Founded in 1977, the
Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated
to ocean preservation through education, setting the standard
for
educational excellence and serving as a leading resource
for universities,
museums, teachers and all others seeking to increase their
knowledge of the
ocean. Located in beautiful Dana Point harbor alongside the
Pacific Ocean, the
Ocean Institute offers science and maritime history programs
to youth during
the week, and is open to the general public on weekends,
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy ocean-themed exhibits, marine life touch
tanks and
aquaria with hundreds of marine creatures. Institute staff
and volunteers
are on hand to share the secrets of our seas. Cost: $6.50
adults, $4.50
children (ages 4-12), Ocean Institute members free.
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