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The Ocean Institute has become nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental and ocean education and maritime history programs. More than 115,000 K-12 students and 8,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute's 61 award-winning, immersion style programs. To learn about ocean facts, sea creatures, oceanography, science, and California history, students voyage onto the ocean, study in labs and live aboard tall ships or in the chaparral, where they can feel and taste the salty sea spray, sort through live specimens, observe migrating whales, collect scientific data and investigate the culture and world around them. On weekends, we open our doors to the public for a sneak peek into how ocean science, history, and literature are used to inspire life-long learners! We welcome you to come explore our world and plan your next visit to the Institute.
Students get to learn about environmental facts and ocean issues like oil spills in the ocean and marine ecobalance.
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Member Event - An Evening with Captain Dave Anderson
Thursday, May 17th at 6:30pm
 Guest speaker Captain Dave Anderson will present footage and share the story of his recent involvement with a dramatic whale rescue and speak about his new book, Lily: A Gray Whale's Odyssey.
Captain Dave assists with whale disentanglement efforts and is a passionate spokesperson for this issue. He has recently appeared on the Ellen Show, CBS This Morning, and the local news. He will demonstrate the special tools involved in rescuing entangled whales and show some of the netting removed from a recent rescue.
Reservations are required and space is limited. Click here to register. |
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Summer Adventures 2012
Full of Eye-Opening Experiences!
 Explore the mysteries of the ocean world through our exciting, action-packed Summer Camps! Study marine wildlife in the labs, venture out to sea in search of whales and dolphin, or step back in time to the swashbuckling days of tallship sailors in the 1800s. It’s an outdoor adventure you’ll never forget!
Brochures will be mailed in late-February; click here to download pdf.
Registration is now open for Members and March 15th for Non-Members.
Register now>
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Marine Wildlife Cruises
 Sundays - 1pm to 3:30pm
Join us for a 2.5 hour cruise on the R/V Sea Explorer as Captain Mike Bursk and our team of naturalists head out to sea in search of marine mammals. Whale sightings have been strong this year, with numerous sightings of gray whales and humpbacks. Witness these majestic creatures in our local waters!
Click here to learn more and register
Second Annual A Mile for Maddie James Event
 A Mile for Maddie is a 1.2 mile fundraising event that will be held on May 19th to benefit the Maddie James Foundation. Starting on the Headlands in Dana Point, participants will enjoy an exceptionally beautiful walk along the coastal bluff, overlooking the future home of the Maddie James Seaside Learning.
 The course ends at the Ocean Institute where registered participants are invited to enjoy an Open House Festival. This festival will feature refreshments, live music and crafts. Funds raised will benefit the Ocean Institute, the Wyland Foundation and other ocean-minded educational organizations. Please go to www.amileformaddie.com for more information and to register for this event. We look forward to seeing you on May 19th!
Click here to learn more about the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center. |
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Featured Events & Updates
Public Visting Hours
Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 3:00 PM
Members are FREE
Click here for Fees and More Info
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Thursday, May 17
Member Event - An Evening with Captain Dave Anderson
Click here to register.
Saturday, May 19
2nd Annual A Mile for Maddie
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Monday, May 28
The Ocean Institute will be closed for Memorial Day.The Laurena G. Chambers Gallery will be open from 9am to 5pm.
Wednesday, May 30
Oceans of Inspiration Breakfast
Learn more about the Ocean Institute during this free, one-hour event. Reservations required; please contact Natasha Berendzen at (949) 496-2274 x 412 for more information.
May 31 - June 3
Dana Point Harbor Boat Show
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Saturday, June 9
World Oceans Day
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Sunday, June 17
Father's Day Sails - SOLD OUT
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