Our Crowdfunding Groups
Crowdfund UC Davis thanks all of the donors who gave to this important project in October. This campaign has closed, but we are grateful for your support!
We are so excited to have surpassed our original goal of $7,500 and we are aiming higher with a new STRETCH GOAL of $13,000 to add an additional webcam on the roof of the lab that will display a view of the open ocean.
We couldn’t be more grateful to the community of supporters who have made it possible to upgrade the Horseshoe Cove webcam. Every donation, big or small, has a huge impact on public access and research efforts at the laboratory and on the reserve.
About the Horseshoe Cove Webcam Project:
We are seeking funds to provide general support to the Bodega Marine Laboratory including our current priority to improve the existing webcam project in Horseshoe Cove on the Bodega Marine Reserve. The Bodega Marine Laboratory and BOON webcam in Horseshoe Cove has been a window to the wonders of the Bodega Marine Reserve for years. But in the past few months, the camera and the cables connecting it to the lab have begun to fail. The image is often unreliable or distorted, and the quality and refresh rate of the camera could be greatly improved.
So, what's our plan? Here's what we have in mind:
Why does this project matter? The upgraded webcam will bring the wonders of the Bodega Marine Reserve to our local community. You'll have the chance to check weather and ocean conditions, spot local wildlife, and soak in the mesmerizing ocean view. It's an opportunity to connect with nature and learn about the reserve's importance. But that's not all. The new and improved system will also enable visual monitoring of crucial environmental factors, such as sea level rise, oceanographic conditions, and species abundance. This data will be valuable for ongoing research, helping us better understand the marine ecosystem on the reserve and beyond.
We can't make this project happen without your support, though. By contributing to our webcam improvement project, you'll be making a tangible difference. Your generosity will help us upgrade the webcam infrastructure, expand public access, and contribute to important research efforts at Bodega Marine Laboratory and Bodega Marine Reserve. Join us in this exciting endeavor and be part of something truly special. Together, we can make a lasting impact!
Thank you for your support!
Small but critical to ocean ecosystems, many plankton add up to a big food source for ocean organisms. We would love to give you a shout out on a social media post.
One humble sea star may not seem like a big deal, but populations of sea stars are critical to functioning ocean and intertidal ecosystems. We would like to recognize your generosity with a shout out in our newsletter.
You’re keeping this campaign afloat and we would love to send you a personal thank you note with a frameable photo of the Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve.
You’re really kelping us reach our goal! California’s kelp forests are home to many ocean organisms. We would love to offer a special tour of the lab and reserve to our webcam donors at this level.
You’re really making a big splash in this fundraising campaign. We would love to recognize your gift with a commemorative tile in the Wave of Recognition at the Bodega Marine Laboratory's entrance.
