Local Community Events During the National Ocean Conference, there will be local community events taking place. See their program information below. Contact those listed for each event for additional information. An Ocean Fair An ocean fair, featuring a marine technology pavilion, environmental information booths with hands-on family activities, continuous live entertainment including music, storytelling and a puppet show; and live broadcasts from a deep sea research submersible. The fair will be located in the Custom House Plaza, nest to Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey (an easy walk from the tented pavilion where the closing session will take place). Date/Time: 6/12/98 - 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Custom House Plaza Audience: All Availability: Unlimited Advance Registration: Not required Cost: None Contact Organization: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Ginger Hopkins: (408) 648-4925   Navy/NOAA Weather and Oceanography Open House See tomorrow's worldwide weather and ocean forecasts made today! Open House at the compound of the Naval Postgraduate School annex on Airport Road where all three agencies, the National Weather Service, the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center, and the Naval Research Laboratory are co-located. Numerous displays of weather and oceanographic products and animations, including El Niño, ocean and atmospheric forecasts, and satellite imagery will be shown on a wide array of state-of-the-art display terminals. Static displays, and formal lectures/informal presentations will also be available. Look for additional information in your Welcome Packet at the Conference. Date/Time: 6/11/98 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Naval Postgraduate School annex on Airport Road Audience: Families Availability: Unlimited Advance Registration: Not required Cost: None Contact Organization: FNMOC Mike Martini and Doug Gerrard: (408) 656-4469 Asilomar Tidepools and Coastal Dunes Tour Experience first-hand some of the most magnificent tidepools on California's central coast. Enjoy panoramic views of the spectacular Pacific shoreline from the tops of 50-foot-high, windswept coastal dunes, escorted by experienced BAY NET naturalist guides. BAY NET, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Network, is an innovative citizen-based volunteer docent program with over 150 trained guides. A program of the Center for Marine Conservation, a respected nation-wide marine conservation organization, BAY NET's Sanctuary ambassadors have interacted with over 60,000 shoreline visitors since their debut in 1995. Join us at 8:00am for an hour of tidepool exploration, or stay for the full three hour adventure...truly magical! Date/Time: 6/12/98 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Duration: 1-3 hours Location: Asilomar State Park - Registration Building 800 Asilomar Blvd. (near Sunset Ave.) Audience: Conferees Availability: 30 people Advance Registration: Required Cost: None Contact Organization: Center for Marine Conservation - BAY NET Milos Radakovich, Director of BAY NET training: (408) 373-6396 California State Park Month Lecture Series (co-sponsored with the Monterey Dunes Natural History Association) In celebration of California State Park month, learn about parks from two California State Park staff. Bud Getty, District Superintendent for Silverado District, will talk about "Parks the World Over". Denzil Verardo, Deputy Director for Administration for California Conservation Corps, will give a presentation on "California State Park Origins". Date/Time: 6/11/98 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Duration: 2 hours Location: State Park History Theater-Stanton Center at the Maritime Museum Audience: Adults Availability: Unlimited Advance Registration: Not required Cost: None Contact Organization: California State Parks - Monterey District Patricia Clark-Gray: (408) 649-2855 Cannery Row Kayaking Experience an intimate adventure on the ocean! Sea kayaking allows you to explore the protected shoreline and gain a unique new perspective of sea otters, seals, sea lions, sea birds, and kelp forests. Stay warm, dry and safe in stable double sea kayaks while experienced guides and local marine biologists show you the wonders of Monterey Bay. Novices are welcome. This activity is fun and easy but fascinating for all levels of paddling experience! All equipment & instruction provided. Date/Time: 6/10/98, 6/11/98, 6/12/98, 