Annual Benefit Gala

We make a big splash every year!

2012 marks our 9th year of benefit galas in New York City. Each one has been a celebration of the Institute’s work, our friends and key supporters. Blue Ocean aims to reach a global, diverse audience with our message about the changing ocean, its challenges, practical solutions, and the need to restore living abundance to the seas.

This year’s gala was scheduled for November 1st at NYC’s South Street Seaport. Due to damage from Hurricane Sandy, we had to cancel the event.

2012 Benefit Gala in NYC

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE. BLUE OCEAN STAFF IS CONTACTING ALL SPONSORS & GUESTS BY PHONE AND EMAIL. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES! Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Sequoia Restaurant overlooking the water at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, in NYC. This year’s gala theme is the title of Carl Safina’s new PBS TV series: Saving
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2011 Benefit Gala in NYC

Thank You for a Very Successful 2011 Gala Benefit! Thanks to your support and love of the oceans, Blue Ocean Institute’s 2011 Annual Gala was a wonderful success. Great auctions, good food, inspiring people, and Carl’s moving keynote speech all made for a memorable and meaningful evening. Keynote: Carl Proposes a New Merger to Stabilize
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