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September 25, 2008
05:30 PM
Sunset Clambake & Raffle
O'Neill Sea Odyssey invites you to it's 12th anniversary Sunset Clambake and Fundraiser. On September 25th, from 5:30-9pm, OSO will host a silent auction at their education center, treat guests to an authentic clambake on the beach behind the the Crow's Nest Restaurant and draw the name of this year's raffle prize winner. Seating is limited so make your reservations online today through our safe and secure payment site Click & Pledge. To enter the raffle for a 2 hour Private Cruise and Pizza Party for you and 48 guests, click here to print out an entry form. Tickets are $25 each and raffle participants need not be present at the clambake to win. Click here to read the fine print and good luck.

July 25, 2008
08:00 AM
OSO's Summer 2008 Newsletter
The Summer 2008 newsletter is now available. Click here to read all about the latest happenings at O'Neill Sea Odyssey including the upcoming Clam Bake fundraiser and raffle.

July 11, 2008
08:00 AM
Adam Webster Fund Event Cancelled
The 7th Annual Adam Webster Memorial Fund Dinner event, which raises money for sailing programs for youths with special needs, has unfortunately, been cancelled. Click here for more details...

May 5, 2008
08:00 AM
OSO's Spring 2008 Newsletter
The Spring 2008 newsletter is now available. Click here to read all about the latest happenings at O'Neill Sea Odyssey including the new OSO curriculum.

May 1, 2008
10:00 AM
Applications open for 2008/2009 Season
Mark you calendars! Applications for O'Neill Sea Odyssey's 2008/2009 season open Thursday May 1st at 10:00 AM. Just click the 'apply' button on the home page.

January 21, 2008
08:00 AM
OSO's Winter 2008 Newsletter
Read all about the latest happenings at O'Neill Sea Odyssey including ASR's independent evaluation results and American Honda Foundation's $75,000 grant. Click here for more details....

January 11, 2008
08:00 AM
Guess the Birdies & Support Sea Odyssey!
“Birdies for Charity” is a unique fundraiser for O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s free, ocean-going youth science program, supported by the AT&T Pebble Beach golf tournament. Individuals can pledge funds to O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO) and guess the number of birdies to be made by PGA Tour players during the 2008 tournament February 7-10, 2008. Click here for more information.

December 17, 2007
08:00 AM
OSO's Program Evaluation Analysis YE07
Applied Survey Research, an independent non-profit social research firm, has provided an in depth analysis of our program evaluations from the last school year. The program evaluations provide insight into the quality of our educational program, so that OSO staff may use the information to develop our curriculum to better serve the students and teachers who participate. This year OSO is proud to report high program scores as well as some interesting results from the analysis of our student evaluation survey. To view the report, click here.

November 14, 2007
08:00 AM
OSO's Fall 2007 Newsletter
On stands now! Read all about the latest happenings at O'Neill Sea Odyssey including OSO's September Gala Event and the winner of the Honda Civic Hybrid. Click here for more details....

October 21, 2007
08:00 AM
Tomorrows Ocean Stewards
Click here to view a powerpoint presentation of Ten Years of O'Neill Sea Odyssey.

October 20, 2007
09:00 AM
Santa Cruz Trees to Sea Harborfest!
Come to the "Trees to Sea Celebration" OPEN HOUSE at the Santa Cruz Harbor, full of events, exhibits, information booths, boat tours, boat rides and much more!! For more information please click here.

September 29, 2007
09:00 PM
And the winners are....
Congratulations to Bill Engelman of Santa Cruz, CA, the winner of a new 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid! Additional raffle prizes went to Daryl Dichek, Jim King, Mary Morgan, Jim Gittings and Brad Beckett. After a much anticipated event, the winning tickets were pulled culminating a festive evening. OSO would like to thank all those who participated and made this year's event a huge success. More news to follow....

September 28, 2007
05:00 PM
OSO Fundraiser & Hybrid Raffle!
OSO will be raffling off a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid at our annual fundraising event on September 29, 2007. As of September 28, 2007 at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time no more raffle tickets will be sold over the phone or through our offices at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Any checks intended for raffle ticket purchases that are received in the mail after September 29, 2007 will be returned to the sender. If you wish to purchase raffle tickets you may do so on Saturday September 29, between 6 and 7 PM in person only at the Seymour Center, Long’s Marine Lab at 100 Shaffer Road in Santa Cruz. Tickets for our raffle do not include entry into our Fundraising Event being held at the Seymour Center on September 29. Raffle winners do not need to be present at the event. Tickets to the event are $75 and can be purchased at the door at Long’s Marine Lab at 6:00 PM. The winner will be announced on our hotline (831-479-5676) on Sunday, September 30th and on our website. Thank you for your support.

June 18, 2007
08:00 AM
Adam Webster Memorial Fund
The 6th Annual Adam Webster Fundraiser was a great success! Thanks to all who joined in the festivities and donated to the program.

Click here to view a PowerPoint presentation detailing the Adam Webster Memorial Fund program.

June 16, 2007
06:00 PM
6th Annual Adam Webster Mem. Fund Event
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 16th and come join the festivities to help people with severe disabilities experience our Oceans first hand. Click here for more details. Reservations may be purchased via the Click&Pledge link on the Sponsorship page.

May 5, 2007
11:00 AM
Cinco de Mayo benefit at Cafe El Palomar
Join the fun on Saturday, May 5, from 11am to 6pm, as Cafe El Palomar hosts a Cinco de Mayo benefit celebration at the Santa Cruz Harbor Beach. There will be beach volleyball, music and, of course, great food. All proceeds benefit O'Neill Sea Odyssey.

May 1, 2007
10:00 AM
Apply for the 07/08 school year
Applications open for the 2007/2008 school year on May 1, 2007 at 10:00 AM. Just click the 'Apply' button on our home page and fill out the application completely. Don't delay! Our schedule fills up faster every year. Any applications received before May 1, 2007 will not be considered.

April 12, 2007
04:00 PM
OSO's Spring 07 Newsletter
The Spring 2007 Newsletter is here! Click here to read about the current events at O'Neill Sea Odyssey including our new Ocean Scholars Program.

April 5, 2007
08:00 AM
OSO's New Weather Station Takes Off
New Eastside weather station goes online to teach kids about climate. Eastside residents can now find the most accurate weather report for their neighborhood on the Web, thanks to a new weather station that is also providing a valuable hands-on lesson for school groups. Click here to read today's Santa Cruz Sentinel article.

March 30, 2007
04:00 PM
O'Neill Sea Odyssey To Hit Milestone
On Monday, April 2nd, O'Neill Sea Odyssey will see its 40,000th student who will be attending our afternoon program with Gardner Elementary from San Jose. Click here to view the press release.

January 31, 2007
08:00 AM
OSO's Winter 2007 Newsletter
The Winter 2007 Newsletter is here! Read about the current events at O'Neill Sea Odyssey including the installation of our new weather station. Click here.

January 22, 2007
08:00 AM
2005-2006 OSO Program Evaluation
Applied Survey Research, an independent non-profit social research firm, has provided an in-depth analysis of our program evaluations from the last school year. The program evaluations provide insight into the quality of our educational program, so that OSO staff may use the information to develop our curriculum to better serve the students and teachers who participate. Overall, the program was well-attended by the target population of children, the program materials were frequently used, and the program was very highly regarded by teachers and group leaders. To view the report, click here

December 4, 2006
08:00 AM
OSO's Fall 2006 Newsletter
Read about our 10th Anniversary Event and catch up with the latest news at OSO this Fall.

December 2, 2006
10:00 AM
Kind Grind Open House and Book Signing
Join in the fun of Kind Grind's upcoming open house event on Saturday December 2, 2006. Enjoy coffee, pastries, live music and meet the authors of "Reflections of the Santa Cruz Harbor: A Portal to Monterey Bay," who will be on hand to sign purchased copies. For more information, please click here.

October 24, 2006
12:00 PM
OSO Holiday Shopping
As the holidays approach, it’s time to think about gift shopping. O’Neill Sea Odyssey wants to give you an opportunity to shop online... click here for more details.

October 13, 2006
05:30 PM
A 10th Anniversary Thank You!
O'Neill Sea Odyssey would like to thank those who made the 10th Anniversary Celebration a huge success... click here.

A message from the Executive Director... click here.

October 10, 2006
08:00 AM
CWOC paper presented by OSO
Take a moment to read the paper presented by OSO's Executive Director Dan Haifley at the September 2006 California World Oceans Conference.

August 7, 2006
08:00 AM
In Memory of Robert Furber
A message to the family and friends of Robert Furber... click here

To make a donation in Robert's memory, please click here.

August 3, 2006
08:00 AM
In Memory of Bob Fletscher
A message to the family and friends of Bob Fletscher... click here

To make a donation in Bob's memory, please click here.

