Ocean Institute

ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE . Today we're highlighting our event title sponsors for the Ocean Institute's Celebration of Resilience! . Thank you for supporting us!... Shulman Bastian Friedman & Bui LLP Chambers Group The Steinmentz Family . All proceeds go to fund Ocean Institute’s Adopt-A-Class Program. . Check out our website for silent auction items! Oceaninstitute.org See more

Our Celebration of Resilience Online Auction is HERE! Our auction is open and available to view now! Bid on your favorite items from local Orange County businesses today! All proceeds benefit the Ocean Institute's Adopt-Class-Program which funds all expenses paid field trips to children from low income schools in Southern California. ... Today we highlight these timeless earrings designed by Tacori. They are part of a 3-piece set that includes a ring, the earrings, and a necklace. Each piece is made up of 18K Yellow Gold and features a beautiful sky-blue Topaz over Hematite. The pendants are surrounded by diamonds and together, the set contains over 1 Ct. worth of diamonds! Adorn yourself with these wonderful pieces from @tacoriofficial today. Visit our Online Auction page to learn more about this jewelry set and the others we will have available! https://app.galabid.com/oicore/items #TacoriJewelry #Fashion #Finejewelry #fundraising #MaritimeEducation #Sailing #VisitDanaPoint #DanaPointHarbor #WeAreOI #OceanEducation #MarineEducation #MarineLife #AdoptAClass #CelebrationofResilience See more

Come visit us this Sunday May 23rd, for family fun activities around our facility and hop onboard our research vessel the Sea Explorer and head out with our expert staff to explore our local ecosystem on our Whale and Marine life Tour! . General Admission 11:00am - 3:30pm Whale and Marine Life Tour ... 10:00am - 12:30pm Gift Shop Open Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 3:30pm . Pre-registration required - visit our website for tickets. . Ocean Institute will be closed on Saturday May 22rd for our Celebration of Resilience Event, to learn more check out our website. See more

Have YOU registered yet? Our online auction is open NOW! And we added NEW ITEMS!! From resort stays and fine jewelry, to gift cards for local eateries, we have something for everyone! Come celebrate the community at Ocean Institute's Celebration of Resilience Online Auction. All proceeds benefit the Ocean Institute's Adopt-Class-Program which funds all expenses paid field trips to children from low income schools in Southern California. ... Click the link in our bio to find out more and to register for our auction! #VisitSoCal #fundraising #CommunityResilience #MaritimeEducation #Sailing #VisitDanaPoint #DanaPointHarbor #WeAreOI #OceanEducation #MarineEducation #MarineLife #AdoptAClass #CelebrationofResilience

ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE . Today we're highlight our beverage partners and generous sponsors for the Ocean Institute's Celebration of Resilience! . Thank you for support us! All proceeds go to fund Ocean Institute’s Adopt-A-Class Program.... . Check out our website for silent auction items! Oceaninstitute.org See more

Ocean Institute is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a FREE College Fair sponsored by the Nicholas Endowment with keynote speaker- ocean advocate, TV personality, and science communicator Danni Washington! During the fair, there will be live presentations, small session chats, student and alumni panels, exhibits, and more. The interactive day will inform and encourage students about post-high school, college, and career opportunities. For Colleges/Universities: ...Showcase your marine and environmental sciences programs to a national audience of college-bound students, along with their parents and counselors through a virtual exhibit booth and receive leads for all students, parents, and counselors who engage with you during the program. Choose to become a Sponsor and also receive special logo recognition for your institution, a showcase video, and a live informational session during the fair. Early registration deadline for Exhibitors and Sponsors is February 27, 2021! Space is limited, register now , https://whova.com/portal/registration/virtu20_202102/ . . . #oceaninstitute #WeAreOI #danapoint #danapointharbor #oceaneducation #virtualcollegefair #marineeducation #enviornmentalsciences #careers #visitdanapoint #orangecounty

Michael Lowther is the founder and owner of PUKA, a patriotic surf brand located in Dana Point. https://youtu.be/48r7pta8-H8 Part of Michael’s love for the ocean blossomed through the school field trips he had as a child, visiting the Ocean Institute. PUKA has partnered with the Ocean Institute to assist with beach cleanups and education surrounding ocean conservation. Since the beginning of our partnership, PUKA has helped Ocean Institute collect over 300 pounds of trash fro...m our local beaches. We need your support to reach our goal! We send our deepest thanks to the Steinmetz Foundation for matching donations for the first $200,000. Thank you! https://secure.ocean-institute.org/annualfund.html Match-A-Thon: https://oceaninstitute.org/give/match-a-thon/ Post and share your photos, stories, and why you care about Ocean Institute using #WhyWeOI . . . #oceaninstitute #WeAreOI #OIMatchAThon #danapoint #danapointharbor #oceaneducation #marineanimals #maritimeeducation #visitdanapoint #orangecounty

Happy Friday! Despite their similar appearance, spotted cusk eels are not true eels like our local California morays. Can you ‘FIN’d any differences? *Answer will be posted in the comments tomorrow morning* . . . #oceaninstitute #funfacts #WeAreOI #danapoint #danapointharbor #spottedcuskeel #marineanimals #oceaneducation

Today we are featuring a message from Michael Torcaso, the past Board Chairman and a current Board Member at the Ocean Institute. One reason he loves to support Ocean Institute is that it combines his love of the ocean with his desire to teach children about the ocean. He has owned several boats in the Dana Point Harbor over the years. One of his first memories is of his kids taking the dinghy over to the Ocean Institute when it was just under tents! One of his favorite mem...ories on the board is all the letters he had received from children who were able to experience the Tall Ships Festival, many of whom had never seen the ocean before. We need your support to reach our goal! Your donation will automatically be doubled and will help to make a huge difference for Ocean institute during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you! https://secure.ocean-institute.org/annualfund.html Match-A-Thon: https://oceaninstitute.org/give/match-a-thon/ Post and share your photos, stories, and why you care about Ocean Institute using #WhyWeOI . . . #oceaninstitute #WeAreOI #OIMatchAThon #danapoint #danapointharbor #oceaneducation #marineanimals #maritimeeducation #visitdanapoint #orangecounty

Today's message is from Connor Ito, our husbandry coordinator, who is in charge of feeding and taking care of our animals. https://youtu.be/xkvvkvAqsfs Connor talks about his first experience with Ocean Institute working as an intern in high school and some of the funny personalities and quirks of our animals. We need your support to reach our goal! We send our deepest thanks to the Steinmetz Foundation for matching donations for the first $200,000!. Thank you! https://sec...ure.ocean-institute.org/annualfund.html Match-A-Thon: https://oceaninstitute.org/give/match-a-thon/ Post and share your photos, stories, and why you care about Ocean Institute using #WhyWeOI . . . #oceaninstitute #WeAreOI #OIMatchAThon #danapoint #danapointharbor #oceaneducation #marineanimals #maritimeeducation #visitdanapoint #orangecounty

Check out Ocean Institute’s upcoming outdoor excrusions. Events include a harbor geology walk, native plant tour, holiday smalliday weekend camps, and more outdoor activities! Book your weekend adventure today. https://oceaninstitute.org/plan-your-visit/ . . .... #oceaninstitute #oceaneducation #WeAreOI #marineanimals #maritimeeducation #chambersgallery #danapointharbor #danapoint #orangecounty #visitdanapoint