Started
in 2000 the TeamOcean Kayaker Outreach Program (TeamOCEAN) for the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a seasonal field program
that provides face-to-face interpretation of Sanctuary natural history
and programs, as well as guidelines on how to enjoy marine wildlife
without disturbing it. The target audience is primarily ocean kayakers,
but includes other sanctuary resource users who may be encountered
on the water, such as boaters and divers. A large percentage of ocean
kayakers are visitors to the area and unaware of or undereducated
about the sanctuary's existence and sensitive wildlife. The Sanctuary's
TeamOCEAN Program puts knowledgeable naturalists out on the water in
sanctuary kayaks, to greet and interact with fellow day kayakers. The
naturalists serve as docents for the marine sanctuary, promote respectful
wildlife viewing, and protect marine mammals from disturbance.
Started
in 2000 the TeamOcean Kayaker Outreach Program (TeamOCEAN) for the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a seasonal field program
that provides face-to-face interpretation of Sanctuary natural history
and programs, as well as guidelines on how to enjoy marine wildlife
without disturbing it. The target audience is primarily ocean kayakers,
but includes other sanctuary resource users who may be encountered
on the water, such as boaters and divers. A large percentage of ocean
kayakers are visitors to the area and unaware of or undereducated
about the sanctuary's existence and sensitive wildlife. The Sanctuary's
TeamOCEAN Program puts knowledgeable naturalists out on the water in
sanctuary kayaks, to greet and interact with fellow day kayakers. The
naturalists serve as docents for the marine sanctuary, promote respectful
wildlife viewing, and protect marine mammals from disturbance. 
MBNMS TeamOCEAN Final Reports:
