August 22-27, 2010
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
The Monterey Bay Aquarium founded 1984 is located on
the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row on the Pacific Ocean
shoreline in Monterey, California. It holds 35,000 plants and animals
representing 623 species. The aquarium benefits by a high circulation of ocean
water which is obtained through pipes which pump it in from Monterey Bay.
Among the aquarium's numerous exhibits, two are of
particular note: The centerpiece of the Ocean's Edge Wing is a 10 meter
(33-foot) high 1.3 million liter (1/3 million gallon) tank for viewing
California coastal marine life. In this tank, the aquarium was the first in the
world to grow live California Giant Kelp using a wave machine at the top of the
tank (water movement is a necessary precondition for keeping Giant Kelp, which
absorbs nutrients from surrounding water and requires turbidity), allowing
sunlight in through the open tank top, and circulation of raw seawater from the
Bay. The second exhibit of note is a 4.5 million liter (1.2 million gallon)
tank in the Outer Bay Wing which features one of the world's largest
single-paned windows (crafted by a Japanese company, the window is actually
five panes seamlessly glued together through a proprietary process).
Sealife on exhibit includes stingrays, jellyfish, sea
otters, an 11 lb. lobster over 50 years old, and numerous other native marine
species, which can be viewed above and below the waterline. For displaying
jellyfish, the MBA uses an aquarium called a Kreisel tank which creates a
circular flow to support and suspend the jellies. Visitors are able to inspect
the creatures of the kelp forest at several levels in the building. The
aquarium does not house mammals other than otters.
Open: 10:00am to 6:00PM
Arrive at any
time
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Prices: Adult $29.95 Child
(3-12) $17.95
No charge for children 3 and under
Make reservations on
your own...
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Wednesday August 25, 2010
AQUARIUM - SAILING ADVENTURES: Sunset Sails
Join us for a spectacular sunset sail on the waters of
the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Watch for wildlife and enjoy wine
and light refreshments as you talk with our naturalist, or simply relax with
friends.
You'll enjoy a rare view from aboard the 65-foot Derek
M. Baylis, and you may get to see whales, dolphins, seals and sea otters, all
common visitors to the bay. It's an evening you'll never forget.
All participants under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a paying adult.
Departs: 5:30pm The sailboat
departs from Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey,
1.5 miles from the
Aquarium.
Arrive 15 minutes early to check -in
Time:
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Prices: $55.00 per person
Tour space is
limited
Make Your Reservations By Phone:
Call
Aquarium reservation center 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. (except holidays)
(866) 963–9645 Toll-free in the U.S. and Canada
(831)
647–6886
more information...
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Thursday August 26, 2010
AQUARIUM - MORNING ROUNDS
Get a new view of the Aquarium in this
behind-the-scenes adventure! Your morning begins by viewing a private sea otter
feeding and training session. Next you'll go on "morning rounds" to see where
food is prepared for our animals, and how they get their morning meals. You'll
have a chance to prepare vitamins for our penguins and serve breakfast to other
animals.
As you explore the Aquarium with our trained
naturalist, you'll see the exhibits from a perspective that's usually only
available to staff and volunteers. Along the way, you'll learn how we care for
more than 30,000 living animals and plants in 200 galleries and exhibits.
Fees: Registration fees do not include
Aquarium admission. You must also purchase tickets to the Aquarium at the
time of registration for all Adventures that take place inside the
Aquarium.
All participants under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a paying adult.
Departs: 8:15am Monterey
Aquarium
Arrive 15 minutes early to check -in
Time: 8:15am
to 10:30am
Prices: $65.00 Adult, plus Aquarium admission general
public (8 to adult)
Tour space is limited
Make Your Reservations By Phone:
Call
Aquarium reservation center 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. (except holidays)
(866) 963–9645 Toll-free in the U.S. and Canada
(831)
647–6886
more information...
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Thursday August 26, 2010
AQUARIUM - SAILING ADVENTURES: Day Sails
Become a marine scientist for a day! You'll experience
the wonders of Monterey Bay first-hand as you work alongside Aquarium
naturalists aboard the Derek M Baylis, a 65-foot sailboat designed for ocean
research.
You'll get your hands wet gathering plankton, testing
water samples and observing the fascinating bottom-dwelling creatures found in
our sampling equipment. Along the way you may get to see whales, dolphins and
sea otters, all common visitors to the bay. You'll learn about the history of
the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and how this resource-rich
environment has been utilized and studied over the years.
Everyone can take a turn at the helm steering the boat
and you'll learn about navigation and sailing. Small group sizes allow everyone
to actively participate in the science activities.
Don't miss this rare view of the bay and the amazing
creatures that live there.
All participants under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a paying adult.
Departs: 10:00am The sailboat
departs from Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey,
1.5 miles from the
Aquarium.
Arrive 15 minutes early to check -in
Time:
10:00am to 2:00pm
Prices: $69.00 Adult, Children: 10 to 17 $59.00
Tour space is limited
Make Your Reservations By Phone:
Call
Aquarium reservation center 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. (except holidays)
(866) 963–9645 Toll-free in the U.S. and Canada
(831)
647–6886
more information...
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