Ocean Conservation Society

www.oceanconservation.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Ocean Conservation Society was organized to conduct scientific research and educational projects leading to the protection and conservation of our oceans.

Contact:
Charles Saylan, Director
Ocean Conservation Society
P.O. Box 12860
Marina del Rey, CA 90295
Phone: (310) 822-5205
Fax: (310) 822-5729
info@oceanconservation.org

Geographical Focus:
Local, International

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego

Activities:
Research, Education, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Processes, Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, Islands, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Publications, Newsletter, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
In-service presentations for grades 4-12 & College level on marine mammal ecology & conservation

Education Programs:
Marine Mammals of the Santa Monica Bay

Target Audiences:
Grades 7-12, Adults, Teachers, Non-Formal Educators, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Other Languages:
The same materials and presentation that are offered in English are also offered in Spanish.

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public, Policy Makers:
Boat-based on the water research ride-along programs that focus on dolphin/marine mammal ecology and conservation, highlighting the problems and potential solutions that face the marine environment

Internship Opportunities

Service Fee:
Research Ride-Along Program is $95.00 per day/outing
Extended Offshore Survey Internship is $125 - 2200/outing (multi-day)