Ocean Institute Offers Marine Mammal Exploration (Whale Watching) Cruises During Gray Whale Season
Dana Point, CALIF., – The Ocean Institute will present a series of Marine Mammal Exploration (whale watching) cruises on its 70-foot R/V Sea Explorer. The cruises will give participants an opportunity to see migrating gray whales, dolphins, seal lions and other wildlife along the Southern California coastline. Upcoming Marine Mammal (whale watching) cruises in 2013 include:
March 2, 3, 9 & 10, 10 a.m.
March 23, 24, 30 & 31, 1 p.m.
Prices are $35 for adult, $22 for children (age 4 to 12). Information may be obtained by calling the Ocean Institute at (949) 496-2274 or at the website www.ocean-institute.org.
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 every day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org.
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Jim Graves