6/13/98, or 6/14/98 Duration: Tours from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Monterey Bay Kayaks at Del Monte Beach, Monterey Audience: Conferees & families; Minimum age is 12 years Availability: 12 per trip Advance Registration: Required to reserve space & to receive information packet with maps & clothing suggestions Cost: $45 per person Contact Organization: Monterey Bay Kayaks Brian Dalton: (408) 373-5357 Customized Visit to Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) Join a docent-led tour or explore the Reserve on your own. Or if you prefer, call to arrange a specialized tour you would enjoy. Date/Time: Flexible Duration: Flexible Location: ESNERR, 1700 Elkhorn Rd. Watsonville Audience: All Availability: Unlimited Advance Registration: Required for specially arranged tours. Cost: $2.50 per person over 16; Free for ages 16 and under; Free for Conferees Contact Organization: ESNERR, Becky Christensen: (408) 728-2822 Docent-led Nature Walks at Point Lobos State Reserve Learn about the cultural and natural history of Point Lobos State Reserve. Date/Time: 6/11/98 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Duration: 1.5 hours Location: Point Lobos State Reserve Audience: All Availability: 60 (four groups of 15 participants) Advance Registration: Call (408) 624-4909 to pre-register. Cost: Entrance fee: $7 per vehicle ($6 for visitors over 62); No fee for nature walk. No dogs allowed. Contact Organization: California State Parks - Point Lobos State Reserve Glen McGowan, State Park Ranger II: (408) 624-4909 Early Birding at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) Elkhorn Slough is renowned for its fabulous birding. Enjoy an early morning stroll with an expert birder who will help you spot and identify even the most elusive birds. Binoculars are supplied. Date/Time: 6/13/98 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Duration: 3 hours Location: ESNERR, 1700 Elkhorn Rd. Watsonville Audience: All ages welcome Availability: No maximum Advance Registration: Required Cost: None Contact Organization: ESNERR, Lisa Easley: (408) 728-2822 Elkhorn Slough Safari Elkhorn Slough Safari is an exciting way to visit this beautiful, natural habitat and will provide excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife close at hand, such as sea otters, harbor seals, and a variety of shorebirds. These cruises include an in-depth look at various aspects of slough ecology and fascinating history stories in the company of a naturalist guide. Relax and enjoy a roomy, stable ride and complimentary refreshments on our 27 foot pontoon boat, The Safari. Date/Time: 6/11/98 and 6/12/98 - Several tour times available Duration: 2 hours Location: Moss Landing Audience: Minimum age is 3 years Availability: 22 people Advance Registration: Required before 6/01/98 Cost: $24 per adult; $18 per children 14 and under; $407 for entire boat Contact Organization: Elkhorn Slough Safari Captain Yohn Gideon or Melanie Gideon: (408) 633-5555 Elkhorn Slough Sea Kayaking Sea kayaking allows you to explore the protected slough and gain a unique new perspective of sea otters, seals, sea lions, and sea birds. Stay warm, dry and safe in stable double sea kayaks while experienced guides and local marine biologists show you the wonders of Monterey Bay. Novices are welcome. This activity is fun and easy but fascinating for all levels of paddling experience! All equipment & instruction provided. Date/Time: 6/10/98, 6/11/98, or 6/12/98 Duration: Tours from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Monterey Bay Kayaks at North Harbor, Moss Landing Audience: Conferees & families; Minimum age is 12 years Availability: 12 per trip Advance Registration: Required to reserve space & to receive information packet with maps & clothing suggestions Cost: $45 per person Contact Organization: Monterey Bay Kayaks Brian Dalton: (408) 373-5357 Exploring a Mudflat at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) Come see what goes on at the BOTTOM of an estuary during this low-tide exploration into the unseen world of Elkhorn Slough. We'll provide boots and digging equipment - you bring your sense of adventure. Date/Time: 6/12/98 - 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Duration: 2.5 hours Location: Meet at the Hwy. 1 bridge in Moss Landing Audience: All ages welcome - great for families Availability: 25 people Advance Registration: Required Cost: None Contact Organization: ESNERR, Lisa Easley: (408) 728-2822 Kayaking