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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T180000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033412 CREATED:20220913T161302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T213355Z UID:29094-1664121600-1664128800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: David Grant DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics that align with our monthly themes. \nAdmission includes light snacks and refreshments.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: David Grant\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, September 25th \n4:00pm – 6:00pm \n$15  – General \n$10 – Members\n \n \n \n \n \n This is a tale of one of the most dramatic and treacherous of maritime obstacles — Cape Horn —  Early attempts at rounding the cape\, why it is so dangerous\, and the few options that clipper ships and their crews had available.\n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  About David Grant: \nDavid A. Grant: Administrator at Orange Coast College for 34 years.  He was named the College’s president in August 1989. He served in that position until 1997. \nDave was born in Southern California and grew up in the Harbor area.  He graduated from Newport Harbor High School and Orange Coast College.  He received his BA in political science at UCLA and his MA in American history from Cal State University\, Long Beach.  He also did post-graduate work at Stanford\, University of Stockholm and University of Oslo. \nIn 1963 Dave was selected to be an OCC history instructor and head rowing coach.  He served as Assistant Dean of Students from 64-1974 and as the Dean of Students from 1975-1986.  He then served as Director of Marine Programs\, Facilities and Services for OCC for three years prior to being named as OCC’s College President. \nAs College President\, Dave was intensely involved in all its operations\, raising substantial amounts of money from the outside for College needs: The remodel of the Robert B. Moore Theatre\, the Student Center and the new Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center.  He championed the new Technology Center and set up the College’s first High Technology Group to keep the campus up to speed in technology.    He encouraged a now flourishing international students program\, inaugurated an Honors Program for those students who wanted a particularly rigorous challenge\, established a Transfer Opportunity Center and a Puente Program aimed at assisting Hispanic students as well as a Re-Entry Center\, geared to help women returning to higher education.  He put the College first in the state with a Skills Guarantee Program\, which guarantees the quality of OCC graduates to employers. \nDave selected more than 80 full-time new faculty members\, revitalizing many academic divisions. During his tenure as President of the College\,  he also taught a class five days a week from 6 am to 8 am each morning. For all those reasons\, he was honored by the Governor of California and the California State Legislature. \n The OCC President was inducted into the Intercollegiate Sailing Hall of Fame in Annapolis\, Maryland in 1975 becoming only the sixth West Coast mariner to be given that prestigious honor. \nDuring a 1972 sabbatical leave\, Dave sailed a 28-sloop to Hawaii\, Samoa\, Fiji and New Caledonia\, retracing some of the routes of Capt. James Cook.  He has sailed extensively in New Zealand and Australia\, having competed in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race several times\, circumnavigated NZ’s South Island aboard the College’s sloop Alaska Eagle as well as sailing with that vessel in the Society Islands and through much of Northern Europe.  He has also sailed amongst the Galapagos Islands and competed in several Trans Pacific  and Mexican yacht races.  He has sailed through the Straits of Magellan and was a member of an expedition to South Georgia Island\, 1\,500 miles east of Cape Horn. \n In 1989\, he climbed with a team to the 19\,240 ft. summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. \nDave has been coaching rowing at Orange Coast for most of his adult life\, fitting in those early morning hours 6am to 8am before his “real job” on campus.  During his tenure\, the Pirates have become a formidable rowing power in the US.  His crews have won numerous championships and have competed many times at the Henley Royal Regatta in England.  OCC was the first American college crew to be invited to race in the People’s Republic of China which they did in 1985. He also coached rowing for elite Chinese oarsmen for a summer in Shanghai.   He served as Assistant Rowing Coach for the United States for the 1984 Olympic Games.  Twice he has been featured in the nation’s premier sports magazine\, Sports Illustrated. The united States Rowing Association in 1918  in New York awarded David Grant its highest “Medal of honor”. \nHe has been a significant fundraiser for the College\, having just chaired the committee that raised $substantial funds for the addition to the College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship. \nHe was a leader in establishing the Newport Aquatic Center and served on its Board of Directors for 10 years\, and as its president for four years.  He has been a member of the Orange Coast College Foundation Board since 1989 and was a key member of the team that successfully passed two major bond issues for the Coast Community College Dist. The OCC Collegiate Rowing Center is named for Dave. \nHe served on the Board of Trustees of the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum including a two year term as the President of the Board. At the Nautical Museum he has been a frequent lecturer on historical maritime adventures. \nHe is a member of Newport Harbor Yacht Club\, the Cruising Club of America and the Leander Club at Henley on-Thames\, England.   He is a former Chairman of the OCC Foundation Board of Directors and just completed directing the OCC Planetarium building project.   He was also elected to the public office of Trustee of the Coast Colleges for a third  four year term\, and recently serves as President of the Board of Trustees for the Coast Colleges. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-david-grant/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033412 CREATED:20221007T163444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T214343Z UID:29744-1666202400-1666209600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Rich German DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics that align with our monthly themes. \n\nAdmission includes light snacks and refreshments.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Rich German\nProtect What You Love\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nRich German​\, founder of Project O and Our Epic Ocean\, will talk about how paddleboarding over 25\,000 miles in Laguna Beach and experiencing countless interactions with marine mammals turned from ​a hobby into a commitment to help protect the ocean and sacred life that calls it home. Join us to learn from Rich and dive into his passion as he shows images from some of his favorite moments and talks about his inspiration to write and create the book\, Blue Laguna. Rich has since started ​the podcast\, Our Epic Ocean\, founded non-profit\, Project O\, created certificate program​\, Blue City Network\, and set forth on a mission to protect the Beluga Whale\, Hvaldimir\, with OneWhale. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 19th \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \n$15  – General \n$10 – Members \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more images on his Instagram! Click here: https://www.instagram.com/richgermanlb/?hl=en \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rich: \n \n\n\n\n\nRich German has been a successful business coach\, philanthropist\, photographer\, and entrepreneur for over 20 years. An avid paddleboarder living in Laguna Beach\, California\, he has been on the water nearly every day since 2010. An encounter with a pod of 4 orcas in 2015 garnered international media attention and connected him with some of the leading ocean conservationist organizations. When he learned firsthand about the peril our ocean and the marine life are facing\, his hobby turned into a passion to protect them. In 2017\, he founded the Project O\, dedicated to restoring\, protecting\, and sustaining the oceans and the sacred life within it. Rich’s third book\, Blue Laguna\, chronicles his up close and personal experiences with dolphins and whales. The book is available for sale and 100% of proceeds go to Project O. Rich enjoys exploring his creative side by playing the guitar\, painting\, writing\, and photography. When he is not working he can most likely be found relaxing on the beach or on the water. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instagram \nhttps://www.instagram.com/richgermanlb/?hl=en \nWebsites: \nOur Epic Ocean \nProject O \nBlue City Network \nOneWhale URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-rich-german/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221029T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20220922T190944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T034921Z UID:29481-1667062800-1667080800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Spooky Seas DESCRIPTION:SPOOKY SEAS \nAT OCEAN INSTITUTE\nSaturday\, October 29th\n5:00pm – 9:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate the spooktacular season with Spooky Seas!\n \n \n \n \n \n Back this year with new family friendly frights from bioluminescence laser tag to the mad scientist laboratory there’s something fun for the whole family to enjoy! Bats & ghouls – come in costume to participate in our costume contest\, trick or treat throughout the night\, and enjoy food\, drinks\, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase. \nActivities Include: \nBioluminescence Laser Tag\, Costume Contest\, \nTrick or Treating\, Artifact Graveyard\, Mad Scientist Lab \nAquarium Access\, Photo Booth\, Food Truck\, Beer and Wine for purchase. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPricing: \nAdults – $20 \nChildren (3-14) – $15 \nToddlers – (0-2) – $0 \nFood and drinks available for purchase! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:\nOcean Institute is excited to welcome local food truck Taste Collective to Spooky Seas! See menu and Instagram below. \nBeer and wine will also be available for purchase during the event.  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/spooky-seas/2022-10-29/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221106 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20221026T222005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T222539Z UID:29889-1667347200-1667692799@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Mermade Market DESCRIPTION:Wednesday \nNOV. 2\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday \nNOV. 3\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday \nNOV. 4\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday \nNOV. 5\n9am – 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Mermaid Market \nHosted at Ocean Institute! \n“Mermade Market is a hand curated marketplace with a mission to bring incredible finds from amazing creators to our customers! Our vision is to bring together likeminded lovers of shopping small and thinking big. Mermade Market has become a community staple that motivates our growing team to deliver incredible products to eager fans twice a year\, every spring & winter. No matter how you journey through Mermade Market\, you’ll arrive at your destination feeling fulfilled\, satisfied and happy.” – Mermade Market Website \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nWEBSITE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nSCHEDULE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Jr. Scientists Program \nWednesday & Thursday 10:00am – 2:00pm \nFriday 10:00am – 2:00pm & 4:00pm – 8:00pm \n$20/hr – per child \nDescription: Calling all Jr. Scientists! Join us for a one-hour session of fun and educational activities for kids\, while the adults enjoy Mermade Market. Children must be potty-trained to attend. \nAll proceeds go to support Ocean Institute’s Education Programs \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute’s Sahm Marine Education Center \nOpen Saturday during the Market for visitors and guests to enjoy! Local aquaria\, Horn Shark touch tank\, Intertidal touch tank and educational activities! \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Chambers Artifact Beer Garden & Kids Zone \nExperience sciences greatest artifacts\, featuring whale bones\, walrus skulls and entire sealion skeletons. \nFriday 4:00pm – 8:00pm \nSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pm \nAll proceeds go to support Ocean Institute’s Education Programs URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/mermade-market/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20210223T173413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T212021Z UID:29900-1668160800-1668169800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour! DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget. \nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of  marine mammals such as migrating Blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton. \nOur cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our oceans and the life within. \nPrice: \n$40/person over 3 y.o \nWhale and Marine Life ticket includes access into Ocean Institute. \n \n Book here!\n \n \n \n \n \n Veterans Day Special! \nActive duty and veteran cruise for free! Valid for one cruise ticket per service member. \nPlease call 949-496-2274 or email guestservices@oceaninstitute.org to claim ticket! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2-2022-06-04-2022-11-11/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-28-at-10.20.58-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20210409T031900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T185252Z UID:29894-1668164400-1668178800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:General Admission! DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From squid dissections \, sounds of the sea\, to a horn shark touch tank\, intertidal touch tank\, and artifact exploration. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket must be purchased for all individuals (adults and children). \nPricing \nAdults: $15.00 \nSeniors: $10.00 \nKids: $7.50 \n Members receive free admission: use code WEEKEND plus member number for member discount (Example: Weekend1010010) \n \n Book Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Veterans Day Special! \nActive duty and veteran general admission for free! Valid for one ticket per service member. \nPlease call 949-496-2274 or email guestservices@oceaninstitute.org to claim ticket! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/general-admission-2022-06-04-2022-11-11/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20221109T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T172144Z UID:30829-1668330000-1668337200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Community Beach Cleanup - Stand Up to Trash DESCRIPTION:Community Beach Cleanup\nin partnership with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun on the water\, beach and surrounding areas to cleanup our natural world.  \nNew theme every month with a guest speaker on the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf \n\n9:00am-11:00am Beach Cleanup and Lunch & Learn \n9:00am-10:30am Beach Cleanup \n10:30am Free Lunch & Learn at Ocean Institute \n11:00am – Lunch Provided by Subway Lantern District \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RVSP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/community-beach-cleanup-x-stand-up-to-trash/2022-11-13/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20221012T220728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T182404Z UID:29796-1670610600-1670619600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise DESCRIPTION:R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Want to experience it from the water? \nBook a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts included in ticket.\nBeer and wine for Purchase\nFriday & Saturday Night! \nPricing: \nAdults: $65 \nChildren: $55 \nToddler (0-2): $0 \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/r-v-sea-explorer-parade-of-lights-cruise/2022-12-09/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oceaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5bb5ebe2-ed15-42aa-a07e-ff8b0e96b484.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20251002T162358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T162358Z UID:58030-1670610600-1670619600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise DESCRIPTION: URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/r-v-sea-explorer-parade-of-lights-cruise-3/2022-12-09/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oceaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5bb5ebe2-ed15-42aa-a07e-ff8b0e96b484.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221209T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20220928T220543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T230715Z UID:29634-1670610600-1670623200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Experiences and Parties! DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS VIEWING PARTY\nSOLD OUT \nFriday\, December 9th  \n6:30pm – 10:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enjoy the holidays with the Ocean Institute at our Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Viewing Party for the Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights. This year’s Boat Parade of Lights theme is “SURFING USA”. \nGuests are invited to view the parade from our one-of-a-kind setting that only the Ocean Institute can provide! \nJoin us for: \nHot Cocoa + Coffee Bar \nCookie Decorating \nBeer and wine and soft drinks for purchase  \nLive Enterainment  \nEducational and Holiday Activities \nPhoto booth and more! \nPricing: \nAdults: $20 \nChildren: $15 \nToddlers: $0 \n \n \n \n \n \n Membership tickets: Sea Star\, Mariners\, Ocean Advocates\, and Sea Life Sponsors \nYour Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party. \nHaven’t claimed your member tickets yet? Your tickets will also apply to our Saturday Premier Viewing! Call to book and for more information. \nClick here to check your remaining benefit balance!  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PREMIER VIEWING LOCATION\nFriday\, December 9th  \n6:30pm – 10:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skip the crowd with this prime viewing location of the 46th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSkip the crowd with this premier viewing location of the 47th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights! \nSmall-scale experience with upscale viewing from our beautiful Maddie James Seaside Learning Center Historical Wharf that sits over the water. Food truck available for purchase. \nBeer\, wine\, and access to main party included in ticket price. \nPricing: \nTickets: $85 \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAMILY FUN – SATURDAY PREMIER VIEWING\nSaturday\, December 10th  \n5:30pm – 9:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Skip the crowd with this prime viewing location of the 46th annual Dana Point Parade of Lights!\n \n \n \n \n \n Stay warm at the coolest spot in the harbor! Tickets include a hot cocoa bar\, holiday treats\, writing letters to Santa\, and other fun holiday activities while staying cozy near our heaters. \nAdult tickets include 1 drink ticket to use at our bar – additional drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. \nPricing: \nAdults: $35 \nChildren: $20 \nToddlers: $0 \nSaturday night fun for the whole family!! \nMembership tickets: Sea Star\, Mariners\, Ocean Advocates\, and Sea Life Sponsors \nYour Membership includes complimentary tickets to the Holiday Lights Viewing Party (SOLD OUT) – Call to inquire about using this benefit to enjoy PREMIER VIEWING on Saturday!  \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n R/V SEA EXPLORER PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISE\nFriday\, December 9  \n6:30pm – 9:00pm \nSaturday\, December 10 \nSunday\, December 11 \n5:30pm – 8:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Want to experience it from the water? \nBook a ticket on the R/V Sea Explorer for a festive holiday cruise around the beautiful Dana Point Harbor during the annual Parade of Lights! Desserts included in ticket.\nBeer and wine for Purchase\nFriday & Saturday Night! \nPricing: \nAdults: $65 \nChildren: $55 \nToddler (0-2): $0 \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/holiday-parade-of-lights-viewing-experiences-and-parties/2022-12-09/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Parade of Lights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oceaninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-12-at-2.42.22-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230102T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20221114T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T011426Z UID:31829-1672653600-1672662600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour at Ocean Institute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions. \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton.\n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it.\n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\nAdults: $40 | Child (3-13 y.o): $35 |Toddler (0-2 y.o): $10\nWhale and Marine Life Ticket includes access into Ocean Institute for General Admisson. \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT: The Ocean Institute\, founded in 1977\, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100\,000 children\, teachers\, parents\, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs\, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center\, a historic tall ship\, and an oceanographic research vessel. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour/2023-01-02/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20221215T003514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T004024Z UID:32849-1672855200-1672862400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Stephen Dunbar DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Stephen Dunbar\nMeeting ProTECTOR\, Inc.\, International Sea Turtle Research in 2022\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nThe Protective Turtle Ecology Center for Training\, Outreach\, and Research\, Inc. was established in 2007 as a California-based Non-Profit 501(C)(3) organization to facilitate the establishment of sea turtle research in Honduras\, when there was essentially no public information on the status and plight of sea turtles in the country. Through consistent research and conservation efforts\, ProTECTOR\, Inc. has not only elevated knowledge of sea turtles in Honduras\, but has expanded into an international sea turtle conservation research organization. In this presentation\, ProTECTOR\, Inc. Founder and President\, Dr. Stephen Dunbar\, will introduce attendees to the organization\, and how sea turtle conservation research is making a difference in policy\, outreach\, and the potential for recovering turtle populations around the world. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, January 4th \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more images on his Instagram! Click here: https://www.instagram.com/protectorinc/ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Dunbar: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephen G. Dunbar is a tropical marine biologist\, Professor of biology\, and the Graduate Biology Program Director in the Department of Earth and Biological Sciences in the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University. He is also the Founder and President of the Protective Turtle Ecology Center for Training\, Outreach\, and Research\, Inc. (ProTECTOR\, Inc.)\, which is a California non-profit 501(C)(3) organization established in 2007 to facilitate sea turtle research in the country of Honduras. Since that time\, ProTECTOR\, Inc. has branched out and is now undertaking sea turtle research and conservation throughout Honduras\, Thailand\, and Jamaica. Dunbar has undertaken marine biology teaching and research over the past 25 years in Australia\, Bahamas\, Fiji\, the US\, Honduras\, Thailand\, and Jamaica. He is always excited to travel and discover new people\, places\, and marine habitats to explore. Among his greatest accomplishments are that he married Sabine\, who is one of his best research assistants\, and his best dive buddy\, and that he has recently been voted as the President of the International Sea Turtle Society for 2024. \n \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instagram \nhttps://www.instagram.com/protectorinc/ \nWebsite: \nTurtle ProTECTOR \n  \n \n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-stephen-dunbar/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20230117T223812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T182640Z UID:32978-1675274400-1675281600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Ari Friedlaender DESCRIPTION:The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, presented by the Nicholas Endowment\, brings interesting innovations\, real-world research\, exotic experiences\, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers\, ocean authors\, ocean artists\, and ocean athletes. \nLight snacks & Refreshments available for purchase at event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Distinguished Speaker: Ari Friedlaender\nProtecting Whale Super-highways\, Blue Corridors\, and Whale Habitats from Human Impacts\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nAs we learn more about the needs and behavior of whales around the world we are confronted with the reality that their habitats are inextricably linked with areas of human activity in the ocean.  Whereas once we thought that the breeding and feeding grounds for whales were the only critical areas that needed protection we now know that the routes these great whales take across ocean basins and along coasts are just as important and may even represent areas that require significantly more protection as they are often out of sight and cross international boundaries.  In this lecture Dr. Friedlaender will discuss the Blue Corridors initiative in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund to better understand and protect whales from human activities around the world.  This effort\, based on more than 30 years of data from more than 100 scientists represents the most comprehensive look at the migratory routes of whales and how they overlap with harmful human activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, February 1st \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more images on his Instagram (@friedlaender_lab) \nClick here: https://www.instagram.com/friedlaender_lab/ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Friedlaender: \n\n\n\n\nAri is an ecologist with a primary interest in understanding the relationship between the foraging behavior of marine mammals and their prey. He works on a wide range of marine mammal species including baleen and toothed whales and dolphins across a range of geographic regions. Ari has long-term ecological research projects ongoing in Alaska\, California\, Massachusetts\, North Carolina\, and Antarctica. He has helped in the development of tag technology and analytical and visualization tools to better understand the underwater movements and behaviors of marine mammals. \nFor his dissertation research\, Ari used geospatial tools to quantify how the distribution of cetaceans related to environmental variables in Antarctica. Ari’s lab focuses on developing new telemetry applications to elucidate the underwater behavior of marine mammals. In Antarctica\, Ari is part of the Long-Term Ecological Research program at Palmer Station to better understand the ecological roles of cetaceans in a rapidly changing environment. In Alaska and Massachusetts\, Ari’s research focuses on variability in the foraging strategies of humpback whales in relation to changes in their prey. In California\, Ari is part of the SoCal Behavioral Response Study to understand the impacts of anthropogenic sound on a variety of cetacean species. Along with this research\, Ari is an active member of the Society for Marine Mammalogy\, acting as an associate editor for Marine Mammal Science and serving on the Conservation Committee. Ari is also a principal investigator in the Southern Ocean Research Partnership to conduct non-lethal research on cetaceans in the Southern Ocean. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Instagram \nhttps://www.instagram.com/friedlaender_lab/ \nWebsite: \nFriedlaender Lab  \n \n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-ari-friedlaender/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20230201T004934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T181053Z UID:33038-1676395800-1676406600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Tuesday's for Two DESCRIPTION:Looking for a special evening this Valentine’s Day? \nA romantic evening full of glittering lights onboard a beautiful tall-ship will impress like no other! Join us for a romantic\, dockside evening on our tall ship\, The Spirit of Dana Point. Your couples ticket will include drinks and heavy appetizers for two\, as well as live music and a premier view of the Dana Point Harbor. \n \n Buy Tickets Here! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/tuesdays-for-two/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20230217T000517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T000626Z UID:33230-1677693600-1677700800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Chris Lowe 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: Chris Lowe\nLiving with white sharks – The great California conservation success story\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nLearn from Dr. Lowe about his research studying White Sharks and their changing interactions with humans. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, March 1st \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: Shark Lab | California State University Long Beach (csulb.edu) \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram:  @csulbsharklab \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Lowe: \n\n\n\n\n  \nDr. Chris Lowe has been studying sharks\, rays and bony fishes for over 30 years\, focusing on their behavior\, physiology and ecology.  For the last 15 years\, Dr. Lowe and his students have been studying juvenile white sharks off the coast of southern California.  Using a wide array of technology\, they have found that white sharks use southern California beaches seasonally as nursery habitat for their young.  This brings juvenile white sharks in close proximity to beach goers.  