Every year more than 65,000 visitors come to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center to get inspired by marine science.
Sponsors help us make marine discovery real for our visitors. Sponsors for our many events or programs receive maximum exposure and reach an audience that suits their needs. We provide you with the utmost publicity, marketing opportunities, and exposure as a partner.
We offer sponsorship levels to suit the needs of every company or individual.Our sponsors know their contributions have a positive impact on the understanding and stewardship of the world’s oceans.
Sponsorship Benefits
| Ocean Sponsor $10,000+ |
Deep Sea Sponsor $5,000-$9,999 |
Rocky Reef Sponsor $2,500-4,999 |
Sandy Shore Sponsor $1,000-2,500 |
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* Specific benefits of fundraising events to be determined; includes Global Oceans Awards Gala & Whale of an Auction
** During regular business hours / date to be determined / Based on availability – weekday use only
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are looking for current sponsorship opportunities, these are some events for which we need sponsors:
| Ocean Sponsor | Deep Sea Sponsor | Rocky Reef Sponsor | Sandy Shore Sponsor | |
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| Animal Husbandry Activities | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $500 |
| Auction (online May 2018) | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $500 |
| Community Free Days 2017-2018 (Six days sprinkled throughout the year) | $5,000 for the year | $2,500 for 3 days | $1,000 for 2 days | $500 for 1 day |
| Earth Week (April 2018) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Father’s Day (June 17, 2018) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Frans Lanting / Chris Eckstrom Presentations (January 2018) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Girls in Marine Science (Summer 2018) | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Global Oceans Awards Gala (March 24, 2018) | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Jingle Shells (December 10, 2017) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $500 |
| Ken Norris Memorial Lecture (October 24, 2017) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Marine Masquerade (October 27, 2017) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Mother’s Day (May 13, 2018) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Ocean Explorers (2018 Summer Camps) | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| School Programs (2017-18) | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Schools and Scholarship | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Science Sundays (third Sunday of the month, 11 per year) | $5,000 per year | $2,500 for 5 months | $1,000 for 2 months | $500 for 1 month |
| Sunday Seaside Crafts (every Sunday, 4 times a month) | $3,000 per year | $1,500 for 6 months $1,000 for 2 months |
$500 for 1 month | |
| Volunteer Programs | $10,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 |
| Volunteer Recognition Event (Spring 2018) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 $500 |
| World Oceans Day (June 8, 2018) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 | $750 $500 $250 |
| Younger Lagoon Research Tours (2 tours a month – first Thursday and second Sunday) | $3,000 per year | $1,500 for 6 months $1,000 for 2 months |
$500 for 1 month |
List of Current Sponsors
Deep Sea and Ocean Sponsors $5,000-$10,000+
- California Coastal Commission
DeepWaterDesal / Brent and Sylvia Constantz
Nancy Lenz and Family
New Leaf Community Markets
Rocky Reef Sponsors $2,500-$4,999
- Fred and Jo Lynne Jones
David Morrell/Coldwell Banker
Nordic Naturals
Peter and Rita Prindle
John and Enid Rusev
Santa Cruz Rotary
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Sandy Shore Sponsors $1,000-$2,499
- Alexis Party Rental
Allterra Solar
Bay Federal Credit Union
Bay Photo
Cathy and Jack Bradley
Stephanie and Jack Harkness
Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room
Law Offices of Atack and Penrose, LLP
Kristen Marinovic/Financial Advisor/Integral Investment Advisors
Omega Nu of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Pedicab
Don Shmitz and Family
Shopper’s Corner
Merritt Taylor
Salt Marsh and Kelp Forest Sponsors $250-$999
California Pajarosa
Congregation of Federated Church in Placerville, CA
Redfin Properties
Santa Cruz Triathlon
Seal Cove Inn
To become a sponsor, please call Lauren Donnelly-Crocker at 831-459-4568.
