Support Ocean Education Initiative

Ocean Education Initiative is building a new way for students to experience science.

We create virtual field experiences from real fieldwork, allowing learners to explore ecosystems, work with data, and see how science happens outside the classroom.

Ocean Education Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 39-338973). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by U.S. law. You will receive a receipt upon completing your gift.

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"This is an important contribution to the next generation's understanding of science. I'm proud to support it." -Anonymous donor, 2026

✳︎ "This is an important contribution to the next generation's understanding of science. I'm proud to support it." -Anonymous donor, 2026

  • Why support matters

    Support for OEI helps us:

    conduct fieldwork in diverse ecosystems

    develop immersive virtual field experiences

    create classroom-ready materials for teachers

    work with scientists and local partners

    Every contribution directly supports the development of new learning experiences and expands access to real-world science.

  • What Your Support Enables Right Now

    OEI is currently developing its first field experience in the Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bocas del Polochic in Guatemala.

    Support at this stage helps us:

    complete the first field experience

    build the teacher materials that go with it

    prepare the experience for classroom use

    continue development of future field sites

  • How We Use Funds

    OEI focuses on efficient, mission-driven use of resources.

    Support is directed toward:

    fieldwork and site access

    educational content development

    data integration and platform tools

    collaboration with scientists and local partners

    When external resources or equipment are used, they are structured through formal agreements to ensure transparency and appropriate use.

  • A Note on Our Approach

    OEI operates using a field-based model that allows us to work directly in the environments we teach about.

    This approach reduces overhead and allows more time to be spent on fieldwork and program development.

  • Other ways to support OEI

    You can also support OEI by:

    sharing the project with educators and schools

    connecting us with potential partners or collaborators

    contributing data, expertise, or field access