Ocean First

04/03/2025

🌴✨ NEW PRICE DROP! ✨🌴
Join us for the dive trip of a lifetime in Turks & Caicos – October 25 to November 1, 2025… now at a lower price! 💸

Spend a week aboard the luxurious Turks & Caicos Explorer II, diving crystal-clear walls and reefs teeming with life.
✅ Incredible visibility
✅ World-class diving
✅ All the chill vibes you’ve been craving

👯‍♂️ Bring a buddy or come solo — this trip is all about adventure, connection, and underwater magic.

➡️ Book your spot before it fills up:
👉 https://oceanfirst.blue/trips/turks-caicos-2025

04/02/2025

🌿 Ocean First Has a Swing! 🌊🌳

Big news, Ocean First family! We are officially the proud parents of the Ocean First Swing at Thorne Nature Experience’s Lafayette Nature Center 🎉

For those who don’t know, Thorne Nature Experience is an incredible nonprofit that connects kids with nature through youth programs, summer camps, and Boulder’s first Nature Preschool. They focus on serving underrepresented students in Lafayette and Louisville, making the outdoors more accessible for all.

Our deep connection to Thorne runs strong—we’ve supported their mission for years, including a major donation in honor of Ocean First to help build the Lafayette Nature Center. And now, a little piece of Ocean First lives on in the form of a beautiful swing in the park! 🌳💙

If you’re in the area, stop by, check out this sweet spot, and maybe take a moment to swing into nature. 🌞✨

Thorne Nature Experience

04/01/2025

🧜‍♀️ BREAKING NEWS 🐙
In a shocking turn of events, a newlywed woman has been confirmed to be a mermaid after finally regaining her voice post-wedding. Local sources say she was spotted swimming off the coast in full tail, belting out sea shanties and Beyoncé. 🎤✨

Meanwhile, in unrelated-but-equally-mysterious news, a charter boat reportedly crashed into what eyewitnesses describe as a “giant squid lady with purple hair.” No injuries, just mild confusion and some awkward selfies. 📸🚤

Stay tuned for updates as our marine biology team investigates these deeply fishy developments.

03/31/2025

There’s always room for more leaders, more voices, and more visionaries in . 🌍💙

At Ocean First, we believe that business should lead the way in creating a healthier planet. As a Certified B Corporation™, we’re committed to protecting our oceans, reducing our environmental footprint, and inspiring the next generation of sustainable divers.

Want to learn more about the B Corp™ movement? Follow B Lab U.S. & Canada to meet other businesses making a difference and explore how you can be part of this change.

Here’s to a better future, today. 🌊🐠💚

03/28/2025

🌿 Your Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Living! ♻️📖

Want to recycle right and make more sustainable choices? Check out the Eco-Cycle Guide, your go-to resource for everything waste-related in Colorado!

📖 What’s Inside?
✅ Recycling & composting tips
✅ How to properly dispose of tricky items
✅ Ways to reduce waste at home & work
✅ Local resources for reuse & repair

Knowledge is power—get your copy today and take the guesswork out of sustainable living! 🌎💚 Access the guide here 👉 https://ecocycle.org/guides-and-resources/popular-tools/eco-cycle-guide/

What’s one waste-reducing tip you swear by? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️♻️

Our sustainability magazine to help Boulder County residents reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, and go for Zero Waste

03/27/2025

We hit pause yesterday and traded our wetsuits for snow gear for a little team bonding on the slopes! 🫶❄️

Huge thanks for your patience while we were closed—we’re back, recharged, and more connected than ever (with slightly sore legs)! 😉

Here’s to making waves and carving turns. 💙

Eldora

03/26/2025

🎿 Powder day alert! ⛷️
We'll be closed on Wednesday, March 26th because our team is trading fins for skis and hitting the slopes together! ❄️🏔️

Don't worry — we'll be back in action on Thursday, recharged and ready to dive in. 💙
Thanks for your understanding and catch you after the chairlift fun!

03/24/2025

Progress is faster, goals are easier, and our biggest dreams become reality when we work together. 🌎💙

At Ocean First, we’re part of a global movement proving that business can be a force for good. As a Certified B Corporation™, we’re proud to stand alongside companies across industries, regions, and cultures who share our commitment to sustainability, conservation, and positive impact.

From protecting marine ecosystems to educating the next generation of ocean advocates, we know that every action counts. Because when businesses unite for a better future—no mission is too big, no effort is too late, and no future is too far.

Join us in celebrating and the power of ! 🌊🐠💚

03/22/2025

💧🌍 Happy World Water Day! 💙 Water is the essence of life, and today we’re celebrating its importance to our planet, our oceans, and our future. At Ocean First, a proud B-Corp, we’re committed to protecting and conserving this precious resource, from our local rivers to the vast oceans. Every drop counts! 🌊✨

Join us in raising awareness and taking action to ensure clean, sustainable water for all—because protecting our water means protecting our planet. 🌱💧

03/19/2025

Today business, tomorrow the world. 🌎💙

At Ocean First, we believe every business has the power to make waves of change. From reducing our environmental footprint to advocating for ocean conservation, we’re dedicated to using our platform for good.

