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  • Orange County Oil Spill Threatens Coastal Communities

    by VTO Admin

    Oil drilling presents significant economic and ecological risk.  The oil spill off the coast of Orange County will cost jobs and is a drag on local economies.

  • Save The Date: Join Us At The Reading Reef

    by VTO Admin
    Enjoy a story time with a special reading of The Radical Undersea Journey of Mr. Dude with local author and ocean activist Vipe Desai, crafts, a...

  • Three Ways Radical Collaboration Can Make The World A Better Place

    by Vipe Desai
    Radical collaboration between businesses and nonprofits can lead to successful outcomes. Oftentimes, nonprofits, businesses and governments have b...

  • Shifting Gears: From Nonprofit to For-Purpose via Forbes Nonprofit Council

    by Vipe Desai
    As a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council I’m proud to share what I have learned from my experience.  “Purpose” is the buzzword driving the comm...

  • National Business Roundtable: Healthy Oceans and Clean Beaches

    by VTO Admin
    Vote The Ocean founder and founding member of the Business Alliance for Protecting The Pacific Coast, Vipe Desai, joined Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) and...

  • Dr. Cliff Kapono: Surfer, Journalist and Scientist

    by Vipe Desai
    We caught up with Dr. Cliff Kapono, a professional surfer, chemist and journalist whose life involves equal parts science as it does surf. He's pro...

  • How to Vote the Ocean This Election

    by VTO Admin
    Story by Olivia Angus We are two weeks away from one of the biggest elections and if you’re not sure how you’re going to vote yet, let’s get you ...

  • Shelby O’Neil: Activist and Explorer

    by Vipe Desai
    My guest on this episode is Shelby O'Neil. Shelby began volunteering at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and was so inspired by the environmental issues f...

  • 3 Ways to Vote the Ocean Everyday

    by VTO Admin

    Voting for the Ocean isn’t something that happens once every four or even two years.  It happens every day.  We vote for the ocean with our wallets, our actions, and even with our words.

  • The Rise of Climate Change Voters

    by Vipe Desai
    Climate change voters are coming and coming in large numbers. Enough that large blocks of climate voters in battleground states could end up decidi...

  • Inclusivity in the Outdoors: Insights And Actionable Steps On How to Advocate For JEDI In The Outdoors

    by Vipe Desai
    150 outdoor recreation enthusiasts participated in the Sacramento Summit 2020 virtually and learned about topics related to equitable access, environmental justice, climate resilience, and so much more.

  • Protect Our Coast. We Oppose Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling

    by VTO Admin
    The current administration is back at it again and wants to drill for oil and gas off our coastlines. Our founder, Vipe Desai, is a founding member...