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The Maine Ocean Festival came into existence when the staff at the Oceanarium brainstormed about creating our first annual fundraiser to support our mission of providing educational exhibits and programs for all ages on local ecology, marine biology and research, citizen science, dark skies, fisheries and aquaculture, and STEM education in partnership with Maine schools.<\/p>\n

With our focus being the Gulf of Maine and families, creating an event surrounding\u00a0World Ocean Day<\/a>, held every year on June 8, seemed like a no-brainer. World Ocean Day unites and rallies the world to protect and restore our blue planet and it seemed a perfect backdrop for our festival.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL<\/h5>\n

The Maine Ocean Festival will host\u00a0speakers<\/a>\u00a0discussing the challenges and opportunities to the Gulf of Maine as well as educate us on the marine life that exists beneath the ocean\u2019s surface and along our shores. The speakers will challenge us to take action and to think deeply about how our individual efforts can aid in the health and existence of the Gulf of Maine.<\/p>\n

We will also host a carnival with\u00a0games, art, live music<\/a>, and local Maine artists where children can play, interact, and learn about the Ocean.<\/p>\n

We also invite everyone to enjoy the\u00a0Oceanarium<\/a>\u00a0and our many incredible exhibits including our a 29-Foot authentic indoor lobster boat, 2000 gallons of authentic Gulf of Maine habitat, rare Maine lobsters, a brand new Jellyfish exhibit, and a 650-gallon touch pool.<\/p>\n

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES<\/h5>\n

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, email meg@theoceanarium.org<\/a> or call us at 207-288-5005<\/strong><\/p>\n

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS<\/h5>\n

Whether it\u2019s helping to set up or take down tents and tables, running the dunk tank, manning the arts and crafts and games tables, or helping out in the Oceanarium, we need your help. In return, volunteers receive one of our Volunteer Festival T-shirts with design from local artist Carol Shutt and our eternal thanks for your hard work. Volunteers also receive 50% off any food items in our Museum Shop.<\/p>\n

For questions about volunteering, email meg@theoceanarium.org<\/a> or call us at 207-288-5005<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Maine Ocean Festival came into existence when the staff at the Oceanarium brainstormed about creating our first annual fundraiser to support our mission of providing educational exhibits and programs for all ages on local ecology, marine biology and research, citizen science, dark skies, fisheries and aquaculture, and STEM education …<\/p>\n

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