BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Shark Stewards - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Shark Stewards X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sharkstewards.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Shark Stewards REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T140000 DTSTAMP:20260718T002017Z CREATED:20260714T024940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T002017Z UID:31924-1784368800-1784383200@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and Sanctuary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join Shark Stewards at the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center  supporting our National Marine Sanctuaries and our Marine Monuments – especially the  Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and Sanctuary to commercial fishing.\nCheck out our new activity: Hawaii sharks\, habitat predator and prey for kids! \nWe will be signing our Sharks for Kids book and celebrating America’s National Marine Sanctuaries. \nSIGN THE PETITION \nAct now and support the Papahānaumokuākea Sanctuary and Monument  from illegal fishing proposed by the Trump Administration and order a special edition Sanctuary T shirt to Respect\, Proytect and Conserve the Papahānaumokuākea. \n \n  \nSUPPORT OUR MISSION URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/papahanaumokuakea-marine-national-monument-and-sanctuary-celebration/ LOCATION:Mokupapapapa Center\, 76 Kamehameha Ave\,\, HI\, 96720\, United States CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Education,Film Screening,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Humpback-spyhop-and-blow-e1769023314581.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260801T022900Z CREATED:20260726T204916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T022900Z UID:32037-1785571200-1785600000@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:Ocean Fest for Shark Week at Jackʻs Diving Locker DESCRIPTION:Join Shark Stewards at Jackʻs Ocean Fair and sale in Kailua- Kona celebrating 45 years of serving the big Islandʻs dive community. \nTake a photo with our Defend the Papahānaumokuākea Sanctuary and Monument  from commercial fishing. \nSharks for Kids book signing by David McGuire! \nJoin our raffle to win this 36 x 48 inch print on metal signed by Deron Verbeck. \nHelp us save sharks with Jacks- and get a cheap air card and other great swag. \n  \nSale information here.  8am-4pm \nJACK’S DIVING LOCKER\nALI’I DRIVE SHOP\n75-5813 Alii Dr\nKailua-Kona\, HAWAII 96740 URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/ocean-fair-for-shark-week-at-jack%ca%bbs-diving-locker/ LOCATION:Jacks Diving Locker\, 75-5813 Ali‘i Dr\,\, Kailua-Kona\, HI\, 96740-2410\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Verbeck-Reef-sharks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T110000 DTSTAMP:20260812T204950Z CREATED:20260812T204858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T204950Z UID:32111-1787391000-1787396400@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup and Survey- 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. \nHelp us plan for our White Shark Science\, Safety and Survivor Event September 5th! \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\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/beach-cleanup-and-survey-long-beach-2/ LOCATION:Cherry Beach\, Long Beach California CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Beachteam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T193510Z CREATED:20260603T193417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T193510Z UID:31689-1787479200-1787490000@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:Back to School Berkeley Beach Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Welcome the kids back to school\, and join us for our monthly 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 \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 \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. \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ\n \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.\nCant join us? \nPlease sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up. \nDONATE  URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/back-to-school-berkeley-beach-cleanup/ LOCATION:Aquatic Park Berkeley\, 2825 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94710\, United States CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kids-Cleanuip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T183000 DTSTAMP:20260905T161507Z CREATED:20260526T001957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T161507Z UID:31635-1788620400-1788633000@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:Great White Sharks: Safety\, Science and Survival- Panel\, Film\, Art and Action DESCRIPTION:Shark Film Screening\, Panel and Original Ocean Art Benefit\nSeptember 5\, 2026\n\nAdvance Tickets Close 10 AM Saturday- Tickets available at door *\n\nJoin shark experts including renowned Dr. Chris Lowe of CSULB Shark Lab\, our shark survivor turned advocate\, and marine artists to gather community and raise funds for shark conservation.\nEnjoy a film screening on Deep Blue: The World’s Biggest White Shark\, a panel of shark divers and conservationists experts and a silent auction of ocean art created by local artists.