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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240817T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231026T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T183424Z UID:39303-1723903200-1723914000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2/2024-08-17/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182110Z UID:39157-1723975200-1723993200@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.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2/2024-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T201753Z UID:48223-1723977000-1723987800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2/2024-08-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232614Z UID:40362-1723978800-1723982400@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/2024-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T123500 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53082-1723982400-1723984500@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/2024-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20240216T172551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T221242Z UID:47146-1724347800-1724358600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharks After Dark - Maritime Night DESCRIPTION:SHARKS AFTER DARK\nJoin us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening\nJune – August5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nAugust 22 – Maritime Night!\nDive into an unforgettable night at our Maritime-themed Sharks After Dark! Join us for an evening filled with exciting cannon demonstrations\, fascinating Spirit Tours\, and hands-on shark exhibits. Sip on craft beer from Mission Brewing\, explore our tide pool touch tank\, create glow-in-the-dark crafts\, and discover the wonders of the deep at our Abyssal Animals exhibit. Let’s kick off the excitement for our 40th Annual Maritime Festival—this is one event you don’t want to miss! \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.\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:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior/Military (55+ y.o\, Veteran\, Active Military): $10.00\nChild (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50\nInfant/Toddler (0 – 18 months): $0\nSummer SEAson Pass Holder: FREE\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 \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/sharks-after-dark-2-2024-08-22/ CATEGORIES:Sharks After Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20240529T214545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T214708Z UID:48069-1724490000-1724497200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour with REI DESCRIPTION:Kayak Harbor Tour with REI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the ocean from the water!\n \n \n \n \n \n The Ocean Institute is proud to partner with REI to offer kayak tours of the Dana Point Harbor! \n“The coast of Southern California is teeming with sea life – from bright orange Garibaldi\, pelicans\, and even bottlenose dolphins. The sandy shoreline opens up to the Pacific Ocean\, with expansive views of the Channel Islands and coastal cliff sides. The best way to witness this amazing ecosystem? From the seat of a kayak floating along this deep and intricate waterscape. This paddle is perfect for anyone. We’ll bring all the necessary gear and go over kayaking basics before getting started. Come see some of Earth’s finest creatures with adventurous new friends. It’s going to be so much fun! The tour paddles within the Dana Point Harbor\, and includes access to Ocean Institute and its state-of-the-art exhibits. Learn about the history of Dana Point Harbor and its unique ecosystem from our expert guides.” \nVisit the REI website below for tickets and more information.  \n \n Learn 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 \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-with-rei/2024-08-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182111Z UID:39158-1724493600-1724511600@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.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2/2024-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T201754Z UID:48224-1724495400-1724506200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2/2024-08-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T123500 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53083-1724500800-1724502900@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/2024-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232615Z UID:40363-1724508000-1724511600@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/2024-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231026T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T183425Z UID:39304-1724508000-1724518800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2/2024-08-24/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182111Z UID:39159-1724580000-1724598000@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.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2/2024-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T201755Z UID:48225-1724581800-1724592600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2/2024-08-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232615Z UID:40364-1724583600-1724587200@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/2024-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T123500 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53084-1724587200-1724589300@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/2024-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182112Z UID:39160-1725098400-1725116400@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.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2/2024-08-31/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050043 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T201756Z UID:48226-1725100200-1725111000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2/2024-08-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T123500 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53085-1725105600-1725107700@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/2024-08-31/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232615Z UID:40365-1725112800-1725116400@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/2024-08-31/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20231026T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T183426Z UID:39305-1725112800-1725123600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Sail on Spirit of Dana Point DESCRIPTION:Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail\, handle lines\, and steer the ship\, or simply sit back\, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.\nMust be 4 y.o or older to sail.