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MANO is the Hawaiian word for shark and considered one of the protectors of the islands.

Dear Friend,

We are almost half way to MARE’s Aloha Challenge goal thanks to many of you! We are proud to bring MARE to Hawaii in support of their conservation efforts, and invite you to join us on this important expedition.

In the spirit of mano, all donations of $100+ through June 30th will receive a MARE exclusive shark print.

Learn more about MARE’s exciting new journey across the Pacific at the Aloha Open House on June 29th. If you haven’t RSVP’ed there is still time! Don’t miss the Aloha Uke Squad playing Hawaiian tunes while you get a chance to pilot the ROV.

Donate to the Aloha Challenge today and receive a print of the this blue shark

MARE Open House
Saturday June 29th, 2019 1 – 4pm
1230 Brickyard Cove Rd. Point Richmond, CA

KA LĀ HIKI OLA:
The dawning of a new day. Optimism. The value of hope and promise.

Dear Friend,

In the spirit of ka la hiki ola, MARE is heading to Hawai’i later this year to support their Sustainable Hawai’i Initiative. This statewide collaborative includes a bold goal to effectively manage 30% of their nearshore waters by 2030. The UN is partnering with Hawai’i, finding alignment with their own Sustainable Development Goals. Success in Hawai’i offers hope around the world. Hawai’i’s plan addresses concerns that other Island nations face and may serve as a road map for intervention and recovery.

Intelligent ocean management is a proven strategy to promote resilience and sustainability in our deep sea ecosystems. With so little ocean explored, we need to look further, deeper, and more intently to bring accurate information to develop effective solutions. This is where MARE comes in, because when you can see a problem, you can solve a problem.

MARE partners for intelligent ocean management. In Hawai’i, we will explore and collect data in their most biodiverse regions, and use this information to help partners protect and understand how marine life is reacting and adapting to a warming, acidifying environment. Our BATFish is the right tool for this job, with the ability to go beyond SCUBA diver depth.

We are almost there. You can make a difference!
To achieve a successful expedition we need to raise $75,000 more.

Donate today to help bring MARE’s unique technology and processes to support the Sustainable Hawai’i Initiative. We are partnering with Hawai’i’s Division of Aquatic Resources to ensure our data is actionable and integrated into their long term management plans.

**Your gift today will be doubled with a matching donation by the
Peter J Davis Family Foundation of Marin Community Foundation**

Mahalo!

Dirk Rosen
Founder and Executive Director

Dear Friend,

Last year, MARE embarked on our most ambitious expedition schedule to date, traversing over 1,000 miles of the West Coast. This resulted in the collection and documentation of corals and built greater understanding about our deep-sea ecosystems.

We are very excited and proud to share that we were also part of the discovery of a new species of coral! Named Chromoplexaura cordellbankensis in honor of Cordell Bank, this yellow octoral coral species was also found in other areas along the coast.

New species of coral, Chromoplexaura cordellbankensis, 262 feet below the surface at Cortes Bank. (Photo courtesy NOAA)

“Deep-sea exploration and surveys provide crucial biodiversity data to support the protection of fragile underwater rocky habitat.” (NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries)

The time is NOW to invest in exploration and discovery!

This is just one example of how much more we need to learn about our deep-sea, how critical exploration continues to be. Discoveries like this are our raison d’etre – and they simply could not happen without the generosity of individuals like you. Please consider contributing to deep sea science and understanding.

Donate to MARE today to invest in ocean exploration, discovery, and protection.

To watch MARE’s work – and your funding support – in action, check out video from one of our expeditions and see what we discovered!

Sincerely,

Dirk Rosen
Founder and Executive Director

Dear Friend,

Last year you generously supported our Deep Sea Coral Program, which resulted in identification of a new species of coral!

Meet Chromoplexaura cordellbankensis! With our expedition partners California Academy of Sciences and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, this new species was discovered around Cordell Bank and has been seen around Monterey Bay and Channel Island national marine sanctuaries.

A rockfish and new species of coral, Chromoplexaura cordellbankensis, 262 feet below the surface at Cortes Bank. (Photo courtesy NOAA)

Our three expeditions in 2018 to locate deep-sea corals included: Channel Islands, Monterey Bay, Farallon Islands, and ~1,000 miles from Oregon down to Southern California. Because of you, we visited and documented never before seen areas of the deep ocean, including the rough, remote portion of western San Miguel Island. The images and data collected last year built more understanding about deep-sea marine life and ecosystems and enabled us to map and protect sensitive deep-sea coral habitat.

In summary, MARE’s 2018 Coral Program included:

31 sites in Marine Sanctuaries along the West Coast explored
76 dives, some to depths of 500 meters
120 samples to advance scientific understanding
To watch MARE’s deep sea science – and your funding support – in action, check out video from the expedition and see what we discovered!

Thank you for being a deep-sea coral supporter!

Hi Friend,

You are invited to MARE’s Open House on June 29th for a day of ocean exploration and discovery! Bring the whole family for a chance to pilot the ROV, hands-on technology demos, and race mini-ROVs.

The event is free but please RSVP!

P.S. It’s not too late to invest in ocean exploration, discovery, and protection.