Weekend Programs
Sunday June 8th is World Ocean Day!
In 2007 Governor Schwarzenegger declared World Ocean Day as California's "Thank You Ocean" Day! Join us for a day celebrating and thanking the sea! We will have a variety of activities, films, and a Special Speaker from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Join the beach, park and harbor clean-up in the morning at 9:30 AM and receive free admission to OI for the day. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children (3-12 yrs).
International Surfing Day June 20th!
Ever needed a legitimate excuse to go surfing? Well, on June 20, 2008, you finally have it: International Surfing Day. Created by SURFING Magazine and their program partner the Surfrider Foundation, this unofficial, official surfers' holiday gives groups a chance to promote and celebrate the sport while bringing awareness to the state of our oceans and beaches. The goal is simple: take the day, or at least a part of the day, to go out,  catch a wave or three and - while you're at it - help clean up your favorite beach. Saturday June 21st our public programs will celebrate surfing with films and activities. Check our website for more event details. Please join us at 10 AM for a park, harbor and beach clean-up here at OI and enter a chance to win prizes and get free admission. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children (3-12 yrs). Learn more on area events at http://www.surfingthemag.com/ISD/
International Year of the Reef
International Year of the Reef is in 2008!
The Ocean Institute public programs will be celebrating coral reefs and our own local rocky reefs April 2008 - September 2008. Join us on the weekends to discover these important and beautiful habitats and the creatures that thrive there. Activities include beach clean-ups, special speakers, art, crafts, hands-on labs and more.
Ten years ago, 1997 was declared the International Year of the Reef (IYOR). IYOR 97 was a global effort to increase awareness and understanding of coral reefs, and support conservation, research and management efforts. IYOR 97 proved to be very successful, with over 225 organizations in 50 countries and territories participating, over 700 articles in papers and magazines generated, hundreds of scientific surveys undertaken, and catalyzed conservation and policy initiatives, as well as numerous local and global organizations dedicated to coral reef conservation. Recognizing that ten years after IYOR 97 there continues to be an urgent need to increase awareness and understanding of coral reefs, and to further conserve and manage valuable coral reef and associated ecosystems, the International Coral Reef Initiative designated 2008 as the International Year of the Reef (IYOR 2008).
We are open Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 3pm. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children (3-12 yrs).
 LiteraSEA
Consulting the literature before conducting an investigation is a common practice among scientists. Young learners will practice this method by enjoying an interactive reading, creating a craft to take home, and observing an animal with discussion.
20 Minutes Before the Mast
Recreate the challenging world of merchant sailors in the 1830s through a simulation of a voyage around Cape Horn to gather goods and fulfill your contract with the Captain. Guests work together to raise sails, load cargo, sing chanteys, and explore the ship.
This program is offered twice daily most Sundays. Please call for the ship's schedule.
 Below Decks...Life at Sea
Join the Pilgrim Captain for an historical look inside life at sea aboard the tallship Pilgrim. Learn the art of line tying, dog watch, sea chanteys and explore the ship.
This program is on-going most Sundays. Please call (949)496-2274 for the ship's schedule.
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