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  • November 2023

  • Wed 1
    Featured November 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Distinguished Speaker Series: Carlos Gauna

    The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics that align with our monthly themes. Admission includes light snacks and refreshments. Distinguished Speaker: Carlos Gauna Gauna will […]

  • Sat 4
    Featured November 4, 2023 @ 7:45 am - 3:00 pm

    Stoked on Science Middle School Conference

    Stoked on ScienceExploring Careers in Ocean ScienceJoin like-minded peers who are passionate about the ocean. Conduct research with leading scientists in our labs and at sea aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Gain an understanding of the education and career pathways in ocean science. Empower yourself to advance your passion for the ocean into a career. […]

  • Sat 4
    Featured November 4, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Hōkūle’a Welcome on R/V Sea Explorer

    Welcome the Hōkūle'a from onboard the R/V Sea Explorer!  Tickets are $20 a person and also include access to the sold-out welcome ceremony! 3:00pm - Board the R/V Sea Explorer We will go out to the harbor entrance to welcome the Hokule'a and escort them back to the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center dock at […]

  • Sat 4
    Featured November 4, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Hōkūle’a Arrival Ceremony

    FREE TO THE PUBLIC Hōkūle'a Arrival Ceremony 4:30 pm -  Hōkule'a Arrives outside Dana Point Harbor  Dana Point OC Sheriff will provide a water salute and R/V Sea Explorer will escort behind. While Hōkūle'a enters the mouth of the harbor, it will be escorted by canoe clubs to Ocean Institute's dock. 5:00 pm - Welcome […]

  • Sun 5
    Featured November 5, 2023 @ 7:45 am - 3:00 pm

    Stoked on Science High School Conference

    Stoked on ScienceExploring Careers in Ocean ScienceJoin like-minded peers who are passionate about the ocean. Conduct research with leading scientists in our labs and at sea aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Gain an understanding of the education and career pathways in ocean science. Empower yourself to advance your passion for the ocean into a career. […]

  • Sun 5
    Featured November 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours

    FREE TO THE PUBLIC Hōkūle'a Dockside Canoe Tours Come aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage.About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: The Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars, winds, and natural […]

  • Sun 5
    Featured November 5, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Moana Screening with Hokule’a Crew

    Disney's Moana Screening with the Crew! Doors open at 4:30pm 5:00pm-6:45pm: Screening of Moana 6:45pm: Movie commentary with the Hōkūle'a crew Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the cultural richness of Disney's "Moana" with a special screening followed by exclusive commentary from the crew aboard the iconic Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūle'a. Experience the magic of […]

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