ANGARI Foundation Raises Record $150,000 for Marine Science Research and Education at 10th Anniversary Celebration

North Palm Beach, Florida (April 22, 2026) ─ Partners, supporters, and marine science enthusiasts gathered at Belle’s Old Port Cove in North Palm Beach for ANGARI Foundation’s Annual Celebration on Saturday, April 11. The philanthropic event marked the Foundation’s 10-year anniversary and raised more than $150,000, a new record, to advance STEM education and marine science research through hands-on programming and affordable charters.

The evening began with tours of the Foundation’s 65-foot research vessel, the R/V ANGARI, and drift card decorating for ANGARI’s upcoming Lake Worth Lagoon Drift Card Study. Following an engaging and fun cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a five-course wine tasting dinner and live entertainment, alongside a program featuring ANGARI’s science and STEM success stories. Each course was accompanied by a short film sharing the strengths of ANGARI Foundation’s mission and programs. During the evening, ANGARI Foundation’s Angela and Kari Rosenberg recognized Ken Morton for his contributions to ocean exploration, research and education over the last decade. The event concluded with dessert, wine raffles, and dancing.

ANGARI Foundation’s Annual Celebration was made possible by its generous sponsors, including Gold Sponsors: Bentley Palm Beach, Onshore Construction & Development, and Sentient Jet; Silver Sponsors: IJL Real Estate Group and Scott Davis Kossoff; Bronze Sponsors: Benjamin F. Edwards and Kenneth S. Morton; Entertainment Sponsor: Venue Marketing Group; Event Film Sponsor: Smith and Moore Architects; Valet Sponsor: Gunster; Auction Sponsor: Rogers Design Group; and Wine Sponsors: Hamptons Palm Beach, Hanzell, and Patz & Hall.

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About ANGARI Foundation
ANGARI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established in 2016 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Foundation is dedicated to creating a global community that is interested, knowledgeable, and invested in marine and environmental sciences by directly supporting research initiatives that foster a greater trust and dialogue between scientists and the public. ANGARI Foundation uses innovative technology, film, and other media to raise awareness and strengthen science education. Many of the Foundation’s primary initiatives involve R/V ANGARI, a 65-foot vessel that serves as an exceptional research and education platform.

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