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The Ocean Institute is offering an Ocean Discovery Camp series this summer. Camps last five consecutive days, and begin on the following dates: June 28, July 6, 12, 19 & 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. For ages 8 & 9.
What do you call a scientist who studies the ocean? An oceanologist? Find out what kind of “ologist” you’d like to be as you explore the many different fields of ocean science. Become an ichthyologist and study fish. Explore the seafloor as a marine geologist and use underwater robots to investigate the depths. Learn how ecologists study the animals in different ocean habitats. Other camp highlights include a walk into the Dana Point Marine Protected Area, a two-hour adventure cruise aboard the R/V Sea Explorer, and a field trip to the SEA LIFE Aquarium next door to LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad.
Cost is $285. To register or for additional information about Ocean Institute camps, please visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
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. – 6 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org.
2008 Business of the Year – The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce has selected the Ocean Institute as Dana Point’s “Business of the Year.” The award recognizes the positive contribution the Ocean Institute has made to the Dana Point community.
