BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20240430T214415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T165359Z UID:47049-1723892400-1723905000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Clean the Reef DESCRIPTION: URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/clean-the-reef/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T224749Z UID:42252-1723890600-1723903200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long.  \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2024-05-05-2024-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T171324Z UID:39156-1723888800-1723906800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n PURCHASE TICKETS AT DOOR!\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2-2024-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Admission,Public Weekends + Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20231024T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T172812Z UID:43360-1723888800-1723897800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2-2024-01-20-2024-01-21-2024-08-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20240216T172551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T183422Z UID:47144-1723743000-1723753800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening\nJune – August5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharks-after-dark-2-2024-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20240216T172551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T183421Z UID:47143-1723570200-1723581000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening\nJune – August5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharks-after-dark-2-2024-08-13/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20231116T222232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T172437Z UID:41305-1723381200-1723384800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Spirit Restoration Tour DESCRIPTION:Come aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work so relentlessly to keep her sea worthy.\nTickets: $25\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-spirit-restoration-tour-2024-08-11/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T123500 DTSTAMP:20260501T180411 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214006Z UID:40816-1723377600-1723379700@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings-2024-08-11/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T215054Z UID:40356-1723374000-1723377600@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2024-08-11/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T224749Z UID:42251-1723372200-1723384800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long.  \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2024-05-05-2024-08-11/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T171324Z UID:39155-1723370400-1723388400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n PURCHASE TICKETS AT DOOR!\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2-2024-08-11/ CATEGORIES:Admission,Public Weekends + Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231024T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T172809Z UID:43359-1723370400-1723379400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2-2024-01-20-2024-01-21-2024-08-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240122T233331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T233331Z UID:45866-1723366800-1723374000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup\nin partnership with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n\n9:00am-11:00am Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RVSP URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-stand-up-to-trash-2024-08-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231026T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T230313Z UID:39302-1723298400-1723309200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2-2024-08-10/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T215054Z UID:40355-1723298400-1723302000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour-2024-08-10/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T123500 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T214006Z UID:40815-1723291200-1723293300@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Star Feeding DESCRIPTION:Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission add-on experience! \nHave you ever wanted to hand-feed a sea star? Join us for this interactive feeding experience where you can prepare their food alongside our staff and hand feed a sea star with this up-close encounter you won’t forget!  \nAdd-on Price: $10 \nGeneral Admission ticket purchase is required. Add experience to your cart at checkout! \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feedings-2024-08-10/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T224749Z UID:42250-1723285800-1723298400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long.  \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2024-05-05-2024-08-10/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T171323Z UID:39154-1723284000-1723302000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n PURCHASE TICKETS AT DOOR!\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2-2024-08-10/ CATEGORIES:Admission,Public Weekends + Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231024T222223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T172809Z UID:43358-1723284000-1723293000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nTicket: $40 | Infant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2-2024-01-20-2024-01-21-2024-08-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240808T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240216T172551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T183421Z UID:47142-1723138200-1723149000@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening\nJune – August5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharks-after-dark-2-2024-08-08/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240216T172551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T183420Z UID:47141-1722965400-1722976200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening\nJune – August5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharks-after-dark-2-2024-08-06/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231030T200258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T200258Z UID:46205-1722729600-1722815999@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Closed for General Admission DESCRIPTION:We are closed for General Admission. Please navigate back to our calendar for upcoming events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/closed-for-general-admission-3-2024-08-04/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240803T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240803T223000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240216T181939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T181939Z