Ocean Institute to Present 5th Annual Surfscience Teen Conference
DANA POINT, CA, The Ocean Institute will present the 5th Annual Surfscience Teen Conference on Saturday, October 13, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Conference is for 8th to 12th grade students with an interest in surf and ocean science, and finding out about related college and career paths. Teens will have the opportunity to:
· Meet researchers and students of Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego,
· Test oceanographic equipment used in surf zone experiments,
· Explore the Hydraulics Lab and learn about ongoing research projects and techniques.
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.
Jim Graves
