Maritime Leadership Academy

Maritime Leadership Academy

Maritime Leadership Academy Overview 6th – 12th Grades 6 hours Duration Your Experience Maritime Leadership Academy utilizes traditional sailing skills to help youth develop life-long leadership skills. Students visit the Ocean Institute where they learn about...
Marine Mammal Cruise

Marine Mammal Cruise

Marine Mammal Cruise Overview 2nd and Up Grades 2 hours Duration Your Experience The marine mammal program aboard the R/V Sea Explorer allows students to investigate the natural history of our local marine mammals. Dolphins, whales, seals, and sea lions are the focus...
Helm’s Alee

Helm’s Alee

Helm’s Alee Overview 4th and Up Grades 2 1/2 hours Duration Your Experience Head out to sea aboard the tall ship Spirit of Dana Point!  This maritime sailing adventure includes activities such as raising sail, helmsmanship, and firing of the ship’s...
Watershed Cruise

Watershed Cruise

Watershed Cruise Overview 4th – 5th Grades 2 hours Duration Your Experience Onboard the R/V Sea Explorer, students form research teams to test the offshore nutrient levels, complete a bio assessment of the sea floor habitat, and examine the local plankton...
Watershed Lab

Watershed Lab

Watershed Lab Overview 4th – 5th Grades 2 hours Duration Your Experience In this program, students explore the science of watersheds. In the lab, students learn scientific techniques as they perform a fish dissection, conduct water chemistry tests, and discover...