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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065037 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T175930Z UID:36083-1690308000-1690318800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\nEngage in fun comic books and make your own to take home at our SUPER SHARK COMIC SHOP!\nLearn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.\nCreate your own glow-in-the-dark craft.\nDiscover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.\nFor those who just want to sit back and relax\, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!\n  \nPlease note* There is no childcare offered during Sharks After Dark \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Virtual Speaker: Dr. Harley Newton \n\n\n\n\nDr. Harley Newton is a Clinical Veterinarian and Veterinary Pathologist and currently serves as the Chief Veterinarian/Senior Veterinary Scientist for OCEARCH. She specializes in Conservation Medicine with a focus on Aquatics and has a particular interest in elasmobranchs\, teleosts and invertebrates. Her elasmobranch research focuses on health assessments of in situ populations and stress physiology. Dr. Newton received her veterinary degree and anatomic pathology training from the University of Pennsylvania\, School of Veterinary Medicine and following her pathology residency completed the Jane and Marshall Steel Pathology Fellowship at the Zoological Society of San Diego. She was Head of \nAquatic Health for the WIldlife Conservation Society from 2014 – 2020\, and was a Veterinary Pathologist for Disney’s Animals\, Science and Environment from 2020 – 2022. She is board certified in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology and is a consultant Veterinary Pathologist for ZooQuatic Laboratory\, LLC\, which specializes in disease diagnostics in Aquatic and Wildlife Species. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/sharksafterdark-2023-07-25/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065037 CREATED:20230621T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225256Z UID:36571-1690570800-1690578000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Movie Night: Great Barrier Reef DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 28\n7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nFeatured Film: Great Barrier Reef\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor for a family-fun movie\, sea shanties\, and more!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will kick off the event with some crowd-favorite sea shanties provided by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band onboard the Spirit of Dana Point. \nThe ship will remain open during the event for tours or if people want to just hang out\, relax and enjoy a sunset in the harbor.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Activities include singing sea shanties\, movie screening\, touring the tall ship\, face painting\, temporary tattoos\, and crafts. \nBeer\, wine\, and movie snacks will be available for purchase at our bar.\nLow-back chairs and blankets are welcome! \nSeating is first-come\, first-served.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – 7:45 pm – Sea Shanties on Spirit of Dana Point sung by Pirate Band Queen Anne’s Blouse\n8:00 pm – The movie starts\n \n \n \n \n \n Adults: $15 | Seniors/Veterans: $10 | Children: $7.50 | Toddler/infant: Free \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-movie-night-2023-07-28/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065037 CREATED:20230711T221249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T192859Z UID:37232-1690621200-1690624800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Senior Saturdays! DESCRIPTION:Senior Saturdays!\nJoin us on the last weekend every month from 9:00am – 10:00am for Senior Saturdays. \nSome things just get better with age! Come enjoy the sophisticated side of ocean exploration with special hours for seniors-only. We will open an hour early just for our 55+ age community members to come enjoy our weekend general admission. \nPricing: $10 \nNo pre-purchase necessary\, buy tickets in gift shop. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/senior-saturdays/2023-07-29/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065037 CREATED:20230626T182119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T035304Z UID:36703-1690997400-1691006400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Captain Brett McBride 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: Brett McBride\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nCaptain Brett McBride will be at the Ocean Institute to share his story as a mariner\, waterman and fisherman\, as part of the Ocearch Shark Research Team. McBride has spent a lifetime on the ocean\, and has a wealth of exciting stories from his years working on private yachts\, to jumping into the water with massive sharks for vital research.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, August 2 \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Brett McBride: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrett McBride\, a dedicated mariner and waterman\, has spent the majority of his life surrounded by or in the water. Growing up in San Diego\, he filled his time with fishing\, surfing\, and breath-hold spearfishing. At the age of five\, McBride became captivated by fishing after his first offshore fishing experience on the 65′ New Lo-An. From that point on\, he aspired to become a boat captain. At twelve years old\, he got his first opportunity to work on the 65′ sport fisher. Throughout his junior high and high school years\, he spent weekends and summers working on open party and \nlong-range sport fishers\, before transitioning to private yacht-fishers and broadening his exploration horizons.McBride spent a few seasons fishing along the coast of Baja\, California before permanently relocating to Cabo San Lucas\, Mexico\, where he called home for the next 21 years. \nOver the following decade\, Brett served as a deckhand or captain on various sportfishing boats and long-range yacht-fishers\, covering locations from Panama to Alaska and everything in between. During this time\, he devoted much of his attention to fishing marlin tournaments in Southern California and Mexico\, as well as spearfishing. In the early days of spearfishing\, building one’s own speargun was often necessary to obtain a decent one. Brett constructed his first speargun while in high school and continues to build them to this day. His passion for spearfishing led him to develop an interest in underwater filming.He purchased a waterproof housing for his video camera and started capturing his underwater trips. As he continued filming both above and below the water on long-range trips from Costa Rica to Panama\, Brett became increasingly fascinated with creating professional videos to showcase life at sea. \nIn 1998\, Brett received a job offer to run a 48′ sportfisher