Inspire the Next Wave of Ocean Leaders
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One of our most urgent priorities is to bridge the gap in science learning while engaging students in ocean conservation. Help us invest now in the children who will one day lead us.
We have a very exciting opportunity for your gift to be matched when you increase your support this year! Please contact us at 831.644.1070 or donors@mbayaq.org to learn more.
We have a very exciting opportunity for your gift to be matched when you increase your support this year! Please contact us at 831.644.1070 or donors@mbayaq.org to learn more.
There's Not a Moment to Lose
California leads the nation in science and technology, but ranks near the bottom in public school spending and student performance in science.
California's rank in per-student spending
California's rank in student performance in science
of California schools offer environmental curriculum
Help Us Close the Gap
Already, our exceptional programs have made an important and lasting impact on children, teens and teachers. With your help, we'll expand our offerings to reach more than twice as many students and educators as we do now.
schoolchildren have visited free of charge since we opened in 1984
said our programs inspired them to protect the environment
in our teacher programs included our science and environmental concepts in their lessons
Together, We'll Change Lives
These life-changing experiences foster a new understanding of our planet, the vital role of the ocean and a commitment to protect it.
Join us by making your gift today
"Visiting the Aquarium as a schoolchild has had a lasting impression on me that influences my life today. Alisha and I are so proud to have supported the new Center, knowing that our gift is helping to give that same opportunity to so many more children–especially at a time when the Aquarium's work to inspire students and teachers is needed more than ever."
– Dennis & Alisha Lin
Donate nowAct Now for the Future of the Ocean
It's a pivotal moment for the Aquarium, and the children we serve, and we need your help to fulfill the remarkable promise of our new Center.
Donate nowThe mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN-94-2487469). Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. You'll receive an acknowledgement stating the value of any tangible benefits received.
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