Get a Close Look at the Migrating Gray Whale:
Ocean Institute's Marine Mammal Cruises
DANA POINT, CA, January 9, 2008 - Gray whale migration season is underway off
Southern California’s coastline, and the Ocean Institute staff is pleased to introduce visitors to
these gentle giants.
The Institute offers weekend Marine Mammal Cruises to provide participants with a ship-
board view of whales, dolphins, sunfish, sea lions, and other creatures of the sea. Institute
marine biologists lead the cruises onboard the Sea Explorer, which makes use of state-of-the-art
equipment such as an acoustic array, plankton nets, video microscopes and a sediment sampler.
Trips last 2 hours; upcoming trips are:
January 20, 26 & 27, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
February 2, 10, 17 & 24, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
March 22, 30, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
February 10, March 1, 2, 8 & 9, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
March 1, 2 & 9, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
The cost of the Marine Mammal Exploration Cruises is $35 adults, $22 for children, ages
4-12 (for Institute members, $22 adults, $19 children). Cost includes admission to the Ocean
Education Center. For more information, visit www.ocean-institute.org or call (949) 496-2274.
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