Blue whale watching season is coming to Southern California; join Ocean Institute scientists in the search for the world’s largest animal!
The Ocean Institute will offer Blue Whale Watching Discovery Cruises which takes participants to the feeding grounds of the great blues.
For ages 8+, under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming dates: June 20, 21, 27, 28, July 5, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, September 5, 6, 20 & 27, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Institute marine biologists lead the cruises aboard the Sea Explorer, which makes use of equipment such as an acoustic array, plankton nets, video microscopes and a sediment sampler.
Cost: $35 adults, $22 child (age 4-12). For more information, call (949) 496-2274.
The Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization which seeks to demystify the world of science, empower children to become tomorrow’s scientific leaders, and deepen society’s appreciation of how the ocean and science impact our lives.
Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone: (949) 496-2274.
Jim Graves
