September 13, 1996 Contact: Robert Irion (408) 459-2495; irion@ua.ucsc.edu

LONG MARINE LAB HOSTS SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ON OCTOBER 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CRUZ, CA--The magic and mysteries of Monterey Bay are the backdrops for one of the most popular family events in Santa Cruz: Long Marine Laboratory's annual open house, set for Sunday, October 13. This year's open house, the seventeenth, will feature activities for marine enthusiasts of all ages, from adults who enjoy science talks to kids who want to touch squirmy or spiny sea creatures.

About 2,500 people attended the open house last year at the lab, perched atop a coastal bluff at the western edge of Santa Cruz. Admission is free to the event, which runs from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Parking is available at Silicon Systems, 2300 Delaware Avenue. Shuttle buses will transport people to the lab.

Long Marine Lab, a marine-research facility operated by UC Santa Cruz, opened in 1978. Its scientists work to understand Monterey Bay's unique environment and explore other issues in the marine sciences worldwide. The lab's education programs for schoolchildren and the general public draw about 40,000 visitors annually.

Highlights of the open house include the following:

-- Viewing of the lab's marine mammals, including dolphins and sea lions.

-- Talks, videos, and slide shows by researchers at UCSC's Institute of Marine Sciences.

-- Open research labs with microscopes, marine invertebrates, and other critters.

-- A "children's corner," touch tanks, and many other marine-oriented activities for kids.

-- Live jazz music by Crosswinds.

-- Foods from local restaurants, including Carniglia's Seafood, El Palomar, and Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta.

The event is accessible to those with disabilities; people needing special arrangements should call the lab in advance.

For more information, call Long Marine Lab at (408) 459-2883.

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