An Explorer's Experience

February 29, 2020 @ 6PM ORCA’s Explorer’s Experience

The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) is a non-profit organization focused on exploring new ways to protect the ocean, starting right here with our very own precious ocean estuary, the Indian River Lagoon. On February 29, ORCA will be presenting a special fundraising event at Triton Submarines in Sebastian, An Explorer's Experience.

Guests will see new state-of-the-art submersibles, never-before-seen footage of weird and wonderful creatures from the deep, the first video ever recorded of a giant squid in US waters and talk with the explorers who experienced these marvels first hand, while drinking glow-in-the-dark cocktails and enjoying locally sourced cuisine.

A silent auction at the event will include a dive in a Triton submersible with Allen Exploration. Guests will have the opportunity to bid for a chance to explore the deep ocean during an underwater excursion on a submersible ride in the Bahamas. This package for four people includes one overnight stay in two VIP cabins and food and drinks on board the M/Y Axis, Allen Exploration’s 183 foot yacht, and a day (minimum of two dives) of sub diving in the Bahamas in a Triton 3K3 Submersible.

Proceeds benefit ORCA, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies and science based conservation action.

About Allen Exploration
Allen Exploration is a holding company that oversees the interests of Carl and Gigi Allen. AEX manages a diversified investment portfolio and sponsors numerous charities. AEX is currently redeveloping Walker’s Cay, the northern most Bahamian island. AEX operates a world class fleet of vessels that is actively searching for and salvaging underwater artifacts in partnership with the Bahamian government. https://allenexploration.com/

About Triton Submarines
Based in Sebastian, Florida, Triton Submarines, LLC is the world leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of manned submersibles. Triton offers models ranging from 1-66 passengers, with depth ratings of 300-11,000 meters, each designed specifically for integration and operation aboard private motor yachts, cruise liners and other vessels. Since its inception in 2007, Triton has gained notoriety with several world firsts, including the first manned submersible dives in Antarctica, the first ever filming of a live giant squid (Discovery Channel/NHK, Japan, from a Triton 3300/3 at depths ranging from 600-930 meters), and the first ever design of a commercially capable full ocean depth submersible, the Triton 36000/3. Used for science, research, filming and pleasure alike, Triton submersibles are the most capable vessels in their field.
https://tritonsubs.com/

About The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA)
As the nation’s first technology-based marine conservation organization, ORCA’s niche in responding to large-scale deterioration of the marine environment is to: Collect accurate and scientifically defensible data on water quality and its impact on the marine ecosystems; Provide the data to the public and decision makers in an easily understandable format; And engage communities in marine conservation action. By combining innovative technology, applied science, and community outreach, ORCA is leading the way in protection and conservation of our valuable coast, estuaries and oceans—saving these precious habitats for the generations of tomorrow. www.teamorca.org