Members-Only Events

Members and Friends Whale Watching Cruise
Friday, January 18: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

In partnership with Scripps's Hildebrand Lab (ocean acoustics) Members and guests are invited to join researchers from the acoustics laboratory of Dr. John Hildebrand for an exploration into the sounds of the sea, featuring marine mammal communication. Graduate student researchers will be on hand to share their discoveries in undersea acoustics through interactive demonstrations and presentations. In a recent study, Hildebrand and colleagues found that ocean noise has increased significantly in Southern California since the 1960s. Learn how marine animals are adapting to an increasingly complex environment.

This naturalist-guided whale watching journey also will provide an opportunity to meet other Scripps Oceanographic Society members, while on the lookout for migrating gray whales and a fascinating variety of sea life. Early reservations are encouraged.

RSVP: Call San Diego Harbor Excursion at 619/234-4111 and ask for "Scripps Oceanographic Society Cruise"

Members and guests: $25
Youth (ages 4-12): $15

For more information on membership, please call 858/534-5771.