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Doug Erickson 7/1/25 Doug Erickson 7/1/25

Santa Cruz to Host Heartfelt Paddle-Out & Beach Cleanup July 23 in Tribute to Marine Scientist Dr. Wallace “J” Nichols

Join us for a beach cleanup at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Wallace J. Nichols: marine biologist, ocean advocate, and author of the bestselling book Blue Mind.

Doug Erickson 7/23/24 Doug Erickson 7/23/24

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols Memorial Foundation Update

Dana Nichols is transforming the Dr. Wallace J. Nichols Memorial Fund into a foundation to continue his impactful work, complete ongoing projects, and support causes dear to him.

Doug Erickson 8/24/22 Doug Erickson 8/24/22

The Underrated Therapy for Anxiety and Stress: Water

Neuroscientists say that spending time near oceans, lakes, rivers and other blue spaces can provide a range of benefits including reducing anxiety, easing mental fatigue and rejuvenating us.