Staff & Crew
Meet our fantastic team of instructors, skippers, office staff and board of directors that make our program possible.
Planning Your Trip
Find everything you need to know about getting your students ready for their OSO adventure.
Jack O’Neill, wetsuit innovator, started OSO in 1996 to teach children to appreciate and care for the marine environment.
“This is such an important experience for students. We can learn a lot in the classroom, but being out on the Sea Odyssey sail boat and experiencing the fragile eco system helps them truly build empathy for our oceans. Now that they care more, we can go farther back in the classroom. THANK YOU!”
Ms. Gilpin, Green Acres Elementary
“Such an amazing day! Objectives (learning) were very clear for each activity. Lots of hands-on and thought provoking discussions. The best part, the wonderful teachers. You planted lots of seeds today!”
Ms. Harrington, Rolling Hills Middle School
“My students said that they learned so much that it "changed their world" We look forward to this every year! Thank you!”
Ms. Jacobs, Bradley Elementary
OSO News
Keeping Adam Webster’s legacy alive – O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s unique program brings ocean education to people with special needs
With his parents, Tom and Judy Webster, Adam, born with special needs, loved being out on the water onboard the … Read more
OSO Volunteer Day – Sept 16, 10 AM-2 PM
O’Neill Sea Odyssey is recruiting volunteers! We have an upcoming volunteer event on Friday, September 16th from 10 am-2 pm … Read more
OSO is Hiring Marine Science Instructors!
O’Neill Sea Odyssey Marine Science Instructor Job Description Summary: OSO is seeking a Marine Science Instructor with excellent outdoor teaching skills, … Read more
Applications Open Soon!
Applications are Open May 2nd at 8AM Calling all 4th through 6th-grade students and teachers and special education classes: Please … Read more
Executive Director in the News!
O’Neill Sea Odyssey Hires new Executive Director The Board of Directors for O’Neill Sea Odyssey has hired Tracey Weiss as … Read more
We’re hiring a Finance Manager!
O’Neill Sea Odyssey Finance Manager The O’Neill Sea Odyssey program is looking for an experienced nonprofit finance professional to manage … Read more
We’re hiring a Marine Science Instructor!
O’Neill Sea Odyssey Marine Science Instructor OSO is seeking a Marine Science Instructor with excellent outdoor teaching skills, a strong … Read more
Instructor Spotlight: Lauren Hanneman
An interview with 14-year OSO Marine Science Instructor Lauren Hanneman: Educator, Academic, Role Model, Environmental Steward. What attracted you to … Read more
We’re hiring a Marine Science Instructor!
O’Neill Sea Odyssey Marine Science Instructor Job Description Application Deadline: Priority deadline:Thursday, August 15. Applications accepted on an on-going basis. … Read more
A Woman of the Water: Meet Meg Decoite, O’Neill Sea Odyssey Education Intern
Meg Decoite, 22, a junior at UCSC studying marine biology, has not had your typical college trajectory. Deeply committed to … Read more
Dates to know
OSO Spring start date
Earth Day