from a friend who connected him with entrepreneur Chris Fischer. Sharing a passion for the ocean\, they embarked on a partnership\, and when Chris upgraded his boat to a 72′ custom yacht-fisher\, they began their journey in creating outdoor television aboard the 72′ GO FISCH. Their collaboration resulted in “Offshore Adventures”\, an Emmy Award-winning show that dominated outdoor television ratings for 14 consecutive seasons on ESPN Outdoors. They also produced “Ocean Hunter\,” a show with a focus on spearfishing that aired on ESPN Outdoors. \nA pivotal shift in their work occurred when Fischer purchased the 126′ Bering Sea crab fishing vessel\, now known as OCEARCH. In 2010\, Chris asked Brett if they could assist scientists in capturing and releasing adult white sharks at Guadalupe Island. Brett accepted\, marking the beginning of an extraordinary journey. The initial trip was a success and led to the \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndevelopment of Shark Men\, a television series that showcased the scientific fieldwork involved in the White Shark Tagging efforts of the OCEARCH team. Since its inception\, OCEARCH has completed 45 expeditions around the globe. McBride drew upon his lifetime of water experience to develop the fishing methods used by OCEARCH’s team\, and has played a vital role in the capture\, handling\, and release of over 400 animals studied by OCEARCH. His expertise and leadership has provided researchers across the globe with unprecedented access to study our oceans’ apex predators and push science further. McBride appreciates all the gifts the ocean has given him over his lifetime and aspires to keep the ocean healthy through the conservation efforts of OCEARCH. \ninstagram: @captbrettmcbride \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/distinguished-speaker-series-brett-mcbride/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230804T213000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065037 CREATED:20230519T211139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225540Z UID:36345-1691172000-1691184600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Jams Concert: Marc Ford DESCRIPTION:OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENT \n \n \n \n \n \n SUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCome celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert\, artist interview\, beer\, wine\, and food!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Summer Jams Concert Series is a family-friendly three-part series that takes you behind the music with an exclusive artist interview and intimate concert by the sea. Tickets will also include access to Ocean Institute intertidal touch tanks and our shark tank exhibit.\nSummer Jams Concerts: July 7\, July 21\, August 4\nAll proceeds go towards supporting two local non-profits\, Music Preserves and Ocean Institute\, both of which are mission focused on education.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n marc Ford\n Rock and Roll \n \nFriday\, August 4 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nBand interview at 6:30 pm \nMusic starts at 7:00 pm \n \n \nTICKETS: $35 \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 ABOUT Marc ford \n On Friday\, August 4th\, Marc Ford will present Rock and Roll music for the ages. As one of the world’s preeminent guitarists and former lead guitarist for The Black Crowes\, he will deliver genius songcraft after an opening set by distinct local Americana rock band\, Mojave Ghost. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opener- Mojave ghost\n Mojave Ghost\, a local Americana rock band will open for Marc Ford on Friday\, August 4.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n YOUR SUMMER JAMS LINE-UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 7 \n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 1950’S RHYTHM AND BLUES \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KAREETA\nSage Escalante- Opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, July 21 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COUNTRY \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MARC FORD\nMOJAVE GHOST – opener \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, August 4 \n6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ROCK AND ROLL \n \n VIEW MORE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHO ARE YOU SUPPORTING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OCEAN INSTITUTE\n Using the ocean as our classroom\, we inspire children to learn. \nThe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MUSIC PRESERVES\n Founders Patti Compton and Anthony Small teamed up to create a music foundation to inspire a deeper level of appreciation for American music and the musicians who created America’s art forms. Our mission is to inspire and educate our community through the preservation and presentation of music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OUR SPONSORS\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Record Sponsor:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hit Single Sponsor:\n \n  \nKatrina Foley Supervisor\, Fifth District County of Orange Board of Supervisors\n\n \nBEER SPONSORED BY:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a sponsor! \nSummer Jams Sponsorship Deck OI + MP Summer Jams – Sponsorship \nContact: anthony@musicpreserves.org or kelseyreimer@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 \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/summer-jams-concert-marc-ford/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230720T161359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T202000Z UID:37314-1691319600-1691332200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:"Clean The Reef" MPA Dive Cleanup DESCRIPTION:“CLEAN THE REEF” DIVE EVENT SCHEDULED FOR FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL SCUBA DAY ON AUG. 6\, 2023 \nThe Ocean Institute and three local diving organizations are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the first-ever International Scuba Day on Aug. 6\, 2023\, by holding a “Clean the Reef” event that will meet up at the Native Plant Garden behind the Ocean Institute.  \nInternational Scuba Day is an event organized to promote and celebrate the thrilling experience of diving. It aims to unite a community of divers and ocean enthusiasts worldwide. Locally\, Riffe\, the speargun manufacturer; the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI); and Lost Winds\, a local dive shop\, are encouraging scuba divers\, free divers\, and snorkelers to come together to “Clean the Reef” that lies along the Dana Point Marine Protected Area (MPA).   \n“The goal of this event is to give back to our one-of-a-kind ecosystem by removing fishing lines and other trash from the reef along the coast of Dana Point\,” said Sara Vaughn\, Ocean Institute public programs manager.  \nThe cleanup will take place from 11am to 2pm at the Marine Protected Area (MPA) behind the Ocean Institute. As many as 60 to 80 diving afficionados are expected to dive deep to snag trash and discarded fishing lines.   \nParticipants should arrive and gear up prior to 11am. Vendor booths will be set up in the institute’s Native Plant Garden. Sign-ups will take place at the Lost Winds booth\, where each participant will receive a raffle ticket. Only those participating in the reef cleanup are eligible for the raffle\, which will begin between 2pm and 2:30pm.   \nRaffle prizes include diving gear\, a getaway to a dive resort\, or a group dive at your local dive shop. In addition to vendors\, members from the OC Freedivers and North County Depthfinders will participate.  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/clean-the-reef-mpa-dive-cleanup/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230621T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T225726Z UID:36572-1691780400-1691787600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Summer Movie Night: Humpback Whales DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 11\n7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nFeatured Film: Humpback Whales\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor for a family-fun movie\, sea shanties\, and more!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We will kick off the event with some crowd-favorite sea shanties provided by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band onboard the Spirit of Dana Point. \nThe ship will remain open during the event for tours or if people want to just hang out\, relax and enjoy a sunset in the harbor.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Activities include singing sea shanties\, movie screening\, touring the tall ship\, face painting\, temporary tattoos\, and crafts. \nBeer\, wine\, and movie snacks will be available for purchase at our bar.\nLow-back chairs and blankets are welcome! \nSeating is first-come\, first-served.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – 7:45 pm – Sea Shanties on Spirit of Dana Point sung by Pirate Band Queen Anne’s Blouse\n8:00 pm – The movie starts\n \n \n \n \n \n Adults: $15 | Seniors/Veterans: $10 | Children: $7.50 | Toddler/infant: Free \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 Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/summer-movie-night-2023-08-11/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230802T185017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T224654Z UID:37518-1692381600-1692388800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sea Safety Summit - Save a Life with OI & RIFFE DESCRIPTION:Description: \nJoin RIFFE and the Ocean Institute for a discussion on sea safety!  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, August 18 \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Austin Derry: \nAustin Derry is a captain and spearfishing/fishing guide captain based out of San Diego\, CA. He is a passionate underwater videographer and photographer with work featured in many of the top fishing publications as well as on major networks such as Discovery Channel. When not traveling and chasing fish around the world\, this dedicated spear fisherman with over 20 years of experience both locally and internationally\, guides others towards that potential fish of a lifetime. \n  \nAbout Christy Culp: \nChristy Culp is a charge nurse for the trauma department at Mission Hospital. She has worked for Mission for over 14 years. Throughout her nursing career she has gained a passion for community education and trauma preparedness. Since 2017\, she has taught over 80 Stop the Bleed classes. As a mom of two boys\, and wife of an avid fisherman/diver\, she has a great love for the ocean. She also understands the impact of knowledge and tools if something does go wrong in the 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 \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-safety-summit-save-a-life-with-oi-riffe/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230807T225834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T225841Z UID:37573-1694021400-1694030400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Laura Frank 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: Laura Frank\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nThis talk will look beyond marine protected areas and conservation to explore the concepts of wholistic sustainable ocean management. There are many human uses of the ocean that need to be balanced with environmental health\, and we will discuss the concept and importance of using Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) to achieve this balance. We will dive into examples from the pacific island nation of Tonga who are leaders in regional efforts toward protecting the environment\, supporting local communities\, and developing their blue economy through their MSP program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, September 6 \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Laura Frank: \nLaura is the Assistant Director and Tonga Program Lead at the Waitt Institute based in La Jolla\, CA. She supports Tonga’s efforts to conserve 30% of their ocean space and sustainably manage their EEZ through Marine Spatial Planning. She provides core support to the Institute whose work engages governments and NGO’s around the world. Laura was previously a researcher in the Genetics\, Aquaculture\, and Physiology group at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center\, and a California Sea Grant State Fellow at the Unified Port of San Diego where she supported several environmental conservation\, blue economy\, and mitigation banking projects. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communication: Advertising and Public Relations from Emerson College and a Master of Science in Marine Science from the University of San Diego where she focused on applied physiology research for yellowtail aquaculture. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/distinguished-speaker-series-laura-frank/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20220415T171931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T195243Z UID:25580-1694131200-1694390399@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Maritime Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:FESTIVAL WEBSITE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FESTIVAL WEBSITE URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/maritime-festival-2023/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Maritime Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230807T195843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T163510Z UID:37565-1694944800-1694944800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Founders Day DESCRIPTION:Founders Day Sunday\, September 17 10:00am – 7:00pm \nOcean Institute’s annual Founders Day celebrating our Founder\, Stan Cummings!  \nLearn about him here: https://oceaninstitute.org/stan-cummings-scholars/.  \nOcean Institute is excited to open up our doors and welcome anyone and everyone to a day of live music\, food\, drinks\, ocean education\, animal encounters\, and an opportunity to learn and sign up for all of our future events and programs!  \nSpecial Founders Day Experiences:  \n\nTouch Tanks: 10am-3pm\nVisit our Discovery Pool for a chance to touch some special tidepool friends! \n\n\n\nSchooling Fish Feeding: 2:45pm\nWatch our husbandry team feed our schooling fish in our tank farm\, and learn about what it means to be a part of a school of fish! \n\n\nAnimal Encounter: 1:00pm\nCome meet one of our resident reptiles!\n\n\nLive Music: 3:00pm-7:00pm\n\n\nBar and Food: 10:00am-7:00pm\n \nPricing: Free for the day! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/founders-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230825T210549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T155146Z UID:37292-1696240800-1696258800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool 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 Ocean Institute Homeschool day\n \n \n \n \n \n This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! \nThis event will be similar to our weekend general admission hours\, but with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: \n\nMarine Mammal Characteristics: check out our amazing collection of marine mammal artifacts and learn what makes a marine mammal a mammal!\nPlankton Identification: using our microscopes\, learn all about plankton and their fascinating life cycles!\nBuild a Cow: using our amazing gray whale skeleton Graysea for reference\, see if you can put together the skeleton of a land mammal!\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\nScrimshaw: Learn about the history of whaling and make your own scrimshaw carving!\nJaw Exploration: see our fearsome collection of fish and shark jaws and learn about the feeding strategies of different sea creatures!\nDiscovery Pool: come say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be fish dissection and beach cleanup activites available for an additional fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $10 \nAdults: $7.50 \nFamily Four Pack: $32 \nWhale-Watching Add-on: $35 \nDissection Add-on: $3 \nBeach Cleanup Add-on: $2.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission Tickets\n \n Whale Watching Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230922T213933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T233245Z UID:38004-1696442400-1696449600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin 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. Milt and Ann McMenamin\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \n “Amazing Tales of Whales\, Dolphins\, and Secrets of the Deep” \nOcean Institute volunteers Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin have traveled the world on top cruise lines as professional lecturers\, naturalists\, and actors. Their careers have crossed many realms\, including education\, travel writing\, and TV and radio production. \nThe McMenamins will share their first-hand experiences with whales and interactions between these amazing ocean animals and humans. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 4 \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, and talk begins at 6:00 pm \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Milt and Ann McMenamin: \n \n\n\n\n\nAnn & Milt are Ocean Institute’s current longest standing volunteers with 2023 marking their 25-year anniversary. They began volunteering with Ocean Institute in 1998 and have continued to educate hundreds of thousands of children\, parents\, and families along the way. The McMenamins are our resident whale experts\, perhaps best known at OI for their whale talks given every Saturday at 1pm. Over their 25 years at OI they have each donated nearly 5\,000 hours of their time to educating our visitors. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-milt-and-ann-mcmenamin/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20231025T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T183018Z UID:39218-1698487200-1698505200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission!\n 10:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes!\nOur rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences as they gain an understanding of their connection to the ocean!\nJanuary: Ocean Stewards \nFebruary: Love in the Ocean \nMarch: Festival of Whales \nApril: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Weather) \nMay: April Showers Bring May Flowers (Native Plants) \nJune: Summer Kick-Off \nJuly: Shark WEEKends \nAugust: Back to School-ing Fish \nSeptember: Maritime Madness \nOctober: Life in the Abyss \nNovember: Invertebrate Investigation \nDecember: Winter Solstice \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00 | Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 | Child (3-13 y.o): $7.50| Toddler (0-2 y.o): $0\n\n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complementary year-round general admission. Please claim at front desk upon arrival. \nNot a member? Click here to join today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Happy New Year!\n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the New Year with Ocean Institute! \nHoliday Schedule \nDecember 26 to 30: OPEN \nDecember 31: CLOSED \nJanuary 1: CLOSED \nJanuary 2 to 7: OPEN \n \n \n \n \n \n Now included with General Admission: Sailor’s Life Tours!\nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors in the 1800s. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with our sailors. Sailor’s Life Tours are great for all ages! \nTours will be from 10am to 12:30pm. Tours are 30 minutes long. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Add-on Experiences\nTake a deep dive into the Ocean Institute’s offerings during your visit with these add-on experiences! \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides that will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations! \nTickets are $5. Dissections will occur at 10:30am\, 11:30am\, and 1:30pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Star Feeding\nEver 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! \nWEEKENDS:Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM \nPricing: $10/Participant \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes: Spirit of Dana Point Tour\nCome aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work relentlessly to keep her sea worthy! \nWEEKENDS: Sunday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Monday/Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nPricing: $25 – Adults/ $20 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nWEEKENDS: Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nWEEKDAYS:Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday/Thursday/Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  \nPricing: $35 – Adults/ $30 – Kids/ $10 – Toddlers \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatch and Release: White Sea Bass Program Tour\nBecome a marine scientist for a day\, contributing to valuable research on white sea bass while learning about their crucial role in ocean health. \n\n\nThis seasonal tour will allow you a behind the scenes look into our vital work with HUBBS- Sea World Research Institute on the white sea bass population. \nAs 1 of the 13 facilities on the California Coast who participates in this initiative\, we invite you to “tag” along with our team for this hands-on tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTours will be running from January 13 to February 29. \n\n  \nSaturday 11am-12pm \n\n\nSunday 2pm-3pm \n\n\nTuesday through Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm \nYour ticket includes general admission to the Ocean Institute. Those who buy tickets for weekday tours will be able to redeem their general admission on a weekend date directly before or after their tour date. \nAdults: $25 | Children: $20 | Toddlers/Infants: $1 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/general-admission-3/2023-10-28/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20221116T201450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T193627Z UID:32310-1698501600-1698508800@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 (3-14): $15\nToddler (0-2): $0\n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tidepool-hike/2023-10-28/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230922T214719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T235524Z UID:38012-1698861600-1698868800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Carlos Gauna 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: Carlos Gauna\nGauna will talk about the process of filming white sharks\, from finding them to understanding their behaviors. His presentation will offer live time observations into the nature of these animals\, with a plethora of locally filmed material! He will also speak on how his observations are becoming a part of a greater picture in data collection on various shark species\, underscoring the benefit of citizen science. In addition to the science\, Gauna will give a ‘behind the scenes’ description of the filming and editing process in his artwork\, along with examples of the various types of equipment he uses. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, November 1 \n6:00pm – 8:30pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm \nGeneral – $10 \nMembers – FREE \nStudents (with valid ID) – FREE \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  About Carlos \nCarlos Gauna\, locally known as The Malibu Artist\, is a photographer\, observer\, and ocean advocate. After COVID limited job opportunities as a wedding photographer\, Gauna began aerial filming the famed Malibu coastline. His work now involves filming the little-known lives of Californias’ great white sharks by drone. Through countless hours of filming\, his art has bridged into the realm of science\, a testament to the growing importance of citizen science. Thanks to the videos captured by Gauna\, Calfiornias’ white sharks are getting the recognition deserved as ecologically important and misunderstood animals. He has submitted much of his observations and footage to scientists all over\, helping them accumulate the data to understand and protect these species. In addition to sharks\, Gauna has documented the behavior of marine mammals\, sea birds\, and rare open ocean fish. His work is generously available to all on YouTube (@TheMalibuArtist)\, with thousands of hours of film and observation. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-carlos-guana/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065038 CREATED:20230919T183339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T190842Z UID:37919-1699083900-1699110000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Stoked on Science Middle School Conference DESCRIPTION:Stoked on Science\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exploring Careers in Ocean Science\n \n \n \n \n \n Join like-minded peers who are passionate about the ocean. Conduct research with leading scientists in our labs and at sea aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Gain an understanding of the education and career pathways in ocean science. Empower yourself to advance your passion for the ocean into a career. \nAt the Stoked on Science (S.O.S.) Conference\, you’ll get the chance to hear from influential ocean scientists about their career journey and how they became experts in their field. You will also be engaging in exclusive hands-on activities reflecting each scientist’s line of work. Breakfast\, lunch and snacks will be provided as well as a S.O.S. t-shirt and goodie bag. You will rotate around the facilities with the chance to hear from each scientist both in our lab and on the boat. We have one day dedicated to middle school students and one day for high school students. Join us for a fun-filled day of science and leave with an interest to explore the ocean further! \n  \nDate: November 4-5\, 2023 \nTime: 7:45am-3:00pm \nPrice: $70 \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ocean Institute’s annual Stoked on Science Conference on November 4th and 5th is happy to announce an opportunity for a sponsored ticketed experience! Apply below for a chance to get a sponsored ticket for one day of the conference\, thanks to our lovely sponsors for this year. \n \n Sponsored Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOOKING BACK AT 2019 Scientists\nExploring Careers in Surf Science\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jeff Nessler Professor\, California State University\, San Marcos\n I teach courses in Biomechanics of Human Movement and Human Motor Control in the Department of Kinesiology. My education was a combination of mechanical engineering and movement science\, and my early research focused on gait and locomotion in individuals with neurological injury. Recently\, I have become interested in other forms of locomotion\, particularly surfing and skateboarding\, and my research has focused on these areas. More specifically\, paddling mechanics\, balance and wave riding in surfers. \nMy career is intellectually stimulating\, and each day is different. I spend a lot of time reading and thinking about interesting research\, teaching it to others\, and coming up with fun experiments. \nI would like to provide important and impactful information for researchers\, athletes\, and coaches involved in surfing and skateboarding\, particularly as they begin to train athletes for the Olympics. \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Kibby Forecaster\, Surfline\n I studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University\, and achieved a B.S. in Meteorology with a minor in math. Between growing up in\, around and on the ocean\, and becoming quite the weather nerd in my college years\, my career as a Forecaster at Surfline