The Seabirds Foundation

Our founder Tiffany T.V. Duong will be speaking with UCLA Alumni Association about how we use #citizenscience on expeditions to connect people to our oceans! By doing this, we create pathways for agency and hope that help to build the future we need with the people we want! ?? ?? ?? ??

Do you know a young changemaker (13-18) with a passion for the environment? Check out Ocean Culture Life post below! ??

What gets you out of bed ??? Today, our founders Ash Ashley Bugge and Tiff Tiffany T.V. Duong woke up before dawn to meet with the School of Humanity School of Humanity. This innovative, online high school does things differently. Learners based all around the world learn by doing and having a positive impact on the world. The project-based learning and focus on practical applications means students leave feeling more equipped and eager to take responsibility on the world. Our founders shared their personal stories -- about how they've learned, through loss, to love big, to prioritize joy, and to live the lives they always dreamed of????♀???. Their kindred experiences and their desire to empower others led them to co-found the Squad! It was such an honor and joy for the Seabirds to share our' origin story and our "why" with SOH's students and staff. Hopefully , we'll see some of you in the field with us ???? doing awesome #citizenscience! Thanks for having us Raya Bidshahri Claire Evans and SOH learners ? ???? If you'd like to book your own school talk or join us on expedition, DM us or email [email protected]!

At the end of 2024, The Seabirds shared some of what inspires us with School of Humanity in a virtual masterclass! School of Humanity is an award-winning online high school where learners aged 11-18 learn by doing and making a positive impact on the world ??. It’s an innovative educational model that emphasizes practical skills and personalized learning. Ashley Bugge and Tiffany T.V. Duong were thrilled to join students from all over the world for this very special class. Our fearless Founders told their origin stories before diving into some big lessons that they’ve gained from the sea ??. And, we're excited to reprise the master class on Jan. 13! Interested in having one of our Squad come to talk to your students, scout group, or community center? DM us or reach out at [email protected]. . . . . . . . #SeabirdSquad #TalkTrueBlue #LessonsfromADiver #SchoolofHumanity Raya Bidshahri Claire Evans

At the end of 2024, The Seabirds shared some of what inspires us with School of Humanity in a virtual masterclass! School of Humanity is an award-winning online high school where learners aged 11-18 learn by doing and making a positive impact on the world ??. It’s an innovative educational model that emphasizes practical skills and personalized learning. Ashley Bugge and Tiffany T.V. Duong were thrilled to join students from all over the world for this very special class. Our fearless Founders told their origin stories before diving into some big lessons that they’ve gained from the sea ??. And, we're excited to reprise the master class on Jan. 13! Interested in having one of our Squad come to talk to your students, scout group, or community center? DM us or reach out at [email protected]. . . . . . . . #SeabirdSquad #TalkTrueBlue #LessonsfromADiver #SchoolofHumanity Raya Bidshahri Claire Evans

Looking ahead at 2025 and trying to find the perfect adventure to look forward to? Maybe this is the year to get outside of your comfort zone and pursue your dreams? ?? We are excited to be partnering with Blue Green Expeditions for a citizen scientist expedition to Spitzbergen & Greenland in August of 2025. ???? ?? If you've always thought about it but haven't done it yet, maybe 2025 is your year! ?? There are no requirements to join and everyone is welcome! Interested? Have questions? Don't be shy, send us a message or email us directly at [email protected] ??

This #GivingTuesday The Seabirds Foundation is looking to fundraise enough money for a sewing machine that will allow us to upcycle old sails and give them new purpose by becoming bags for our citizen science lab kits! ?? Listen to Tiffany T.V. Duong story as to why your support is important and what our goal here at the Seabirds is! Together we Teach, Reach & Explore! If you're interested in learning more and supporting us this #GivingTuesday, please check out our Campaign here: https://lnkd.in/gfR2FRcd

This #GivingTuesday we're raising funds to buy a special sewing machine ?? to create upcycled citizen science bags from recycled sails! ? If you'd like to learn a little more about our mission, read Tiffany T.V. Duong note below! We couldn't have said it any better ?? Here is the link to our Givebutter Campaign if you feel like supporting us! ?? https://lnkd.in/gfR2FRcd

We're super stoked about submersibles, too! Thanks to Erica Moulton for our ROV vs Subs crash course earlier this year, we understand this amazing world of technology x oceans a little better!

That’s a wrap for The Seabirds Foundation at #DEMA 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. We spent the week speaking with the most inspiring people in the diving and exploration industry and we can’t wait to see where this all leads. HUGE thank you to Blue Green Expeditions for bringing us in and leading with way!! ?? Tiffany T.V. Duong and Ashley Bugge will be headed to Greenland and Spitzbergen with Blue Green next August 2025. Message for info on how to come with!!