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Cleaner Oceans, Wild Adventures: Inside the work of the Ocean Defenders Alliance
Come discover how a small group of scuba divers grew into a powerful force protecting marine life in California and Hawaiʻi. Learn how these volunteer divers are removing abandoned fishing gear and debris to save coral reefs, sea lions, manta rays and more!
Time & Location
Feb 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Cir, Oxnard, CA 93035, USA
About the event
Discover what lies beneath the surface and how everyday people are making a powerful difference. 🌊
Founded in 2000 by a small group of passionate scuba divers, Ocean Defenders Alliance has grown into an international force for marine conservation, with chapters across California and Hawaiʻi. In this engaging talk, learn how volunteer divers and crews remove abandoned fishing gear and harmful debris, such as ghost traps, plastics and tires, that threaten coral reefs, sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins and other marine life.
Join us for an inspiring look at real-world ocean protection with the founder of the Ocean Defenders Alliance, Kurt Lieber, as we hear some of the incredible tales from over 25 years of marine conservation.
