• World Turtle Day Beach Clean Up/Art Installation, South of Taiwan
• Ocean Awareness Program, South of Taiwan (May- July)
• Student Exhibition travels to the National Aquarium in July, Collaborative Art Workshop with “Shalom Arts” Design Studio in Taipei

• R.A.R.E. invitation to the Youth Conference at the National Museum of Biology and Aquarium in Taiwan,
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• 5 Gyres Expedition: In a Post Apocalyptic Fog, Read the article here

• 5 Gyres Expedition: The 5 Gyres Institute Arrives in Iceland, Read the article here

• Taipei 101 outdoor exhibition titled “Kiss Mother Ocean Clean,” Find out more

• The Society of Wilderness: Love Your Ocean Home, Read the article here

• National Art Club, New York City, N.Y. – Illustrations from R.A.R.E Book “Komo The Whale” wins juried competition and is exhibited.

• Power House Arena, Brooklyn N.Y. – Special event to debut Komo to educational and cultural institutions interested in environmental restoration and R.A.R.E. partnerships.

• Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Long Island, N.Y. – R.A.R.E provides “Giving Thanks to Mother Ocean” event & Be a Green Hero.

• NYRP Nature Mania event – Be a Green Hero

• ArtsWestchester, White Plains, N.Y. partner to create Fish Tales….Around Westchester

• Wildlife Conservation Society Penguin & Turtle run