Shark swimming in the open ocean
Our Pilot Partner

OCEARCH Redefines How Science Reaches the World

POSTPALS was built for institutions like OCEARCH — together we turn real research into fundraising adventures families love.

Our Impact

Expanding OCEARCH Impact

POSTPALS extends this impact beyond expeditions, transforming OCEARCH’s science into year-round engagement for future explorers.

48+
Global Expeditions
495+
Animals Tagged
100+
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Global
Reach across education, science, and media
Millions
Of tracking pings
One
Of the world’s largest open-access marine datasets
The Process

OCEARCH + PostPals

The collaborative strategy OCEARCH and POSTPALS used to create new Explorers and open up new funding.

OCEARCH team examining a tagged shark
1

Data

OCEARCH provides real shark tracking data, expedition insights, and research science.

Great white shark holding a POSTPALS postcard (AI-generated)
2

Publish

Our platform transforms data into personalized stories, Quests, postcards, videos, and interactive experiences, at near-zero marginal cost.

Two children looking at an OCEARCH shark quiz on a phone
3

Journey

Families receive a physical Explorer Kit by mail, unlock digital Quests, and follow real research, guided by science.

Father and son sitting on a lakeside dock
4

Reach

New subscribers, new fundraising, deeper engagement, and a scalable education platform that runs year-round.

“The future of our oceans depends on what today’s children learn, feel, and believe. Our partnership with POSTPALS reflects OCEARCH’s commitment to sharing science in powerful new ways.”

Chris Fischer, OCEARCH Founder
Chris Fischer
OCEARCH Founder
Why Us

Why institutions partner with PostPals

Create lasting connections with families while advancing your mission.

New recurring fundraising

Subscription-based model distributed to millions of families.

Zero-lift activation

POSTPALS plugs directly into existing data, research, and content workflows.

Year-round engagement

Extend impact far beyond physical visits, seasons, and grant cycles.

Trust-first distribution

Built on institutional credibility, not paid acquisition.

Next-generation education

Turn real science into meaningful learning kids love and parents pay for.

Always-on platform

Designed to grow with every new dataset and partner, enhanced by AI.

Contact

Interested in partnering with us?

Tell us a little about your institution and we’ll be in touch to explore what a PostPals partnership could look like.

Child holding a POSTPALS postcard from Mary Lee, a great white shark
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