UID:46269-1722717000-1722724200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-4-2024-08-03/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240119T234648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T190916Z UID:45831-1722671100-1722697200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Stoked on Science Conference DESCRIPTION:Stoked on Science Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exploring Careers in Ocean Science\n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. \nAt the Stoked on Science (S.O.S.) Conference\, you’ll get the chance to hear from influential ocean scientists about their career journey and how they became experts in their field. You will also be engaging in exclusive hands-on activities reflecting each scientist’s line of work. Breakfast\, lunch and snacks will be provided as well as a S.O.S. t-shirt and goodie bag. You will rotate around the facilities with the chance to hear from each scientist both in our lab and on the boat. Join us for a fun-filled day of science and leave with an interest to explore the ocean further! \n  \nDate: August 3\, 2024 \nTime: 7:45am-3:00pm \nPrice: $70 \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOOKING BACK AT 2019 Scientists\nExploring Careers in Surf Science\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jeff Nessler Professor\, California State University\, San Marcos\n I teach courses in Biomechanics of Human Movement and Human Motor Control in the Department of Kinesiology. My education was a combination of mechanical engineering and movement science\, and my early research focused on gait and locomotion in individuals with neurological injury. Recently\, I have become interested in other forms of locomotion\, particularly surfing and skateboarding\, and my research has focused on these areas. More specifically\, paddling mechanics\, balance and wave riding in surfers. \nMy career is intellectually stimulating\, and each day is different. I spend a lot of time reading and thinking about interesting research\, teaching it to others\, and coming up with fun experiments. \nI would like to provide important and impactful information for researchers\, athletes\, and coaches involved in surfing and skateboarding\, particularly as they begin to train athletes for the Olympics. \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Kibby Forecaster\, Surfline\n I studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University\, and achieved a B.S. in Meteorology with a minor in math. Between growing up in\, around and on the ocean\, and becoming quite the weather nerd in my college years\, my career as a Forecaster at Surfline is extraordinary. I can combine two of my biggest passions. \nAs a Forecaster\, I am responsible for surf reports and forecasts along the West Coast of the U.S. and Hawaii\, as well as various international locations. In addition\, I perform statistical analysis of historical surf reports\, and model data for use in long term forecasts and climatological studies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Phil Bresnahan Research Engineer\, Scripps Institution of Oceanography\, UC San D iego\n I build tools (sensors and robots) to measure ocean chemistry—especially changes to ocean chemistry resulting from pollution. Right now\, my favorite instrument to work on is called Smartfin; it’s a surfboard fin with sensors embedded in it to measure temperature\, wave motion and position (GPS). We distribute Smartfins to surfers around the world to study their local home breaks\, and become more engaged in stewardship and protection of the waves they love. \nI would like to help scientists learn how to make stronger connections with their communities. There is so much scientific information that most people don’t know—partly because we’re learning new things all the time\, but partly because scientists don’t always know how to connect with non-scientists. I think it would be awesome to help a few more scientists\, especially those doing environmental work\, to figure out what they have in common with their community members outside of the lab. \nPeople come up to me all the time to ask why my fin is blinking and if it scares sharks away. I do not know about the second part but to the first\, I tell them it’s because I’m collecting data while I surf! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n Captcha 59 + = 69\n \n\n\n Δ URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/stoked-on-science-middle-school-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:SOS,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231030T200258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T200258Z UID:46204-1722643200-1722729599@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Closed for General Admission DESCRIPTION:We are closed for General Admission. Please navigate back to our calendar for upcoming events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/closed-for-general-admission-3-2024-08-03/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240802T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240802T223000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240216T181938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T181938Z UID:46268-1722630600-1722637800@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-4-2024-08-02/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240801T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240801T223000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240216T181937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T181937Z UID:46267-1722544200-1722551400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-4-2024-08-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240216T172551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T183420Z UID:47140-1722533400-1722544200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening\nJune – August5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharks-after-dark-2-2024-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20240216T172551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T183420Z UID:47139-1722360600-1722371400@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening\nJune – August5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/sharks-after-dark-2-2024-07-30/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180412 CREATED:20231116T222232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T172437Z UID:41303-1722171600-1722175200@stage.oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Spirit Restoration Tour DESCRIPTION:Come aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work so relentlessly to keep her sea worthy.\nTickets: $25\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-spirit-restoration-tour-2024-07-28/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR