The Ocean Institute will present a series of whale watching cruises on its 70-foot R/V Sea Explorer. The cruises will give participants an opportunity to see fish, dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife along the Southern California coastline. Upcoming cruises include:
October 4, 5, 12, 18, 19, 26 (Blue Whale Discovery Cruises)
November 1, 8, 15, 23
December 6, 13, 20
10 a.m. each day. Prices are $35 for adult, $22 for children (age 4 to 12). Information may be obtained by calling the Ocean Institute at (949) 496-2274. Register online at www.ocean-institute.org.
Founded in 1977, the Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard for educational excellence and serving as a leading resource for universities, museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their knowledge of the ocean.
The Ocean Institute is open to the general public on weekends, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $6.50 adults, $4.50 children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery everyday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org.
Jim Graves