is extraordinary. I can combine two of my biggest passions. \nAs a Forecaster\, I am responsible for surf reports and forecasts along the West Coast of the U.S. and Hawaii\, as well as various international locations. In addition\, I perform statistical analysis of historical surf reports\, and model data for use in long term forecasts and climatological studies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Phil Bresnahan Research Engineer\, Scripps Institution of Oceanography\, UC San D iego\n I build tools (sensors and robots) to measure ocean chemistry—especially changes to ocean chemistry resulting from pollution. Right now\, my favorite instrument to work on is called Smartfin; it’s a surfboard fin with sensors embedded in it to measure temperature\, wave motion and position (GPS). We distribute Smartfins to surfers around the world to study their local home breaks\, and become more engaged in stewardship and protection of the waves they love. \nI would like to help scientists learn how to make stronger connections with their communities. There is so much scientific information that most people don’t know—partly because we’re learning new things all the time\, but partly because scientists don’t always know how to connect with non-scientists. I think it would be awesome to help a few more scientists\, especially those doing environmental work\, to figure out what they have in common with their community members outside of the lab. \nPeople come up to me all the time to ask why my fin is blinking and if it scares sharks away. I do not know about the second part but to the first\, I tell them it’s because I’m collecting data while I surf! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Error: Contact form not found. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/stoked-on-science-middle-school-conference/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:SOS,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20231102T230242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T204324Z UID:39809-1699110000-1699122600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūle'a Welcome on R/V Sea Explorer DESCRIPTION:Welcome the Hōkūle’a from onboard the R/V Sea Explorer! \nTickets are $20 a person and also include access to the sold-out welcome ceremony! \n3:00pm – Board the R/V Sea Explorer \n\nWe will go out to the harbor entrance to welcome the Hokule’a and escort them back to the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center dock at the Ocean Institute!\n\n5:00 pm – Welcome Ceremony inside Ocean Institute \n\nEnter our facility to claim a spot at the welcome ceremony\, that will include speeches and cultural performances! \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 \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 Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokulea-welcome-on-r-v-sea-explorer/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20230929T043237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T212536Z UID:38134-1699115400-1699122600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūle'a Arrival Ceremony DESCRIPTION:FREE TO THE PUBLIC \nHōkūle’a Arrival Ceremony\n4:30 pm –  Hōkule’a Arrives outside Dana Point Harbor  \n\nDana Point OC Sheriff will provide a water salute and R/V Sea Explorer will escort behind.\nWhile Hōkūle’a enters the mouth of the harbor\, it will be escorted by canoe clubs to Ocean Institute’s dock.\n\n5:00 pm – Welcome Ceremony inside Ocean Institute \n\nWe invite the public inside our campus where a ceremony will take place in the courtyard\nSpeeches\, cultural tributes\, and ceremonial dances of welcome are performed during this time.\nCheck back for more updates!\n\nTo reserve a seat in our courtyard for the welcome ceremony\, please RVSP below.  \n \n RSVP HERE!\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP is sold out\, waitlist only.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE \n \n \n \n \n \n HOKULE’A ARRIVAL CEREMONY – PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historic Maritime Wharf for a premier viewing location of the Hokule’a’s arrival and dockside welcome ceremony. \nThis ticket also includes access to the sold-out welcome ceremony in Ocean Institute’s courtyard. \nStanding room only for water welcome on Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historic Maritime Wharf\, seating provided for the ceremony in Ocean Institute’s courtyard. \nCheck-in/doors open at 3:30 pm \nHokule’a arrives ~4:00 pm \nThe ceremony in Ocean Institute’s courtyard begins at 5:00 pm \nTicket: $50 \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 About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokulea-arrival-ceremony/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20230919T183631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T190926Z UID:37923-1699170300-1699196400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Stoked on Science High School Conference DESCRIPTION:Stoked on Science\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exploring Careers in Ocean Science\n \n \n \n \n \n Join like-minded peers who are passionate about the ocean. Conduct research with leading scientists in our labs and at sea aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Gain an understanding of the education and career pathways in ocean science. Empower yourself to advance your passion for the ocean into a career. \nAt the Stoked on Science (S.O.S.) Conference\, you’ll get the chance to hear from influential ocean scientists about their career journey and how they became experts in their field. You will also be engaging in exclusive hands-on activities reflecting each scientist’s line of work. Breakfast\, lunch and snacks will be provided as well as a S.O.S. t-shirt and goodie bag. You will rotate around the facilities with the chance to hear from each scientist both in our lab and on the boat. We have one day dedicated to middle school students and one day for high school students. Join us for a fun-filled day of science and leave with an interest to explore the ocean further! \n  \nDate: November 4-5\, 2023 \nTime: 7:45am-3:00pm \nPrice: $70 \n  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ocean Institute’s annual Stoked on Science Conference on November 4th and 5th is happy to announce an opportunity for a sponsored ticketed experience! Apply below for a chance to get a sponsored ticket for one day of the conference\, thanks to our lovely sponsors for this year. \n \n Sponsored Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LOOKING BACK AT 2019 Scientists\nExploring Careers in Surf Science\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Jeff Nessler Professor\, California State University\, San Marcos\n I teach courses in Biomechanics of Human Movement and Human Motor Control in the Department of Kinesiology. My education was a combination of mechanical engineering and movement science\, and my early research focused on gait and locomotion in