The Ocean Institute will welcome Dr. Chris Lowe of the Cal State University Long Beach shark lab on Thursday, June 15, 6 – 8 p.m. With shark sightings along our local coastline increasing, Dr. Lowe will speak on sharks, their behavior, and the research done at the shark lab. Light refreshments will be available.
The cost is $10. Register online or call (949) 496-2274 with questions. To register, visit http://www.ocean-institute.org/event/guest-lecture-series-sharks. Doors open at 6 p.m. and lecture begins at 6:15. Join Ocean Institute Naturalists after the presentation at our sharks and rays touch tank and other hands-on activities.
About the Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs. The facility includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tallships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. Ocean-based exhibits are open to the public seven days a week. Visitors can explore the underwater world while participating in fun activities designed to indulge ocean curiosity. Throughout the year, the Ocean Institute also offers organized family programs, summer camps, cruises, tallship sails, and other unique events including our annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival and the Festival of Whales.
Address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Website: www.oceaninstitute.org
Phone: (949) 496-2274
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