Every aspect of the field research is explained over the ship's PA and students may ask questions directly of the research boat as continuous radio contact is maintained between the boats. Field trips leave from Marina del Rey Harbor and are best conducted in the morning hours when ocean conditions are most favorable. Bus parking is available at Fisherman's Village boarding area. Students are supplied with marine mammal sighting forms and general information packets. The boat has excellent visibility at the water level giving students a great view of how marine mammals are studied in the field.
Discounts are available for smaller group sizes.
Please contact OCS for details and reservations. Offshore Research Cruises Students may learn marine biology, oceanography, sailing and seamanship as Eco-volunteers on an Ocean Conservation Society research Cruise. Cruises are offered in 3 or 6 day stages aboard a 46 foot sailboat with all the amenities, outfitted for offshore marine mammal research. The research is carried out under the supervision of the Los Angeles Dolphin Project under the same technical protocol used in their ongoing research. Cruises leave from Marina del Rey and cover the Santa Monica Bay area, Catalina, Santa Barbara, and Anacapa Islands.