The high bidder will receive a Family Membership at the Marine Science  Institute in Redwood City

Prior to 1970, no bridge existed between environmental concerns and education in the San Francisco Bay area. Few opportunities existed for students to get hands-on experience with the flora and fauna of San Francisco Bay. As one Bay Area professor remarked at the time, "On a clear day we can see the Bay, but there is no way for my students to get their hands wet--in real water."

The Discovery Voyage was the first program created that met with great success at the Institute's formation. In 1992 the Institute created land-based programs. These programs include the Shoreside program, the Inland Voyage, and the Tidepool program, which takes place at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay. In our first year, the Discovery Program served about 4,000 students. Today, we average roughly 50,000 students and adults through all of our programs combined.

MSI is a non-profit organization and relies on the generous donations of individuals, businesses, and foundations to ensure program costs for schools are as low as possible. Our federal tax ID number is 94-1719649. We encourage you to become a member or donor!