Join the Crew
Southern California's ocean needs defenders. We need the people who will fight for it — educators, filmmakers, and ocean advocates ready to get in the water.
Bridge the Gap
Southern California is home to some of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world — yet not every student has the opportunity to experience or study them up close.
At My Clean Ocean, we're on a mission to bridge that gap.
You don't need a teaching degree or a dive certification to start. You need a passion for the ocean and a willingness to share it.
Three Ways In
Ocean Educator
Help us break down marine biology concepts, guide tide-pool explorations, and teach students about the ecosystems right in our backyard. No teaching degree required.
Creative Mentor
Teach the basics of photography and video. Show students how to frame a shot, tell a story through a lens, and use visual media for environmental advocacy.
Field Guide
Join us on expeditions, beach cleanups, and underwater surveys along the Southern California coast. Help students experience the ocean firsthand.
Life on the Water
Hands-on along the coast
Hands-on fieldwork along the Southern California coastline, working directly with underserved high school students.
Professional kit
Access to professional Nikon Z9 cameras and Seacam housings — the same gear a working underwater cinematographer carries.
Marine science & film
Training in marine biology, underwater cinematography, and citizen science.
People who share it
A community of ocean advocates who share your values, and the chance to make a measurable difference in a young person's life.
Apply to Volunteer
No marine science degree, no dive certification and no teaching experience required — tell us what you have and we will find where it fits.
Put a Kid in the Ocean
Your donation today funds an expedition, a certification, a mentor, a career — for a young person who never thought the ocean was for them.
EIN 41-4167030 · 100% of net donations fund youth programs. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.