It takes energy to put change in motion—but as divers, explorers, and educators, we thrive on challenges. That’s why we’ve committed to eliminating single-use plastics, offsetting our carbon emissions, and empowering the next generation of eco-conscious ocean stewards through programs like TIDES.

Find out how is making a difference—one dive, one choice, one business at a time. 🌊🐠💚

03/17/2025

Ever dreamed of seeing giant manta rays up close? These graceful creatures are a breathtaking sight in the ocean, and there are some incredible places to encounter them.

👉 Swipe through to explore top destinations for spotting giant mantas, from warm tropical waters to bucket-list dive sites.

💬 Have you ever had a manta encounter? Or is it still on your dive wish list? 🌎

03/14/2025

🌊🌍 On this International Day of Action for Rivers, we’re standing up for the lifeblood of our planet! 🌱💙 Rivers connect ecosystems, sustain communities, and flow into the oceans that we work to protect every day at Ocean First. As a proud B-Corp, we're dedicated to conservation efforts that preserve our rivers and waterways for generations to come.

Let’s take action to protect these vital arteries of life! Join us in making a splash for river health and sustainability. Together, we can make waves of change! 🌊✨

03/13/2025

🌟 Applications for the 2025 TIDES Program are open! 🌟

Calling all young explorers! Dive into marine science, earn your scuba certification, and discover the incredible world beneath the waves with TIDES.

👉 https://oceanfirst.blue/tides-camp1

03/12/2025

Join us for the Microplastics Summit on April 12th, 11 AM - 1 PM at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science!

Get hands-on with microplastic samples, hear from Dr. Mikki about groundbreaking research, and learn how you can take action against plastic pollution. 🌎♻️

🎟️ FREE admission to the museum for all participants & guests! Don’t miss this opportunity to support ocean conservation and science education.

📍 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
🔗 RSVP to secure your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemEL5EQjicPZOo0eiUutjl45qarqvoYAra_wNVJXEH1bLhCg/viewform

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Ocean First Institute

03/11/2025

Being part of means acting for change. 🌎💙

At Ocean First, we’ve always believed that business should be a force for good. Our founder, Graham Casden, saw firsthand how climate change, pollution, and unsustainable practices were threatening the very waters we love. That’s why we committed to becoming a Certified B Corporation™—because protecting our oceans isn’t just a passion; it’s our responsibility.

We measured our impact, took action to offset our carbon footprint, eliminated single-use plastics in our shops, and integrated marine conservation education into every dive course we teach. Through programs like the TIDES initiative, we’re shaping the next generation of eco-conscious divers, ensuring that our oceans have defenders for years to come.

For all these reasons, we’re proud to lend our voice to . Together, we’re making waves for a better future! 🌊🐠💚

03/10/2025

🌊 New to Scuba Diving? Here’s What You Need to Know! 🤿

Getting ready for your first dive? From mastering buoyancy to choosing the right pre-dive meal, we’ve got 5 essential tips to make your first underwater adventure unforgettable.

✅ Eat healthy before your dive
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Perfect your buoyancy
✅ Manage pre-dive nerves like a pro
✅ Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime

Get the full guide here: https://oceanfirst.blue/blog/dive/5-things-to-know-before-your-first-scuba-dive

Tag a friend who needs these tips before their first dive! 👇👇

SSI PADI NAUI Worldwide

03/07/2025

We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation™! 🌎💙 At Ocean First, we believe in using business as a force for good—protecting our oceans, inspiring future generations, and making waves in sustainability.

This , we’re celebrating the actions that earned us our certification—like offsetting our carbon footprint, advocating for marine conservation, and empowering the next generation of eco-conscious divers.

Being a B Corp isn’t just a label—it’s a commitment to a healthier planet and a thriving dive community. Join us in making a difference, one dive at a time! 🐠💦

03/05/2025

You won’t want to miss these must-attend events! Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into adventure, discovery, and jaw-dropping ocean stories.

🦈 OFI Presents: The Truth About Sharks – April 17
Forget everything you think you know about sharks! Join Ocean First Institute for an eye-opening evening where we separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth about these misunderstood predators.

🎥 Exclusive Wakatobi Film Premiere – May 22
Be among the first to witness breathtaking underwater footage from Indonesia’s thriving reefs. This brand-new film, captured by Ocean First owner, Graham Casden, & Georg Beyer of Fernweh Chronicles, is a celebration of vibrant marine life and healthy coral ecosystems.

📍 Both events take place at Ocean First North
💙 Stay tuned for more details – but trust us, you won’t want to miss these!

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