Ocean Institute to Present 4th Annual Surfscience Teen Conference
DANA POINT, CA, October 2011 – The Ocean Institute and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego will present the 4th Annual Surfscience Teen Conference on Saturday, November 5, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Conference is for 8th to 12th grade students with an interest in surf and ocean science. Teens will have the opportunity to:
- Meet researchers at Scripps,
- Use oceanographic equipment to assist with surf zone experiments,
- Learn about career paths in oceanography.
The $15 registration fee includes lunch and transportation from the Ocean Institute to Scripps. Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274 for information.
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.
