MERITO Foundation
Ocean education, conservation & citizen science · Non-profit · Environmental Consultant
MERITO stands for Multicultural Education for Resources Issues Threatening Oceans
Here at MERITO Foundation, we are committed to protecting the ocean by facilitating education, conservation, and scientific research opportunities to multicultural youth and their communities.
Our Latest News
New Dates for Summer 2021 Marine Science Beach Camps!
Register Now on our Website!
3 Scholarships Available Based on Needs for Week of Aug 2 - 6, Includes Trip to Santa Cruz Island on August 5!
July 12 - July 16
The Life of Plankton
July 19 - July 23
Bills and Whales
Aug 2 - Aug 6
Watershed to Oceans
Register for this week to include an optional trip to Santa Cruz Island to hike and/or snorkel for only $60 more!
26 students from 5 regional public schools won prizes during the EECCOA Challenge 2021 & Awards Events
Congrats to the finalists who participated in the 2021 EECCOA Challenge! Students from five different schools worked hard to create a business proposal to make their homes more sustainable. An array of unique ideas were proposed and the MERITO Foundation hosted the virtual event announcing the winners on Friday, April 30th. The video posted here is a compilation of some of the finalists' project proposals.
You can watch the full live stream of the event on our Facebook page if you missed it.
Our Vision
Our vision is a healthy ocean cared by diverse coastal communities who live in an environmentally responsible manner regardless of native language, economic status, cultural beliefs, or ethnic background because we all share one ocean.
Our Mission
Our Mission is ocean protection through education, conservation, citizen science, and to inspire the next generation of environmental professionals.
462
Educators Trained
18,280
4th-12th grade students immersed in ocean and climate education
449
Project proposals authored by students to reduce their school carbon footprint
10,984
Students sponsored education trips to Channel Islands
479
Hands on conservation and/or citizen science field experiences
$39,500
Disbursed as cash and in kind prizes to students authors of best projects
How We Do It
