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Rich German's School Talks

Inspiring the Next Generation of Ocean Champions

Drone footage by Mark Girardeau

Rich’s Signature ‘Ocean Matters’ Talk

Your students will be captivated by the visual splendor of Rich’s powerful presentation that highlights the ocean’s beauty and its marine life as seen through his eyes while also sharing the perils our planet faces that impact humans. His talks inspire students to take action and become a real part of the solution to the challenges our planet is facing.

Rich tailors his talk based on the grade levels to whom he is speaking and the needs of your school.

Rich with whale
baby dolphins
Mama and babe whale in blue water

Book Rich to Speak at Your School Now

Please email Rich directly at rich@project-o.org or feel free to call or text him 949-357-3997.

Reasons to Book Rich

  • Inspire your students to fall in love with the ocean.
  • Educate the next generation on what needs to be done to protect the planet.
  • Through partnerships with the Ocean Institute, Crystal Cove Conservancy and Pacific Marine Mammal Center, we can also give your students an unforgettable experience at the beach or on the ocean.
partner logos Ocean Institute, Crystal Cove Conservancy and Pacific Marine Mammal Center

Rich’s photography and message have been featured in:

natgeo bbc ctv
NYTIMEs LA TIMES NPR

Rich German

Rich has been a business coach, best-selling author and captivating speaker since 1999. Since 2010 he has paddle boarded an astonishing 30,000 miles – all in Laguna Beach CA – and has documented over 2,000 awe-inspiring interactions with dolphins and whales. His passion ignited a strong desire to inspire young people to fall in love with the ocean and to join together to protect our blue planet. Rich’s dream is a world where humans learn to live in balance and harmony with the natural world.

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We were so happy to have Rich keynote our Stoked on Science event! His engaging talks far exceeded our goal of sparking enthusiasm among the students for the conference and marine science as a whole. His commitment to sharing his insights plays a crucial role in effectively conveying our mission, and we are truly grateful for his time and contribution.

Sofia Terry of The Ocean InstituteTeen Programs & Volunteer Coordinator
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We had the pleasure of having Rich German come speak to our students at Thurston Middle School, as well as at Laguna Beach High School. He really made an impact on our students and his photos are breathtaking. We had a lot of students asking questions and participating, which is what we were looking for. His passion for preserving the ocean and the animals that live in it really shines through. He is a dynamic and inspiring motivational speaker! I would highly recommend all schools have him work with their students!

Staci StangaroneLaguna Beach Unified School District
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The moment my daughter got into the car at pickup, she raved about Mr. Rich. She remembered every type of whale he spoke of; she described in detail every photo he showed; and at dinner that night she told us ways we can take care of the ocean. Suffice it to say, my first grader was a BIG fan of Mr. Rich and his presentation.

Nicolette DavidMom of 1st grader
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We are very lucky to live in a place with such a treasure trove of natural wonder, especially with what lies within our ocean. I’m not sure there is anyone with a more genuine love for our sea life, and it was truly inspiring for our students to hear Rich German speak about his countless epic encounters with our local marine creatures. His dedication as an Ocean Steward is contagious, and the students were enthralled by his tales, and expressed their interest in hopefully experiencing the same someday.

Josh Lerch - Teacher & ParentAnnelise School, Laguna Beach
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