Ocean Institute to Offer Blue Whale Safari Cruises

Link: http://www.ocean-institute.org

Join the search for the world’s largest animal! The Ocean Institute is offering Blue Whale Safari cruises which take participants to the feeding grounds of the great blues, the world’s largest animal. Cruise dates: August 7 & 21, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Institute marine biologists lead the cruises aboard the Sea Explorer, which makes use of equipment such as an acoustic array, plankton nets, video microscopes and a sediment sampler.

The cost of the whale watching cruises is $55 ($49 Ocean Institute members). Participants must be age 8 or older, under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. A continental breakfast will be served; participants should bring a sack lunch. For more information, call (949) 496-2274.

Ocean Education Center Open on Weekends
The Ocean Institute welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., to enjoy ocean-themed exhibits, view hundreds of living ocean animals, and witness shark and jellyfish feedings.

Cost is $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Or, with the purchase of a membership, a family can enjoy year-round free admission, benefit from member-only events and receive discounts on all other programs.

The Institute also offers many exciting programs for children. For information, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.