You can help safeguard the ocean's splendor for future generations. Join the LegaSea Circle today.

LegaSea Circle members play an important role in safeguarding the ocean's health and abundance for the future. A planned gift to Oceana ensures that we can continue our science-based and innovative campaigns against oil and plastic pollution, overfishing, destruction of habitats such as coral reefs, and threats to endangered wildlife including whales, sharks and sea turtles. As climate change takes its toll, bequests to Oceana can help us increase the resilience of marine ecosystems and protect coastal communities from erosion of their shorelines and loss of their livelihoods.

We hope you will consider joining the dedicated group of supporters who have named Oceana as a beneficiary in their wills, trusts, retirement accounts, donor advised funds, or life insurance policies. You can become a LegaSea Circle member at any stage in your life, and you can alter your bequest as your circumstances change.

LegaSea Circle members Spotlight:

Leslie Feely

Leslie Feely had a true love for the ocean. Every year she looked forward to the summers in Long Island where she would spend her days swimming on the east end. It was this love of the sea that inspired her legacy to help preserve the oceans and marine life for future generations to come.

The Estate of Leslie Feely would like to thank Oceana for the important work they do.

LegaSea Circle members Spotlight:

Peggy Gennatiempo

Peggy's love of the ocean began as a child, exploring Pacific beaches and Whidbey Island-searching for shells and starfish, digging for clams, and swimming in Puget Sound alongside curious harbor seals. That early connection stayed with her throughout a distinguished career as a U.S. State Department diplomat, with postings in Mexico, Italy, Greece, Venezuela, and Spain. Wherever she lived, she shared her passion with her daughter, introducing her to swimming and snorkeling in diverse marine environments and experiencing coastal cultures through local fishermen and fresh seafood.

In retirement, the ocean remains central to Peggy's life. Living part-time by the beach, she travels to snorkel in places like the Maldives, Seychelles, Indonesia, and Sharm El Sheikh, where she has witnessed both thriving reefs and troubling signs of decline, including bleached corals and plastic-strewn shores. Committed to stewardship, she collects debris wherever she finds it and participates in beach cleanups with her granddaughter's class-passing on a lifelong respect for the sea to the next generation.

To further protect the oceans, Peggy searched for an organization dedicated to meaningful, measurable impact and found Oceana. Impressed by our science-based policy work, international reach, and proven successes, she began supporting Oceana's efforts through annual qualified charitable distributions from her IRA. She appreciates staying informed about our progress and achievements through regular updates and engagement.

Recognizing that the health of the oceans, which cover more than 70 percent of the planet, is critical to Earth's future, Peggy also included Oceana in her estate plan. By designating a recognized 501(c)(3) charity, she is ensuring that her assets will advance ocean conservation while reducing estate taxes. For Peggy, this decision reflects both practical planning and a lasting commitment to safeguarding the planet for her grandchildren and generations to come.

LegaSea Circle Members

• Marilyn Allen
• Felinzz Catz
• Rick Cornelius
• Holly E. Cusick
• Peggy Gennatiempo
• SJS Gillen
• Robert Giles
• Richard Harding and Cyndee Henson
• Terry and Larry Hill
• Michael E. Hormel
• Leslie Robins and Ron Hyatt
• Carla R. Job
• Christopher W. Johnson
• Philip Karp
• L. M. Levie
• Ken M.
• Michael and Patricia Mandrup
• Christine 'Kris' McCann
• Kerry O'Donnell
• Lily Ostovar
• Kristie Phillips
• John and Nuri Pierce
• Tanya Roland
• Rachel A. Rovine
• Greg Spitzer and Susan Dalton
• Dr. Murray and Nancy Thale
• Prof. Scott Westfahl
• Joy & Bob, York, PA 17408
• J. "Zee" Zeleski
• Anonymous (68)

Benefits of joining Oceana's LegaSea Circle include:
• Invitation to an exclusive briefing with Oceana's CEO featuring detailed up¬dates on Oceana global campaigns and victories.
• Prominent acknowledgment as an Oceana LegaSea Circle member on Oceana's website and annual report.
• Early access to invitations to galas. (Invi¬tations to galas are an invitation to buy tickets or tables.)
• Subscription to Oceana Magazine and annual report.

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