Ocean Institute to Celebrate International Surfing Day 2011
Dana Point, CALIF., – The Ocean Institute will join in the celebration of International Surfing Day on Sunday, June 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Established in 2004 by Surfing Magazine and the Surfrider Foundation, the day celebrates surfing, ocean conservation and awareness.
Special features for the day include activities to learn about the Surf Zone and wave dynamics and energy, test water samples to determine the health of our oceans and find out how to become a good steward of our oceans.
Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12). Ocean Institute members free. For additional information about Ocean Institute activities, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
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. 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.
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