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 fish, dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife along the Southern California coastline. Upcoming Marine Mammal Exploration cruises in January & February 2014:
January 25
February 1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 23
10 a.m. each day. 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. Register online at www.ocean-institute.org.
A Shark is a Shark is a Shark!
Richard Theiss
The Ocean Institute will present A Shark is a Shark is a Shark. Or is it?, a presentation by cinematographer Richard Theiss (www.rtsea.com), on Thursday, February 20, 7-9 pm at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.
Theiss will highlight the unique lifestyles and characteristics of three shark species, the great white, tiger and oceanic whitetip.
Adults, $8. Children ages 3-12, $5. Reservations required: alysonr@ocean-institute.org or (949) 496-2274, ext. 607.
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.
