’s movies, books, and merchandise; but have you ever wondered who are these unicorns of the sea? This porpoise is famously known for its beautiful, long tusk, also referred to as its “horn.” Primarily male narwhals have a tusk, while females rarely do; some narwhals can even have two tusks!... READ MORE
Coho Salmon Spotlight
Populations of coho salmon in Columbia, Oregon, and Northern California are currently threatened, as stated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. However, they are endangered in Central California; these endangered status’ can begin to spread to other locations very quickly if we don’t find a solution.... READ MORE
Creature Feature: Dumbo Octopus
If you weren’t aware, there are approximately 300 octopus species living in our oceans, one of these includes the dumbo octopus! Don’t feel bad if you’ve never seen one in person, as these creatures live up to 13,000 feet deep in the ocean. ... READ MORE
Celebrating Our Blue Planet
Every year, Ocean First Institute relishes the chance to celebrate our blue planet on Earth Day. This year, of course, it looks a little different. The traditional trash cleanups and outdoor gatherings have been replaced by virtual celebrations and at-home activities. Although we are living in challenging times, we at Ocean First Institute believe in finding moments of optimism.... READ MORE
Volunteer Spotlight: Sydney Eckert
Here at Ocean First Institute, our volunteers are everything! One volunteer, in particular, has gone above and beyond in helping us continue our mission in the community.... READ MORE
Creature Feature: Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Check out our Creature Feature post celebrating Shark Week with oceanic whitetip sharks! ... READ MORE
Notes From the Field – Florida Expedition 2019
Check out Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza’s notes from the field from our latest research expedition to Florida!... READ MORE
Volunteer Spotlight: Klara Fejer
It is rare to catch a glimpse of Ocean First Institute volunteer Klara Fejer, as her face is often obscured behind a screen, a camera, or a facemask. This Boulder native and passionate conservationist handles the digital media for Ocean First professionally and for OFI as an immensely valued volunteer.... READ MORE
Meet Elevations Foundation Grantee: Ocean First Institute
Here in Colorado, we are a long way from the ocean. But our rivers flow to both the Atlantic and the Pacific, and the choices we make here can have a global impact. Boulder-based Ocean First Institute is dedicated to ocean conservation through research and education.... READ MORE
Conservation Corner: Rethinking Our Shopping Habits
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about how we can reduce our impact on the planet in every-day ways, like refusing a plastic straw when visiting a restaurant, but one thing we don’t often think of when we hear the word sustainable is the clothing we wear. One way that we can make a positive, simple change is to rethink the way that we purchase clothing.... READ MORE