OC Wildlife & Beach Tour media

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For articles, interviews, press tours or speaking on ecotourism and being "green", please call: 949-500-6981

We were honored to speak at Anaheim/Orange County Visitors and Convention Bureau's yearly meeting on "Shades of Green, eco-friendly destinations" and what visitors are looking for in Green destinations. We were also honored to be on the video "Inspired by California".

In addition, we were nominated for the 2009 Women in Business Awards in Orange County (Orange County Business Journal).

PRESS RELEASES and ARTICLES:

Press Release - Life is like a box of Chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get or see. Orange County has the most fascinating marine life and wildlife...an amazing coastline, a true hidden gem - Nov 23, 2011

Press Release - OC Wildlife & Beach Tour gives back in a variety of ways 4-29-2010
Press Release - Summer special starting 7-7-2009, part of proceeds go to Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Press Release - Making a difference
Press Release - LAUSD 9th grade biology class awarded field trip

Article - EcoTours, Laguna Beach Post 3-20-08
Article - Inside the Artists Studios - Laguna Beach Magazine - page 1
Article - Inside the Artists Studios - Laguna Beach Magazine - page 2
Article - Wild Side of the Gold Coast, 5-30-08 (Canadian Press)
Article - The hidden Treasures of Orange County
Article - Orange County a hidden treasure, 5-10-08 (Canadian Press) Article - Discover the Hidden Gems from Roadtrips, 5-18-2011

VIDEOS:
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Check out our videos below (Saving a Seal's life) at one of our many tour stops where we have the honor to go behind the scenes at Pacific Marine Mammal center. Our tour guests were able to see Rosita, a baby Harbor Seal, up close on her journey toward rehabilitation. She was released on 12-3-2008. Learn how you can help these local marine mammals on our eco-tours and see other local wildlife in its natural habit including sea animals in our tide pools, shore birds and many times dolphins and whales. Come and experience our beautiful beaches and wildlife (see EcoTour video below).

Video: Step 1 - Saving a Seal's life (Rosita, a 2 month old Harbor Seal, 20 lbs.)
Video: Step 2 - Saving a Seal's life (Fish School)
Video: Step 3 - Saving a Seal's life (Rosita, 5 months old - 48 lbs.- competing and diving for fish)
Video: Step 4: Saving a Seal's life (Final release from Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC). Rosita now weighs 79 lbs. and is 6 months old.

Rosita was released in Laguna Beach 12-3-2008.
Thank you Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Rosita 37 lbs.                                                                                        Rosita 79 lb.s

Photo by Cheri Ikerd                                                  Photo by Dean Gommersall, PMMC

Rosita's release with her buddies

OTHER VIDEOS:

Video - OC Wildlife & Beach Tour (EcoTour) by Shaw Arts & Entertainment - Curtis Anderson

Video - Inspired by California (What Inspires you about California?) - we are proud to share our story.

Video - Tide Pool EcoTour (featuring Pacific Marine Mammal Center)

Podcast Interview with Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau (or log onto: www.anaheimoc.org/podcasts)

Our tours are Eco-friendly. Our mission is to help keep our earth clean and teach about our wonderful wildlife we have here in Orange County so we can all continue to enjoy the beauty of our world. We thank you for your support in making a difference. We have also partnered with EVERY MONDAY MATTERS. Log onto: www.everymondaymatters.com and check out their video. We're honored to have been chosen to be on their video for protecting the environment. Join us and Every Monday Matters to make a difference.

Cheri Ikerd from OC Wildlife & Beach Tour with Artist Wyland (Artist of the Sea) both share the mission of preserving our oceans, sea life and protecting the environment.