Ocean First Institute

@OceanFirstInst

Ocean First Institute is a non-profit that merges science, education, and sustainability to promote, protect, and preserve our marine environments.

Boulder, CO oceanfirstinstitute.org Joined October 2015

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Ocean First Institute @OceanFirstInst Apr 1, 2022

Tune in for the next Elevate Series Podcast- Sharks: Fear and Fascination with Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza this Tuesday (April 5) night at 8 pm EST/ 6pm MST. Fin-tastic!

link to register is here: elevationbarn.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Ocean First Institute @OceanFirstInst Mar 4, 2022

Have you heard about our new marine lab? In January of 2022, Ocean First Institute partnered with @marinelabkeylargo by establishing our own research base! In Key Largo, we will be conducting shark and other marine research with students and citizen scientists.

Ocean First Institute @OceanFirstInst Feb 21, 2022

Our amazing Executive Director Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza!🦈

OCEARCH @OCEARCH Feb 21, 2022

Shark Senses: Species Adaptations

“There are fascinating questions to ask about each of these species on how their senses have evolved overtime to allow them to be the fantastically adapted animals that they are. “ – Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza

#ScienceBriefSunday #SharkSenses

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Ocean First Institute @OceanFirstInst Feb 18, 2022

SHARK SENSORY SYSTEMS: SIGHT

Sharks have very complex eyes with mobile pupils that allow them to control the amount of light that enters their eyes. Learn more about this important sense with Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza!

#ScienceBriefSunday reposting from @ocearch

#marinebiology

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Ocean First Institute @OceanFirstInst Jun 8, 2020

A very happy #WorldOceansDay2020 from your team at Ocean First Institute! Join us in taking time today to reflect on all our ocean gives us, and how we can help protect it. @WorldOceansDay #WorldOceansDay