We’re excited to make 2024 our most productive year yet.
Here’s a sneak peek at our conservation resolutions for the new year
and a few ways to help us give the marine animals of Southern California the gift of conservation.
-
SURVEY & MONITORING
Sustaining bi-weekly nearshore survey trips in Orange County and Los Angeles County
Expanding our survey range and adding new routes to offshore oil platforms and other destinations
Surveying Catalina Island for animal health, tag resightings, & population movement
Continuing to develop our WatchSpotter project to widely share our data with an expansive audience
-
MORTALITY RESPONSE
Sustaining an on-call mortality response network to document, examine, and necropsy dead stranded and floating marine mammals and sea turtles in Los Angeles County
Training new student first responders and providing valuable, immersive experience in the stranding field
Hosting events and conversations about ecogrief and the role dead strandings play in conservation work
-
EDUCATION, OUTREACH, & ADVOCACY
Welcoming and training many new volunteers
Rapidly expanding our internship and research program at area colleges
Launching an event circuit in Southern California for public education and outreach (stay tuned for dates and appearances!)
Increasing equity and breaking down barriers to participation by partnering with underrepresented organizations and events
“How can I help?”
-
Donate
Support OARRA directly by making a one-time or recurring donation to our general fund or specific programs. Our work relies on your compassion to stay afloat. Donations are 100% tax deductible!
-
Give the Gift of Conservation
Sponsor the ocean animals of Southern California through symbolic certificates and experiences — a great last-minute gift to remember for the ocean lovers in your life who have everything… or yourself!
-
Shop Our Wish List
Our local ocean animals have been whale-y good this year. Our wish list is filled with equipment needed across all our programs at every price tier.
-
Gear Up With OARRA Merch
Shop OARRA's marine mercantile to represent ocean animal conservation in Southern California. New designs roll out regularly, and all proceeds directly support OARRA's programs.
-
Join the Crew
OARRA is always looking for new alliances, interns, volunteers, and citizen scientists to expand our coastal community. Eager to come aboard? Get in touch! We would love to hear from you.
-
Share & Learn
OARRA’s website, newsletter, and social media are filled with opportunities to learn more about our local marine wildlife, find out how you can stay involved, and share your support. Subscribe and follow us to get started!