Catalina Compass | Every Adventure Gives Back


YOUR POSITIVE IMPACT


Impact Since December 2024

$ 10

will provide one tank to a science diver to conduct a survey dive around Catalina Island

100 %

donated to Bleu World

.25 ¢

cents per digital tour funds Bleu World

Charity Mission

Grow a community of ocean changemakers with a passion for conservation, exploration and science. 

 

Why is it important?

Bleu (Building a Life of Underwater Exploration) World builds a vibrant community of ocean changemakers on Catalina Island by fostering collaboration among conservationists, explorers, and scientists who share a passion for protecting marine ecosystems. This network, otherwise known as the Bleu World Collaborative, will provide opportunities in ocean education, ocean science, and ocean conservation to people from all walks of life with a special focus on programs for children, underrepresented and diverse communities, and students in the environmental sector. With fundraising efforts, Bleu World also aims to reduce or eliminate most of the costs for in-ocean experiences making ocean appreciation and conservation more accessible. 

How do they do it?

Through hands-on programs beginning with education, from youth programs to advanced scientific research, Bleu World creates an inclusive space for people of all backgrounds to contribute to ocean conservation efforts on Catalina Island. To foster understanding Bleu World hosts workshops, research expeditions, and public outreach events, encouraging active participation from volunteers and experts alike. By offering immersive experiences in marine science and exploration, Bleu World nurtures a deep connection to the ocean and inspires collective action. Bleu World’s ultimate goal is to engage participants in marine conservation initiatives, such as habitat restoration, coral reef monitoring, and sustainable fishing practices as we face problems including, but not limited to, climate change, ocean acidification, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss. Every experience offered by Bleu World brings ocean changemakers together to inspire positive change and preserve the ocean for future generations.

How you can #TravelKindly:

  • Book an adventure with Catalina Compass on Catalina Island, and you will support Bleu World's work locally. 
  • Every month, Bleu World hosts a Catalina Community Cleanup, where volunteers help clean the town, beaches, and hills in Avalon for a couple of hours a day. By hosting regular beach, kayak & underwater cleanups, Bleu World is growing a community of conservationists through action. The upcoming schedule can be found here
  • For the adventurous, Kayak cleanups are also a fun way to get involved and help keep Catalina’s surface waters free and clean

About Catalina Compass

Turn your phone into a local tour guide with the Catalina Compass app! Navigate the island at your own pace with engaging, GPS-activated audio adventures! Catalina Compass creators Shana and Michelle have lived most of their lives on Catalina Island and found a way to share their love of the island with visitors.

They noticed that most people were glued to their phones, even on Catalina, so they decided to turn phones into tools for island exploration - A Catalina Compass! 

The app provides resources and tools to help you plan your Catalina Island Vacation as well as entertaining tours steeped in Catalina Island’s rich history. The goal at Catalina Compass is to help visitors truly experience Catalina Island, celebrating its history, culture, and beauty through authentic stories and engaging adventures while promoting sustainable tourism that honors their Island home.

Each tour booked proudly supports Bleu World.

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