BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://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:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233614Z UID:49887-1745749800-1745760600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \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 Dissections\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. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-04-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T173314Z UID:55829-1745755200-1745757300@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-04-27/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52082-1745755200-1745757300@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-02-17-2025-04-27/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20241203T221240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T221240Z UID:52899-1745762400-1745769600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tidepool Hike DESCRIPTION:Explore the world between tides!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Ocean Institute for a tidepool hike led by one of our expert naturalists.\nThe hike will take us into the rocky Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails\, crabs\, sea stars\, and other animals that make the tidepools their home. The winter months are the best time to explore these magical marine ecosystems!\nWhat to Expect: \nHike Difficulty Rating: Moderate\, 1 – 1.5 mile round trip. \nPlease be prepared for rocky\, uneven\, and slick terrain for the entire hike. \nDress: Closed-toed\, Closed-heeled sturdy shoes are required. We recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and water. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing: \nAdults: $15\nChild (19 months* – 13 y.o): $15\n*This hike is not recommended for children younger than four years old \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike-3/2025-04-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233615Z UID:49888-1746268200-1746279000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \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 Dissections\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. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-03/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T180330Z UID:55830-1746273600-1746275700@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-03/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52083-1746273600-1746275700@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-02-17-2025-05-03/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20241217T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T173329Z UID:52158-1746280800-1746291600@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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point/2025-05-03/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20250124T193917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T010312Z UID:52672-1746349200-1746356400@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 \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n \n RVSP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-stand-up-to-trash-2/2025-05-04/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122318 CREATED:20250502T202339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T202341Z UID:54379-1746352800-1746361800@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 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://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-5-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233616Z UID:49889-1746354600-1746365400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \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 Dissections\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. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-04/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52084-1746360000-1746362100@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-02-17-2025-05-04/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T183328Z UID:55831-1746360000-1746362100@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-04/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20250218T194606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T153238Z UID:53010-1746612000-1746615600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian DESCRIPTION:Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toddler Time at Rivian South Coast Theater\n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute is thrilled to partner with Rivian during their Toddler Time Wednesdays at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach! Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian is designed for children aged 0-2. This engaging program introduces little ones to ocean-inspired sensory experiences that foster early development and parent-child bonding and plant the seeds that can ignite a love for the world around them. Each session features a fun mix of sensory play\, sing-along circles\, themed crafts\, and interactive story time. Modeled after our popular Tiny Tots program\, this pop-up experience provides a safe and welcoming space for toddlers to explore while parents connect and learn about other family-friendly offerings from Ocean Institute.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Wednesday of Every Month\, 10 am – 11 am \nRivian South Coast Theater\, 160 South Coast Highway\, Laguna Beach \nRecommended ages 0-2 years old. \nFREE to the public! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n New Activities Every Class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Themes: \nApril: Conductivity This activity comes from our physics theme and will focus on open and closed circuits! How electricity passes through humans\, and we have a current and how it can pass through other objects and what conductivity is. This can connect to how sharks are able to sense electrical currents. \nMay: Growth ObservationsThis Activity comes from our mad scientist theme\, all about weird\, cool and wacky science Experiments relating back to the ocean but also being precise about the scientific method and making the kids think and see outcomes. Using the predict and outcome model that reflects on the more complex hypothesis and research methods work\, it creates an easy way for kids to begin thinking in that mindset while still having fun. \nJune: How Deep is the Sea?This activity comes from our deep-sea theme\, we try to answer the million-dollar question\, how deep is the Sea? We use a connecting poster to explain the different depths for different layers in the ocean and its range of temperatures. Different deep-sea animals adapt to this freezing temperature\, and its lack of sunlight to provide an energy source\, so they find ways to live without it. \nJuly: Busy BeesThis activity comes from our bug theme\, focusing on insects and all kinds of critters. While relating them to our crawlers in the ocean\, we will focus on some very popular terrestrial insects such as butterflies\, bees\, worms\, and how to handle insects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP with Rivian URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/little-currents-powered-by-oi-rivian-2025-05-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20250407T213841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T213940Z UID:53672-1746640800-1746648000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Ben Perlman 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: Dr. Ben Perlman\n \nPutting science behind the stingray shuffle and other observations with the round stingray\nAround the coastal United States\, stingray strikes account for nearly 2\,500 emergency room visits on an annual basis\, in addition to the several hundreds to thousands of less-serious injuries that do not yield a trip to the hospital. Along California beaches\, the Haller’s Round Ray (Urobatis halleri)\, is responsible for the majority of these interactions\, with anywhere between 200 and 400 stingray-related injuries being reported each year from Seal Beach alone. During summer months\, round stingrays aggregate in warm\, shallow sandy-bottom areas along our coast\, often coinciding with beach goers. While stingray strikes are generally non-life threatening\, their barbs are capable of inflicting deep lacerations while potentially envenomating the victim. Despite the rate at which these encounters occur and the threat that they pose to public safety\, very little is known about the behavior of these stingrays and their tail strike events. We use multiple high-speed cameras and motion tracking software to record and describe the tail strike behavior across the size range of the round stingray. This information\, along with other experiments we are conducting in my lab with round stingrays\, will provide applications relevant to beach safety. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, May 7\, from 6:00 to 8:00 \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10 – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Perlman: \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Benjamin Perlman is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at California State University\, Long Beach. He is also the principal investigator of the STABB Lab (Stingray And Butterfly Biomechanics). His lab studies the kinematics\, kinetics\, and morphology of animals\, currently focusing on the round stingray. Using high-speed cameras\, material testers\, 3D scanners\, and X-ray imaging\, Ben and his team describe the form and function of stingrays. The STABB Lab is putting the science behind the colloquial SoCal saying\, “do the stingray shuffle!” Also\, Ben teaches an introduction to evolution and diversity course\, general ecology\, human anatomy\, ichthyology\, and scientific communication. He also collaborates with the Catalina Island Conservancy\, taking undergraduate students to Catalina to conduct various field studies across the island\, focusing on the introduced Argentine ant and the endemic shrew. Before he arrived at CSULB\, Ben studied the swimming performance of surfperches at Moss Landing Marine Labs for his Master’s degree\, then completed his Ph.D. at Wake Forest University studying the jumping and swimming kinematics and muscle physiology of an amphibious fish in Belize. He then became a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University focusing on bird wing biomechanics\, then conducted experiments on frog jumping and dragonfly larvae swimming and feeding behaviors at UC Irvine for his second postdoctoral position. \n\n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-ben-perlman/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20250124T235101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T193356Z UID:52741-1746871200-1746878400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Adventure Sail DESCRIPTION:Set sail with OI for an unforgettable family adventure! Start with a muster and dive into hands-on activities like raising sail\, navigation\, helmsmanship\, and bow watch. Enjoy a thrilling demonstration of the ship’s cannon as our crew showcases naval gunnery. This exciting program is perfect for families looking to create lasting memories on the open water. Join us for a day of adventure and fun!\nTickets:\nAdults – $40\nChildren (19 months to 13 years) – $40\nInfant/Toddler (0 to 18 months) – $10\n \n \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/adventure-sail-2025-05-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233617Z UID:49890-1746873000-1746883800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \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 Dissections\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. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T190255Z UID:55832-1746878400-1746880500@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-10/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52085-1746878400-1746880500@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-02-17-2025-05-10/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20250414T211652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T212043Z UID:54171-1746957600-1746966600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Moms & Muffins Mother's Day Cruise DESCRIPTION:Moms & Muffins Mother’s Day Cruise 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 a special Mother’s Day whale-watching cruise.\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. \nTo celebrate Mother’s Day\, we are offering complimentary muffins on this cruise!\n  \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 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://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233618Z UID:49891-1746959400-1746970200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \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 Dissections\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. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193254Z UID:55833-1746964800-1746966900@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52086-1746964800-1746966900@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-02-17-2025-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122319 CREATED:20250320T165325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T160535Z UID:53492-1747463400-1747506600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Girls in Ocean Science Field Day DESCRIPTION:Girls in Ocean Science Field Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Girls in Ocean Science Field Day\nSaturday\, May 17  |  6:30 am – 6:30 pm  |  Lab Tours at three locations!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\n \n \n \n \n \n Connecting Influential Female Scientists with the Next Generation of Ocean Ambassadors\n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s annual Girls in Ocean Science teen conference introduces middle school and high school girls to the diverse career opportunities in ocean science. This event connects professionals in the field with the next generation of ocean stewards. This year\, we are kicking off our first annual GIOS Field Day\, where we bring the students to the professionals! This event aims to immerse the students in a professional setting\, seeing the scientists in action\, as well as mitigate the transit of immobile equipment and reduce any limited expression of the profession itself. \nDuring each tour\, a representative of the organization will give an overview of the day-to-day functions and walk through some of the equipment or resources that are specific to this space and commonly used there. \nField Day will include visits to the following locations: \n\nMolina Animal Care Center at the Aquarium of the Pacific\nUCI Samueli School of Engineering Research Labs\nOrange Coast College Dennis Kelly Aquarium\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 Field Day Tour Locations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Molina Animal Care Center at the Aquarium of the Pacific\n \n \n \n \n \n The 14\,000-square-foot Molina Animal Care Center at the Aquarium of the Pacific provides enhanced healthcare to the aquarium’s animals\, as well as opportunities for guests to view veterinary medicine in action. This veterinary hospital includes holding and quarantine tanks for fishes\, marine mammals\, and birds\, an 1\,800-square-foot examination area\, a reptile room\, advanced digital equipment\, interactive kiosks\, and live video feeds for children. One exhibit found here displays coral and sponges that contain compounds that may hold cures for human diseases! Molina Animal Care Center reaches beyond the confines of a place to care for animals. In the spirit of interactive learning\, it allows visitors to watch surgeries\, animal examinations\, and even interact with the Aquarium’s veterinary staff on occasion! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n UCI Samueli School of Engineering Research Labs\n \n \n \n \n \n Managing water and wastewater systems requires a lot of energy\, and producing and distributing energy can impact the environment in many ways. This field focuses on solving these connected challenges by improving water treatment and supply for cities\, farms\, energy production\, and environmental needs. It also explores sustainable ways to manage urban stormwater and enhance chemical and microbiological water treatment processes. Additionally\, it covers innovative methods for generating and distributing energy. A key focus is understanding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from water treatment and energy production. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dennis Kelly Public Aquarium at Orange Coast College \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dennis Kelly Public Aquarium at Orange Coast College is one of the cornerstones of the Marine Science Department. This versatile resource is a unique training and community education facility where students get hands-on experience working with a remarkably diverse collection of aquatic organisms. The OCC Aquarium is a student-run aquarium that features facilitated peer education and helps provide a depth of experiential learning unrivaled by traditional lectures\, textbooks\, photos\, and videos. Students working towards the Certificate in Aquarium Science play an active role in the design\, maintenance\, and management of the OCC Aquarium. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently Asked Questions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I have heard of Girls in Ocean Science\, but what is Field Day?\n Ocean Institute is excited to launch our first ever\, Girls in Ocean Science Field Day! \nGirls in Ocean Science – This is an annual\, one-day\, teen conference at Ocean Institute\, inviting middle school and high school students to meet\, learn from\, and conduct research with female professionals in fields relating to ocean science. \nField Day – This is our first event\, where we flip the script and take our middle school and high school guests to these professional workspaces for behind-the-scenes tours. This year\, we are starting with three different locations for the day\, all local to Orange County. We all meet at Ocean Institute\, check our guests in\, then hop on the bus to head out to our first stop. We spend the day touring these locations together\, eat lunch together\, then head back to Ocean Institute before parting for the day. \nIf you have ever attended a Girls in Ocean Science conference or a Stoked on Science conference\, you’re going to love Field Day! \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the start and end time of the conference?\n Schedule: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm \nThis includes check-in and check-out. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can participants leave the conference early?\n We encourage participants to stay for the full duration of the conference. Participants will spend the day together traveling to and from our three Stops. If a participant needs to leave early\, please notify us ahead of time so we can accommodate your request. \n \n \n \n \n \n What do participants need to bring?\n Please bring: \n\nclosed-toe\, closed-heel shoes\njacket\nhat\nsunglasses\nsnack\nreusable water bottle\nsunscreen\n\nParticipants will receive Lunch and a GIOS T-shirt. \n \n \n \n \n \n Will food be served at the conference?\n Yes\, lunch and some snacks will be provided. We will not be providing breakfast or dinner. Please bring water\, snacks\, and let us know of any dietary restrictions to be aware of in your registration form. \n \n \n \n \n \n Will parents\, teachers\, chaperones\, etc. be allowed on the bus for the program?\n Parents\, teachers\, chaperones\, etc. will not be allowed on the bus during this event. This program will only include participants\, Ocean Institute staff\, and our guest speakers. \n \n \n \n \n \n What if the participant needs medication during the program?\n Participant Medication: \nAll medications must come in their original container with dosage and schedule indicated. Prescription medications must be accompanied by a physician’s note* verifying the medication\, dosage\, and schedule. Over the counter medications must have a note from the legal guardian verifying mediation\, dosage\, and schedule. \nPlease ensure any medication for motion sickness is administered before arrival arrives OR sent in the original container with a note from the legal guardian verifying the medication\, dosage\, and schedule. \n  \n*By “physician’s note\,” we are referring to the medication\, dosage\, and schedule that is typically printed on a sticker and applied to the container. We do not require you to get a handwritten note from your physician for a medication that was already prescribed to you. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who can pick up my participant?\n Authorized Pick-up List \nTo ensure the safety of our participants\, we follow the following procedures for Check-Out. \nParticipant must be signed in and out by an adult (18 yrs or older). Participant will ONLY be released to listed authorized persons. \nValid photo identification (such as a Driver’s License\, passport\, etc) is required to release to any individual\, including parents\, guardians\, relatives\, and emergency contacts. If participant has a valid driver’s license\, they are able to sign themselves out.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Girls in Ocean Science is proudly sponsored by: URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/girls-in-ocean-science-field-day/ CATEGORIES:GIOS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233618Z UID:49892-1747477800-1747488600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \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 Dissections\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. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T200318Z UID:55834-1747483200-1747485300@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-17/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233035Z UID:52289-1747483200-1747485300@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-01-20-2025-05-17/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20241217T192956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T193253Z UID:52160-1747490400-1747501200@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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T233619Z UID:49893-1747564200-1747575000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \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 Dissections\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. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2-2024-09-29-2024-11-03/2025-05-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T123500 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20241209T233035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T203232Z UID:55835-1747569600-1747571700@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! \nEvery feeder requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a feeder. \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://oceaninstitute.org/event/sea-star-feeding-2025-05-18/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR