WhaleFest 2026
COA is going to WhaleFest! Join us next weekend at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf for 16th annual FREE marine conservation festival for all ages. There will be dozens of local and national non-profit organizations related to marine science and sustainability. It'll...
Ales for Whales 2026
Ales for Whales is back! Join us and Humble Sea Brewery on May 2nd, 1 - 5 pm at our infamous annual party and fundraiser. We truly believe anyone interested in marine biology should have access to education and career building opportunities, regardless of background....
There are still spots in the Marine Mammal Naturalist Program!
The Marine Mammal Naturalist Program is filling up quickly but there's still time for you to secure your spot! The MMNP is an immersive 4-week educational course designed for adults of all experience levels looking to learn more about California’s marine mammals and...
2025 Impact Report
2025 has been an incredible year for us! Full of firsts and full of positive impact. We are incredibly thankful to all of our collaborators, donors and supporters who made this year happen. Check out the report attached to see what we accomplished this year and what...
Now Accepting Applications for the Winter 2026 Blundy Family Marine Science Internship!
The Blundy Family Marine Science Internship is a highly competitive paid research opportunity that pairs recent undergraduates and postgraduates with researchers and educational experts at UC Santa Cruz, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, and Stanford’s Hopkins Marine...