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 Artist by the Sea for Kids: Karen Talbot
November 14
Through your imagination and observations, we'll dive into the amazing world of our coastal waters with Laguna Beach artist and educator Karen Talbot, and see firsthand how the adaptations of our local sea animals make them as fun to draw as they are to observe.
 Date: Nov. 14th
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Price: $10/Members;
$16/Non-Members
(or 2 for $26)
Price includes admission into the Ocean Education Center for one adult and one child. Adult must accompany child throughout the program.
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
Artist by the Sea
October 29th: Howard & Michele Hall
Thank you to those of you who joined us for our most recent Artist by the Sea installment!
 Please click here to visit our blog and add your comments about the evening or see what others are saying about this exciting event!
Click here for a slideshow.
Our next Artist by the Sea is scheduled in March 2010 and features Greg MacGillivray and Bob McKnight, Quiksilver CEO.
Celebrate the Holidays with us!
Member Event:
Parade of Lights Holiday PARTY
Friday, December 11th: 7pm - 9pm
Celebrate the holidays at our annual viewing party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. Bring the family for a bowl of hot chili and refreshments. Children can have their picture taken with Santa Claus, create their own works of art to take home at the craft table, and take a ride on the trackless train!
Registration and more information coming soon!
 Parade of Lights Holiday CRUISE with KSBR
Saturday, December 12th: 7pm - 9pm
Join us aboard the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point harbor in the annual Parade of Lights. Guests will enjoy holiday mood music provided by KSBR, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, sweets, and hot beverages.
Members: $32/adult; $28/child (4-12yrs)
Non-Members: $35/adult; $30/child (4-12yrs)
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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 Jazz in January
Tickets now available!
The Ocean Institute is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Jazz in January event, being held on January 29 & 30. Jonathan Butler, a gifted singer, two-time Grammy nominated songwriter, guitarist, and producer, will entertain jazz enthusiasts for two unforgettable evenings. Opening night features a wine reception and concert performance. Saturday evening features an intimate performance for 200 guests, cocktail reception, silent & live auctions, and an award-winning, four-course dinner prepared by chefs from The St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach, The Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, The Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
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Opening Night
Friday, January 29th |
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Complimentary Wine Reception |
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- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Concert Performance |
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- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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$95 and $125 |
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Premier Evening
Saturday, January 30th |
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Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction |
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- 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
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Dinner, Performance & Live Auction |
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Tickets start at $425 each. |
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Julianne Steers
Chief Aquarist
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Aquarist's Corner
Fragile Sea Star
Sea stars come in all shapes and sizes, colors, and abilities. Many of you are familiar with the larger species that you see while visiting tide pools. Throughout the aquaria you will discover a smaller species of sea star. The fragile sea star (Linckia columbiae) is a slender-armed sea star that is found in crevices on shallow reefs and under rocks on the reef flat. A detritus feeder, it picks up fine organic debris from the bottom. The small, weak tube feet that line the groves on the undersides of the arms transfer food to the mouth in the center of the disc.
 The fragile sea star has quite the unique behavior. Usually possessing the ‘normal’ five arms like most other sea stars, the fragile sea star is often found with four, six, or even one arm. This variability is a result of this species' exceptional ability to regenerate damaged arms and/or to shed individual arms as a means of asexual reproduction. The cause of the breaking is obscure. Without notice and whatever the stimulus, the fragile sea star will break off an arm and move on its merry way. While scuba diving and even in our collection, it is not unusual to find these sea stars in all stages of arm replacement. Individuals with one long and four short arms are sometimes called "comets" because of their resemblance to a shooting star. The single arm lives just the same as a five arm fragile sea star while the rest of its arms grow to full size. While sea stars are well known for their regenerative abilities, most need part of the central disc to survive. Linckia species are among just a few sea stars that can regenerate an entire star from a single arm.
Peer into our aquaria and count how many arms you see on each fragile sea star!
Girls in Ocean Science
Registration Opens for Members: November 24th
The popular Ocean Institute event is back for its 5th year! This exciting conference, to be held in February 2010, is dedicated to inspiring young women, grades 8 to 12, to pursue degrees and careers in the sciences, and to establish an increased awareness of global climate change issues. Prominent female ocean and climate scientists from around the country will interact with the girls on our research vessel, R/V Sea Explorer, and in the Ocean Institute's teaching labs.
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
Director of On-Site Events
(949) 496-2274 x 328 rstrong@ocean-institute.org.
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