individuals with neurological injury. Recently\, I have become interested in other forms of locomotion\, particularly surfing and skateboarding\, and my research has focused on these areas. More specifically\, paddling mechanics\, balance and wave riding in surfers. \nMy career is intellectually stimulating\, and each day is different. I spend a lot of time reading and thinking about interesting research\, teaching it to others\, and coming up with fun experiments. \nI would like to provide important and impactful information for researchers\, athletes\, and coaches involved in surfing and skateboarding\, particularly as they begin to train athletes for the Olympics. \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Kibby Forecaster\, Surfline\n I studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University\, and achieved a B.S. in Meteorology with a minor in math. Between growing up in\, around and on the ocean\, and becoming quite the weather nerd in my college years\, my career as a Forecaster at Surfline is extraordinary. I can combine two of my biggest passions. \nAs a Forecaster\, I am responsible for surf reports and forecasts along the West Coast of the U.S. and Hawaii\, as well as various international locations. In addition\, I perform statistical analysis of historical surf reports\, and model data for use in long term forecasts and climatological studies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Phil Bresnahan Research Engineer\, Scripps Institution of Oceanography\, UC San D iego\n I build tools (sensors and robots) to measure ocean chemistry—especially changes to ocean chemistry resulting from pollution. Right now\, my favorite instrument to work on is called Smartfin; it’s a surfboard fin with sensors embedded in it to measure temperature\, wave motion and position (GPS). We distribute Smartfins to surfers around the world to study their local home breaks\, and become more engaged in stewardship and protection of the waves they love. \nI would like to help scientists learn how to make stronger connections with their communities. There is so much scientific information that most people don’t know—partly because we’re learning new things all the time\, but partly because scientists don’t always know how to connect with non-scientists. I think it would be awesome to help a few more scientists\, especially those doing environmental work\, to figure out what they have in common with their community members outside of the lab. \nPeople come up to me all the time to ask why my fin is blinking and if it scares sharks away. I do not know about the second part but to the first\, I tell them it’s because I’m collecting data while I surf! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Error: Contact form not found. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/stoked-on-science-high-school-conference/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:SOS,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20230928T201757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T000511Z UID:38082-1699192800-1699200000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours DESCRIPTION:FREE TO THE PUBLIC \nHōkūle’a Dockside Canoe Tours\nCome aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage. \n \n RSVP HERE!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokule%ca%bba-dockside-canoe-tours/2023-11-05/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20231027T230628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T230838Z UID:39325-1699201800-1699212600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Moana Screening with Hokule'a Crew DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Moana Screening with the Crew! \nDoors open at 4:30pm \n5:00pm-6:45pm: Screening of Moana \n6:45pm: Movie commentary with the Hōkūle’a crew \nJoin us for an enchanting evening celebrating the cultural richness of Disney’s “Moana” with a special screening followed by exclusive commentary from the crew aboard the iconic Polynesian voyaging canoe\, Hōkūle’a. \nExperience the magic of “Moana” on the big screen\, at our Cinema by the Sea. Dive into the adventurous journey of Moana\, the spirited Polynesian princess\, and her encounters with demigod Maui\, as they embark on a quest across the sea. \nFollowing the screening\, the Hōkūle’a crew\, renowned for their expertise in traditional Polynesian navigation and voyaging\, will provide insightful commentary. Delve deeper into the film’s portrayal of Polynesian culture\, accuracy in depicting traditions\, and its representation of the people and their connection to the ocean. \nThis unique event offers a rare opportunity to witness the fusion of cinematic storytelling and real-life cultural perspectives\, providing a captivating exploration into the significance and authenticity of “Moana.” Join us for an evening of entertainment and enlightenment as we merge the magic of the movie with the wisdom of the Hōkūle’a crew. \nTickets: \nAdult (15+) – $10 \nChild (18mo-14) – $5 \n0-18 Months – FREE \nSips & Snacks available for purchase \nSpace is limited\, purchase tickets below to secure your seat! \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 Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/moana-screening-with-hokulea-crew/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20230929T051248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T223226Z UID:38150-1699289100-1699299000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Hōkūle'a Presentation: Meet the Crew DESCRIPTION:GUESTS – $10 \nOI Members – FREE \nStudents – FREE \nHōkūle’a Documentary Screening & Presentation: Meet the Crew\nDoors open at 4:45pm \nScreening of Hōkūkle’a: Finding the Language of the Navigator from 5:00pm-5:40pm \nMeet the Crew Talk begins at 6:00pm \nEmbark on a captivating journey as we welcome the remarkable crew of the Hōkūle’a and dive into the awe-inspiring story of their Moananuiākea Voyage. \nPrepare to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Hawaiian traditions as the crew shares their experiences\, challenges\, and triumphs. This presentation is your chance to ask questions\, gain insights into the crew’s unique way of life\, and discover the profound significance of their voyage. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of their extraordinary journey! \nSpace is limited\, purchase tickets below to secure your seat! \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 Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: \nThe Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars\, winds\, and natural signs to navigate the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The Hōkūleʻa has been instrumental in reviving and preserving traditional Polynesian navigation techniques. \n\n\n\nThe Moananuiākea Voyage was an expedition that began in 2013 and aimed to sail around the world using traditional navigation methods. The voyage sought to promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world’s oceans. It also aimed to reconnect indigenous communities across the Pacific and share knowledge about traditional navigation and stewardship of the 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hōkūleʻa\n\nOn March 8\, 1975\, Hōkūle‘a\, a performance-accurate deep sea voyaging canoe built in the tradition of ancient Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua (double-hulled voyaging canoe)\, was launched from the sacred shores of Hakipu‘u-Kualoa\, in Kāne‘ohe Bay on the island of O‘ahu. She was designed by artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kāne\, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The canoe was named Hōkūle‘a (“Star of Gladness”)\, a zenith star of Hawai‘i\, which appeared to him growing ever brighter in a dream. This launching was one of many events that marked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. \nFun Facts: \n\nBuilt in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi and launched on March 8\, 1975\nHas sailed over 140\,000 nautical miles across the Pacific\nLength: 62 feet\nWidth: 20 feet\n\nRead more here… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPolynesian Voyaging Society Mission: \n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1973\, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves\, each other\, and their natural and cultural environments. \nThrough voyaging\, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans\, indigenous knowledge\, communities\, education\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This visit is in partnership with: \nPolynesian Voyaging Society\, Ocean Institute\, Olukai\, Ama Olukai Foundation URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/hokulea-presentation-meet-the-crew/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Hōkūleʻa Visit,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20231018T151332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T163534Z UID:38378-1699401600-1699747199@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Mermade Market DESCRIPTION:Wednesday \nNOV 8\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday \nNOV 9\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday \nNOV 10\n10am – 8pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday \nNOV 11\n9am – 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 Mermade 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Education Center General Admission \nOpen Wednesday through Saturday during the Market for visitors and guests to enjoy! Local aquaria\, Horn Shark touch tank\, Intertidal touch tank\, squid dissections\, and educational activities! \nWednesday-Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \nAdults $10; Kids $7 \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sailor’s Life Tours \nYo Ho\, Yo Ho\, a sailor’s life for me! Jump aboard the Spirit of Dana Point for a 30 minute tour of what life was like for sailors. Ring the bell\, raise the sail\, and explore living history with 1800’s sailors. Sailor’s Life tours are great for all ages!\n\n\n\nWednesday-Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n\n\n$5 a person\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/mermade-market-3/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065039 CREATED:20231031T233126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T233247Z UID:39678-1699983000-1699992000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Words & Waves- Movie Screening DESCRIPTION:Our Words & Waves Book Club presents a screening of My Octopus Teacher.\n \nThis 2020 documentary follows a filmmaker as they forge an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest\, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.\n \nSnacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Upcoming book club books will also be available for purchase.\n \nDoors open at 5:30pm\nMovie starts at 6:00pm\n \n RSVP Here! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/words-n-waves-movie-screening/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065040 CREATED:20231117T172340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T212506Z UID:41853-1700649000-1700661600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissection\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long.  \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections/2023-11-22/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065040 CREATED:20231116T222232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T173937Z UID:41267-1700658000-1700661600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Spirit Restoration Tour DESCRIPTION:Come aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and learn all about her history along with the restoration process. This dockside guided tour will take you into the lives of those who work so relentlessly to keep her sea worthy.\nTickets: $25\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/behind-the-scenes-spirit-restoration-tour/2023-11-22/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065040 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T000529Z UID:40272-1700823600-1700827200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour DESCRIPTION:Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Ocean Institute? Join us on our immersive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour to learn all about what it takes to run an aquarium! This tour takes you beyond the eyes of the public to our husbandry prep kitchen\, the quarantine lab\, the life support yard\, and then you’ll get to participate in a shark feeding! \nTickets are $35 a person. \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/behind-the-scenes-aquarium-tour/2023-11-24/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T123500 DTSTAMP:20260410T065040 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T180519Z UID:40741-1700913600-1700915700@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-feedings/2023-11-25/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T065040 CREATED:20231201T235107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T222817Z UID:42038-1701509400-1701520200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Christmas Cruise DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for a holiday experience you will never forget!  \n9:30am: Check-In (please arrive no later than 9:45am) \n10:00am-12:30pm: Christmas Cruise onboard R/V Sea Explorer \nYour 2-1/2-hour holiday 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. Christmas Cruises feature holiday music and hot cocoa while exploring the marine mammals in town for the holidays! \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 2 y.o \n$10/Toddler (0-24 mo.) \nChristmas Cruise ticket includes access into Ocean Institute. \n \n Book here! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/christmas-cruises/2023-12-02/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays,Upcoming END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR