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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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011436Z
UID:31846-1677319200-1677328200@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011436Z
UID:31845-1676800800-1676809800@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011435Z
UID:31844-1676714400-1676723400@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20230201T004934Z
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UID:33038-1676395800-1676406600@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday's for Two
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a special evening this Valentine’s Day?  \nA romantic evening full of glittering lights onboard a beautiful tall-ship will impress like no other! Join us for a romantic\, dockside evening on our tall ship\, The Spirit of Dana Point. Your couples ticket will include drinks and heavy appetizers for two\, as well as live music and a premier view of the Dana Point Harbor.  \n			\n				Buy Tickets Here!
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/tuesdays-for-two/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday for Two
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011435Z
UID:31843-1676196000-1676205000@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011435Z
UID:31842-1676109600-1676118600@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011432Z
UID:31841-1675591200-1675600200@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011431Z
UID:31840-1675504800-1675513800@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-02-04/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20230117T223812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T182640Z
UID:32978-1675274400-1675281600@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Ari Friedlaender
DESCRIPTION: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 ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Distinguished Speaker: Ari Friedlaender\nProtecting Whale Super-highways\, Blue Corridors\, and Whale Habitats from Human Impacts\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Description: \nAs we learn more about the needs and behavior of whales around the world we are confronted with the reality that their habitats are inextricably linked with areas of human activity in the ocean.  Whereas once we thought that the breeding and feeding grounds for whales were the only critical areas that needed protection we now know that the routes these great whales take across ocean basins and along coasts are just as important and may even represent areas that require significantly more protection as they are often out of sight and cross international boundaries.  In this lecture Dr. Friedlaender will discuss the Blue Corridors initiative in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund to better understand and protect whales from human activities around the world.  This effort\, based on more than 30 years of data from more than 100 scientists represents the most comprehensive look at the migratory routes of whales and how they overlap with harmful human activities. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wednesday\, February 1st \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members  \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				See more images on his Instagram (@friedlaender_lab)  \nClick here: https://www.instagram.com/friedlaender_lab/ \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Dr. Friedlaender: \n\n\n\n\nAri is an ecologist with a primary interest in understanding the relationship between the foraging behavior of marine mammals and their prey. He works on a wide range of marine mammal species including baleen and toothed whales and dolphins across a range of geographic regions. Ari has long-term ecological research projects ongoing in Alaska\, California\, Massachusetts\, North Carolina\, and Antarctica. He has helped in the development of tag technology and analytical and visualization tools to better understand the underwater movements and behaviors of marine mammals. \nFor his dissertation research\, Ari used geospatial tools to quantify how the distribution of cetaceans related to environmental variables in Antarctica. Ari’s lab focuses on developing new telemetry applications to elucidate the underwater behavior of marine mammals. In Antarctica\, Ari is part of the Long-Term Ecological Research program at Palmer Station to better understand the ecological roles of cetaceans in a rapidly changing environment. In Alaska and Massachusetts\, Ari’s research focuses on variability in the foraging strategies of humpback whales in relation to changes in their prey. In California\, Ari is part of the SoCal Behavioral Response Study to understand the impacts of anthropogenic sound on a variety of cetacean species. Along with this research\, Ari is an active member of the Society for Marine Mammalogy\, acting as an associate editor for Marine Mammal Science and serving on the Conservation Committee. Ari is also a principal investigator in the Southern Ocean Research Partnership to conduct non-lethal research on cetaceans in the Southern Ocean. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instagram \nhttps://www.instagram.com/friedlaender_lab/ \nWebsite: \nFriedlaender Lab  \n \n 
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-ari-friedlaender/
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011431Z
UID:31839-1674986400-1674995400@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-01-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011430Z
UID:31838-1674900000-1674909000@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-01-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011430Z
UID:31836-1674295200-1674304200@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-01-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011429Z
UID:32580-1673863200-1673872200@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-01-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011428Z
UID:31835-1673776800-1673785800@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-01-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011428Z
UID:31834-1673690400-1673699400@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-01-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221215T003514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T004024Z
UID:32849-1672855200-1672862400@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Stephen Dunbar
DESCRIPTION: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 ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Distinguished Speaker: Stephen Dunbar\nMeeting ProTECTOR\, Inc.\, International Sea Turtle Research in 2022\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Description: \nThe Protective Turtle Ecology Center for Training\, Outreach\, and Research\, Inc. was established in 2007 as a California-based Non-Profit 501(C)(3) organization to facilitate the establishment of sea turtle research in Honduras\, when there was essentially no public information on the status and plight of sea turtles in the country. Through consistent research and conservation efforts\, ProTECTOR\, Inc. has not only elevated knowledge of sea turtles in Honduras\, but has expanded into an international sea turtle conservation research organization. In this presentation\, ProTECTOR\, Inc. Founder and President\, Dr. Stephen Dunbar\, will introduce attendees to the organization\, and how sea turtle conservation research is making a difference in policy\, outreach\, and the potential for recovering turtle populations around the world. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wednesday\, January 4th \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members  \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				See more images on his Instagram! Click here: https://www.instagram.com/protectorinc/ \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Dr. Dunbar: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephen G. Dunbar is a tropical marine biologist\, Professor of biology\, and the Graduate Biology Program Director in the Department of Earth and Biological Sciences in the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University. He is also the Founder and President of the Protective Turtle Ecology Center for Training\, Outreach\, and Research\, Inc. (ProTECTOR\, Inc.)\, which is a California non-profit 501(C)(3) organization established in 2007 to facilitate sea turtle research in the country of Honduras. Since that time\, ProTECTOR\, Inc. has branched out and is now undertaking sea turtle research and conservation throughout Honduras\, Thailand\, and Jamaica. Dunbar has undertaken marine biology teaching and research over the past 25 years in Australia\, Bahamas\, Fiji\, the US\, Honduras\, Thailand\, and Jamaica. He is always excited to travel and discover new people\, places\, and marine habitats to explore. Among his greatest accomplishments are that he married Sabine\, who is one of his best research assistants\, and his best dive buddy\, and that he has recently been voted as the President of the International Sea Turtle Society for 2024. \n \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instagram \nhttps://www.instagram.com/protectorinc/ \nWebsite: \nTurtle ProTECTOR \n  \n \n 
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-stephen-dunbar/
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221114T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011426Z
UID:31829-1672653600-1672662600@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:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \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				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.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20220928T220543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T230715Z
UID:29634-1670610600-1670623200@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Experiences and Parties!
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY\nSOLD OUT \nFriday\, December 9th  \n6:30pm – 10:00pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “SURFING USA”. \nGuests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! \nJoin us for: \nHot Cocoa + Coffee Bar \nCookie Decorating \nBeer and wine and soft drinks for purchase  \nLive Enterainment  \nEducational and Holiday Activities \nPhoto booth and more! \nPricing: \nAdults: $20 \nChildren: $15 \nToddlers: $0 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Membership tickets: Sea Star\, Mariners\, Ocean Advocates\, and Sea Life Sponsors \nYour Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party. \nHaven’t claimed your member tickets yet? Your tickets will also apply to our Saturday Premier Viewing! Call to book and for more information. \nClick here to check your remaining benefit balance!  \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				PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION\nFriday\, December 9th  \n6:30pm – 10:00pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Skip the crowd with this prime viewing location of the 46th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \nSkip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 47th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! \nSmall-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. Food truck available for purchase. \nBeer\, wine\, and access to main party included in ticket price. \nPricing: \nTickets: $85 \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				FAMILY FUN – SATURDAY PREMIER VIEWING\nSaturday\, December 10th  \n5:30pm – 9:00pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Skip the crowd with this prime viewing location of the 46th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Stay warm at the coolest spot in the harbor! Tickets include a hot cocoa bar\, holiday treats\, writing letters to Santa\, and other fun holiday activities while staying cozy near our heaters. \nAdult tickets include 1 drink ticket to use at our bar – additional drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. \nPricing: \nAdults: $35 \nChildren: $20 \nToddlers: $0 \nSaturday night fun for the whole family!! \nMembership tickets: Sea Star\, Mariners\, Ocean Advocates\, and Sea Life Sponsors \nYour Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party (SOLD OUT) – Call to inquire about using this benefit to enjoy PREMIER VIEWING on Saturday!  \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				R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE\nFriday\, December 9  \n6:30pm – 9:00pm \nSaturday\, December 10 \nSunday\, December 11 \n5:30pm – 8:00pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Want to experience it from the water? \nBook a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts included in ticket.\nBeer and wine for Purchase\nFriday & Saturday Night! \nPricing: \nAdults: $65 \nChildren: $55 \nToddler (0-2): $0 \n			\n				Tickets
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/holiday-parade-of-lights-viewing-experiences-and-parties/
CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221012T220728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T182404Z
UID:29796-1670610600-1670619600@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise
DESCRIPTION:R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE\n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Want to experience it from the water? \nBook a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts included in ticket.\nBeer and wine for Purchase\nFriday & Saturday Night! \nPricing: \nAdults: $65 \nChildren: $55 \nToddler (0-2): $0 \n			\n				Tickets
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/r-v-sea-explorer-parade-of-lights-cruise/
CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221109T180232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T172144Z
UID:30829-1668330000-1668337200@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 \n11:00am – Lunch Provided by Subway Lantern District \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RVSP
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-x-stand-up-to-trash/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20210409T031900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T185252Z
UID:29894-1668164400-1668178800@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:General Admission!
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From squid dissections \, sounds of the sea\, to a horn shark touch tank\, intertidal touch tank\, and artifact exploration. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ticket must be purchased for all individuals (adults and children). \nPricing \nAdults: $15.00 \nSeniors: $10.00 \nKids: $7.50 \n Members receive free admission: use code WEEKEND plus member number for member discount (Example: Weekend1010010) \n			\n				Book Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Veterans Day Special! \nActive duty and veteran general admission for free! Valid for one ticket per service member. \nPlease call 949-496-2274 or email guestservices@oceaninstitute.org to claim ticket!
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2022-06-04-2022-11-11/
LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20210223T173413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T212021Z
UID:29900-1668160800-1668169800@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our oceans and the life within. \nPrice: \n$40/person over 3 y.o \nWhale and Marine Life ticket includes access into Ocean Institute. \n			\n				Book here!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Veterans Day Special! \nActive duty and veteran cruise for free! Valid for one cruise ticket per service member. \nPlease call 949-496-2274 or email guestservices@oceaninstitute.org to claim ticket!
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2-2022-06-04-2022-11-11/
LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221106
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221026T222005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T222539Z
UID:29889-1667347200-1667692799@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Mermade Market
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday \nNOV. 2\n10am – 6pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursday \nNOV. 3\n10am – 6pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Friday \nNOV. 4\n10am – 6pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday \nNOV. 5\n9am – 5pm \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2022 Mermaid Market \nHosted at Ocean Institute! \n“Mermade Market is a hand curated marketplace with a mission to bring incredible finds from amazing creators to our customers! Our vision is to bring together likeminded lovers of shopping small and thinking big. Mermade Market has become a community staple that motivates our growing team to deliver incredible products to eager fans twice a year\, every spring & winter. No matter how you journey through Mermade Market\, you’ll arrive at your destination feeling fulfilled\, satisfied and happy.” – Mermade Market Website \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK FOR  \nMERMADE MARKET \nWEBSITE \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nSCHEDULE \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ocean Institute Jr. Scientists Program \nWednesday & Thursday 10:00am – 2:00pm \nFriday 10:00am – 2:00pm & 4:00pm – 8:00pm \n$20/hr – per child \nDescription: Calling all Jr. Scientists! Join us for a one-hour session of fun and educational activities for kids\, while the adults enjoy Mermade Market. Children must be potty-trained to attend. \nAll proceeds go to support Ocean Institute’s Education Programs \n			\n				Register\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ocean Institute’s Sahm Marine Education Center \nOpen Saturday during the Market for visitors and guests to enjoy! Local aquaria\, Horn Shark touch tank\, Intertidal touch tank and educational activities! \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ocean Institute Chambers Artifact Beer Garden & Kids Zone \nExperience sciences greatest artifacts\, featuring whale bones\, walrus skulls and entire sealion skeletons. \nFriday 4:00pm – 8:00pm \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \nAll proceeds go to support Ocean Institute’s Education Programs
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/mermade-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20220922T190944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T034921Z
UID:29481-1667062800-1667080800@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Spooky Seas
DESCRIPTION:SPOOKY SEAS \nAT OCEAN INSTITUTE\nSaturday\, October 29th\n5:00pm – 9:00pm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Celebrate the spooktacular season with Spooky Seas!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Back this year with new family friendly frights from bioluminescence laser tag to the mad scientist laboratory there’s something fun for the whole family to enjoy! Bats & ghouls – come in costume to participate in our costume contest\, trick or treat throughout the night\, and enjoy food\, drinks\, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase. \nActivities Include: \nBioluminescence Laser Tag\, Costume Contest\, \nTrick or Treating\, Artifact Graveyard\, Mad Scientist Lab \nAquarium Access\, Photo Booth\, Food Truck\, Beer and Wine for purchase. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \n \nPricing: \nAdults – $20 \nChildren (3-14) – $15 \nToddlers – (0-2) – $0 \nFood and drinks available for purchase! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:\nOcean Institute is excited to welcome local food truck Taste Collective to Spooky Seas! See menu and Instagram below. \nBeer and wine will also be available for purchase during the event. 
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/spooky-seas/
CATEGORIES:Fall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20221007T163444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T214343Z
UID:29744-1666202400-1666209600@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Rich German
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAdmission includes light snacks and refreshments.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Distinguished Speaker: Rich German\nProtect What You Love\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Description: \nRich German​\, founder of Project O and Our Epic Ocean\, will talk about how paddleboarding over 25\,000 miles in Laguna Beach and experiencing countless interactions with marine mammals turned from ​a hobby into a commitment to help protect the ocean and sacred life that calls it home. Join us to learn from Rich and dive into his passion as he shows images from some of his favorite moments and talks about his inspiration to write and create the book\, Blue Laguna. Rich has since started ​the podcast\, Our Epic Ocean\, founded non-profit\, Project O\, created certificate program​\, Blue City Network\, and set forth on a mission to protect the Beluga Whale\, Hvaldimir\, with OneWhale. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Wednesday\, October 19th \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \n$15  – General \n$10 – Members \n			\n				Tickets\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				See more images on his Instagram! Click here: https://www.instagram.com/richgermanlb/?hl=en \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Rich: \n \n\n\n\n\nRich German has been a successful business coach\, philanthropist\, photographer\, and entrepreneur for over 20 years. An avid paddleboarder living in Laguna Beach\, California\, he has been on the water nearly every day since 2010. An encounter with a pod of 4 orcas in 2015 garnered international media attention and connected him with some of the leading ocean conservationist organizations. When he learned firsthand about the peril our ocean and the marine life are facing\, his hobby turned into a passion to protect them. In 2017\, he founded the Project O\, dedicated to restoring\, protecting\, and sustaining the oceans and the sacred life within it. Rich’s third book\, Blue Laguna\, chronicles his up close and personal experiences with dolphins and whales. The book is available for sale and 100% of proceeds go to Project O. Rich enjoys exploring his creative side by playing the guitar\, painting\, writing\, and photography. When he is not working he can most likely be found relaxing on the beach or on the water. \n  \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Instagram \nhttps://www.instagram.com/richgermanlb/?hl=en \nWebsites: \nOur Epic Ocean \nProject O \nBlue City Network \nOneWhale
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-rich-german/
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: David Grant
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdmission includes light snacks and refreshments.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Distinguished Speaker: David Grant\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sunday\, September 25th \n4:00pm – 6:00pm \n$15  – General \n$10 – Members\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This is a tale of one of the most dramatic and treacherous of maritime obstacles — Cape Horn —  Early attempts at rounding the cape\, why it is so dangerous\, and the few options that clipper ships and their crews had available.\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				 About David Grant: \nDavid A. Grant: Administrator at Orange Coast College for 34 years.  He was named the College’s president in August 1989. He served in that position until 1997. \nDave was born in Southern California and grew up in the Harbor area.  He graduated from Newport Harbor High School and Orange Coast College.  He received his BA in political science at UCLA and his MA in American history from Cal State University\, Long Beach.  He also did post-graduate work at Stanford\, University of Stockholm and University of Oslo. \nIn 1963 Dave was selected to be an OCC history instructor and head rowing coach.  He served as Assistant Dean of Students from 64-1974 and as the Dean of Students from 1975-1986.  He then served as Director of Marine Programs\, Facilities and Services for OCC for three years prior to being named as OCC’s College President. \nAs College President\, Dave was intensely involved in all its operations\, raising substantial amounts of money from the outside for College needs: The remodel of the Robert B. Moore Theatre\, the Student Center and the new Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center.  He championed the new Technology Center and set up the College’s first High Technology Group to keep the campus up to speed in technology.    He encouraged a now flourishing international students program\, inaugurated an Honors Program for those students who wanted a particularly rigorous challenge\, established a Transfer Opportunity Center and a Puente Program aimed at assisting Hispanic students as well as a Re-Entry Center\, geared to help women returning to higher education.  He put the College first in the state with a Skills Guarantee Program\, which guarantees the quality of OCC graduates to employers. \nDave selected more than 80 full-time new faculty members\, revitalizing many academic divisions. During his tenure as President of the College\,  he also taught a class five days a week from 6 am to 8 am each morning. For all those reasons\, he was honored by the Governor of California and the California State Legislature. \n The OCC President was inducted into the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame in Annapolis\, Maryland in 1975 becoming only the sixth West Coast mariner to be given that prestigious honor. \nDuring a 1972 sabbatical leave\, Dave sailed a 28-sloop to Hawaii\, Samoa\, Fiji and New Caledonia\, retracing some of the routes of Capt. James Cook.  He has sailed extensively in New Zealand and Australia\, having competed in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race several times\, circumnavigated NZ’s South Island aboard the College’s sloop Alaska Eagle as well as sailing with that vessel in the Society Islands and through much of Northern Europe.  He has also sailed amongst the Galapagos Islands and competed in several Trans Pacific  and Mexican yacht races.  He has sailed through the Straits of Magellan and was a member of an expedition to South Georgia Island\, 1\,500 miles east of Cape Horn. \n In 1989\, he climbed with a team to the 19\,240 ft. summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. \nDave has been coaching rowing at Orange Coast for most of his adult life\, fitting in those early morning hours 6am to 8am before his “real job” on campus.  During his tenure\, the Pirates have become a formidable rowing power in the US.  His crews have won numerous championships and have competed many times at the Henley Royal Regatta in England.  OCC was the first American college crew to be invited to race in the People’s Republic of China which they did in 1985. He also coached rowing for elite Chinese oarsmen for a summer in Shanghai.   He served as Assistant Rowing Coach for the United States for the 1984 Olympic Games.  Twice he has been featured in the nation’s premier sports magazine\, Sports Illustrated. The united States Rowing Association in 1918  in New York awarded David Grant its highest “Medal of honor”. \nHe has been a significant fundraiser for the College\, having just chaired the committee that raised $substantial funds for the addition to the College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship. \nHe was a leader in establishing the Newport Aquatic Center and served on its Board of Directors for 10 years\, and as its president for four years.  He has been a member of the Orange Coast College Foundation Board since 1989 and was a key member of the team that successfully passed two major bond issues for the Coast Community College Dist. The OCC Collegiate Rowing Center is named for Dave. \nHe served on the Board of Trustees of the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum including a two year term as the President of the Board. At the Nautical Museum he has been a frequent lecturer on historical maritime adventures. \nHe is a member of Newport Harbor Yacht Club\, the Cruising Club of America and the Leander Club at Henley on-Thames\, England.   He is a former Chairman of the OCC Foundation Board of Directors and just completed directing the OCC Planetarium building project.   He was also elected to the public office of Trustee of the Coast Colleges for a third  four year term\, and recently serves as President of the Board of Trustees for the Coast Colleges.
