Programs

SeaVibe Foundation offers a diverse interdisciplinary approach to education by combining the sciences and the arts. Through experiential, hands-on field studies and research, community action projects, and artistic exhibits, people learn to bridge the gap between environmental and social needs in a beneficial, peaceful, sustainable way. 

Projects and Programs:

  • Marine & Animal Science Field Studies, Internships, Scholarships, and Art Exhibits that enhance your resume and job recommendations with academic, professional, and volunteer experiences. Work alongside professional scholars, educators, researchers, and local and global experts from communities, business, universities, and organizations:
    • “Marinequine” Field Experiences and Workshops in Marine and Equine Studies.
      • Comparison studies of the biomechanics, metabolism, and physiology of dolphins and whales to terrestrial horses and sea horses
      • Theme-based terrestrial and marine K-16 programs. Study, snorkel, and scuba alongside many species of “Sea Horses!”
      • Equine assisted learning with horses and donkeys as accountability partners
      • Underwater photography, art, and data collection of marine sea horses
      • Real-life interdisciplinary research in various ecosystems: seagrasses, underwater canyons, rainforest, desert, beach, marsh, mangrove, mountains, and more. 
    • Lead From the Heart and Take the Reins Experiential and Transformative Fellowships
      • Opportunities for teens transitioning to adulthood, undergraduate and graduate students, or others interested
      • How many hearts does a horse have? a human? a cephlapod? Are you sure?!
      • Take a look at love from many species and perspectives
      • Explore ecosystems above and below sea level to share what we learn from the horse and octopus
      • How can we translate this knowledge through art to promote peace through understanding?
  • Reading, Math, Tutoring, Mentoring programs by the Sea using Eagala Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) techniques and standards
  • Eco-systems of Transformative Travel Adventures above and below sea level
  • PADI Certified SCUBA, snorkeling, and swimming courses for 8+ years old and up
  • PADI Women’s Dive Day and National Scientific Diving Day activities and underwater and beach cleanups
  • Academic water quality research in rivers, estuaries, wetlands, and marine protected areas 
  • Homeschool, STEAM, eARTh projects
  • Murals and community art exhibits, Artist Circle & Poetry Collective
  • Therapeutic nature-based programs at foster centers, group homes, alternative schools
  • SeaVibe Club at Olympic High School, a partnership with Catawba Riverkeepers
  • SeaVibe “Orcastra”  Music and Dance Experiment
  • Water Quality Training Workshops
  • Earth Day events 
  • Eco-Friendly Business Planning 
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Education

SeaVibe provides internships, scholarships, and hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Fun service-learning projects, scientific field research, and public speaking experiences prepare participants with technical skills and future employment opportunities that are rewarding for the self, the community, and the environment. Students discover through experience – through exploration outside the borders of a typical classroom. No ceilings, walls, or floors limit our ability learn from real-life experiences.

We work with students, families, teachers, K-12 and home schools, universities, community colleges, alternative schools, adult schools, group homes, foster homes, at-risk youth and juvenile detention centers, community organizations, and businesses. Together we create collaborative learning opportunities that promote respect and responsibility for our communities and all of nature’s gifts that make life on Earth possible.

Project partners and friends include Audubon/Toyota TogetherGreen, Three Americas Inc., EarthLinks, Santa Cruz County Counseling Center, University of California Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Catawba Riverkeepers, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, Academic Vocational Charter Institute, and many others. Check out our ocean art and mural project with Santa Cruz County Group Homes, Peacock Acres Foster Center, and our work with Olympic High School and Independence High School conducting water quality testing in the Catawba River and internationally.


For more information about our programs, please contact [email protected].