Your Experience

Explore island ecosystems and engage in educational activities during the boat crossing to Catalina, on shore, and in our Dana Point facility. Snorkeling, geologic investigations, plant classification, dissections, nighttime activities, and catch-and-release fishing make this program an action-packed island adventure! This program is an educational adventure offering participants an opportunity to explore the ecology of Catalina Island, both on land and in the surrounding waters. Students will develop a unique perspective and gain in-depth knowledge of this popular Channel Island. As the students head out to sea they will look for ocean wildlife. At the island, the students will engage in hiking, snorkeling, and catch-and-release fishing. The students return to Ocean Institute for dinner and nighttime activities, and spend the night on land in our Dana Point facility. In the morning students perform fish and squid dissections.