Visitor Programs Go on a scavenger hunt, take a tour, explore more in a See-More Lab, or make your own souvenir in our crafts room. Join our daily site tours to see and learn about some of the research going on here at Long Marine Lab. Or come along on one of our behind-the-scenes research tours to how our scientists use research to better understand dolphins, sea otters, sea lions, elephant seals, and harbor seals. See-More Labs Join us daily to learn about hot topics from ocean acidification to upwelling. Participate in both family-friendly interactive presentations whether you drop by in the morning or afternoon. Pep-Sea! Did you know there are “butterflies” in the sea? Can tiny plants help carbonate the ocean? Come find out the answers to these questions and more during “Pep-Sea, a carbonated ocean.” You can help a coral reef in your everyday life––find out how you’re already involved and connected to the ocean! Ocean Motion Join the Seymour Center team as we explore the food web in the green waters of Monterey Bay. Participate in a live demonstration to see how the powerful spring winds on our coast fuel the bountiful life in the world’s oceans. Come learn why the Monterey Bay can support a huge amount of marine wildlife from tiny plankton to blue whales. Seaside Crafts Come have fun in the crafts room making a diving mask or a sea star pinwheel!Seaside crafts are held on Sundays from 1 to 3 pm. Sponsored by Target Tour Descriptions Site Tours (daily) Join our skilled docent guides on a daily site tour around the Seymour Center and parts of Long Marine Lab. Tours are available at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 PM on a first come, first serve basis. Simply sign up at the admissions desk when you arrive. If your group is interested in a private Reserved Tour, please call (831) 459-3799 at least three weeks in advance. Marine Mammal Research Tours The Marine Mammal Research Tour is a 75-minute, behind-the-scenes tour offering an in-depth exploration of the marine mammal research projects at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of LML scientists and their studies of dolphins, sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seals, and blue whales. A tour is offered on selected Thursdays and Sundays of each month beginning at 2:15 PM. 2010 Winter/Spring tours: January 14 & 24 February 11 & 28 March 11 & 28 April 8 & 25 Marine Mammal Research tours are free with admission and open to the public. They are best suited for children over 10 years of age. Space is limited to 12 participants. Advanced reservations required; call (831) 459-3799. All tours begin at 2:15 PM. Learning Programs: School | Youth | Teacher | Visitor | Member | Student