Unique Experiences

Item Description

Bid on lunch or dinner with Alex Rose in Chicago.

Alexandra Rose is an Underwater Photographer, Shark and Marine Conservationist and Science Editor for Ocean Geographic magazine.

Alexandra Rose, captures truly intimate moments with some of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. From crocodiles in the Caribbean, to sea lions in the Sea of Cortez, to hairy frogfish in the Visayan Sea, Alex clearly has a knack for getting close to her subjects, and recognizing the ideal perspective and moment to press the shutter—producing exceptional marine life portraits that take your breath away. Her affinity for the ocean and all life that lives within it is clearly evident in her stunning and dynamic body of work.

Never content in one place for very long, Alex travels the world as a strong advocate for our oceans. While she boasts an extraordinary portfolio of underwater images. Topside, Alex is creative; she founded Blue Ring, Inc to celebrate the sea and help fund ocean research.

Alex holds a B.S. in Biology, and an M.S. in Aquatic Biology. She is a PADI divemaster, a professional violinist, science editor for Ocean Geographic magazine, writer and presenter. Her photography and violin pieces have been featured in ocean-themed films and international exhibitions. Through her passion for the oceans, Alex’s driving goal is to utilize various mediums, such as writing, photography, education, and research to convey the need for protecting our world’s oceans.

  www.alexroserenaissance.squarespace.com

  www.bluering.blue

Item Special Note

The objective of this auction is to spotlight individuals and organizations working effectively for ocean conservation, and raise funds for field research, conservation and outreach projects.

Being auctioned is a dinner or lunch with one of the world's foremost shark experts or celebrities. This is a unique opportunity to "talk shark" face-to-face, one-on-one, with a real authority on sharks.

 How the auction works

1. Bid on a celebrity you would like to get to know personally (shark scientist, educator, explorer filmmaker, shark photographer, television host, conservationist) who works or lives nearby, unless you are willing to drive or fly to meet them in their area.

2. We will introduce the winning bidder to the celebrity. The two of you then set a mutually agreeable date, time and place to meet within one year of the close of the auction.

3. The winning bidder pays for lunch or dinner and may bring guests.

NOTE:  The winning bid is 100% deductible from US Federal 2018 income taxes as a Charitable Donation. A tax receipt will be issued to the winning bidder.