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What is Oceangram Message in a Bottle? Oceangram® message in a bottle is the internet version of sending a message in a bottle, you write the message, seal it in a bottle, and send it off into the ocean. Someone from around the world may pick it up from the ocean and read it. Who uses Oceangram Message in a Bottle? Since this site was launched in May of 2006, people have been sending and receiving messages from all over the world. As of January 2009, over 5 million messages have been delivered. How do I use Oceangram Message in a Bottle? It is easy. To send a message, click the bottles on the sand, a paper scroll will appear for you to write your message on. Type your message, click the "Send" bottle and watch your bottle float away. That's all there is to it. In order to receive a message, just watch the ocean, enjoy the view and a bottle may just come floating your way. The Oceangram Lighthouse will fire it's spotlight to help you notice it. When the bottle arrives close to the shore, click it open and read the message. (Note: in order to receive a message, you must be in the standby mode, that is, you will not receive messages while writing a message, or while reading one.) If you need help at any time, read the notes that appear on the wood board at the front of the beach. If you have trouble at any time, check the FAQ section. Click here to see graphic instructions for using Oceangram Message in a Bottle. Who will receive my message? Nobody knows where the currents will take your bottle. It will float in the water until someone picks it up right here at the Oceangram website, or at any of the Oceangram windows on other websites. The bottle may appear to anyone visiting Oceangram® from around the world, and it only appears to one person at a time. How long will it take before my message is picked up? The bottle may float for some time before it is picked up, or it may be picked up immediately, there is no control over its destiny. How can I pick up a sent message? Visit the Oceangram website often and you may spot a bottle floating in the water. The Oceangram® Lighthouse will flash a rotating spot light across the ocean when there is a bottle in the horizon. Click on the bottle when it gets close to the shore to pick it up and read the message. Can I see where my bottle ended? You have the option to track your bottles to see the comments that other people have added to your original message. Click here to read about Oceangram® Tracking. I have not received a bottle in a long time, am I doing something wrong? As long as you see the Oceangram graphics then you are doing fine. It is normal if the currents have not been bringing you bottles. Enjoy the view and express yourself by sending a message out. A bottle will come your way eventually. |
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Can I send an Oceangram
message in a bottle to a particular person? How many messages can I send and pick up? You can send as many messages as you wish, just keep it fun and safe. You can also pick up as many bottles as you find floating across your shore. What happens to the message after I pick it up? Each message can be received by one person at a time. After your finish reading the message, you have the choice of tossing it back into the ocean so someone else can find it, retiring it, that is removing it completely from circulation, or you can add a comment to it and send it again. How much does it cost to use Oceangram message in a bottle? Oceangram is free. It is totally maintained by the advertisements on this website and from the sale of Oceangram messages in bottles at the Oceangram store. You can support Oceangram® by considering the products that these merchants offer for your next purchase. What can I send in an Oceangram message in a bottle? You can use Oceangram to send written messages. Here are some ideas for writing Oceangrams:
Ask for a wish
Use it as a
means to vent
Send a love letter hoping your favorite
celebrity will pick it up Please note that some messages are not allowed on Oceangram. Click here to read the Oceangram® website Terms of Use and Rules of Conduct. Never provide information online that can lead you into trouble. Please help keep Oceangram message in a bottle fun and safe for everyone. What else can I do on Oceangram message in a bottle? Oceangram is constantly adding new features and enhancing old ones. Here are a few examples:
More Information If you need more information about using Oceangram, or if you have any technical difficulties please visit the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section. For other questions and comments please use this contact us form. |
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