at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) Enjoy sea otters, harbor seals, and a variety of birds from the serene, "loons-eye view" of a sea kayak. We will begin at the mouth of Elkhorn slough along the edge of Monterey Bay, then work our way up into this incredible estuary at a leisurely pace. No paddling experience is required. We will provide kayaks and equipment, a kayak guide, an Elkhorn Slough Naturalist, and lunch. Date/Time: 6/13/98 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Duration: 5 hours Location: Meet at the Moss Landing Public Boat Ramp Audience: Call for weight/height limits Availability: 14 people Advance Registration: Required Cost: None (Donated by Monterey Bay Kayaks) Contact Organization: Monterey Bay Kayaks and ESNERR, Brian Dalton (Monterey Bay Kayaks): (408) 373-5357 Monterey Sportfishing and Whale Watching Cruises Come aboard and join us for a 2.5 - 3 hour cruise as we search the nation's largest marine sanctuary-Monterey Bay in search of the mighty blue whales, orcas, humpbacks, minkes, dolphins, marine birds and other marine life. Or if you prefer, schedule a boat trip to fish for rock cod and salmon. Date/Time: 6/10, 6/11, 6/12, or 6/13 Whale watching trips depart at 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; Fishing trips depart at 6:00 a.m. Duration: 2.5 -3 hours Location: 96 Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940 Audience: Conferees and families Availability: 100 people Advance Registration: Required, large groups should call ASAP; Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for children Contact Organization: Angelo Shake: (408) 372-2203 or (800) 200-2203 National Steinbeck Center The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas offers a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour for any conferee interested in attending this event. The new 37,000 square foot museum is dedicated to the life and works of author John Steinbeck and will celebrate its official grand opening on June 27th. VIP's and conferees will be invited to preview the permanent exhibit gallery which includes a window into Cannery Row, as well as a CD-ROM that explores many of his written works. Lunch is also available in the Steinbeck House nearby, which is the home of his birthplace and childhood. Date/Time: Anytime on 6/10, 6/11, 6/12, or 6/13 Duration: 0.5 - 2.0 hours Location: 371 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901 Audience: Conferees (no children) Availability: 20 people Advance Registration: Required Cost: None Contact Organization: The National Steinbeck Center, Amanda Holder: (408)753-6411 Natural History Trip on the Bay Aboard the O'Neill Boat Conferees and their families will get a natural history tour of the bay aboard the O'Neill catamaran. O'Neill, a local surfing legend, offers tours with Sanctuary Stewards to interpret the rich marine life and history of Monterey Bay. Date/Time: 6/11/98, early afternoon - time to be determined Duration: 2 hours Location: Leave Monterey Harbor and tour the bay Audience: Conferees and families (ages 5 and above) Availability: 45 people Advance Registration: Required Cost: $20 per person Contact Organization: Save Our Shores Lorraine Riversong: (408) 462-9122 Naturalist-led Walk of Seaside State Beach Dunes Come and experience the beauty and unique feature of the sandy beach and dunes at Seaside State Beach. State Park staff will also discuss the resource management of the local beaches. Date/Time: 6/12/98 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Duration: 1 hour Location: Seaside State Beach Audience: All Availability: 30-40 people Advance Registration: RSVP to Pat at (408) 649-2855 but drop-ins are welcome Cost: None Contact Organization: California State Parks - Monterey District, Patricia Clark-Gray: (408) 649-2855 Nature and Fishing Excursion Randy's Fishing Trips, Inc. cordially invites you to enjoy an informative nature and fishing excursion on Monterey Bay from a 53' recreational cruise and sport fishing vessel. A marine naturalist and qualified crew will lead the group through a sanctuary rich in history, mammals, birds, and sea life. Food and beverages will be provided. Date/Time: 6/11/98 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Duration: 4 hours Location: Monterey Audience: All Availability: 30 people Advance Registration: Required before 6/01/98 Cost: None Contact Organization: Randy's Fishing Trips, Inc., Peter Bruno: (408) 372-7440 O'Neill Ocean Odyssey Boat Trip This boat trip is an