Dana Point, CALIF., April 28, 2010 – The Ocean Institute will offer a Mysterious Lights Overnight Cruise beginning Friday, July 9, 2010, and concluding at 8 a.m. the next day. A second Mysterious Overnight Cruise will be held August 6-7.
Imagine living in a world of complete darkness. How would you find food, locate a mate or defend yourself? By glowing, of course! This fun overnight program explores deep-sea adaptations and the phenomenon of bioluminescence in marine animals. Exciting laboratory activities, dissections, crafts and videos prepare participants for an evening of fun on the sea.
Watch the sunset over the Dana Point Headlands as we enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the fire-pit. After dinner, you’ll board the R/V Sea Explorer for our popular 2.5 hour bioluminescence cruise. The night ends with a sleepover on the tent-like Sleeping Deck.
Cost $70, for ages 8 and older. Cruise information and reservations: visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274, dial “0” for the operator.
Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.
The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone: (949) 496-2274.
2008 Business of the Year – The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has selected the Ocean Institute as Dana Point’s “Business of the Year.” The award recognizes the positive contribution the Ocean Institute has made to the Dana Point community.
Jim Graves
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