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Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmDana Point Festival of WhalesJoin us on March 4, 5 and 6, 2022 in the dolphin & whale watching capital of the world for the 51st annual Dana Point Festival of Whales. Ocean Institute is excited to celebrate festival of whales with distiguished speakers, hands-on activities, whale watching and more!SCHEDULE OF OCEAN INSTITUTE EVENTSFRIDAYWelcoming of the Whales […]
DANA POINT FESTIVAL OF WHALES! MARCH 4 - 6 CLICK FOR WEEKEND FESTIVITIES! 10:00am - 3:00pm Ocean Institute staff and volunteers stand ready to guide visitors through a wide range of experiences. From sounds of the sea, to a horn shark touch tank, intertidal touch tank, and artifact exploration.Special Weekend Activities! Destination: Whale Fall Explore […]
Distinguished Speaker: Ari Friedlaender World renowned whale researcher, Ari Friedlaender, will be sharing how he uses new technology to understand and conserve baleen whales in changing environments. Come learn from a whale expert and ask your questions! Ari is an ecologist with a primary interest in understanding the relationship between the foraging behavior of marine […]