Dr. Lowe and his student use a wide array of technologies and educators to help lifeguards and the public understand the mysterious lives of sharks and just how much of a threat they may actually pose. \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: Shark Lab | California State University Long Beach (csulb.edu) \nFacebook\, Twitter\, Instagram:  @csulbsharklab \n \n  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-dr-chris-lowe/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T193000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20230223T182628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T191238Z UID:33279-1677862800-1677871800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Welcoming of the Whales - DP Festival of Whales Event DESCRIPTION:A sunset welcoming ceremony followed by a reception with food truck cuisine\, interactive educational activities and a movie screening.\nThis is a free event. Families and friends of all ages are welcome! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Festival of Whales Foundation and Ocean Institute invite you to a sunset welcoming of the whales ceremony by members of the local Acjachemen Nation along with a Dana Point Surf Club paddle out at the Marine Protected Area behind Ocean Institute.\nFollowing the beach ceremony\, a reception will be held inside the Ocean Institute.\nEvent festivities include food truck cuisine and drink for purchase\, music\, the Ocean Institute’s free interactive educational activities and displays\, and a movie screening.\nFestival of Whales merchandise will be available for purchase.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR FREE RSVP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/welcoming-of-the-whales-festival-of-whales-event/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20230311T002343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T004603Z UID:34420-1678816800-1678824000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Ask All & Tell All - Captain Jason Chambers DESCRIPTION:Please RVSP below for the event! \n \n FREE RSVP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/ask-all-tell-all-captain-jason-chambers/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230325T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230325T230000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033413 CREATED:20221114T225146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T225418Z UID:32263-1679763600-1679785200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:A ‘Sea’cret Soiree: Jazz 2023 DESCRIPTION:A ‘Sea’cret Soiree: Ocean Institute’s 20th Annual Jazz Festival Fundraiser\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet in your 1920’s best glammor to attend this secret speakeasy by the sea! This year\, we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of  the Jazz Festival Fundraiser with a roaring 20’s theme. Proceeds from this event go to support Ocean Institute’s flagship outreach program\, Adopt-A-Class and our operations.  \n– Indulge in gourmet Southern-style small plates served at interactive food stations\, \n– Partake in a creative ‘Bubbly Bar’ where you can build your own sparkling beverage\, \n– Engage with an educational cigar sommelier about traditional practices\, \n– Visit our silent auction and explore the different local businesses working to support ocean education\,  \n– Jump back in time with classic games\, silent films\, and charitable Bingo games. \n– Get in the groove with live jazz band\, The Gumbo Brothers\, \n– Suggest songs and raise money for Adopt-A-Class with our Dueling Piano’s segment\, \nJoin us for a night of thrilling\, philanthropic experiences that are sure to make this a night you will never forget! \nVisit our Event Website to learn more about sponsorships\, silent auction items and registration\, and to purchase tickets! \n100% of the proceeds go to support Ocean Institute’s operations and Adopt-A-Class Program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Visit the Event Website\n \n \n \n \n \n Calling for Ocean Institute's 2023 Jazz Gala Event Sponsors!We are looking for all sponsors for Ocean Institute’s 20th Annual Jazz Gala! Be one of our listed sponsors and receive recognition through all media forms\, attend the event\, or donate items to our auction! \nVisit the event website to become a sponsor or to purchase general admission tickets! \nPlease email development@ocean-institute.org to donate in-kind goods or services \n  \n Event Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to the Sponsors of Ocean Institute’s A ‘Sea’cret Soiree: The 20th Annual Jazz Festival Fundraiser! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/jazz-gala2023/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20221114T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T225856Z UID:31856-1680343200-1680352200@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-2023-04-01/2023-04-01/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20230315T174941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T182806Z UID:34574-1680717600-1680724800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Joyce Hoffman 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: Joyce Hoffman\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nKnown as the pioneer of women’s surfing\, Joyce Hoffman discusses her ground-breaking athletic career as the world first female surfing superstar. Join us for this Q & A style event to learn all about the progression of women in this athletic field. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 5th \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, talk begins at 6:00pm \n$10  – General \nFREE – Members \nFREE – Students (with Valid ID) \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Joyce Hoffman: \n\n\n\n\n  \nHoffman has been a trailblazer in the surfing world from her teens. She broke new ground as a woman from the day she first paddled into the surf in front of her parents’ home in Capistrano Beach. Now 75\, Hoffman is sharing memories of her adventures as a woman in a predominantly male sport.   \nThroughout her career she has won many championships. The City of Dana Point recently unveiled a bronze statue of her likeness. It is displayed in Waterman’s Plaza among the likenesses of other surfing legends Hobie Alter\, Phil Edwards and Bruce Brown. And again\, Hoffman is the first woman to be so honored. In fact\, Hoffman’s statue is believed to be the first life-sized statue of a female surfer in the country.  \nAmong her accolades:   \n\nShe was the first American to win the International Surfing Association’s World Championships in 1965 and 1966. \nShe won the United States Surfing Championships in 1965\, 1966\, 1967 and 1971. \n\n\nShe won the Makaha International in 1964 and 1966\, and the Laguna Masters in 1965 and 1967. \nShe was the first woman documented to surf the Pipeline. \nIn 1994 Hoffman became the only female in the first class inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach.  \n\n“As a highly accomplished woman in a male-dominated sport\, Joyce is a positive role model for young women everywhere\,” says Ocean Institute CEO and President Wendy Marshall. “She personifies the characteristics and enthusiasm the Ocean Institute strives to encourage among kids who come here to learn about the ocean. It’s an honor to have her with us as a Distinguished Speaker.”  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-joyce-hoffman/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20221111T230721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T181939Z UID:31425-1681552800-1681560000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore the ocean from the water!\nJoin the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of our expert Naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nPricing: $28\nMust be at least 3 years old to participate.Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included:KayakPaddleLife JacketOcean Institute Naturalist \nWhat to bring:Moisture-wicking clothingWeather dependent clothingHatSunglassesSunscreenWater \n \n \n \n \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/kayak-harbor-tour/2023-04-15/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20250411T005814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T005814Z UID:54109-1681650000-1681657200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore the ocean from the water!\nJoin the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of our expert Naturalists. All experience levels are welcome. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.\nPricing: $28\nMust be at least 3 years old to participate.Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included:KayakPaddleLife JacketOcean Institute Naturalist \nWhat to bring:Moisture-wicking clothingWeather dependent clothingHatSunglassesSunscreenWater \n \n \n \n \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/kayak-harbor-tour/2023-04-16/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20230418T183544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T183605Z UID:35426-1683136800-1683144000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Adrienne Smith 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: Adrienne Smith\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nInformation is coming in from all angles all the time.  If we aren’t paying attention\, that input can send us into a tailspin of worry and leave us stressed out and high-strung.   \nLast summer\, Adrienne Smith was part of a 4 women team that rowed 2400 Nautical Miles from San Francisco to Honolulu breaking a world record – and she was never a rower.   \nJoin Adrienne\, mom\, entrepreneur\, and world record holder as she shares how to move from chaos to clarity in all areas of your life\, including the most important relationship – the one with yourself!   \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, May 3 \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 Adrienne Smith: \n\n\n\n\nAs a mom\, athlete\, and business owner\, Adrienne Smith has an appreciation for the strategies necessary to overcome obstacles and reach success.  Drawing on firsthand knowledge of how it feels to be stuck when striving to accomplish goals\, she is enthusiastic about sharing systems that help others transform anxiety\, get organized and motivated\, and most importantly\, reignite a passion for life.  \nAdrienne is building a movement of expanded awareness to cure the personal energy crisis in our world through creative connection\, storytelling\, and intuition-based wellness programs.  Together she helps individuals and teams make the seemingly impossible possible – just as demonstrated by setting a new World Record rowing across the Pacific Ocean with her team this past summer.   \n  \nSocial handles: \n@theadriennesmith on Instagram \npoweradrienne on Facebook  \nWebsite: www.alignedlivingnow.com  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/adrienne-smith/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20230330T222040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T222236Z UID:35097-1683743400-1683748800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Have you had "The TALK"? - Youth Mental Health Town Hall DESCRIPTION:1 in 5 teens live with a mental health condition and less than half are receiving the support that they need. Now is the time to have The Talk.\nParents\, youth\, and mental health professionals will come together to talk about mental health and increase awareness and support for youth. Panels will be held in English and Spanish. Refreshments and childcare provided for families with younger children.\nThe suggested age for this discussion is 12 years and up.\nTicket holders can come early to visit the Ocean Institute exhibits for free! Touch tanks open at 5:30pm.\nThis event is hosted by the Wellness & Prevention in partnership with the Ocean Institute\nFunded by: OC Health Care Agency (HCA)\, Mental Health and Recovery Services\, Office of Suicide Prevention\, Mental Health Services Act/Prop. 63\n \n FREE RVSP URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/have-you-had-the-talk-youth-mental-health-town-hall/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20230426T041514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T041514Z UID:35701-1683972000-1683990000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:USCG Narwhal Tours DESCRIPTION:The USCG Narwhal is Back!\nFREE TOURS ALL DAY! \n \nFree tours from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Ocean Institute Maddie James Seaside Learning Center and Historical Wharf. \nTour a USCG ship – Meet the officers and crew of the NARWHAL. Visit the USCG Auxiliary Booth – meet local members – learn about joining. The Auxiliary will be providing Boating Safety Information and Demonstrations.  \nMeet “COASTIE” the talking ship for the kids!  \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out last year’s event here! URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/uscg-narwhal-tours/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230514T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20221114T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T163949Z UID:31869-1684058400-1684067400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Whale and Marine Life Tour: Mother's Day Cruise DESCRIPTION:Whale and Marine Life Tour: Mother’s Day Cruise\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, May 14\, 2023 \n10:00 am – 12:30 pm \nMuffins with Mom!\nIn celebration of Mother’s Day\, complimentary muffins will be onboard during the cruise. \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. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/whale-and-marine-life-tour-2023-04-01-2023-05-14/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T223000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20210716T001333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T213107Z UID:25555-1684614600-1684621800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Night Cruise DESCRIPTION:BIOLUMINESCENCE NIGHT CRUISE \n8:30 pm – 10:30 pm\nCruises are selling out! Get your tickets today!\nBioluminescence Night Cruises are only offered during the summer months.\nThere’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon.*\nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join us off the coast of Dana Point at night to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. \nA meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of drifting organisms that can make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphins who feed on them!\n*Please be advised that forces of nature determine the abundance of bioluminescence at any given time.\nPricing:\nTicket: $55\nInfant/Toddler (0-1 y.o): $10\n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/bioluminescence-night-cruise-3/2023-05-20/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20230428T162856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T163509Z UID:35842-1684886400-1685231999@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Mermade Market DESCRIPTION:Wednesday \nMAY 24\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday \nMAY 25\n10am – 6pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday \nMAY 26\n10am – 8pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday \nMAY 27\n9am – 5pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2023 Mermaid Market \nHosted at Ocean Institute! \n“Mermade Market is a hand curated marketplace with a mission to bring incredible finds from amazing creators to our customers! Our vision is to bring together likeminded lovers of shopping small and thinking big. Mermade Market has become a community staple that motivates our growing team to deliver incredible products to eager fans twice a year\, every spring & winter. No matter how you journey through Mermade Market\, you’ll arrive at your destination feeling fulfilled\, satisfied and happy.” – Mermade Market Website \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nWEBSITE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK FOR \nMERMADE MARKET \nSCHEDULE URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/mermade-market-2/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T175525Z UID:32486-1686074400-1686085200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us for special admission hours every Tuesday evening\nJune – August6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nTake a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun\, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.\nUsing a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.\nGet your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.\nExplore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.\nIdentify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.\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!\nBeer & wine for purchase.\nTicket Prices:Adult: $15.00Senior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00Child (2-13 y.o): $7.50Toddler (0-1 y.o): $0\nComplimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.\n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/2023-06-06/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230607T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T033414 CREATED:20230515T210551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T210554Z UID:36042-1686160800-1686168000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Lance Lee Davis 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: Lance Lee Davis\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nExploring the ocean with one breath! \nLearn about Lance Lee Davis and his journey to become a professional freediver! \nLance will be sharing stories from his career as a freediver\, from competitions\, to record breaking dives\, to diving for movies and television. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, June 7 \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 Lance Lee Davis: \n\n\n\n\n“I have been swimming in the ocean since infancy and swam competitively for 11 years.  While I do hold recreational SCUBA and nitrox certifications\, my passion has always been freediving.  My deepest freedives to date are 242′ (74M)\, constant weight without fins\, as well as 80M done constant weight with bi-fins.  Official records I currently hold include the US National Record in CNF at 74M\, as well as one apnea related Guinness World Record.  Besides competitive freediving\, I do love to spearfish\, and got my start with ‘real freediving’ while hunting the Southern California ocean in around 2010.  I’m now into my seventh year as a full time professional freediver\, having since then earned my US Coast Guard captain’s license\, worked as a freediver on numerous film and TV projects\, and been teaching under both Performance Freediving International and Molchanov’s.” \n  \nSocial handles: \n@socalspearit on Instagram and Facebook  \nWebsite: http://www.socalspearit.com  URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-lance-lee-davis/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR