SPRING CALENDAR 2019 Springtime Voyages Baja Adventure
Adults
Mar. 6 - 14, 2019 SOLD OUT! Call for information about the 2020 voyage! Join CMA for a trip that truly is the journey-of-a-lifetime! During this nine-day ocean voyage we spend three exciting days anchored in San Ignacio Lagoon where friendly gray whales and their curious calves swim within arm’s length of the skiffs. Naturalist-led hikes on remote, offshore islands provide exceptional views of elephant seal rookeries, Guadalupe fur seals, a multitude of birds, diverse geological formations and a wide range of native vegetation. Thirty participants will eat well and sleep comfortably on the 113-foot Royal Polaris; leaving from San Diego (bus transportation between CMA and San Diego is provided). For more information, trip photos and a complete itinerary visit our website; for questions and/or registration call Jim DePompei at 310-548-7562 x248.
Cabrillo Whalewatch
Tuesday, December 26 through March 2018 DAILY! Go to sea any day of the week through the end of March in search of migrating Pacific gray whales and a host of other marine life, such as dolphins, seals and sea lions. Whalewatch naturalists, trained by CMA and the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society, lead two-to-three-hour boat trips from various landings. Join the fun by calling Cabrillo Whalewatch at 310-5487770, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 1pm. Fee: Varies by landing; contact Cabrillo Whalewatch or visit our website: www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Channel Islands Adventure: Santa Cruz Island (Prisoners Harbor):
Saturday, May 4 7:30am - 5:30pm Discover the wonder of the Channel Islands as you join CMA Educators on an adventure to Santa Cruz Island, which is part of the Channel Islands National Park. We’ll cruise along the island coast; then go ashore where participants will follow along on a naturalistled hike to observe the diverse coastal habitats and panoramic views. The trip leaves from Ventura. Visit our website or call for more details. Reservations are required; please call 310-548-7562. Fee: $59 per person, $54 age 55 and over, $41 under age 12 ($50 FRIENDS members)
Channel Islands Adventure: Anacapa Island
Saturday, June 1 9am - 5pm Discover the wonder of the Channel Islands as you join CMA Educators on an adventure to Anacapa Island, which is part of the Channel Islands National Park. During the crossing watch for marine birds and mammals; then join a naturalist lead guided walk through nesting gulls and their young chicks on Anacapa Island. The trip leaves from Oxnard. Visit our website or call for more details. Reservations are required; please call 310-548-7562. Fee: $59 per person, $54 age 55 and over, $41 under age 12 ($50 FRIENDS members)
American Cetacean Society Monthly Speaker Series Adults
Tuesday, March 26 7:30pm Tuesday, April 30 7:30pm Tuesday, May 28 7:30pm The American Cetacean Society/Los Angeles Chapter offers free monthly lectures in the John M. Olguin Auditorium on the last Tuesday of each month through May (resuming in September). Mar. 26: Whale Tales from San Ignacio Lagoon Apr. 30: Jason Colby, University of Victoria, book signing, “Orca: How we Came to Know and Love the Ocean’s Greatest Predator” May 28: Mark Lowry, SWFSC (retired), on Southern California Pinniped Research For information and scheduled speakers, visit www.acs-la.org. Fee: Free
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium • 3720 Stephen M. White Drive • San Pedro, CA 90731 • Tel 310-548-7562 • www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org A facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks with support from Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium