Ocean Institute
Ocean Institute
ocean-institute.org

Locations

Dana Point, CA, USA

Size

51-200 employees

founded in

1977

Ocean Institute is adjacent to a 3.5 square mile State Marine Conservation Area and is located in the Dana Point Harbor. Our unique campus encompasses 33,000 square feet of hands-on educational exhibits, science labs, and a live collection of 1,100 species native to the California Pacific Coast. The Ocean Institute runs experiential programs aboard the 70-foot research vessel, Sea Explorer, and in the onshore labs. Topics can range from nautical archaeology, marine biology, sustainable seafood, physiology, climatology, and more. Daily programs inform children and adults of ocean life and health and are run by a committed group of educators and volunteers. Some programs emphasize maritime history while others dive deep into the science of various ocean ecosystems. Multiple day, overnight camps allow students to gain an even more immersive experience and learn about the watershed, human impact, animal adaptations, deep-sea discoveries, and more.

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