\nTickets: $65\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Spirit of Dana Point \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is a traditionally built replica of a 1770s privateer schooner used during the American Revolution. These ships were known for their speed and were used for smuggling. The ship is 118 feet long with a rig height of 100 feet… and 5\,000 square feet of sail! \nIt was Dennis Holland’s dream to build an accurate replica from the period when America fought for independence. Armed with talent\, determination\, little money and plans he purchased from the Smithsonian Institution\, he laid the keel in his Orange County yard on May 2\, 1970. Thirteen years later\, this fast privateer was launched and continues to sail the ocean. Everywhere you look on board is the craftsmanship and pride of early America. \nFormerly the Pilgrim of Newport\, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is an excellent teaching platform where students directly experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years.  The 118-ft. schooner is used for living history and at-sea maritime programs throughout the year. \nThe Spirit of Dana Point is also available for public and private charters\, coastal sails\, corporate team building\, and filming opportunities. \nFor private charters\, events or wedding onboard the Spirit of Dana Point please e-mail: events@oceaninstitute.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/sail-on-spirit-of-dana-point-2/2024-08-31/ LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182113Z UID:39161-1725184800-1725202800@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.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2/2024-09-01/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T201757Z UID:48227-1725186600-1725197400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2/2024-09-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232617Z UID:40366-1725188400-1725192000@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/2024-09-01/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T123500 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20231116T001030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T001030Z UID:53086-1725192000-1725194100@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/2024-09-01/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20221111T220239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182114Z UID:48494-1725271200-1725289200@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.\nExplore marine mammal artifacts\, interactive exhibits rotating monthly\, and local aquaria. Interact with a shark and ray touch tank\, an intertidal touch tank\, and a bubble tank.\nBring history to life and step back in time with a Sailor’s Life Tour onboard the deck of Spirit of Dana Point.\nElevate your experience! Select add-ons at checkout!\n\n\nSquid Dissection: $5\n\n\nSea Star Feeding: $10\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n General Admission Pricing:\nAdult: $15.00\nSenior (55+ y.o)/Military: $10.00 \n Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50 \nToddler (18 months and under): $0\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets must be purchased for all individuals. \nOcean Institute Members receive complimentary year-round general admission! \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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-2/2024-09-02/ CATEGORIES:Admission END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20240604T174608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T201800Z UID:48228-1725273000-1725283800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Squid Dissections\n \n \n \n \n \n Add-on experience for General Admission! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/squid-dissections-2/2024-09-02/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20231115T232143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T232617Z UID:48626-1725285600-1725289200@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/2024-09-02/ CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20240724T172249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T224750Z UID:49265-1725471000-1725480000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series: Hope in the Water 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: Hope in the Water\nA screening of an episode from the new PBS series\n \n \n \n \n \n Description: \nThe world’s waters are abundant in wonder\, possibilities\, and hope. Join us as we screen an episode of the new PBS series The Hope in the Water. A docuseries travels the globe to discover the creative solutions and breakthrough blue food technologies that could not only feed us but help save our threatened seas and fresh waterways. The series highlights the stories of amazing innovators\, water farmers\, and fishers who are working toward a sustainable future for the planet. This three-part docuseries is brought to you by thirteen-time Emmy award-winning producer and writer David E. Kelley and four-time James Beard award and Emmy award winner\, Andrew Zimmern. Following the screening\, we will hear from a group of local experts on the importance of preserving our local blue food systems. How do we align protection with production when it comes to our California waters?  This will be followed by a reception (snacks and beverages available for purchase). Led by Jennifer Bushman\, Blue Foods advocate and executive impact advisor for the series and Co-Founder of Fed by Blue.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, September 4\, from 5:30 to 8:00 \n5:30-6:15 Cocktail Hour\n6:30- Opening Introduction\n6:35- Screening of Hope in the Water\n6:50- Panel\n7:10- Reception\n8:00 – End\n  \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jennifer: \n\n\n\n\n  \nJennifer Bushman is a sustainable seafood expert\, communicator\, and strategist who has been championing ethical aquaculture for more than two decades. She has been on a mission to transform the food system\, preserve the oceans\, nourish the world’s ever-growing population\, and offset carbon emissions. With those goals in mind\, she launched the Sea Pantry initiative which educates consumers on how to make responsible seafood choices every day. Food leaders such as the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals have recognized Jennifer’s culinary contributions as groundbreaking in terms of palate experience\, health benefits\, and climate impact. Because Jennifer believes that policy changemaking is as important as what we put on our plates\, she sits on the boards of numerous ocean advocacy organizations\, among which is Alexandra Cousteau’s Oceans 2050 and the Marine Mammal Center. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series-hope-in-the-water/ CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T203000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T223000 DTSTAMP:20260420T050044 CREATED:20240216T181500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T215758Z UID:46270-1725568200-1725575400@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-4/2024-09-05/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR