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Walter Munk Day Celebrate Our Oceans, October 5th, 2024Event Schedule8:30 AM9:30 AMFood Trucks begin service We welcome our Emcee, Neda Iranpour, San Diego Morning Anchor CBS 8Kumeyaay Opening Prayer: Blessing by the Elders & Bird Singers10:00 AM Ribbon-cutting Ceremony ~ Event Opens Ocean Alley and Kumeyaay Way Exhibitors Booths THE MAP Tour and Scavenger HuntFace PaintersHonored Guests:Jamie LaBrake - Councilman, Sycuan Tribal GovernmentDr. Stanley Rogriguez - President of the Kumeyaay Community CollegeMichael Connolly Miskwish - Author of Maay Uuyow (Kumeyaay Cosmology)Tara Lawson-Remer - SD County Supervisor District 3Joe La Cava - San Diego Councilmember - District 1Dr. Cody Petterson - SDUSD Board TrusteeDr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne - SDUSD Board TrusteeFrancine Busby - District Director for Senator Catherine BlakespearBill Kellogg - President of La Jolla Beach & Tennis ClubDave Scott - Retired Meteorologist KUSIRita Macdonald - COO of the Samuel Lawrence Foundation12:30 PMWalter Munk Day Program: Music by Niels Lund, Kevin Moraine, and Madeline Cohen National Anthem sung by April JoyKeynote Speakers: Dimitri Deheyn, PhD - Research Scientist at SIO Kumeyaay Representative - Culture and Heritage of the Kumeyaay Nation in the LJ Shores Dave Scott: Composer & Trombonist for the San Diego Jazz Orchestra Walter Munk’s World War II Contribution to the Navy SEALs rst-ever missionSeaWorld: Story of J.J. The Orphaned Baby Gray Whale Unveiling of the Story of J.J. PanelsEcoArts Kids Coastal Critters Parade (Raychel Isaac)Creative Dance Theater at THE MAP (Alexa Lopez TOPs Director)13:30 PMKumeyaay Tule Boat Launch at the La Jolla Shores Boat Launch4:00 PMEvent Ends ~ Thank you for joining us!

Explore the Oceanswith Walter the RayCOMFORT STATIONBEACHLIFEGUARDTOWEROC EANPUBLIC PARKING LOTVALLECITOSWALTER MUNK WAYOCEAN ALLEYLA JOLLA SHORES HOTEL BOAT LAUNCHCAMINO DEL OROPLAYGROUNDRIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONYFOOD TRUCKSFIRE STATION 9CALLE FRESCOTAJ.J.THE MAPREGISTRATIONREGISTRATIONEVENT PROGRAMKUMEYAAY WAYVOLUNTEERS BRONZE SCULPTUREPROG RAMSWEEP-E Story Panel about J.J. the Orphaned Baby Gray WhaleDonor Thank You Panel

OCEAN ALLEY EXHIBITORSwaltermunkfoundation.org

Jamul Indian Village of Californiajamulindianvillage.comIt is the mission of the Jamul Indian Village of California Environmental Protection Department (EPD) to protect and serve the members and visitors of the Reservation. It must also protect those lands that fall under Tribal jurisdiction to include the sacred traditional sites; to protect and preserve the Kumeyaay culture, traditions and intertwine them in our modern day world, may it be in the protection of our homelands or the interactions of our everyday life; to further seek out ways to repatriate the Kumeyaay ancestral homelands and establish a safe environment for our future generations; to always ensure that the governing body is informed and aware so that they make good decisions about our past, present and future ways of life. JIVoC will host a booth focused on hydrology with the use of a watershed model. Additional materials will include display boards, educational brochures, and native plant coloring pages with crayons included.Jamul Indian Village of California EPA Departmentjamulindianvillage.comWe will be running a watershed model demonstration for people to view. Information and brochures about polluted runoff, water quality and other environmental concerns will be provided.Kumeyaay Community CollegeTule Boat Buildingactaonline.org/prole/kumeyaay-community-college/The Mission of the Kumeyaay Community College is to support Kumeyaay’s cultural identity, sovereignty, and self-determination while meeting the educational needs of Native and non-Native students. Established 2003. Tule Boat Building will be demonstrated with attendee participation. Booth #1/2 Booth #6 Booth #5 KUMEYAAY WAY EXHIBITORS

Kumeyaay Heritage Preservation Committee & Cosmology Imperial Desert Museumivdesertmuseum.org www.kumeyaay.info The Mission of the Kumeyaay Heritage Preservation Committee, established in 2013, is to prevent the loss and adverse impacts on the Kumeyaay’s heritage, spirituality and cultural resources within the aboriginal territory of the Kumeyaay people. Maay Uuyow - Kumeyaay Sky Knowledge is featured in the Desert Museum.Sycuan Cultural Resource Center & MuseumSycuantribe.orgTo foster a unique learning experience and promote a deep appreciation for the historyand cultural legacy of the Kumeyaay Nation. Information booth about the rst people’s of San Diego (Kumeyaay), Replica artifacts/ocean terms language board, live demo yucca cordage making and shell bead necklace making with public. Infor-mation booth about the rst people’s of San Diego (Kumeyaay), Replica artifacts/ocean terms language board, live demo yucca cordage making and shell bead necklace making with public.Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians viejasbandofkumeyaay.org The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is a sovereign government recognized by the United States government. Tribal governments are autonomous entities that conduct responsibilities of that of many governing bodies, with such structures as executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The Viejas Government is founded on a participatory democracy, comprised of two active levels—general council and tribal council. Tribal government ofcials are elected to four-year terms of ofce by the general council, which includes all of the band’s voting members. We plan to offer a home-made, non-toxic cyanotype activity using found ocean items (e.g. seaweed, shells, maybe even trash, etc.) to create ocean themed, nature-based art. We will speak to the importance of healthy oceans and how the ocean’s health can affect the health of the organisms that call it home, etc. Participants will be able to take their art home and it will hopefully be a beautiful reminder of why it’s important to care for our oceans. Ocean-themed temporary tatoos provided with a fun fact. Booth #7 Booth #3/4 Booth #8

Aburto Lab at Scripps Institution of Oceanography aburtolab.ucsd.eduThe Aburto Lab is dedicated to ocean conservation and biodiversity. “Our lab believes that, by revising the narrative of science and reframing the traditional scientic framework, we can have a much greater impact. We value teaching and inspiring the next generation of scientists under this new framework by training the skill of storytelling to inuence real conservation methods.” Alberto Rivera, Lab manager for the Aburto Lab, will be able to walk throughmapmaking activities using ArcGIS Online with students during a single person activity. Additionally, parents/students will be able to check out a camera to take a single photo that they believe creatively captures an aspect of the community or ocean and print it on site.American Cetacean SocietySan Diego Chapteracssandiego.orgThe American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. We will provide education regarding cetaceans through biofacts Barnacles, vertebrae, krill, etc), posters and models. In addition, we will have education on conservation efforts,incl uding information on Whale Safe and education regarding safe boating practices around whales and dolphins. Children can “test their knowledge” through ACS junior whale naturalist booklet activities. Booth #52 Booth #21 OCEAN ALLEY EXHIBITORS

Blue Latitudesbluelatitudesfoundation.orgFounded in 2018, The Blue Latitudes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-prot organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientic purposes. We elevate the traditional concept of ocean stewardship by uniting government, industry and the community to work together to conserve our oceans! In doing so, this foundation strives to explore innovative solutions to traditional marine conservation challenges. The Blue Latitudes Foundation will provide Virtual Reality (VR) goggles to offer participants an immersive ‘virtual dive.’ Using VR footage from beneath Oil Platform Eureka, we can create a computer-simulated environment that introduces participants to the marine communities below California’s oil platforms. This 360° ‘virtual dive’ offers equitable access to the ocean while showcasing a unique approach to ocean conservation at the intersection of industry and the environment. Our goal is to educate and inform participants about the challenges facing our oceans and inspire them to become better stewards of coastal and marine environments. At Blue Latitudes Foundation, we believe that taking the public underwater—where seeing is believing—is one of the best ways to achieve this. We will provide the VR goggles and licensed VR footage and manage the participant experience. Additionally, we will have our DeepTrekker ROV on display.Blue Water Institute, Inc bluewaterlmfestival.orgWe are a grassroots, community-based environmental, social and restorative justice non-prot organization focused on creating impactful, sustainable and equitable pathways in environmental stewardship, STEAM and aquatics through raising awareness, advocating for policy and inspiring the next generation of activists. BWFF will feature content and lm trailers, handouts for March 2025 Film Festival and rafe giveaway. Booth #24 Booth #17

California Department of Parks and Recreation bluewaterlmfestival.orgTo provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Visit our table and check out our brand-new, colorful, interactive 3D models as part of our ‘Healing Ecosystems’ display made in partnership with Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology (SMCA) and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Human Ecology Lab led by Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo. SCMA was initially created in 2015 through the initiative of Scripps professor Walter Munk, who secured seed donations and approval to begin center operations. Coastal Defenders aligns with the Human Ecology Lab’s ethical and equitable commitments on the intersection of climate impacts, culture and cooperative research.Clear Blue Sea clearbluesea.orgOur mission is to restore the health of our oceans by leveraging unmanned technologies, data-driven solutions, and educating students. We are planning to bring our small 2ft unmanned surface vessel we call microFRED (Floating Robot for Eliminating Debris). MicroFRED has stereo vision cameras, precision GPS, and a sonar echosounder for bathymetric mapping. We are planning to bring microFRED and a poster explaining his systems, and how he will contribute to collecting data from our oceans and help identify and collect marine debris. We plan to have the electronics enclosure open to allow students to view the internal workings and ask the engineering team any questions they may have. Booth #19 Booth #26

Coastal Defenderscoastaldefenders.orgWe are a grassroots, community-based environmental, social + restorative justice non-prot organization focused on creating impactful, sustainable + equitable pathways in environmental stewardship,STEAM + aquatics through raising awareness, advocating for policy and inspiring the nextgeneration of activists. Visit our table and check out our brand-new, colorful, interactive 3D models as part of our ‘Healing Ecosystems’ display made in partnership with Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology (SMCA) and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Human Ecology Lab led by Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo. SCMA was initially created in 2015 through the initiative of Scripps professor Walter Munk, who secured seed donations and approval to begin center operations. Coastal Defenders aligns with the Human Ecology Lab’s ethical and equitable commitments on the intersection of climate impacts, culture and cooperative research. EcoArts Kidsecoartskids.com “EcoArt celebrates plants, animals, oceans, mountains, and ecosystems while cultivating environmental stewardship. We give children the tools and condence to develop their artistic voice and inspire positivity in the world.” Repurposed art station with various upcycled art supplies. We will educate on the importance of a circular economy and understanding the end-of-life of everything we use.Education for Sharingeducationforsharing.orgForming better global citizens through innovative education based on the power of play. “Flying Fish” - In this dynamic activity, participants will dive into the importance of marineconservation, related to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) “Life Below Water.” The activity is divided into teams, where participants take on the roles of shermen and sh, simulating a shing net with hula hoops and frisbees. Teams must collaborate to catch “sh” (frisbees) thrown between the moving “nets.” Each caught sh earns the teams a marine species card, providing information about endangered, temporarily protected, or stable species. At the end, there’s a reection on the importance of protecting marine biodiversity and the impact of human activities on aquatic ecosystems. Booth #9 Booth #32 Booth #30/31

Education for Sharing - cont.“Matchstick Fish Challenge” - In this activity, participants will use matchsticks to solve a challenge that encourages critical thinking and patience, related to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) “Life Below Water.” The task is to rearrange matchsticks so that a sh, formed by them, “swims” in the oppositedirection, by moving only three matchsticks.The focus is on the problem-solving process and the importance of patience in science. Participants will reect on their attempts, the emotions felt when solving the challenge, and discuss topics like the impact of noise and pollution on marine life. The activity promotes curiosity, collaboration, and environmental awareness among youth.Elementary Institute of Scienceeisca.orgInspiring a love of science and creating opportunity for diverse children and youth. Join the Elementary Institute of Science in a fun hands-on STEM activity. Attendees will learn about marine animal adaptations and climate change.FjordPhytofjordphyto.orgFjordPhyto Is A Collaborative Project Between Scientists At Scripps Institution Of Oceanography And Universidad Nacional De La Plata Working Together With Antarctic Tour Operators, Polar Guides, And Travelers Visiting The Antarctic Peninsula. Every Year, Ocean Measurements And Phytoplankton Samples are collected from The Antarctic Coast To Monitor How Melting Glaciers Inuence Phytoplankton Populations. With the help of polar travelers, FjordPhyto focuses on monitoring changes in fjord phytoplankton communities week-to-week, month-to-month, and year-to-year while providing impactful and engaging polar science engagement opportunities.For Our Neighborhood forourneighborhood.comProviding access to adventure to empower our under-resourced communities through the gift of a good memory. For Our Neighborhood is our 501(c)3 nonprot dedicated to providing opportunity and access to: outdoor activities, environmental awareness, constructive outlets, representation, and mental health advocacy for marginalized persons and communities. Our exhibit will feature local sh identication, including the habitat in which each species may be found. Booth #34 Booth #40 Booth #41

Ghost Diving USAghostdivingusa.orgWe are a diver-driven non-prot organization that aims to rescue our waters from ghost nets—silent ocean threats that harm marine life and disrupt delicate ecosystems. Since 2022, we have united ocean lovers, eco-conscious individuals, and corporate allies to combat marine debris. We will provide an interactive outreach booth that includes educational materials (coloring pages, digital interactive materialsincluding a VR experience, and hands on games geared for children, lift bag demonstrations, and scuba equipment that can be put on safely for photos). Each of these activities not only give the community the opportunity to connect with the divers, but they will have their own meaningful experiences, in a safe and controlled environment, with our work. We also show photos and videos from our missions. Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institutehswri.orgOur Mission is to return to the sea some measure of the benets derived from it. Our table will feature information around our core program areas - sustainable seafood, animal behavior and communication, and wildlife populations. We will have educational coloring pages highlighting the animals we work with, an activity where kids can color and tag their own white seabass, and potentially a seaweed pressing activity.Jacobs School of Engineering UC San Diegojacobsschool.ucsd.edu, sites.google.com/eng.ucsd.edu/bioinspired,pib.ucsd.eduThe Bioinspired Robotics and Design Lab (BRDL) along with Project-in-a-Box (PiB)student organization from UC San Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering aim to connect research and education with aquatic soft robotics.Visit our interactive exhibit where we will share recent developments along with opportunities to create your own mini sea creatures! Booth #18 Booth #12 Booth #14

Kilometro Unokilometrouno.orgOcean lovers and protectors, passionate about Sustainability and Social Innovation. Firm believers in the power of youth to create and inspire change. Kilómetro Uno is an organization dedicated to ocean conservation, focused on addressing the impacts of plastic pollution and climate change. We are also committed to empowering and fostering the participation of the next generation of environmental leaders. Our exhibit will feature the following activities: 1. Communicate About Our Environmental Education and Beach Cleanup Program2. Interactive Creative Recycling Workshop3. Talks on Plastic Pollution, Climate Change, and Overshing4. Educational Games on SustainabilityLa Jolla Shores Associationlajollashoresassociation.org The La Jolla Shores Association provides a community forum for matters affecting the La Jolla Shores Planned District through unied action in cooperation with neighbors in the residential and business areas of La Jolla Shores. We will have a Booth with an interactive activity featuring Famous People in La Jolla Shores.Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorialsoledadmemorial.orgOur Mission is to provide a Beacon of Freedom that attracts people from around the world to learn from and honor U.S. Veterans by enhancing and maintaining the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial and Natural Park. We will have a signal ag decoding activity and DIY water desalination plant activity for the kids to do. Booth #51 Booth #37 Booth #48

