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The Sonoran Desert Waters Instsitute began its education mission shortly after its inception. While still in its facility development phase, the Sonoran Sea Aquarium has been providing marine education to school children in the Tucson area since 1996. Education about biodiversity and sustainability is the focal point of the Aquarium's outreach efforts. The overwhelming on-going success of its Education and Outreach Program is a constant reminder of the need for and want of marine education in the region.

El Acuario del Mar de Sonora comenzó su misión de educación poco después de su comienzo. Aunque todavía se encuentra en su fase de desarrollo de la facilidad, el Acuario del Mar de Sonora ha estado proporcionando educación marina a niños en escuelas del área de Tucson desde 1996. La educación acerca de la biodiversidad y sostenibilidad es el punto focal de los esfuerzos de alcance del Acuario. El éxito abrumador que sigue teniendo el Programa de Educación y Alcance es un recordatorio constante de la necesidad y deseo de la educación marina en la región.


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Volunteer

A volunteer for the Sonoran Desert Waters Institute is a person who loves the ocean, cares about the health of our planet’s waterways, and would love to teach others about the fascinating aquatic world of Arizona to Mexico! Our volunteers are very visible representatives of the Aquarium in schools, libraries, museums, and at special events. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers that will help bring the wonders of Arizona’s rivers and the Sea of Cortez to our community.

As an Aquarium volunteer, you will present our extensive traveling exhibit to local schools, libraries, and other organizations. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to help in the design and implement new educational programs and activities as we fulfill our mission to bring aquatic education and conservation to our community!

The SDWI just completed its first Student Volunteer program. Fourth grade students from Mesquite Elementary School volunteered to participate in a weeklong training program. During this exciting week students learned the knowledge and skills to present the Education and Outreach program to their peers.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Sonoran Desert Waters Institute just click here to open and print the Volunteer Application form. Fill out the information and mail to:

Sonoran Desert Waters Institute
2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85743-8918

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