H2OO SEAL / TESTIMONIALS

Alexis
“I entered into this program thinking I would learn about the ocean, but I learned more things than what lives in the ocean. I learned about the damage that plastic and fertilizer does to the ocean. I’ve experienced new things that I would never have tried before. One of them was going to Sacramento and speaking to the Assemblymembers. I enjoyed my stay, it changed my perspective on the world. My comfort zone was pushed to its limits, but that made me stronger. H2OO SEAL is one step to helping youth to change their world.” Alexis, 16 years, East Palo Alto, CA, new Heir
Alexis
“I entered into this program thinking I would learn about the ocean, but I learned more things than what lives in the ocean. I learned about the damage that plastic…

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Damian
“SEAL to me is the best thing that has happened because in a matter of two weeks I met some of the greatest people on Earth and I learned so much with everyone. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Damian, 16 years, East Palo Alto, CA, new Heir
Damian
“SEAL to me is the best thing that has happened because in a matter of two weeks I met some of the greatest people on Earth and I learned so…

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Alayna
“SEAL taught me to explore the word beyond my tiny island Palau and to encourage my fellow youth to secure the blue planet for future generations to thrive.” Alayna, 16 years, Mindszenty High School, Palau, Heir since 2018
Alayna
“SEAL taught me to explore the word beyond my tiny island Palau and to encourage my fellow youth to secure the blue planet for future generations to thrive.” Alayna, 16…

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Adora
“I felt very sad that we were leaving each other. SEAL left an impact on me that I will never forget. SEAL made me a stronger person and a different person I never thought I’d actually become. These people who I’ve met, they are more than just my friends and my counselors, they are my loved ones, my family. I wouldn’t be who I am now if it wasn’t for them. I promise to come to the next SEAL to extend my family worldwide and to share my experience.” Uldelek, 16 years, Palau High School, Palau, Heir since 2018
Adora
“I felt very sad that we were leaving each other. SEAL left an impact on me that I will never forget. SEAL made me a stronger person and a different…

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Dean
“At SEAL I was able to learn a lot from actual experts and most especially my friends. This was a great time and truly an out of this world program. SEAL has given me a lot and I am thankful for the opportunity to join such a beautiful and outstanding group. I have learned the value of leadership, awareness, determination, and most especially action. SEAL is awesome and I’m so grateful for the people who made it possible.” Dean, 16 years old, Mindszenty High School, Palau, new Heir
Dean
“At SEAL I was able to learn a lot from actual experts and most especially my friends. This was a great time and truly an out of this world program. …

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Dominion
“SEAL was really enlightening, leaving my home, making new friends. Joining Heirs To Our Oceans was one of the best decision I have ever made. I really appreciate the opportunity.” Dominion, 14 years, Lagos, Nigeria, new Heir
Dominion
“SEAL was really enlightening, leaving my home, making new friends. Joining Heirs To Our Oceans was one of the best decision I have ever made. I really appreciate the opportunity.”…

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Ina
“SEAL is a place where we all connect and become leaders together. SEAL has done so much for me. I’m confident in myself to go out and speak and give my oceans a voice.” Ina, 13 years old, Visitation Valley, San Francisco, new Heir
Ina
“SEAL is a place where we all connect and become leaders together. SEAL has done so much for me. I’m confident in myself to go out and speak and give…

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Crystal
“At SEAL I learned many many things. The most important thing I learned was how to connect and communicate with others. The bonds and relationships I have made here were the best things I’ve ever experienced in my life. I am so so so grateful to have been a part of SEAL and H2OO in general. It really has made an impact on me as a person and I feel like I’m leaving SEAL a better person. Thank you so much for this opportunity.” Crystal, 14 years old, Visitation Valley, San Francisco, new Heir
Crystal
“At SEAL I learned many many things. The most important thing I learned was how to connect and communicate with others. The bonds and relationships I have made here were…

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Aislinn
“SEAL is truly an incredible place. Education comes through connection, empowerment and opportunities blossom, and we come out of the Summit as a global water protecting family. To me and to so many others, SEAL means everything. It’s not just a summer camp to learn about the ocean. It’s where barriers are broken, you are inspired to make change, and you feel supported to take action.” Aislinn, 13 years old, Pescadero CA, Heir since 2016, attended SEAL 2017 in Palau as well
Aislinn
“SEAL is truly an incredible place. Education comes through connection, empowerment and opportunities blossom, and we come out of the Summit as a global water protecting family. To me and…

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Miguel
“SEAL 2019 was very important to me because it taught me how to socialize with people I don’t know. SEAL helped me in many ways. One of the most important ways was to not be shy and nervous and to be a leader. I’m so grateful.” Miguel, 16 years old, Pescadero, CA, Heir since 2018
Miguel
“SEAL 2019 was very important to me because it taught me how to socialize with people I don’t know. SEAL helped me in many ways. One of the most important…