NAVFAC SW - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Commandpacic.navfac.navy.mil/Facilities-Engineering-Commands/NAVFAC-Southwest/ The goal is achieving global excellence by motivating young minds to solve tomorrow’s challenges with innovations in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and art (STEM). We plan to have a hands on activity with penny boats. The kids will be able to get one sheet of aluminum foil and build a “boat” that can hold as much pennies as they can possibly t.Navy SEAL Museum San Diegonavysealmuseumsd.orgThe mission of the Navy SEAL Museum is to preserve the history and heritage of the U.S. Navy SEALs, honor our fallen, and care for our families. We will bring unique Navy SEAL tactical equipment including dive breathers for attendees to learn about and personally try on. This will be a great photo opportunity for social media. We willhave Navy SEALs in attendance for questions and the sharing of stories. Working with the Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans, we will share how Walter Munk is connected with our Amphibious Scouts and their rst Mission in Oran, northwest Africa during WWII.Ocean Connectorsoceanconnectors.org Ocean Connectors was created to address environmental issues in underserved communities of San Diego County and Riviera Nayarit. Using migratory marine life, they aim to cultivate a future generation of empowered, globally-aware and passionate coastal residents. Their booth will have a watershed model of a city demonstrating how litter and pollution enters our oceans. Children will have the opportunity to intera ct with this activity hands-on as well. We will also have marine animal trivia cards where families can test each other’s knowledge of our ocean animals. Booth #49 Booth #53 Booth #44

Ocean Girloceangirlstore.comOCEAN GIRL is a surf boutique located in the Shores for over 20 years. Our exhibit features Surf Angel, an award-winning book written by Terry and Heather Kraszewski with illustrations by Bonnie Bright. It is a beautiful children’s book depicting the Surf Angel’s magical adventures to the ocean kingdom below,where she visits her underwater friends and prepares them for a safe night of sleep. Surf Angel teaches children to take care of each other and the animals in the sea, and encouraging them to “Surf their dreams.” Featured activities include book signing and children can make Mermaid crownsOla Farmsolafarms.orgOla Farms is dedicated to healing our coastal ecosystems through the advancementof regenerative aquaculture, bioremediation methods, and community involvement.ACTIVITY 1: Algae Love Letter (One massive piece of paper for children to writetheir favorite thing they learned about kelp and draw something)ACTIVITY 2: Microscope Section (5 in total: one each for green algae, brown algae, and red algae; two extra microscopes for guessing) EDUCATIONAL:• Different types of macroalgae booklet• Career game highlighting industries and products using kelp• Seaweed pressings with species information• Slideshow on algae’s ability to bioremediate and context on the pollution we experience here in San Diego waters, more specically in the Bay • History book featuring historical and global fun facts about seaweed speciesFUN: • Free seaweed snacks• Instagram pictures with cute seaweed outt dress-up items Booth #33 Booth #38

