October 7, 1996

Long Marine Lab hosts 17th annual open house

The magic and mysteries of Monterey Bay are the backdrops for Long Marine Lab's annual open house, set for Sunday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. Admission is free.

Highlights of the open house include 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; a "children's corner," touch tanks, and many other marine-oriented activities for kids; live jazz music by Crosswinds; and foods from local restaurants. Parking is available at Silicon Systems, 2300 Delaware Avenue. For more information, call Long Marine Lab at ext. 2883.

--Robert Irion