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Freya
“SEAL is important to me because I have learned so much about empathetic leadership and the importance of coming out of my comfort zone. That was such as great experience and an honor to be able to meet all of the inspiration youth.” Freya, 15 years, Kentucky, Heir since 2018
Freya
“SEAL is important to me because I have learned so much about empathetic leadership and the importance of coming out of my comfort zone. That was such as great experience…

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Pierre
“SEAL has been an amazing experience. I learned a lot about ocean conservation, leadership and human connection. Thank you for these amazing two weeks. Merci, Sulang, Kiora, Gracias, Thank you.” Pierre, 15 years old, Bordeaux, France, new Heir
Pierre
“SEAL has been an amazing experience. I learned a lot about ocean conservation, leadership and human connection. Thank you for these amazing two weeks. Merci, Sulang, Kiora, Gracias, Thank you.”…

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Shay
“SEAL has been one of the most incredible things I've ever been a part of. I am unbelievably lucky to have attended, and the connections, the knowledge, and the experiences I accumulated in those two weeks helped me grow so much as a human being and an activist and will continue to help me throughout my life. At times, there were challenges. There was conflict and stress, and I know I made mistakes and didn't always act as the leader I hope to become. I genuinely believe, though, that the rocky parts made me a better person. I learned, and I grew, and I know I can apply lessons from the challenges to my other work with Heirs and my life. Being at SEAL is the happiest I have ever been in my life. It's a feeling of constant flow state, acceptance, creativity and expression, and unconditional love for one another. There's an energy and hope I have never felt anywhere else. In two weeks, 40 international strangers became family. In two weeks, I felt a deeper connection to my natural environment and my land than I have ever experienced before. I stretched my boundaries and did things I never thought I would be capable of doing, and I watched Heirs around me blossom from hopeful and passionate kids into determined and equipped youth leaders. I am so incredibly grateful to have attended SEAL 2019. I hope that SEAL can continue and grow and empower others as it has empowered me, and I can't wait to see what we Heirs accomplish. We are truly unstoppable.” Shay, 15 years, Pescadero, CA, Heir since 2017, attended SEAL 2018 as well
Shay
“SEAL has been one of the most incredible things I’ve ever been a part of. I am unbelievably lucky to have attended, and the connections, the knowledge, and the experiences…

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Rakaunui, 16, New Zealand, Heir since 2018, attended SEAL 2018 in Palau.
“SEAL 2019 has been amazing. It allowed me to connect more to nature and to people. It seemed like we became on big family. And I do believe that we are one connection group, Heirs To Our Oceans, working toward making a change.”

Rakaunui, 16 years old, New Zealand, Heir since 2018, attended SEAL 2018 in Palau.
Rakaunui, 16, New Zealand, Heir since 2018, attended SEAL 2018 in Palau.
“SEAL 2019 has been amazing. It allowed me to connect more to nature and to people. It seemed like we became on big family. And I do believe that we…

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Ranton, 16, Marshall Islands, attended SEAL 2018
“This SEAL really meant a lot to me. Words cannot express how much it meant. Thank you, kommol tata, for having me at SEAL 2019.” Ranton, 16 years, Marshall Islands, attended SEAL 2018
Ranton, 16, Marshall Islands, attended SEAL 2018
“This SEAL really meant a lot to me. Words cannot express how much it meant. Thank you, kommol tata, for having me at SEAL 2019.” Ranton, 16 years,…

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Desrei, 17, Saipan, new Heir
“Being a part of SEAL has taught me so much more about relationships, connections, and the issues this planet is facing. The connections and the relationships I have built are so great I have created a new family! Which gives me the worst feeling having to leave them. I am proud to be a part of the generation that will bring this planet to its former beauty. I AM PROUD TO BE AN HEIR!” Desrei, 17 years, Saipan, new Heir
Desrei, 17, Saipan, new Heir
“Being a part of SEAL has taught me so much more about relationships, connections, and the issues this planet is facing. The connections and the relationships I have built are…

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Olilai, 18, Palau, Heir since 2017
"After I graduated I moved on from the H2OO chapter at my school and was preparing myself as an individual Heir to take part in SEAL 2019 this year in Pescadero, California. What I had learned through my time in my chapter at school increased about 10x through the Summit! I swear, this camp was breathtaking because it focused on many components of learning about how to be empathic leaders, to performing in front of an audience, and to really delving in and appreciating native land and our own cultures and identity, and we did fun small things such as make sea glass jewelry. It touched so many aspects of learning how to be young leaders taking the issues we face seriously yet not losing our sense of youthfulness. During this experience each of us Heirs who took part were knitted together as a family through our love for our mother ocean. When SEAL ended I felt so empowered as a youth to become a role model, a teacher, a supporter, a leader and even an intern. I will leave SEAL and continue with H2OO as their intern working with youth in Palau and worldwide.” Olilai, 18 years, Palau, Heir since 2017
Olilai, 18, Palau, Heir since 2017
“After I graduated I moved on from the H2OO chapter at my school and was preparing myself as an individual Heir to take part in SEAL 2019 this year in…

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