July 25, 2006
08:00 AM
OSO Summer 2006 Newsletter
OSO's Summer Newsletter is here. Check out what's been happening at Sea Odyssey this summer and learn about our Honda Hybrid raffle, the Adam Webster fundraiser, and more! click here

July 22, 2006
12:00 PM
Harbor Book Signing and BBQ
Come join us this Saturday from noon to 3pm at Surf City Catamarans in the lower east harbor. Gus Gregory, Author of "Reflections of the Santa Cruz Harbor: A Portal To Monterey Bay" will sign copies of the book, which will be for sale. All proceeds benefit O'Neill Sea Odyssey. Each purchaser will receive two free hot dogs and a soft drink. Without book purchase the cost of two hot dogs and a drink will be $2.50. For more information call Dan Haifley at (831) 465-9390.

June 17, 2006
06:00 PM
Webster Fundraiser - Save the Date!
Save the date for the upcoming Annual Adam Webster Fundraiser. It will be Saturday, June 17th at the Santa Cruz Yacht Club. Chef Ron has designed a dinner influenced by ancient Hawaiian recipes bound to satisfy even the most discriminating palate. For more details, click here

April 24, 2006
08:00 AM
OSO Spring 2006 Newsletter
OSO's Spring Newsletter is here. Read about our upcoming 10th anniversary; Ocean Literacy and more! click here

February 6, 2006
08:00 AM
OSO Winter News
Get up to date on the happenings at Sea Odyssey. Check out the newsletter online by clicking here

January 23, 2006
08:00 AM
View our 04/05 program evaluation report
Applied Survey Research, an independent non-profit social research firm, has provided an in depth analysis of our program evaluations from the last school year. The program evaluations provide insight into the quality of our educational program, so that OSO staff may use the information to develop our curriculum to better serve the students and teachers who participate. This year OSO is proud to report that we achieved the best overall score in the history of our program. To view the report, click here

December 2, 2005
11:00 AM
On Sale Now! Reflections of the Harbor!
Harbor neighbor Gus Gregory and local photographer Dave Clark have been working for months on book project about the Santa Cruz Harbor. The book will be a great education tool about the purpose of the Harbor, its economic impact, and its unique role in the region. All net proceeds from the book will benefit O’Neill Sea Odyssey.

Click here to purchase

October 12, 2005
08:00 AM
OSO Fall Newsletter
Get up to date on the happenings at Sea Odyssey. Check out the newsletter online by clicking here

September 26, 2005
08:00 AM
Donate online via Click And Pledge
O’Neill Sea Odyssey is able to provide classes free of charge because of the resources provided by donors. Your contribution offers an opportunity for youth to learn about science, navigation and the environment in a way that very few have experienced.

Please help by making a tax-deductible donation today. You can donate online with security and confidence through Click&Pledge. click here

September 24, 2005
01:00 PM
Beach Party Fundraiser for OSO!
Join us for great food from Cafe El Palomar while supporting the Sea Odyssey program. Saturday, September 24th from 1-7pm. There will be raffle prizes, jump houses for the kids and more! For more details,click here

August 22, 2005
08:00 AM
Endless Summer - Art Show & Auction
Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative presents ENDLESS SUMMER ART SHOW AND AUCTION, A Santa Cruz State of Mind. The Silent Auction will take place September 14th. All proceeds will benefit the O'Neill Sea Odyssey. To learn more, click here

August 3, 2005
08:00 AM
In Memory of Daniel Joseph Motta
A message to the family and friends of Daniel Joseph Motta... click here

To make a donation in Daniel's memory, please click here.

July 16, 2005
08:00 AM
Summer News 2005
View the Sea Odyssey Summer Newsletter on-line, just click here

July 15, 2005
06:00 PM
El Palomar Grand Opening Benefit
El Palomar is back at the Santa Cruz Harbor! Come celebrate the grand opening and benefit for Sea Odyssey, July 15th from 6:00 - 9:00pm. For more details click here

June 6, 2005
08:00 AM
Make A Difference
There are several ways to support the Sea Odyssey non-profit: support the ongoing operations of the program; contribute to the renovation of the Education Center; support the Sea Odyssey endowment. Learn more about ways you can support.

June 4, 2005
06:00 PM
Fundraiser for the Adam Webster Fund
Reaching for the Stars

A Special Invitation to: The Third Annual Fund Raising Event for the Adam Webster Memorial Fund Part of the O’Neill Sea Odyssey Program

When: 6 PM, Saturday June 4, 2005
Where: Santa Cruz Yacht Club 244 Fourth Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Donation: $50.00 per person (Includes 5 Course Gourmet Dinner, Dancing to a live band, Silent Auction, and plenty of fun)
All Proceeds Go to the Fund

For more info, click here

May 26, 2005
08:00 PM
OSO Open House!
Please join us for a special Open House for O’Neill Sea Odyssey supporters and their friends.