\nAuction is Now Live Online- Bid Early!\nLearn about great white sharks\, human-shark encounters and marine conservation in California- including the emergency shark safety regulations implemented in June.\nSaturday\, Sept. 5\, 2026 3:00- 6:30 pm\nSports Basement Long Beach – Flight Deck- Third Floor\n2100 N Bellflower Blvd\, Long Beach\, CA 90815\n \n(Featured Art: Whale Shark Airbrush on large canvas by Caleb Cove;  Palmyra Tropical Diversity  by Ian Shive \nMeet Shark Survivor Maria Korcmaros- celebrating 10 years of surviving a white shark encounter in California\, and 20 years celebrating Shark Stewards work in Shark Conservation and Marine Protection.\nJust added Em the Master who will be performing  live her song Cold Blooded! \nPANEL\nDr. Chris Lowe: Renowned Shark Expert\, Professor of Marine Biology at Cal State Long Beach\nand Director of CSULB Shark Lab\nDavid McGuire: Founder & Director of Shark Stewards\nCarlos Gauna  The Malibu Artist- photographer and shark advocate\nCarmen Koepfer Marine Biologist at CK and Science Educator at Ocean Institute\nModerated by Maria Korcsmaros\, Shark Survivor turned Shark Advocate \nAdvance Tickets will receive an opportunity to win a trip to SE Farallon Island with Shark Stewards and a free shark mug. \nTickets on Sale! *\nSCHEDULE\n\n3:00-3:30pm: Doors open – Refreshments\, Social Mixer\, Art Viewing\, Silent Auction Begins\n3:30-3:40pm: Welcome & Opening Remarks\n3:40-4:25pm Film Screening\n4:25- 4:45pm: Intermission\n4:45 – 5:00pm Live Performance EM The Master “Cold Blooded” \n5:00-6:00pm: Shark Panel with Expert Speakers\n6:00-6:30pm: Auction Closing\, Final Remarks & Wrap Up\n\n\n*A Fundraiser for Shark Stewards Endangered Shark Campaign and Shark Academy youth education.\nTickets $25.00\, includes entry\, 2 drink tickets beer\, wine and light fare.\n\nCanʻt Join Us?\nSupport Shark Conservation and Ocean Education with your DONATION!\n\nVolunteer or Donate Art by contacting us. URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/sharks-science-and-survival/ LOCATION:Sports Basement\, Long Beach\, 2100 N Bellflower Blvd\, 90815 CATEGORIES:Community,Film Screening,News,Sharktober,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GW-Front-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T203039Z CREATED:20260825T202941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T203039Z UID:32167-1789808400-1789819200@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:California Coastal Cleanup Day\, Berkeley DESCRIPTION:Join Shark Stewards on September 19\, 2026 for the biggest day of volunteer action at Aquatic Park Berkeley\, and the East Bay Parks! \nCoastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans\, watersheds\, and wildlife from trash and plastic pollution. In collaboration with the California Coastal Commission and the Ocean Conservancy\, we have participated in these events for almost 20 years! \nJoin one of our monthly monitoring events and cleanups and learn more about restoring the health to Aquatic Park for sharks rays and people! \nEducation\, Science and Action- this event supported by a U.C. Berkeley Chancellor’s Community Partnership Grant. \n\n\nCelebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor and  protect this beautiful park.\n\n\nCollect data on marine debris\, plastic branding and wildlife observations.\nClean up and survey\, 2985 Bolivar Dr. Aquatic Park\, Berkeley CA. Sign up at our table inside gate at south end. \n\n\n\nJoin our Aquatic Park Stewards team testing water quality\, cleaning up marine debris and helping maintain the lagoon and park. \nMeet our Friends of Aquatic Park partners and help collect data on this ongoing research and community science project. \nWith support from Ava Community Energy and Alameda Clean Water grants. \nRSVP link here:  https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9 \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at South End Parking Lot \n2985 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley\, CA 94710 (Off Ashby entrance to East shore Fwy) \n\n\n\n\nPublic transportation and carpooling encouraged!\nFor the cleanup we will have some equipment to share but if you have a bucket\, picker and gloves\, bring them please.\n\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\nCleanup supplies if you have themGather 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. Show up at our cleanup site at the designated time and day. Check in with on-site cleanup staff and start cleaning \n\nAdditional Links: \n\nThe CleanSwell App: Download before you go to log data during the cleanup\nLocal Cleanup Coordinator contact info\nTips for Educators\, Youth Groups\, and Parents\n\nJoin our campaign to  mitigate the environmental impact of plastic and runoff on our oceans and beaches and restore ocean health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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.\n\nCant join us? Please sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up.\n\nDONATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance signups\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ\n \n\n  URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/california-coastal-cleanup-day-berkeley/ LOCATION:2825 Bolivar Drive Berkeley CA CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/team_260.