ConnectOcean Digital Brochure 2018

ConnectOcean is a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
management consulting firm founded on Social - and

Environmental Entrepreneurship. Our business is rooted in
sustainable development practices. We support innovation,
human capacity building and socially responsible leadership.

WHO ARE WE? HUMANKIND SHOULD OUR MISSION
ACT IN SUCH A
ConnectOcean collaborates with people To cultivate environmental awareness and
and organizations that share our passion MANNER THAT IT IS A interest within the youth of communities
and want to see a positive change in the PART OF NATURE in preserving the marine environment and
world. By developing and supporting CSR
programs and projects revolving around RATHER THAN APART its resources.
FROM NATURE.
marine life and ocean ecosystems, we To deliver environmental education,
engage communities, corporates, sustainable lifestyle and responsible
consumption curriculum, mobilizing
government entities and public opinion. communities and youth to participate in
environmental conservation locally and

internationally.

To promote corporate support for social
responsible projects, thereby

strengthening corporate commitment to
the conservation of the marine

environment and social development of
communities.

COSTA RICA COSTA RICA IS A LUSH
COUNTRY WHERE
Although Costa Rica is NATURE IS ON DISPLAY
a small territory, it IN ALL ITS SPLENDOR
makes up about 5% of THANKS TO
the earth's EXTRAORDINARY
biodiversity. BIODIVERSITY.
Fortunately, this
natural treasure is
protected by the
National System of
Conservation Areas,
preserving a total of
25% of the national
territory.

Visitors can enjoy the country's
majestic volcanoes, Pacific and
Caribbean beaches, tropical dry,
wet, and rain forests, as well as
exhilarating jungle landscapes,
all without traveling long
distances.

By Air Reaching Costa Rica By Road
By Sea

The international airport Boats leave Nicaragua’s You can reach Costa
of Costa Rica is San Carlos for Los Chiles Rica by road in a ‘long

AeropuertoInternacional in Costa Rica at least drive’ by the
Juan Santamaría. This twice a day. Luxuriant Interamericana Highway
airport is connected to cruises are available Costa Rica. Bus service is
several cities of the from Panama and give
an opportunity to visit also fantastic.
world by flights such as
American Airlines, US Costa Rica’s remote
Airways, Air Canada, beaches and admire
Continental Delta, and
Juan Santamaria. You their beauty.
can also reach Costa

Rica through the Daniel
OduberQuiros

International Airport at
Guanacaste Province in

Liberia.

This tropical climate is modified by various factors, The northwest-southeast orientation
including relief (mountains, plains and plateaus), its of the mountain range divides Costa
position on the Central American isthmus, the influence Rica into two sides: the Pacific and
the Caribbean. Each one of these has
of the oceans (winds and sea breezes and the its own precipitation and temperature
temperature of ocean currents) and the general regimen with particular spatial and
atmospheric circulation. The interaction of all of these
local geographic, atmospheric and oceanic factors are temporal distribution.
the main causes of the country’s regional climate.

OUR UNIQUE ECO TOURISM
TAKE ON IS DIRECTED TOWARDS EXOTIC
TEAM
BUILDING NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS,
ACTIVITIES IN INTENDED TO SUPPORT
COSTA RICA
WITH AN CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND
EMPHASIS OBSERVE WILDLIFE.
ON ECO
TOURISM

We offer various Sailing
programs including Rock Climbing
set of many activities Scuba Diving
in CostaRica. Our Snorkeling
Team Building Zip-lining
Programs are often Trekking
combined with Biking
Adventure and River Tubing
Incentive. Whale Watching
Off Roading
Island Hopping
Kayaking
Wildlife Tours

Benefits of Team Building

Relationships are formed as team members are required
to co-operate in order to achieve success.

Barriers are overcome as colleagues interact within a relaxed
atmosphere and get to appreciate each other’s hidden talents.

Team members analyze reasons for success and failure, and
therefore develop positive group dynamics and an

understanding of the requirements of effective teamwork.

Individuals are challenged to step out of their comfort zones and
discover what they are capable of.