Come learn about our program!

More details on the May 26th Event

May 1, 2005
08:00 AM
OSO Spring Newsletter
View the O'Neill Sea Odyssey Spring Newsletter by clicking here

March 25, 2005
08:00 AM
Program Evaluation for OSO Complete!
Applied Survey Research completed and submitted the evaluation of O'Neill Sea Odyssey's program for the 2003-2004 school year. To view this document click here

March 15, 2005
08:00 AM
Students Find Slough of Information
Jack O'Neill, famed surfer and wetsuit innovator, saw his community work in action Friday when he accompanied fifth-graders from Amesti Elementary School as they checked out frogs and scanned for birds at Struve Slough. The 41 students visited water, plant, bird and art stations, making valuable connections between restoration at the slough and the Monterey Bay. For the complete article in the Register-Pajaronian, click here

February 16, 2005
08:00 AM
OSO's National Curriculum
O'Neill Sea Odyssey has partnered with NOAA and the Toyota USA foundation to provide marine science curricula for teachers across the nation. For more information check out our curriculum cookbook for teachers, O'Neill Sea Odyssey: Investigations in a National Marine Sanctuary.

More info: O'Neill Sea Odyssey is committed to educating students about the protection and preservation of our living sea and communities. With the help of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Toyota USA foundation, OSO was able to develop a nationally applicable version of our current program curriculum to be distributed free to teachers. This curriculum booklet ' O'Neill Sea Odyssey: Explorations in a National Marine Sanctuary' is designed to provide teachers across the nation with a resource for activities, vocabulary and field curriculum that they can apply to their local area, with or with out the use of a boat. This curriculum contains additional information regarding coral reef ecology to be adapted to tropical regions.

January 18, 2005
08:00 AM
Winter Newsletter
OSO receives the Governor's award; the new education center thrives and more updates regarding Sea Odyssey. Click here to see the full newsletter.

December 15, 2004
08:00 AM
OSO Fund-raising Hits Homestretch
With a recently awarded state honor in hand and a sparkling new building to work in, O’Neill Sea Odyssey has just one more wish this holiday season — about $270,000 to pay off its classroom renovation. Click here to read the Santa Cruz Sentinel article.

December 5, 2004
08:00 AM
OSO Honored by Governor
O’Neill Sea Odyssey has been honored with the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership award for Children’s Environmental Education. This is one of seven categories in which these awards are provided. Click here to read the Santa Cruz Sentinel article.

November 1, 2004
08:00 AM
Give A Gift That Lasts!
Give a gift that lasts…Recycle for the holidays! Stylin Recyclin - the recycled clothing and notions store that supports O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s free ocean program for youth – is the best place to shop for the holidays and help protect the planet! For location information click here

October 29, 2004
07:30 PM
Cowell's Movie to Benefit OSO
Cowell's And The New Millennium - A movie by Pat Farley

Showing at the Rio Theatre - 1205 Soquel Ave, advance tickets on sale for $9 at O'Neill Surf Shops 41st & Downtown

Then: the beginning days of surfing in Santa Cruz at Cowell's Beach in the 1930's & 40's with rare unseen film and photos.

And Now: Pat takes the viewer to the present day with world class surfers who live only to noseride and hang 10.

For more about the movie, click The Rio Theatre

October 14, 2004
05:30 PM
Education Center Grand Opening
Join us for the Grand Opening of the O'Neill Sea Odyssey's Education Center; evening honoring California Assemblymember & OSO Advisory Board Member, John Laird. Participate in the silent auction at the event or browse and bid on the items by clicking here.

For more details regarding the event and reception click here.

August 21, 2004
08:00 AM
Make a donation to OSO on line!
O’Neill Sea Odyssey has added a new online feature, called "Click and Pledge," which enables people to donate to help the program provide its free, ocean-based education program for youth. See the Sentinel article by clicking here

August 3, 2004
08:00 AM
Summer 2004 Newsletter
The Education Center is near completion,2nd Annual Webster Memorial Fund event, Recap of 2003-2004 and more updates reagarding the Sea Odyssey program. Click here to see the full newsletter.

