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# THIS IS **OUR** TIME

## Because each of us has the potential to solve the ocean's greatest problems.

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## It takes an ocean of support to explore the ocean. You can help.

Your membership provides priceless support to the researchers and engineers at WHOI who are applying novel ideas and technologies to understanding the ocean for our planet and our future.

**Join our community of supporters committed to solving the most pressing environmental issues of our time.**

**Renewing your membership?** Click **[here](https://explore.whoi.edu/renewal-giving?hsLang=en)**.

### **MEMBER BENEFITS:**

### $40 Ocean Explorer

- WHOI’s limited edition sticker sheet

**PLUS:**

- 15% off all WHOI merchandise
- Member photo postcards
- One issue of *Oceanus* magazine (May)

### $60 Ocean Navigator

- **WHOI’s Humpback Whale t-shirt**

**PLUS:**

- 15% off on all WHOI merchandise
- Invitation to annual members’ Evening of Science
- Member photo postcards
- Annual subscription to *Oceanus* magazine (May and October)

### $120 Associate

- Participation in group Behind-the-Scenes Tours of WHOI
- Recognition in WHOI Annual Report

**PLUS:**

- WHOI’s Humpback Whale t-shirt
- 15% off on all WHOI merchandise
- Invitation to annual members’ Evening of Science
- Member photo postcards
- Annual subscription to *Oceanus* magazine (May and October)

### $250 Voyager

- Invitation to select WHOI events and experiences
- Participation in the ASTC Passport Program (free admission to over 250 participating science museums)

**PLUS:**

- Participation in group Behind-the-Scenes Tours of WHOI
- Recognition in WHOI Annual Report
- Participation in the ASTC Passport Program (free admission to over 250 participating science museums
- WHOI’s Humpback Whale t-shirt
- 15% off on all WHOI merchandise
- Invitation to annual members’ Evening of Science
- Member photo postcards
- Annual subscription to *Oceanus* magazine (May and October)

### $500 Ocean Pioneer

- Invitation to select Leadership-level lecture, events and experiences

**PLUS:**

- Participation in group Behind-the-Scenes Tours of WHOI
- Recognition in WHOI Annual Report
- Participation in the ASTC Passport Program (free admission to over 250 participating science museums
- WHOI’s Humpback Whale t-shirt
- 15% off on all WHOI merchandise
- Invitation to annual members’ Evening of Science
- Member photo postcards
- Annual subscription to *Oceanus* magazine (May and October)

### $1,000 1930 Society

- Private tours of the WHOI campuses
- Invitation to WHOI travel expeditions
- WHOI Annual Calendar

**PLUS:**

- Participation in group Behind-the-Scenes Tours of WHOI
- Recognition in WHOI Annual Report
- Participation in the ASTC Passport Program (free admission to over 250 participating science museums
- WHOI’s Humpback Whale t-shirt
- 15% off on all WHOI merchandise
- Invitation to annual members’ Evening of Science
- Member photo postcards
- Annual subscription to *Oceanus* magazine (May and October)

### $2,500 Ocean Partner

- Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes special events

**PLUS:**

- Invitation to WHOI travel expeditions
- WHOI Annual Calendar
- Participation in group Behind-the-Scenes Tours of WHOI
- Recognition in WHOI Annual Report
- Participation in the ASTC Passport Program (free admission to over 250 participating science museums
- WHOI’s Humpback Whale t-shirt
- 15% off on all WHOI merchandise
- Invitation to annual members’ Evening of Science
- Member photo postcards
- Annual subscription to *Oceanus* magazine (May and October)

 

### $5,000 Chapter Member

- Invitation to special Chapter Events in select cities
- WHOI private ship and campus tours
- Special access to learning opportunities with WHOI research scientists
- Direct line to staff dedicated to personalizing your WHOI experience.

**PLUS:**

- Invitation to WHOI travel expeditions
- WHOI Annual Calendar
- Participation in group Behind-the-Scenes Tours of WHOI
- Recognition in WHOI Annual Report
- Participation in the ASTC Passport Program (free admission to over 250 participating science museums
- WHOI’s Humpback Whale t-shirt
- 15% off on all WHOI merchandise
- Invitation to annual members’ Evening of Science
- Member photo postcards
- Annual subscription to *Oceanus* magazine (May and October)

- 1\. Your Gift
- 2\. Your Information
- 3\. Final Details

#### **How often?**

 One Time  Monthly

#### **Select a giving amount\***

- $40 Ocean Explorer
- $60 Ocean Navigator
- $120 Associate
- $250 Voyager
- $500 Ocean Pioneer
- $1000 1930 Society
- $2500 Ocean Partner
- $5000 Chapter Member
- Other:

Please enter the amount you wish to select.

- $10/ mth
- $15/ mth
- $25/ mth
- Other:

Please enter the amount you wish to select.

Make the biggest impact on ocean science by making a monthly recurring gift.

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Please do not send me a gift. Use this money to support more ocean research.

I would like to receive the special gift. For donations between $60-$70 that receive the T-shirt gift, your tax-deductible portion will be reduced by $10, the fair market value of the T-shirt.   
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<http://www.whoi.edu/>Your online donation supports WHOI’s core initiatives and will be utilized where it will make the most impact.   
For gifts of $25,000 or greater, please call the [WHOI Development Office](mailto:development@whoi.edu) at [(508) 289-4895](tel:508-289-4895).

When you submit your donation, WHOI will send you periodic updates by email.

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