BLUE HORIZONS
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Coastal Cleanup Corps
Mobilizes volunteers to remove plastic and debris from beaches and coastal habitats, helping restore marine ecosystems and build community awareness.
Reef Renewal Lab
Focuses on coral reef restoration using resilient coral species and advanced monitoring technologies to support long-term ocean health.
Ocean Literacy Outreach
Provides educational programs and digital campaigns to raise awareness about ocean conservation, climate change, and sustainable marine practices.
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Youth Art Contest Celebrates Ocean Life
To celebrate World Oceans Day, Ocean Literacy Outreach organized a youth art contest inviting students to submit artwork inspired by marine life. Over 200 entries were received, ranging fromwatercolor whales to digital coral reefs. Winning pieces were displayed at the Santa Marina Community Center and featured on the Blue Horizon Initiative website. The contest encouraged […]
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New Podcast Series Explores Ocean Mysteries
Ocean Literacy Outreach has launched a new podcast series titled Voices of the Deep, featuring interviews with marine scientists, conservationists, and ocean explorers. Each episode dives into topics like deep-sea biodiversity, plastic pollution, and sustainable seafood. The podcast aims to make ocean science accessible and engaging for listeners of all ages. Episodes include listener Q&A […]
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Ocean Education Week Inspires Local Schools
Ocean Literacy Outreach hosted its annual Ocean Education Week, partnering with five local schools to deliver interactive lessons on marine ecosystems, climate change, and conservation. Students explored virtual tide pools, built food web models, and learned how everyday choices affect ocean health. Teachers praised the program for its hands-on approach and alignment with science standards. […]
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Community Dive Restores Damaged Reef Zone
Certified divers from across the region joined the Reef Renewal Lab for a community restoration dive at Coral Point. The team planted over 300 coral fragments and removed invasive algae from the reef zone. Participants received training on coral handling and underwater safety, and many expressed interest in becoming long-term reef stewards. The event demonstrated […]
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AI-Powered Drones Monitor Reef Health
In a groundbreaking pilot project, the Reef Renewal Lab deployed underwater drones equippedwith AI software to monitor coral health and biodiversity. These drones can identify bleachingevents, track fish populations, and map reef structures with high precision. The data collectedwill help scientists make informed decisions about restoration strategies and track long-termprogress. This technology marks a major […]
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New Coral Nursery Opens Off Catalina Coast
The Reef Renewal Lab has launched a new coral nursery near Catalina Island, designed to cultivate climate-resilient coral species. Marine biologists and volunteers installed modular reef structures and began seeding them with coral fragments. The nursery will serve as a research hub and restoration source for degraded reef areas along the California coast. Early signs […]
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Cleanup Crew Discovers Rare Sea Turtle Nest
During a routine cleanup along the southern dunes, volunteers stumbled upon a rare sea turtlenest marked by fresh tracks and a shallow depression in the sand. The Coastal Cleanup Corpsquickly contacted local wildlife authorities, who confirmed the nest belonged to a threatenedspecies. The area was cordoned off for protection, and volunteers were trained on how […]
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Student-Led Cleanup Sparks Environmental Awareness
A group of high school students from Santa Marina High partnered with the Coastal CleanupCorps to organize a youth-led cleanup at Driftwood Beach. The students not only collected trashbut also documented the types of waste found, contributing valuable data to our marine debristracking initiative. Their enthusiasm and leadership inspired other young people to get involvedin […]
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Beach Blitz: Volunteers Remove 500 Pounds of Trash
Last Saturday, over 80 volunteers gathered at Sunset Cove for a massive beach cleanup eventorganized by the Coastal Cleanup Corps. Armed with gloves, bags, and determination, the teamremoved more than 500 pounds of plastic, fishing gear, and other debris from the shoreline. Theevent also included a short educational session on marine pollution and its impact […]
