Conservation Associate Resources

Conservation Associates focus on the Aquarium's mission to inspire conversation of the ocean by connecting guests to our exhibits and the conservation issues affecting those animals and habitats. By sharing positive and solution oriented stories, Conservation Associates can help create ocean stewards who are inspired to make changes in their own lives and communities. 


This program is not currently accepting new volunteers. 

Quick Links

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Previous Conservation Associate Meetings



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July 2023  | The Ocean as a Carbon Sponge: Why Blue Carbon is Important | NOAA Webinar

May 2023 | Updates and Back to the Basics | Slides 

January 2023 | 2022 Review and a Look Ahead to 2023 | SlidesRecording 



2022

October 2022 | Bridge and Pivot | Recording

September 2022 | Policy Action in California and Beyond with Kera Panni and Maya Canonizado | SlidesRecording

August 2022 | Climate Success Stories | Slides

June 2022 | SB 1383 with Monterey Regional Waste Management District |  Recording

April 2022 | Applying Insights from Psychological Behavioral Science to Promote Ocean Conservation | Recording



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December 2021 | Seafood Watch Program Overview with Erin Hudson | SlidesRecording

August 2021 | MBA Support of Plastic Pollution Legislation | Slides

If you have any questions, please contact the Interpretive Programs team:

Nick Stong

[email protected]