Paddle for Peacepaddleforpeace.orgOur mission is to normalize diversity at the beach, creating an inclusive environment where low income, underrepresented, and BIPOC communities can thrive. We provide opportunities for youth to experience and cherish our coastlines and oceans, fostering appreciation, protection, and enjoyment. By offering a positive environment outside urban settings, surrounded by supportive peers and mentors, we encourage personal growth and empowerment. Scientists have classied Booth #42 the ocean into ve main zones. We will give an in depth look at what these ocean zones are like, what kind of creatures will be encountered in each zone, and the different types of pollution that can harm them. Porpoise Roboticsporpoiserobotics.orgPorpoise Robotics is an unmanned vehicle systems program integrated with STEM education for middle school, high school and college students. We prepare students forvocational occupations and/or advanced education. 1. Students will operate an 18” long undersea Remotely Operated Vehicle having two computers, a camera, Neopixel LEDs, fourthrusters, and a ber-optic tether on the table using a PS3 Joystick. This can also be operated in the Diver Tank or dockside. 2. The outputs for two Pathnder Ground Vehicles with cameras on front and back will be displayed ona 43” monitor.3. Two 6-DOF manipulators with camera outputs will be displayed on a 21” monitor.4. Separate Pathnder ground vehicles will be available for students to operate using PS3 Joysticks. Booth #42 Booth #29

Pure Water San Diegosandiego.govPure Water San Diego is the City of San Diego’s phased,multi-year program that will provide nearly half of SanDiego’s water supply locally by the end of 2035. The Pure Water San Diego Program will use proven water purication technology to clean recycled water to produce safe, high-quality drinking water. The Program offers a cost-effective investment for San Diego’s water needs and will provide a reliable, sustainable water supply. We will be providing information about the Pure Waterprogram and construction projects. We have items to giveaway and a interactive prize wheel.Samuel Lawrence Foundation samuellawrencefoundation.orgWe are a nonprot aimed a raising awareness of the San Onofre nuclear waste amongst other environmental and sustainability issues that affect our communities.San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer www.supervisorterralawsonremer.comOur commitment three years ago to meet our region’s most difcult challenges head-on has meant we are confronting rising rents and housing costs with programs that help keep people in their homes. We are combating climate change, implementing environmental justice and sustainability policies, and taking the actions needed to protect our beaches and coastlines.Together, we have created change. We moved the County Booth #22 to use data and analytics to better leverage taxpayer dollars and resources for impact. Our efforts to uplift working families has also produced a more empowered and motivated County workforce.Today we are delivering results when it comes to criminal justice reform, helping the homeless, providing more mental health and addiction treatment services to more people, and investing in equitable systems to better support all families, seniors, and children. We will be discussing the functions and services the County of San Diego provides. As the coastal district, we will focus on our efforts in protecting the environment and keep our beaches and coastlines safe from pollution. We will be handing out iers as well as small toy giveaways for children.Booth #25 Booth #36 Booth #22

San Diego Fire Rescue Station 9sandiego.gov/reOur Mission is to serve the community of San Diego by providing the highest level of emergency/rescue services, hazard prevention and safety education ensuring the protection of life, property and the environment. Our exhibit features outreach and recruiting with the opportunity to see a Fire Truck and talk with Fire Fighters.San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguard Divisionsandiego.gov/lifeguards Our mission is to provide the highest quality safety services in the coastal and aquatic environment for the public through rescue, education, outreach, medical aid, beach management, enforcement and prevention. We will provide ocean safety information and opportunity to meet the Lifeguards.San Diego Underwater Photographic Societysdups.org The San Diego Underwater Photographic Society (SDUPS), was formed in 1961.SDUPS is a social club whose members join together to promote the sport and pastime of underwater photography and videography. Underwater photography display Including equipment, and offering photo editing for budding photographers, marine animal-themed games and beanbag toss. Booth #23 Booth #29 Booth #58

Scripps Center for Marine Archaeologyscma.ucsd.eduThe mission of the Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology is to investigate and communicate the intersections, interactions, and interconnections between people and the sea through time – seeking a more holistic understanding of marine and coastal human ecologies. “Dive” into our interactive mock “shipwreck” to learn how to document and identify underwater archaeological sites. The cardboard and paper “shipwreck” includes key features of a sunken ship and some associated “artifacts” that guests can walthrough, measure, and handle. We also will offer the opportunity to use some underwater documentation tools like underwater paper and writing slates to educate the public on how we communicate and collect data while diving. These activities will be set alongside some physical and digital information materials, diving gear, and teaching artifacts provided on a table.SeaWorldseaworld.comSeaWorld San Diego is one of the most popular marine parks in the world and a globalleader in marine animal care and welfare, education, conservation, research and rescuecoming to the aid of over 40,000 animals in need. Through exciting and educationalattractions, presentations, shows and exhibits, SeaWorld creates fun and meaningfulexperiences where guests can explore, become inspired to care about animals, and act to help protect them. Seeing animals at SeaWorld supports saving them in the wild and every visit to SeaWorld helps support its animal rescue program. SeaWorld will have animal care specialists stafng the event to tell the story of how SeaWorld rehabilitated JJ the Grey Whale. We will also have specimens, rescue equipment, and tools to show and explain to the community why and how we rescue, rehabilitate and return marine mammals, sea turtles and sea birdsShark Stewardssharkstewards.orgShark Steward’s mission is to save endangered sharks and rays from overshing and the shark n trade, and protect critical marine habitat through the establishment of marine protected areas. Our vision is a healthy ocean with fully protected populations of sharks and rays and 30% of healthy marine areas protected for future generations. Shark Senses How Sharks Feed, How Sharks Float. Sharks have an amazing toolkit of sensory abilities that help them nd prey, and avoid becoming prey. Learn about the incredible physiology and adaptations of sharks with Shark Stewards. We’ll include hands on activities on shark’s biology from the ampullae of Lorrenzini to denticles. Booth #20 Booth #10 Booth #11

Sierra Club Seal Societysandiegosierraclub.org/seal-societyOur mission is to preserve the La Jolla Harbor Seal birthing area at the Children’s Pool and the Sea Lion birthing area at Pt. La Jolla for ecological, educational, scientic, historic, and scenic viewing opportunities. We create and administer a volunteer docent program which provides environmental education for the public and promotes safe viewing of our local harbor seal and sea lion colonies. We wil display posters showing the differences between Harbor Seals and California Sea Lions that make La Jolla their home, and posters of the seals and sea lions that live around the world.Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing Systemsccoos.org Our Mission is to bring Sustainability into Play, to keep Plastics out of the Ocean. As the regional ocean observing system for Southern California, SCCOOS, has developed the capabilities to support short-term decision-making and long-term assessment by implementing and leveraging biological, chemical, and physical observations and models, many of which are available in near real-time. SCCOOS will have a booth full of examples of theinstruments that make ocean observing possible, some that are just off our coast, and you can see from the beach! We will bring outreach materials from our stakeholders to take, share, color, and learn from.Steele Canyon High Schoolschscougars.orgSteele Canyon’s mission promotes “A community for all, a place for opportunities, and a foundation for the future.” Our exhibit will feature Interactive Mural Brass Rubbings of Sea Animals, Sele & Hide or Rock Painting. Booth #27 Booth #13 Booth #56

Stewards of the Sea -US Navy Environmental Outreachusff.navy.mil/environmentalStewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment outreach program and interactive exhibit educates key stakeholders on the Navy’s environmental policy and initiatives, and to increase support for its training and basing activities among public, scientic and regulatory communities. The program has expanded nationally, reaching hundreds of thousands of visitors through its permanent, portable and traveling exhibits. We are bringing our interactive spin wheel which highlights species Navy monitors and protects locally, ocean monitoring and research information, a collection of species both in jars and skeletons of dol-phins, sea lions, pelicans etc, and Stewards of the Sea swag.Surinesurine.comFor 35 years, Surine\Wavetrak has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other boating, shing and surng enthusiasts, we’ve made it our mission to deliver peak maritime experiences. We provide those who work and play in the ocean with all the advanced tools, personalized insights and immersive content to make their lives better- supplying them with the information they need to make smarter decisions, seekout new experiences and gain valuable knowledge. We will offer interactive activities like creating your own surf forecast, where participants will dive into the basics of surf forecasting by tracking swell around the (inatable) globe, learning how swell height and travel time inuence future surf conditions. We’ll also guide participants through the experiment of making a cloud in a bottle, teaching the science behind cloud formation using common household materials. These activities will spark curiosity and encourage deeper connections with ocean and atmospheric sciences.The Living Coast Discovery Centerthelivingcoast.orgThe Living Coast Discovery Center inspires the community to connect with and care for our coastal environment. They specialize in native San Diego animals from snakes to birds. You can learn about these animals and coastal sustainability at this exhibit.Booth #50 Booth #15 Booth #35

Think Blue San DiegoThinkblue.orgThink Blue San Diego – the City’s Stormwater Department – works in all weather conditions to build, maintain and modernize efcient stormwater infrastructure that lays the foundation for safe, sustainable and thriving communities. Part of that job is educating the public on the need for significant investments to upgrade the stormwater system to ensure clean water and clean beaches for all of us. Think Blue will have “SWEEP-E” -- the City’s rst 100% electric mini street sweeper -- on display for the event next to a 10’ X 10’ educational booth. There will be free giveaways for children, including SWEEP-E stickers and youth activity books w/crayons. Adults will be asked to take a short “Test Your Stormwater Knowledge” quiz to receive a reusable giveaway (water bottles, pet bowls, dog bag dispensers, towels, etc.).UCSD CREATEcreate.ucsd.eduUC San Diego CREATE (Center for Research on Educational Equity, Assessment, & Teaching Excellence) is an equity focused research practicing center that is dedicated to creating equitable learning environments for San Diego students. The CREATE Stem Success Initiative (CSSI) specically focuses on promoting STEM education and boosting STEM skills through various educational outreach efforts. CREATE CSSI is looking forward to celebrating Ocean Awareness Day with the Walter Munk Foundation! Our booth will feature various marine animal specimens where attendees will learn about different species that reside in our oceans and the adaptations they have developed to live in an ocean environment.University City High School Chapter of the Surfrider FoundationSurfrider.orgThe Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. Our organization intends to showcase our efforts to map local beach microplastics levels along with an explanation of beach cleanups and other aspects our local branch of the Surfrider Organization participates in. We will educate the public on the dangers of plastics, microplastics, and provide a broader scope of ocean awareness. We also intend, as we did last year, to provide an interactive game for children where they will use a sieve to lter out small beads from a container of sand (taken and cleaned from the nearby beach, and to be returned after the event is nished) to replicate our process of ltering out microplastics. All the materials for this interactive game will be provided. Booth #57 Booth #16 Booth #46

Applied Ocean Scienceswww.appliedoceansciences.comApplied Ocean Sciences aims to provide world leading expertise delivering en-vironmental knowledge and tools to empower those creating a safter, healthier, and more prosperous planet. Activitie will include: Interactive ocean acoustics display. Kids will have a chance to handle and explore several oceanography instruments.Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceanswaltermunkfoundation.orgWe are continuing Walter Munk’s Legacy of daring exploration and discovery through scientific research, education and ocean conservation. We will have information about our Global Activities, Walter’s relationship to the Navy SEALs in WWII, Bronze Rubbings, Button-making, Sand Experiment and more.WILDCOASTwildcoast.orgWILDCOAST is an international team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses climate change through natural solutions. In this lab students will explore the idea of alginate. Alginate is used as a thickening agent, or emulcifier, in many foods such as ice cream, fruit snacks, and alad dressings. Alginate is a polysaccharide that occurs naturally in kelp’s cell walls. Often, a form of lginate called sodium alginate is what appears in foods. This is what will be used in the lab today. Most kelp used for foods is done in kelp farms, which are separate from marine ecosystems. MPAs have helped create policies to ensure natural kelp forests can maintain a balanced ecosystem. In this lab, students will be given the opportunity to see how alginate reacts to a more attractive ion, in this case, calcium chloride. This will create the students’ own gummie worm. Booth #54/55 Booth #54/55 Booth #45