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260909T191513Z CREATED:20260909T191513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T191513Z UID:32218-1790064000-1790355600@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit DESCRIPTION:Join Shark Stewards at the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit where we will be presenting a poster on shark and ray morbidity and mortality from disease in the San Francisco Bay\, and our monitoring results at Berkeley’s Aquatic Park. \nLocated at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis from September 22 – 25\, 2026 – with support from member organization\, Save the Bay. \nThe 2026 RAE Summit promises to be an unparalleled gathering of the coastal restoration community\, dedicated to exploring pressing issues\, innovative solutions\, and invaluable lessons learned in the pursuit of robust strategies to restore and revitalize our coastal resources and communities effectively. Together\, we’ll explore practical solutions\, bold ideas\, and lessons learned at the intersection of climate resilience\, restoration\, equity\, and the blue economy – set against the backdrop of one of the nation’s most iconic coastal regions. URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/2026-coastal-estuarine-summit/ CATEGORIES:Community,Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bat-Ray-e1775667977770.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260907T183815Z CREATED:20260907T183815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T183815Z UID:32210-1791712800-1791723600@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:Sharktober Cleanup Aquatic Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly cleanup at Aquatic Park and celebrate sharks this Sharktober! \n  \nEducation\, Science and Action- this event supported by a U.C. Berkeley Chancellor’s Community Partnership Grant. \n\n\nCelebrate our own hound shark and bat ray nursery site and help us monitor and  protect this beautiful park.\n\n\nCollect data on marine debris\, plastic branding and wildlife observations.\nClean up and survey\, 2985 Bolivar Dr. Aquatic Park\, Berkeley CA. Sign up at our table inside gate at south end. \n\n\n\nJoin our Aquatic Park Stewards team testing water quality\, cleaning up marine debris and helping maintain the lagoon and park. \nMeet our Friends of Aquatic Park partners and help collect data on this ongoing research and community science project. \nWith support from Ava Community Energy and Alameda Clean Water grants. \nRSVP link here:  https://forms.gle/7r5UmPZGNgz4aYwC9 \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at South End Parking Lot \n2985 Bolivar Drive\, Berkeley\, CA 94710 (Off Ashby entrance to East shore Fwy) \n\n\n\n\nPublic transportation and carpooling encouraged!\nFor the cleanup we will have some equipment to share but if you have a bucket\, picker and gloves\, bring them please.\n\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\nCleanup supplies if you have themGather 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. Show up at our cleanup site at the designated time and day. Check in with on-site cleanup staff and start cleaning \n\nAdditional Links: \n\nThe CleanSwell App: Download before you go to log data during the cleanup\nLocal Cleanup Coordinator contact info\nTips for Educators\, Youth Groups\, and Parents\n\nJoin our campaign to  mitigate the environmental impact of plastic and runoff on our oceans and beaches and restore ocean health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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.\n\nCant join us? Please sponsor cleanup materials or a clean up.\n\nDONATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance signups\n\n\nName(required) \n\n\nEmail(required) \n\n\nWebsite \n\n\nMessage \n\n\n\nSubmit  \n\n\n  URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/sharktober-cleanup-aquatic-park/ LOCATION:2825 Bolivar Drive Berkeley CA CATEGORIES:Beach Cleanups,Citizen Science,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/October-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T195705Z CREATED:20260827T192818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T195705Z UID:32179-1792231200-1792252800@sharkstewards.org SUMMARY:Bay Area Science Festival - Shark Exhibit and Activities DESCRIPTION:Join us for shark activities including how the Ampulla of Loenzini work\, and a live dissection with Shark Stewards at the  Bay Area Science Festival San Francisco. \n\n\nWhen: October 17\, 2026\, 11am – 4pm  \n\n\nWhere: UCSF Mission Bay Campus in San Francisco   \nExpected Attendance: 15\,000+; mostly families with young children  \n\n\nThe event is free with businesses\, nonprofits and education institutions (K-12\, colleges and universities). URL:https://sharkstewards.org/event/bay-area-science-festival-shark-exhibit/ LOCATION:UCSF Mission Bay Campus in San Francisco\, 1975 4th St\,\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94158 CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sharkstewards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sharktoberfest17_3559-scaled-e1787858126866.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR