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SUMMARY:Beach and Harbor Cleanup\, Kawaihae
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Return of Whales to Hawaiian waters in Kawaihae with a Community Family Fun Day Cleanup\n\n\nActivity: Cleanup of harbors\, beach\, park\, nearshore trails and waters. Community partners sharing welcome.\n\n\nMeet up  and park  at Kohala Divers. Park at the north end of the building and road.\nSite help arrive at  8AM\nCleanup begins at  8:30 AM Ends at 10:30 Facility\, beach and trails\nTable sharing  begins 8:30 until done\nOcean environment Education materials\, safety banner and UXO materials available.\nMinors should bring signed waivers if they are not accompanied by parents or with a responsible adult .  Volunteers can sign in or  drop off waivers and pick up supplies; buckets with clipboards\, data cards\, pickers\, gloves\, and litter bags.\n\n\n\nWe weigh\, total and separate Hi5\, fishing line & cigarette litter for recycling from cleanup trash. Bag cleanup trash to dispose of properly at the dump.\n\n\nPlease send me your logos for updated flyer\n\nDonations of volunteer rewards/swag\, snacks & refreshments are welcome.\n\nPlease arrive early to complete sign in waivers
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/beach-and-harbor-cleanup-kawaihae/
LOCATION:Kohala Divers\, 61-3665 Akoni Pule Hwy\, Kamuela\, HI\, 96743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T110000
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SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey
DESCRIPTION:Beach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey \nJoin Shark Stewards Southern California team at Junipero Beach\, in Long Beach. \nWe set our table up on the edge of the bike path near Saltwater Deck. \nFREE parking with code upon check-in. \nThis is a very busy beach with lots of fitness activities\, runners\, walkers\, cyclists\, and beach goers who want to enjoy our beautiful California weather outside. Let’s keep it clean for them and pick up all the trash that ends up in the parking lot and on the beach before it gets to the ocean. \nWaiver link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/beach-cleanup-and-ocean-plastic-survey/
LOCATION:Cherry Beach\, Long Beach California
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
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SUMMARY:Cleanup\, Plastic Survey and Water Monitoring- Aquatic Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first of the year cleanup and water monitoring survey event at Aquatic Park\, Berkeley CA \nCelebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor\, and protect\, this beautiful marine park. \nJoin our Aquatic Park Stewards team testing water quality\, cleaning up marine debris and helping maintain the lagoon and park. \nRSVP link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9 \nMeet at South End Parking Lot \n2925 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley\, CA 94710 (Off Ashby entrance to East Shore Fwy) \nMAP \nPublic transportation and carpooling encouraged!\nNote- entrance to south end of park from Downtown Berkeley is off 67th and Shellmound Street- NOT Ashby Avenue. \n  \nWhat to bring: we will have some equipment to share but if you have a bucket\, picker and gloves\, bring them please. \nWHAT TO BRING\nLayered clothing\nsunscreen and hat\nsunglasses\nreusable water or drink container\nlunch or snacks if desired- no single use plastic please!\nsandals\, sneakers of beach shoes.\nCleanup supplies if you have them\nGather reusable cleanup supplies from home\, like a bucket and gardening gloves. Cleanup supplies\, as well as liability waivers\, will be available at each cleanup site if needed.\nShow up at our cleanup site at the designated time and day. Check in with on-site cleanup staff and start cleaning \nAdditional Links: \nThe CleanSwell App: Download before you go to log data during the cleanup\niNaturalist- add your observations to the Aquatic Park Project\nLocal Cleanup Coordinator contact info\nTips for Educators\, Youth Groups\, and Parents \nJoin our campaign to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic and runoff on our oceans and beaches and restore ocean health. \nLearn about our research project\, bird watch and help restore this beautiful park.\nWe are a volunteer program relying on donations for cleanup materials. Donate $10 to support the Healthy Bay Program to fund gloves\, tools and clean up materials.\nCant join us? Please sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up. \nDONATE at sharkstewards.org/donate \n 
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/cleanup-plastic-survey-and-water-monitoring-aquatic-park/
LOCATION:2825 Bolivar Drive Berkeley CA
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Citizen Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260114T194828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T195328Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series Ocean Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Institute hosting Shark stewards science team member Carmen Koepfer\nFebruary 4\, 2026\, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm\nJoin us for a powerful evening of discovery and inspiration with M.Sc. Carmen Koepfer\, a passionate Mexican scientist and storyteller dedicated to ocean conservation. In her talk\, “Closing the Gap for Our Ocean Giants: A Story of Hope from Baja\,” she will take you on a journey into the human heart of one of the world’s greatest marine treasures: the Gulf of California. \n\n\nDistinguished Speaker: Carmen Koepfer\nTickets \n\n\n\n\nDescription: \nJoin us for a powerful evening of discovery and inspiration with M.Sc. Carmen Koepfer\, a passionate Mexican scientist and storyteller dedicated to ocean conservation. In her talk\, “Closing the Gap for Our Ocean Giants: A Story of Hope from Baja\,” she will take you on a journey into the human heart of one of the world’s greatest marine treasures: the Gulf of California. \nOnce called “the world’s aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau\, the Gulf is facing a silent collapse. Its iconic hammerhead shark populations have plummeted\, and with them\, a way of life for generations of fishermen. But this is not just an ecological story; it’s a deeply human one. It’s about communities caught between tradition and survival\, who tell us\, “there aren’t as many sharks as before.” \nDiscover how some communities have successfully pivoted to ecotourism\, proving that a live shark can be worth more than a dead one. Yet\, learn why this model isn’t a silver bullet. For many remote villages\, the path to sustainability is blocked by isolation\, lack of infrastructure\, and deep economic dependence on fishing. \nIn this talk\, you’ll hear the results of a groundbreaking study that visited 22 communities to listen\, not just research. You’ll meet the guardians of the Gulf—from the 72-year-old fisherman on a 10-hour journey to the families who would lose everything if shark fishing ended—and learn how true conservation must be built on social justice. \nCarmen will unveil a hopeful vision for an inclusive marine corridor from Loreto to Cabo Pulmo—a plan designed not just to protect sharks but to empower people. This is a story of resilience\, innovative solutions like traceable sustainable fisheries\, and the unbreakable link between the health of an ecosystem and the well-being of its human communities. This is more than a presentation; it’s a call to rethink what conservation means. It’s proof that the most effective solutions are those that listen to and lift up the people on the front lines. Come be inspired by a story of hope\, and learn how empowering local guardians is the key to saving our ocean giants.
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-ocean-institute/
LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, Dana Point
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260211T180312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180312Z
UID:31243-1770836400-1770843600@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Sharks\, SCUBA and Sanctuaries
DESCRIPTION:The Marin Scuba Club is hosting marine biologist and shark advocate\, David McGuire as an invited speaker. David is the founder of the Ocean Health and Shark Conservation non-profit Shark Stewards\, dedicated to saving sharks and protecting critical marine habitat. \nAs a sailing captain\, technical diver and filmmaker\, he has explored the world’s oceans on numerous sailing voyages\, producing media with an emphasis on\nsharks and ocean awareness. He will be speaking on his upcoming book Sharks\, SCUBA and Sanctuaries on diving the Pacific National Marine Sanctuaries and working in marine protection for over 20 years. \nLocation: Sausalito Parks & Rec Center\, 420 Litho Street\, Sausalito\, CA \nInterested in booking a speaking engagement? \nContact
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/sharks-scuba-and-sanctuaries/
LOCATION:Sausalito Parks & Rec Center\, 420 Litho Stree\, Sausalito\, CA\, 94966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260203T055620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T055907Z
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SUMMARY:Cleanup and Plastic Survey\, Aquatic Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for tour second cleanup and water monitoring survey event at Aquatic Park\, Berkeley CA \nCelebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor\, and protect\, this beautiful marine park. \nJoin our Aquatic Park Stewards team testing water quality\, cleaning up marine debris and helping maintain the lagoon and park. \nRSVP link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9 \nMeet at South End Parking Lot \n2925 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley\, CA 94710 (Off Ashby entrance to East Shore Fwy) \nMAP \nPublic transportation and carpooling encouraged!\nNote- entrance to south end of park from Downtown Berkeley is off 67th and Shellmound Street- NOT Ashby Avenue. \n  \nWhat to bring: we will have some equipment to share but if you have a bucket\, picker and gloves\, bring them please. \nWHAT TO BRING\nLayered clothing\nsunscreen and hat\nsunglasses\nreusable water or drink container\nlunch or snacks if desired- no single use plastic please!\nsandals\, sneakers of beach shoes.\nCleanup supplies if you have them\nGather reusable cleanup supplies from home\, like a bucket and gardening gloves. Cleanup supplies\, as well as liability waivers\, will be available at each cleanup site if needed.\nShow up at our cleanup site at the designated time and day. Check in with on-site cleanup staff and start cleaning \nAdditional Links: \nThe CleanSwell App: Download before you go to log data during the cleanup\niNaturalist- add your observations to the Aquatic Park Project\nLocal Cleanup Coordinator contact info\nTips for Educators\, Youth Groups\, and Parents \nJoin our campaign to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic and runoff on our oceans and beaches and restore ocean health. \nLearn about our research project\, bird watch and help restore this beautiful park.\nWe are a volunteer program relying on donations for cleanup materials. Donate $10 to support the Healthy Bay Program to fund gloves\, tools and clean up materials.\nCant join us? Please sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up. \nDONATE at sharkstewards.org/donate \n 
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/cleanup-and-plastic-survey-aquatic-park/
LOCATION:2825 Bolivar Drive Berkeley CA
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Citizen Science,Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20251231T230213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T230213Z
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SUMMARY:Catalina Harbor Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Avalon Harbor Underwater Clean up Feb. 21\, 2026\n\n\n Join Shark Stewrads  at our booth at the Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup. \nThis event  attracts more than 600 volunteer divers who collect trash and debris. \nAwards ceremony follows on Wrigley Stage with prizes & giveaways.  \nCatalina Divers Supply and the Avalon Rotary Club Foundation are proud to co-host this annual event. \nProceeds benefit the USC Hyperbaric Chamber\, the Avalon Rotary Club Foundation and Avalon Beautiful’s Casino Dive Park improvement project.  
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/catalina-harbor-cleanup/
LOCATION:Underwater Cleanup Avalon\, Avalon Harbor\, Catalina Island\, CA\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Campaign,Dive,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260212T233449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T233449Z
UID:31249-1772269200-1772276400@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup and Plastic Survey\, Long Beach CA
DESCRIPTION:Long Beach Cleanup\n\n\nJoin Shark Stewards Southern California team at Junipero Beach. We set our table up on the edge of the path near Saltwater Deck. FREE parking with code upon check-in. This is a very busy beach with lots of fitness activities\, runners\, walkers\, cyclists\, and beach goers who want to enjoy our beautiful California weather outside. \nLet’s keep it clean and collect data for all the plastic that ends up in the parking lot and on the beach\, before it gets to the ocean waters. \nWaiver link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/beach-cleanup-and-plastic-survey-long-beach-ca/
LOCATION:Cherry Beach\, Long Beach California
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260303T135246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135407Z
UID:31300-1772870400-1772888400@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:March for Sharks
DESCRIPTION:Join the team marching for sharks at the 55th annual Festival of Whales Dana Point. \nPARADE DATE AND TIME Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 Parade entry check-in is from 8:00 am to 8:30 am. The parade begins at 10:00 am and will be over by 12:00 pm.\n\nNEW PARADE STAGING AREA INFORMATION This year\, the Parade Route is reversed. The staging area is in the Harbor Village Parking Lot\, on the corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive & Golden Lantern.\n\nAddress for driving directions: 34521 Golden Lantern\, Dana Point\, CA 92629.\nFestival of Whales
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/march-for-sharks/
LOCATION:34675 Golden Lantern\, Dana Point\, CA 92629\, \, Dana Point\, CA\, Dana Point\, 92629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260226T172338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T162735Z
UID:31291-1773568800-1773579600@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup\, Plastic Survey and Water Monitoring- Aquatic Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third of the year cleanup and water monitoring survey event at Aquatic Park\, Berkeley CA \nCelebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor\, and protect\, this beautiful marine park. \nJoin our Aquatic Park Stewards team testing water quality\, cleaning up marine debris and helping maintain the lagoon and park. \nRSVP link \nMeet at South End Parking Lot \n2825 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley\, CA 94710 (Off Ashby entrance to East Shore Fwy) \nMAP \nPublic transportation and carpooling encouraged!\nNote- entrance to south end of park from Downtown Berkeley is off 67th and Shellmound Street- NOT Ashby Avenue. \nWhat to bring: we will have some equipment to share but if you have a bucket\, picker and gloves\, bring them please. \nWHAT TO BRING\nLayered clothing\nsunscreen and hat\nsunglasses\nreusable water or drink container\nlunch or snacks if desired- no single use plastic please!\nsandals\, sneakers of beach shoes.\nCleanup supplies if you have them\nGather reusable cleanup supplies from home\, like a bucket and gardening gloves. Cleanup supplies\, as well as liability waivers\, will be available at each cleanup site if needed.\nShow up at our cleanup site at the designated time and day. Check in with on-site cleanup staff and start cleaning \nAdditional Links: \nThe CleanSwell App: Download before you go to log data during the cleanup\niNaturalist- add your observations to the Aquatic Park Project\nLocal Cleanup Coordinator contact info\nTips for Educators\, Youth Groups\, and Parents \nJoin our campaign to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic and runoff on our oceans and beaches and restore ocean health. \nLearn about our research project\, bird watch and help restore this beautiful park.\nWe are a volunteer program relying on donations for cleanup materials. Donate $10 to support the Healthy Bay Program to fund gloves\, tools and clean up materials.\nCant join us? Please sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up. \nDONATE 
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/cleanup-plastic-survey-and-water-monitoring-aquatic-park-2/
LOCATION:Aquatic Park Berkeley\, 2825 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260315T230555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T230555Z
UID:31373-1774598400-1774803600@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Bioneers
DESCRIPTION:Bioneers 2026 will reignite our shared energy\, creativity\, and commitment to change. From March 26–28 in Berkeley\, you’ll have the chance to connect with visionary thinkers and doers — activists\, scientists\, artists\, educators\, Indigenous leaders\, community organizers\, and many others who are shaping solutions to the most critical issues of our time. \nJoin us Saturday at our table in the Brower Center\, \nSecure your spot: Register here.\nProject partners of Earth Island can receive 20% off with the code: 360b20. \nEarth Island will also host a booth in the David Brower Center Lobby throughout the conference.If you’re interested in volunteering to staff our booth\, please sign up here: volunteers. There is also a guest pass that you can request to use on the second tab. We also hope you’ll stop by and say hello!
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/bioneers/
LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way Suite 460\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260303T154301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171334Z
UID:31312-1774688400-1774695600@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup Long Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join Shark Stewards Southern California team at Junipero Beach. We set our table up on the edge of the bike path near the Saltwater Deck. \nVolunteers join us sharing shark information or cleaning up the beach and collecting data. \nFREE parking with code upon check-in. This is a very busy beach with lots of fitness activities\, runners\, walkers\, cyclists\, and beach goers who want to enjoy our beautiful California weather. \nWe clean up and collect data on the plastic that ends up in the parking lot and on the beach. Keep the beach and ocean clean. \nWaiver link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9 \n0900-1100 am \nJunipero Beach\, 1 Junipero Ave. Long Beach\, CA 90803 \nPickers\, gloves and buckets available\, but bring your own\, or donate to help maintain our equipment.
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/31312/
LOCATION:1 Junipero Ave\, Long Beach 90803\, 1 Junipero Ave\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260303T145439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T171031Z
UID:31306-1774702800-1774708200@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:March for the Ocean\, No Kings West Berkeley
DESCRIPTION:NO KINGS WEST BERKELEY \nGather peacefully and voice your support for freedom of speech\, and our civil rights under the constitution. \nWear a costume\, bring a whistle or a drum. \nWe meet on the west side of I 80 and walk to the University (Free Speech) overpass Bridge \nMarch 28\, 1-230 pm. \nICE IN THE ARCTIC- NOT OIL \n \nSaturday\, Mar 28\, 2026\, 1:00 PM Pacific time\n598 University Ave\, Berkeley\, CA \nLearn more about events near you
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/march-for-the-ocean-no-kings/
LOCATION:i80 Pedestrian/Bike Overpass Berkeley @ University Ave 598 University Ave Berkeley\, CA 94720
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260401T165756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T165756Z
UID:31452-1775239200-1775253600@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Ocean Film 30x30 Screening
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can become active supporting the 30×30 initiative with UC Berkeley CALPIRG and Shark Stewards. \nDavid Attenborough’s Ocean and action to protect our ocean through marine protected areas. \nLearn more about California MPAs and our initiative to protect California’s coastal ocean. \n \n  \nSupport Marine Protection
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/ocean-film-30x30-screening/
LOCATION:UC Berkeley\, Barrows Hall\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campaign,Education,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260411T180053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T180053Z
UID:31500-1775840400-1776013200@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Sharks at Ocean Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Shark Stewards at the 23rd International Ocean Film Festival with shark films and ocean action. \nFor twenty three years\, the International Ocean Film Festival has brought the wonder\, urgency\, and power of the ocean to the big screen. What began in 2004 as a bold vision has grown into a global platform for ocean literacy\, education\, and independent film that reaches audiences of all ages. \n  \nThe Shark films set we founded in 2009 screen Saturday at 10 am starting with The Last Fin by Shark Stewardʻs former Cal Bear team and emerging filmmaker Lexi Addison. \nVisit our booth Saturday at the Cowell Theater\, sign our petition to defend endangered sharks and our Sanctuaries. \nAttend the festival\, admire the ocean world and act. \nFilms Friday evening through Sunday April 12 at the Cowell Theater\, Fort Mason San Francisco. \nLearn More
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/sharks-at-ocean-film-festival/
LOCATION:Cowell Theater in Fort Mason Center\, San Francisco
CATEGORIES:Education,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260401T162828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T163627Z
UID:31446-1775980800-1775998800@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Run 4 Sharks- Youth Ocean Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join our Shark Stewards Southern California group supporting kids and ocean education at the Run 4 Sharks. \nAnaheim South Jr. High School \nSaturday April 11\, 2026 \n0800-12 pm. \nSponsor a kid around the track- one lap or 20 for a full 5K to support. \nDONATE\n  \n \nMusic\, food truck and ocean education with a Dive VR- including squid dissection! \nVolunteers welcome! \n  \n 
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/run-4-sharks-youth-ocean-academy/
LOCATION:South Junior High\, 2320 E South Street\, CA US\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Meetup,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260409T021414Z
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UID:31497-1776499200-1776531600@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Southern California at Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Earth Day with Newport Bay Conservancy at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center.\nVisit the Newport Back Bay and learn about wildlife from birds to sharks! Visit the many booths with non-profit partners with hands on learning activities. Sharks\, whales\, seals\, birds of prey\, and many more. \nLearn More \n\n\n\nOC Parks and Newport Bay Conservancy invite you to attend our annual celebration: Earth Day at the Bay! \nThis FREE\, family-friendly event features environmental-themed exhibits from community partners and local artists. Booths will feature activities that include arts and crafts\, science discovery\, and educational information. There will be live music throughout the day\, as well as a scavenger hunt complete with prizes. Be sure to enter our opportunity drawing as well! \nFood trucks will be on site with tasty treats available for purchase. Parking is free\, but limited. We encourage carpooling. \nNo need to register online\, donations accepted. \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n10am- 4pm \n\n\n\nPeter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center\n\n2301 University Dr\, Newport Beach\, CA 92660\, USA\n\n\nGet directions\n\n\nContact to Volunteer
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/earth-day-southern-california-at-peter-and-mary-muth-interpretive-center/
LOCATION:Back Bay Science Center Entrance 600 Shellmaker Rd. Newport Beach\, 92660\, Back Bay Science Center Entrance 600 Shellmaker Rd.\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92660
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260227T231048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T230625Z
UID:31293-1776592800-1776603600@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Cleanup and Monitoring Aquatic Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Earth Day cleanup and water monitoring survey event at Aquatic Park\, Berkeley CA \nWith support from Ava Energy and the Mary Crocker Trust. \n \nCelebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor\, and protect\, this beautiful marine park. \nJoin our Aquatic Park Stewards team testing water quality\, cleaning up marine debris and helping maintain the lagoon and park. \nOn Earth Day we are partnering with BASK kayakers\, Berkeley Paddling and Rowing Club\,  BORP and Waterside Works to cleanup on the water!  Staging on Bolivar near the Kenneth Hayes Boat House. Please park on the road and not in the BPRC lot. \nSigned WAIVER Required. \nLaunch sites on the north side at the Berkeley Paddling and Rowing Club and at the Berkeley Waterski Ramp. \n(For liability only club members or those signed up with BWPC\, BORP or Waterside Works will be allowed to access the water.) \nPut ins available at the BPRC dock (parking along bolivar). \nRSVP link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9 \nMAP \n2851 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley CA \nPublic transportation and carpooling encouraged!\nNote- entrance to south end of park from Downtown Berkeley is off 67th and Shellmound Street- NOT Ashby Avenue. \n  \nWhat to bring: we will have some equipment to share but if you have a bucket\, picker and gloves\, bring them please. \nWHAT TO BRING\nLayered clothing\nsunscreen and hat\nsunglasses\nreusable water or drink container\nlunch or snacks if desired- no single use plastic please!\nsandals\, sneakers of beach shoes.\nCleanup supplies if you have them\nGather reusable cleanup supplies from home\, like a bucket and gardening gloves. Cleanup supplies\, as well as liability waivers\, will be available at each cleanup site if needed.\nShow up at our cleanup site at the designated time and day. Check in with on-site cleanup staff and start cleaning \nAdditional Links: \nThe CleanSwell App: Download before you go to log data during the cleanup\niNaturalist- add your observations to the Aquatic Park Project\nLocal Cleanup Coordinator contact info\nTips for Educators\, Youth Groups\, and Parents \nJoin our campaign to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic and runoff on our oceans and beaches and restore ocean health. \nLearn about our research project\, bird watch and help restore this beautiful park.\nWe are a volunteer program relying on donations for cleanup materials. Donate $10 to support the Healthy Bay Program to fund gloves\, tools and clean up materials.\nCant join us? Please sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up. \nDONATE at sharkstewards.org/donate
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/earth-day-cleanup-and-monitoring-aquatic-park/
LOCATION:Kenneth A. Hayes Boathouse\, 2851 Bolivar Dr\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260413T205648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T211553Z
UID:31508-1776772800-1776790800@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Duxbury Reef MPA Expansion Hearing
DESCRIPTION:On April 21st\, the California Fish & Game Commission (Commission) will be discussing petitions that were submitted to adaptively manage California’s marine protected areas\, including Environment Action Committee of West Marin’s petition to increase protections at Duxbury Reef’s rare rocky intertidal habitat. \n The petion\, 2023-32MPA  – Would reclassify Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) to a State Marine reserve (SMR) and Expand the Southern and Northern Boundaries \nThe Duxbury Reef Petition proposes redesignating the current Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area as a State Marine Reserve\, as well as expanding its boundaries to encompass the full\, contiguous reef habitat. This would expand the northern boundary to the Double Point/Stormy Stack Special Closure\, and the southern boundary to the most southerly tip of Duxbury Reef exposed at mean lower low water\, or to about 37°53’07.9”N\, 122°41’45.3”W. \nThe Commission is scheduled to substantively begin discussing North Coast petitions  including the proposed change from the existing SMCA designation to State Marine reserve at a California Fish and Game Commission meeting on April 21st in San Mateo. \nThe recommendation proposes to continue allowing access for recreational fishing and non-consumptive uses at Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area (tidepooling\, dog walking\, education\, surfing\, boating\, and research) while protecting the full extent of the rare\, biodiverse\, and ecologically-connected rocky reef habitat\, large parts of which are currently unprotected. We will additionally advocate for clarified language that better protects the reef while maintaining most recreational fishing. \n Tell the Commission You Support More Protection at Duxbury Reef\nComment Here \nAs ‘the most extensive rocky intertidal habitat’ that exists in California\, the Department’s evaluation acknowledges the real threats the reef faces from fragmented habitat on the local scale\, to climate change on the global scale. This potential regulation change would better protect species by providing regulatory clarity and safeguarding contiguous habitat\, enhancing intertidal health and the tidepooling and educational experiences for all who visit the reef. \nNon-consumptive uses will not be impacted by this proposed change. The public will be able to continue exploring\, tidepooling\, surfing\, kayaking\, walking their dogs\, and engaging in research and education at this special place. In fact\, Duxbury Reef SMCA is one of the premier sites for marine education in Marin County and is visited by people and students from all over the Bay Area and beyond. \nCalifornia\, globally recognized for our conservation policy\, has also set an ambitious yet critical goal of conserving 30 percent of state lands and coastal waters by 2030 (30×30). This is necessary to protect and restore biodiversity\, expand access to nature\, and mitigate and build resilience to climate change. \nThe need for improved signage and continued education\, which the organization will continue working on through the local Duxbury Docents program. \n  \n\n\n\nApril 21\, 2026\nTuesday\, 8:00 a.m.\nMarine Protected Area Petitions \n(Del Norte through Monterey counties petitions(external link))San Mateo Elks Lodge\n229 W. 20th Avenue\nSan Mateo\, CA 94403 \nRegional Petition Meeting Goals and Participation Guidelines (PDF)(external link)\nAgenda (PDF)(external link)\nHow to Join the Meeting (PDF)(external link)\nMeeting Documents (PDF)\n\n\n\nDuxbury Reef SMCA is one of the premier sites for marine education in Marin County and is visited by people and students from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/duxbury-reef-mpa-expansion-hearing/
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Campaign,Citizen Science,Community,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010337
CREATED:20260413T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T222608Z
UID:31514-1777107600-1777114800@sharkstewards.org
SUMMARY:Cleanup and Monitoring Long Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join Shark Stewards Southern California team for a Beach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey at Junipero Beach\, in Long Beach. \nMeet at our booth on the edge of the bike path near the Saltwater Deck south of the parking lot. \n1 Junipero Ave.  Junipero Beach Long Beach\, CA 90803  0900-1100am \nFREE parking with code upon check-in. \nThis is a busy beach near the San Gabriel River where plastic is deposited on the beach.  This is a popular beach with fitness activities\, runners\, walkers\, cyclists\, and beach goers who enjoy our beautiful California weather. Help us keep it clean pick up aand educate our community on the impacts of plastic on the environment and human health. \nWaiver link here: https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9 \n\nEvents\n\nWHAT TO BRING\n\nLayered clothing\nsunscreen and hat\nsunglasses\nreusable water or drink container\nlunch or snacks if desired- no single use plastic please!\nsandals\, sneakers of beach shoes.\n\nWe are a volunteer program relying on donations for cleanup materials. Donate $10 to support the Healthy Bay Program to fund gloves\, tools and clean up materials. \n\nDonate
URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/cleanup-and-monitoring-long-beach/
LOCATION:Junipero Beach\, 1 Junipero Ave. Long Beach\, CA\, 90803
CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Citizen Science
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