July 29, 2004
08:00 AM
Out To See
San Juan Bautista Girl Scouts explore the ocean firsthand. Featured in Pinnacle News, July 29, 2004. To read the complete article click here

June 17, 2004
08:00 AM
ABC 7 News
Headline: Unique Fieldtrip Takes Hands-on Approach

Recently, the O'Neill Sea Odyssey program was featured on KGO's Assignment 7. To see the clip on-line, go to our Promotional Video Page

June 8, 2004
08:00 AM
25,000 Sea Odyssey Students!
OSO saw it's 25,000th student on March 25th, 2004. The student participated as part of a group visiting from San Jose's Sartorette Elementary School. Click here to read the San Jose Mercury article.

June 5, 2004
06:00 PM
Fundraiser for Special Needs Youth
Windows to the World: the 2nd Annual Adam Webster Memorial Fund Dinner at the Santa Cruz Yacht club takes place on June 5th; starting at 6 pm. For more information click here

April 19, 2004
08:00 AM
Read the Spring Newsletter On-line!
25,000 students,OSO Program Evaluation, Legislation for Outdoor Education and more updates reagarding the Sea Odyssey. Click here to see the full newsletter.

March 26, 2004
08:00 AM
New Spring hours for Stylin' Recyclin'
Starting in April, Stylin' Recyclin' will be open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays. That means there is plenty of time for you to shop after work! All profits benefit kids through O'Neill Sea Odyssey. Read more by clicking here.

January 9, 2004
08:00 AM
Winter Newsletter
OSO in the Netherlands, 25,000 kids and more updates reagarding the Sea Odyssey. Click here to see the full newsletter.

December 15, 2003
08:00 AM
Give A Gift That Lasts!
Give a gift that lasts…Recycle for the holidays! Stylin Recyclin - the recycled clothing and notions store that supports O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s free ocean program for youth – is the best place to shop for the holidays and help protect the planet! For location information click here

December 11, 2003
08:00 AM
New bill promises more outdoor programs
Assembly bill 1330 was written by Assemblyman Joe Simitian and signed into law by former California Gov. Gray Davis in October. This bill will provide more outdoor programs for kids. Read the entire Santa Cruz Sentinel story by clicking here

October 28, 2003
08:00 AM
O'Neill Sea Odyssey Goes International
This summer the first European participants recreated the Sea Odyssey program in Holland. Read more about it in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, click here

October 24, 2003
08:00 AM
John Laird gives OSO building a boost!
Rookie Legislator, California Assemblymember John Laird, provided a much-needed boost to the renovation of OSO's marine education center. In the Fall edition of the Sea Odyssey newsletter you can read this article and more, just click here...

October 1, 2003
08:00 AM
O'Neill Building Gets a Facelift
AFTER 37 YEARS, O’NEILL BUILDING GETS FACELIFT

O’Neill Sea Odyssey will occupy temporary quarters during renovation of the building and the Education Center. To see the full press release, click here

July 7, 2003
08:00 AM
Sign up for a Sea Odyssey!
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2003-2004 school year. To apply, click here

June 19, 2003
08:00 AM
Children of the Sea
The O’Neill Sea Odyssey allows children to learn the ropes—about life, sailing, and the sea.

To view the full Good Times article click here

June 16, 2003
08:00 AM
OSO Inaugurates Advisory Board
O'Neill Sea Odyssey's has just inaugurated it's Advisory Board! The Advisory Board consists of community leaders upon who the organization will turn to for their counsel. All financial responsibility for O'Neill Sea Odyssey rests in the hands of our Board of Directors and our Executive Director.

To see the list of the O'Neill Sea Odyssey Board and Advisory Board members click here

June 14, 2003
06:00 PM
Opening the Door to Dreams
A fundraising event to benefit the Adam Webster Memorial Fund of O'Neill Sea Odyssey. The vision of this memorial fund is to provide a successful but not purely intellectual or academic learning experience for individuals with special need in the context of the ocean environment.

For more info on this event and the Adam Webster Memorial Fund, click here

February 11, 2003
08:00 AM
Helping Keep OSO Afloat
At the Stylin’ Recyclin’ thrift store on 41st Avenue, pennies turn into plankton, dollars turn into dreams and donations into one heck of a deep sea adventure.

See the Sentinel Story about how Stylin' Recyclin' benefits O'Neill Sea Odyssey. click here

November 12, 2002
08:30 AM
20,000 Kids Can't Be Wrong!
O'Neill Sea Odyssey served its 20,000th student November 12. The student participated as part of a group visiting from Green Acres School in Live Oak. Click here for more info...