opportunity for conferees and the press to observe the O'Neill Ocean Odyssey School Sails program aboard the O'Neill boat, a 65 foot catamaran. Santa Cruz County school children partake in this two hour marine education program, which consists of three stations - navigation, science, and ecology. Date/Time: 6/11/98 - 1:00 p.m. Duration: 2 hours Location: Monterey Audience: Conferees and Press Availability: 45 people Advance Registration: Required Cost: None Contact Organization: Save Our Shores, Lorraine Riversong: (408) 462-9122 Salmon Fishing Trip Experience the Monterey Bay first-hand while fishing for King Salmon and taking in all of the sights of the local sea life in their natural habitat. Date/Time: 6/10/98, 6/11/98, or 6/12/98 - 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Duration: 4 hours Location: Moss Landing Audience: All Availability: 16 people Advance Registration: Required by 6/01/98 Cost: No cost for trip; Fishing licenses ($6.05) required for those over age 16 Contact Organization: Tom's Sportfishing, Tom Jones: (408) 633-2564 Sardine Cannery Tour The tour will begin at the unloading station in Moss Landing to view the unloading, icing, and trucking of the fish. Then, we will proceed to the new Salinas fish processing plant to view the cutting and freezing operation, the freezing and bagging lines, and also the cold storage facility. Next we will tour the new canning plant, including the cutting, packing, cooking, labeling and shipping of the canned products. Finally, we will tour the waste handling equipment and explain the process of taking byproducts and making liquid fish fertilizer and fish proteins for fish farming and animal feeds. To top it off - enjoy a seafood lunch! Date/Time: 6/10/98, 6/11/98, or 6/12/98 - Several tour times available Duration: 2.5 - 4 hours Location: Moss Landing or Salinas Audience: All Availability: 20 people Advance Registration: Required - 3 days advance notice Cost: None Contact Organization: The Monterey Fish Company, Sal Tringali: (408) 394-1443 Save Our Shores Beach Clean-up Save Our Shores (SOS) will host a beach clean-up event at Del Monte Beach, Monterey. The public as well as conference attendees will be invited to join two bilingual third grade classes. This event will fulfill community outreach hours for the classes which are required by O'Neill's for participating in the Ocean Odyssey Marine Education Program aboard O'Neill's yacht. Gloves, bags, collection data cards and a briefing on a safe clean-up will be provided. We will have a picnic lunch after the event. Date/Time: 6/12/98 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Duration: One hour Location: Del Monte Beach, Monterey Parking available at Monterey Bay Kayaks (693 Del Monte Ave.) or the public lot Audience: All ages Availability: Unlimited Advance Registration: No Cost: None Contact Organization: Save Our Shores, Lorraine Riversong: (408) 462-9122 Tour at Long Marine Laboratory The Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz will hold an Open Laboratory day at Long Marine Lab to offer a behind the scenes tour of a working marine research lab. See the public aquarium, and displays of the diverse types of marine research underway. Also learn about research projects studying marine mammals, including dolphins, sea lions and elephant seals. Date/Time: 6/13/98 - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Duration: Determined by visitor Location: Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Parking available at Monterey Bay Kayaks (693 Del Monte Ave.) or public lot Audience: All Availability: Unlimited Advance Registration: Not required Cost: None Contact Organization: Institute of Marine Sciences/Long Marine Lab Maria Choy: (408) 459-2883 Watershed Walk at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) Join Elkhorn Slough Foundation Director, Mark Silberstein, for a fun and informative first-hand view of how coastal stewardship affects a healthy ocean. We will begin our journey at the Reserve Visitor Center and then carpool to several nearby sites to discuss habitat restoration, traditional and alternative land use practices, and a variety of non-point source pollution issues. Date/Time: 6/10/98 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Duration: 3 hours Location: ESNERR, 1700 Elkhorn Rd. Watsonville Audience: All, but information is oriented for adults Availability: 25 people Advance Registration: Required Cost: None Contact Organization: ESNERR, Lisa Easley: (408) 728-2822