Ocean Institute Offers Tidepool Field Experiences
DANA POINT, CA, March 28, 2007 - An important part of the Ocean Institute's mission is introducing visitors to our marine environment in a way that fosters respect of and a desire to preserve our oceans and their inhabitants.
In accordance with this mission, this Spring the Ocean Institute will offer weekend Tidepool Field Experiences in which an Institute naturalist leads a group of visitors on an exploration of the tidepools which exist nearby the facility. These tidepools are rich in sea life, and the low tides of Spring offer visitors an ideal viewing experience. Upcoming Experiences include: April 14 & 28, 1:30 - 3 p.m., May 12, noon - 1:30 p.m. and June 9, 10:30 a.m. - noon.
The tidepools are in close walking distance to the Institute; the tours are free with paid admission to the Institute. Tour size will be limited to the first 35 people present at the tour time. The experience is for ages 6 and up; wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and dress warmly. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; the activity requires walking over rocky train for a half mile or more.
Behind the Scenes Learning Labs
Before going on the Tidepool tour, visitors can enjoy an enhanced "Behind the Scenes" introduction to ocean science and learn about life onboard a tall ship during the golden era of sail at the Ocean Institute, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
During the week, the Ocean Institute is an award winning, premiere ocean education facility hosting thousands of students grades Pre-K through College. During the weekends, it's the public's turn! Highlights include new interactive exhibits, a chance to view hundreds of sea creatures and witness animal feedings, and an opportunity to tour the tall ship Pilgrim on most Sundays.
The program will continue weekends through April 21, 2007.
New in 2007 are a variety of innovative, 20-minute activities inspired from the popular school programs the Living Systems Lab, Sea Floor Explorer Lab and LiteraSea class. Additionally, there will be family-friendly experiences at the new stingray touch pool, the "Good-Tidepooler" Surge Tank and the ocean tank where a Remotely-Operated-Vehicle (ROV) is used to teach engineering.
On most Sundays, visitors can tour the Ocean Institute's historic brig Pilgrim, which annually hosts thousands of students through unique living history programs based on the book Two Years Before the Mast. Sailors in period costume will be on hand to lead tours.
For additional information on weekend activities at the Ocean Institute, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274
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