CONNECT OCEAN
TEAM BUILDING

THEMES

Communication
Creativity
Teamwork
Organisation
Flexibility
Planning
Group
Motivation
Problem Solving
Respect
Responsibility
Personal
Ownership

Corporates Youth

ECO-TOURISM Small Businesses
ADVENTURE TEAM

BUILDING
ACTIVITIES ARE
FOR WIDE RANGE

OF PEOPLE

Students

3 Day Program SWIM SAFE Costa Rica: A Learn to Swim and DAY 3
Grassroots Drowning Prevention campaign.
COSTARICA Artisanal Fishing
8 am – 12h30
DAY 1 On Day 3 the participants will be learning
The day will start with an overview at the program about Sustainable Consumption of Seafood
Introduction to Citizen Science and Reef with a comparison of the international and an over exploitation at the World’s Oceans.
Ecology. national drowning statistics in CostaRica.
This day will include a half day of Citizen The participants will meet at 07h30 on
Science and Reef Exploration on a Learners will learn how to approach and evaluate Flamingo Beach and will spend the morning
Catamaran between 08h00-12h30 with the cultural and socio-economic challenges within fishing with Artisanal Fishing Captains using
ConnectOcean Scientists and Researchers. traditional Artisanal fishing techniques. Our
Participants will learn how to identify fish high risk communities. We will be discussing
from 12 family groups, how ConnectOcean means to implements a grassroot level drowning main focus would be sustainable fishing
Conservation and Outreach and out prevention campaign through education and learn methods using the Marviva Fish Identification
Research partners are building a Marine
Life Census and how we are using this how to swim. guides to catch only sustainable species
baseline data for Conservation Purposes.  Techniques while working in Squads Skills measuring the right size and using sustainable
Participants will learn how to deplay a
Baited Remote Underwater Station as part Development fishing methods.
of the census and snorkel with On the return, local community restaurant
ConnectOcean Marine Guides to identify Program will include: will cook the catch for lunch. The boats will
key marine indicator species. This footage Active and Passive Rescues return at 12h30 where the group will move to
will be reviewed the next day before the Board and Box Line Rescues Estuart Azul for lunch between 1pm-2pm.
Social Entrepreneurship Workshop with Emergency First Response Management
the students to see what we encountered Environmental Assessments  
on the BRUVS. STAAR and Swim Between the flags Goals
  Learning about the importance of sustainable
We will also be introducing them to Laser   consumption and practices that contribute to
Photogrammetry where they will learn how The program will conclude at lunch followed by Multi Use Sustainable Community Zone
our researchers use lasers to measure the Social Entrepreneurship to host a workshop Management Plan.
sharks and rays as part of our research of
endangered elasmobranch species. for Young Leaders and kids from the local  
community.
Goal: An opportunity to work together
alongside researchers and experience Goal
fieldwork. Also, create infrastructure Learn about cultural and socio economic
behind research and conversation program. challenges while participating collectively in a

Lifeguard and Water Safety Workshop.

DAY 2

Costs for 3 Day Inclusions Making a
Program difference
Prices are per person
For 9 - 15 Pax and are inclusive of A portion of the
$650 Per Person all equipment and proceeds of all out
material needed for courses and trips go
For 16-22 Pax the event, complete towards our local
$600 Per Person facilitation, set-up, community not for
coordination with
profit programs.
venue and client,
clean-up. The costs

include full
facilitation of all
activities on 3 days,
lunch on all days,
fruit and drinks for
Day 2, and Scientist
and Marine Guides.

Full Day 2 DAY
PROGRAM
The first activity of the day will be COSTARICA
our Adventure Team Building
DAY 1 Challenges
The activities will be based on 6
Arrival core themes that will be
represented at 4 activity stations.
Mid-day check in at Las These activities enforce core
Catatinas. The group will statement:
enjoy a bit of free time after         I.  Trust
checking in.       II.   Creativity
    III.   Team Work
The late afternoon the     IV.   Communication
group will meet for a Yoga       V.   Understanding Process and
session with a private yoga Time Management
instructor to take in some  
of the most beautiful Each station will comprise of a
sunsets in CostaRica. single activity that will support a
core value. The program will
conclude at lunch time followed by
the Social Entrepreneurship and
Upcycling workshop in the
afternoon.

DAY 2

ConnectOcean utilizes Accommodation
self catering units in
Potrero- a budget type
experience. Upmarket
housing is available in
Las Catalinas,
Flamingo and Brasilito-
this would be resort type
accommodation with
restaurants for those not
wanting to cater to their
own culinary needs.

CONTACT US ConnectOcean #ConnectOcean
Asia Pacific & Europe
ConnectOcean A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRIP
Americas & Middle East Eric Madeja
Executive Director Asia-Pacific
Ernst Van der Poll
Chief Executive Officer Sabah, Malaysia
Guanacaste, Costa Rica WhatsApp: +60128382272
WhatsApp: +506 8575 9418
Skype: ernst.van.der.poll Skype: eric_madeja