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Thank you for donating school supplies!
We were thrilled with the success of our school supply drive during the Parade of Lights Viewing Party to benefit local schools. Thanks to your generosity we were able to deliver bags full of crayons, markers, pencils, and paper to Clarence Lobo, Las Palmas, Del Obispo, San Juan, and Palisades Elementary Schools. We would like to join the principals of these schools in saying thank you to all who contributed!
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Dear Ocean Institute:
On behalf of the staff, students, and the families at San Juan Elementary School, I would like to express my personal appreciation for the wonderful opportunities the Ocean Institute has provided for our students throughout the years and for the miscellaneous school supplies you brought over for our students yesterday.
 I thank you for your kindness, generosity, and your continued support for the public school system.
Sincerely yours,
Silvia M Pule
Principal /San Juan Elementary School
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 California Wine Festival
April 22nd - 24th
Wine, food, music, sea and sun. These elements create a unique wine tasting experience at every California Wine Festival. A sunny seaside setting, hundreds of California's best red and white wines, live music complemented by dozens of top chefs, and specialty food purveyors. Experience California's most popular wine festivals.
A portion of the net proceeds is donated to the Ocean Institute and Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association.
Find out more information and register today! >
Teaming Up!
Hobie and the Ocean Institute are partnering up to support ocean awareness and education.
Thanks to Hobie, a local partner of the Ocean Institute, all Ocean Institute member purchases made at any of Hobie's locations help support the Ocean Institute. Hobie will donate 15% of your purchase back to the Ocean Institute in support of our mission to inspire all generations through education to become responsible stewards of our oceans.
Hobie specializes in all products for the beach lifestyle.
Hobie Surf Shop
24825 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA, 92629
(949) 496-2366 - www.hobie.com
Laurena G. Chambers Gallery
 The Laurena G. Chambers Gallery offers a variety of distinctive products including books, puzzles, wind chimes, jewelry, home decor, apparel and more! With new arrivals weekly, you're sure to find that perfect gift!
As an Ocean Institute Member, you receive 10% off your entire purchase. The gift shop is open daily from 9am to 5pm.
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 Artist by the Sea: An Evening with Bob McKnight and Greg MacGillivray
March 18th | 7:00PM
Join us Thursday, March 18th for an illuminating evening as we dive into the surf culture with two pioneers who helped introduce the sport to new audiences throughout the world. Bob McKnight, co-founder of Quiksilver, Inc., and IMAX filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, co-founder of  MacGillivray Freeman Films, will take us on a journey from their early days of filming surf movies to the multi-billion dollar sport it has become.
Bob McKnight has turned his passion for surfing into a $2.5 billion company by creating Quiksilver, Inc., one of the world’s strongest lifestyle brands. Quiksilver, Inc. was the first boardriding company to break through a billion dollars in revenue, provide 100% sponsorship to its surfers, and the first to create a multi-media entertainment portal. Bob will discuss his early adventures in filming surf movies and how it inspired him to launch the board sports lifestyle.
Greg MacGillivray is internationally known for producing some of the most popular IMAX films in the history of filmmaking, like Everest, The Living Sea, and Coral Reef Adventure, however he got his start by making surf films such as Free and Easy and Five Summer Stories. In his upcoming film, Greg re-visits his roots by filming a documentary of Hollywood's relationship with the surfing industry.
Join Bob and Greg as they talk about their passion for surfing, show image and film clips, and discuss how they successfully drew international attention to a sport that was mainly limited to coastal regions.
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Julianne E. Steers
Chief Aquarist
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Aquarist's Corner
Knobby Sea Star
If you have ever had the pleasure to go tidepooling, then you already know that seastars are the most popular creatures inhabiting those pools -- especially among the younger crowd. Tidepool excursions are a wonderful experience: the sound of surf accompanied by the refreshing sea breeze are reason enough to go.
With bright blue and purple highlighting their spines, the Knobby Sea Star (Pisaster giganteus) is sure to catch your eye peeking out from under a rocky ledge. Like all sea stars, the Knobby Sea Stars common off our coast use their tube feet for locomotion. The tube feet operate on a water vascular system. This operation aids in feasting on mussels, snails, and barnacles. They pry open hard-shelled animals using their tube feet, and then surround the prey with their stomach.
Facility Rentals
Host your next event at the Ocean Institute while enjoying the splendor of Dana Point Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. We offer a variety of facilities that can accommodate wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, as well as corporate events, birthdays, and anniversary parties. We can also provide you with a list of high-quality caterers and vendors. Click here to learn more.
 To book your event, contact:
Renee Strong
Dir. of On-Site Events
(949) 496-2274 x 328
rstrong@ocean-institute.org.
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