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-david-grant/
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T220000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20220715T210010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T195401Z
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SUMMARY:Pirate and Mermaid Ball
DESCRIPTION:DATE\n\nSaturday\, September 10th\n6:00PM to 10:00PM\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nADDRESS\n\nOcean Institute\n24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nAvast Ye! An Invitation to a Special Event! \nAhoy\, me hearties!\nOcean Institute invites you to celebrate all things maritime at our inaugural Pirate and Mermaid Ball. \nSpecialty libations\, appetizers galore\, games and challenges for booty and bounty\, and merry music will entertain and delight while our tall ships come in from their cannon battles. \nHave a glass of mead while you interact with our magnificent mermaids and playful pirates. Sit by the fire pit and sing along to sea shanties. Or get on the dance floor and shake your mermaid tail.\nDress the part and come as mermaid\, come as a pirate\, or just come as you are! \n\n\nAll hand ahoy! \n\n\n\n\n21+ event. Food and drinks included in ticket price. \nAttire: Beach Cocktail \n \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It will be a fun and festive evening\, with all proceeds supporting our educational programs.  \nHaving fun is even MORE fun when you know that you are helping others!  \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \nTickets: $125 \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\nGUESTS\, DIVE IN TO GET YOUR BOOTY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport ocean education and enjoy a token – or treasure! \nChoose to put it in your pocket for posterity or aim for the treasure chests to upgrade your booty!  \nPlace your pieces where you like see if your token transforms into treasure! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				18K White and Pink Gold 0.32CT Diamond Pendant with matching 18K 0.80CT Diamond EarringsMSRP: $7\,890 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				18K White and Pink Gold 1.48CT Diamond Pendant Necklace.MSRP: $9\,690 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				“Golden Bay” 18K Yellow Gold Sky Blue 10MM Topaz Gemstone Bracelet with matching 18K Yellow Gold Sky Blue 10MM Topaz Gemstone Earrings.MSRP: $6\,460 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				18K Yellow Gold 0.25CT Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace with matching 18K Yellow Gold 0.42CT Diamond Heart Earrings. MSRP: $6\,980 \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our sponsors!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Alcohol sponsors!
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/pandmball/
CATEGORIES:Maritime Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20220714T203518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T204058Z
UID:28228-1662818400-1662820200@stage.oceaninstitute.org
SUMMARY:Cap'n Jack's Pirate School
DESCRIPTION:“School” is back in Session!\nSaturday and Sunday \n2:00pm \nCap’n Jack’s School for Lil’ Scallywags has some new lesson plans for his pirates-in-training! Suitable for ages 8-12 years old.  \nAdult(s) must accompany child. Ticket purchase is required. \n\n\nPricing: \nAdult: $20\nChild (8-14): $40\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				Exclusive Plush Package Add-on!\nSkip the lines in the gift shop and add-on to your ticket with one of our plush packages! \nClaim at event check-in and partake in the festival fun! \nOnly available for people who participate in  our special experiences. \nLimited quantity available. Don’t miss out! \nMermaid Plush Package: $30 \n(1) Mermaid plush doll \n(1) Mermaid necklace \n(1) Mermaid coin purse \nPirate Plush Package: $30 \n(1) Pirate plush doll \n(1) Pirate eye patch \n(1) Pirate accessory \nThis is an item add-on only\, not a ticket to an event. \n			\n				Purchase Add-on
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/cap/
CATEGORIES:Maritime Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260623T153429
CREATED:20220714T183327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205424Z
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SUMMARY:Mermaid Swim Show
DESCRIPTION:BE DAZZLED!\nMermaid Swim Show \nSaturday and Sunday \n11:00pm\, 12:00pm\, 1:00pm\, 3:00pm \nJoin our friends from Sheroes Entertainment as they dazzle with an amazing mermaid swim show. Join the show and get your own mermaid craft. An experience you and your family will not want to miss! Festival General Admission included with your ticket. \nAdult(s) must accompany child. Ticket purchase is required. \nPricing: \nAdult: $20 Child (3-14): $40 Toddler(0-2): $0 \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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				Exclusive Plush Package Add-on!\nSkip the lines in the gift shop and add-on to your ticket with one of our plush packages! \nClaim at event check-in and partake in the festival fun! \nOnly available for people who participate in  our special experiences. \nLimited quantity available. Don’t miss out! \nMermaid Plush Package: $30 \n(1) Mermaid plush doll \n(1) Mermaid necklace \n(1) Mermaid coin purse \nPirate Plush Package: $30 \n(1) Pirate plush doll \n(1) Pirate eye patch \n(1) Pirate accessory \nThis is an item add-on only\, not a ticket to an event. \n			\n				Purchase Add-on
URL:https://stage.oceaninstitute.org/event/mermaid-swim-show/
CATEGORIES:Maritime Festival
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