Ocean Institute Event
with Capt. Dave Anderson
Dana Point, CALIF., The Ocean Institute is pleased to present a unique lecture with Captain Dave Anderson, who for many years has led whale watching excursions off Orange County, on Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. “Captain Dave” will present footage from his marine mammal voyages, share the story of his recent involvement with a dramatic whale rescue and discuss his new book Lily: A Gray Whale’s Odyssey.
“Captain Dave has a wealth of knowledge to share about the marine mammals that swim off our coast,” commented Dan Stetson, Ocean Institute president. “We’re pleased to welcome him to the Institute, and look forward to hearing his many exciting stories.”
Fishing gear entanglement is the leading cause of death of dolphins and whales. Captain Dave has become a passionate spokesman on this issue, having appeared on the Ellen Show, CBS This Morning and local news programs. He will bring some of the netting he helped remove from a gray whale, nicknamed Bart, and discuss the special tools used when rescuing whales.
He will be selling and signing copies of Lily: A Gray Whale’s Odyssey at the event; to learn more about the book, visit http://www.talesfromthepod.com/.
Cost to attend the event is $12 adults, $8 children (ages 4-12) and seniors (ages 62+). Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274. The event is free to members. Memberships start at $35 per year; call or visit the website for more information about becoming a member.
Marine Science Careers/Internship Academy for Ages 14-17
Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Marine Science Careers/Internship Academy August 6-10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is for ages 14-17.
Are you interested in learning about the ocean and careers in marine science? This week-long program introduces students to intertidal ecology, animal husbandry, laboratory investigations and shipboard research in preparation for a marine science internship or career. You will learn about boat safety, current oceanography research, tools of an aquarist and methods for studying plants and animals in our Marine Protected Area. Program highlights include a snorkeling field trip, an ROV workshop, kayaking, a four-hour research cruise aboard the RV Sea Explorer and various leadership/teambuilding activities.
Participants complete a small group project and presentation. Successful program graduates may apply to intern with one of our departments: animal husbandry, crew aboard the RV Sea Explorer or work/intern as a docent/researcher in the Marine Protected Area or our Native Plant Preserve. Interns will work on a project during the year after the camp and present their findings at a symposium hosted at the Ocean Institute.
Interested students must apply for admission to the program, including two letters of recommendation. An application for this program is available online at www.ocean-institute.org. Cost: $305. Information: (949) 496-2274.
Ocean Institute Ocean Investigator Summer Camp for Ages 12-14
Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Ocean Investigator summer camp, a multi-day ocean education experience for children ages 12-14. There are two camps during summer 2012: August 1-3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (3-day camp) and August 13-17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (5-day camp).
This camp investigates marine science, technology and skills used by intrepid ocean scientists. While cruising aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, you will use research instruments to gather information that can be applied to understanding the ocean environment. Activities each day will focus on the living or non-living components of the ocean and the equipment researchers need to study them. Campers will make underwater discoveries by building and driving remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), conducting a dissection, examining a sample of the sea floor, testing local water samples and surveying the Dana Point Marine Protected Area.
For ages 12 & 14. 3-day camp, $170. 5-day camp, $225. Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
Ocean Institute Coastal Explorer Summer Camp for Ages 10-12
Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Coastal Explorer Camp, a week-long ocean education experience for children ages 10-12. There are five camps during summer 2012, beginning on each of the following dates: July 9, 16, 23, August 6, 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.
Explore the beautiful, unique coastline of Dana Point in the activity-packed camp. Throughout the week, you will study the science of the surf zone in our laboratory and onboard the R/V Sea Explorer. You’ll have a chance to participate in fun activities focusing on marine animals and their environment. This camp includes a day of cruising along the coastline looking for blue whales, scientific sampling aboard our research vessel, kayaking in Dana Point Harbor, tide pool exploration, a visit to San Juan Capistrano’s Ecology Center and a day at the beach!
For ages 10-12. $285 per child (Ocean Institute members $255). Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
Ocean Institute Tall Ship Pilgrim Parent-Child Overnight Camp
Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s tall ship Pilgrim Parent-Child Overnight Camp, an overnight ocean education experience for children ages 8+ and their parents. The camp begins Saturday, August 4, 3 p.m. and concludes at 9 a.m. the following morning.
Join the crew of the tall ship Pilgrim for an evening of fun and adventures. Modeled after our award-winning living-history programs, this exciting camp provides the opportunity for parents to share a unique and dynamic experience with their child while creating a long-lasting memory! Families will step back in time and partake in a variety of shipboard activities including rowing in the harbor, raising sail, going up the mast in a boatswain’s chair, singing chanteys and listening to seafaring stories from the captain. Meals included. (Note: the ship remains moored at the dock, and is not taken out under sail.)
For children ages 8+, must be accompanied by a parent (each parent may bring up to three of their children). $135 per child/parent; $49 for each additional participant. Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
Ocean Institute Seafarer’s Odyssey Summer Camp for Ages 9-10
Registration is open for the Ocean Institute’s Seafarer’s Odyssey Camp, a week-long ocean education experience for children ages 9-10. There are four camps during summer 2012, beginning on each of the following dates: July 9, 23, August 6, 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.
Sailing, rowing, steam power and remote controls – these are all ways we have explored our oceans. At Seafarer’s Odyssey Camp, we experience them all with fun, hands-on activities. Our odyssey begins in the Golden Age of Sail aboard a traditional tall ship and continues through time, culminating onboard our modern research vessel. During the week, the adventurers will have the opportunity to crew and set sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point (including working the helm and firing the ship’s cannon!), row traditional longboats, explore sea legends and lore, race miniature steam boats, and investigate the harbor floor with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). From the past to the present, join us as we go on a maritime adventure through time that you will not soon forget!
For ages 9 & 10, proof of age required the first day (must be age 9 by Sept. 1, 2012). $285 per child (Ocean Institute members $255). Register online at www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
Ocean Institute Open to the Public on Weekends – The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Weekend visitors can enjoy special seasonal exhibits, as well as hundreds of living ocean animals, and shark and jellyfish feedings. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children ages 3-12. Or, with the purchase of a membership, a family can enjoy year-round free admission, benefit from member-only events and receive discounts on all other programs.
Visitors can also board one of the Ocean Institute’s sea-going vessels, the state-of-the-art R/V Sea Explorer or the historic tall ship Spirit of Dana Point. Cruises are an additional charge. For information, visit 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.
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.
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Submitted By
Jim Graves
