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 for a celebration of suns, moons, and stars. Invertebrates are out of this world! Seaing Stars The Seymour Center team presents the "other worldly" features of some of the most unique sea creatures, those infinitely amazing seastars! Explore seastars that aren't always on display at the sea water table and learn about their various body types, fascinating features, and strategies for success. A great opportunity to get to know some of Monterey Bay's shining seastars and what makes them so incredibly "bright"! Mission to the Moon Jelly Join the crew for an exploration of the moon jelly! Learn why our jellies are housed in a round tank, find out what jellies are made of, and how it is that they can be so out of this world! We have fascinating facts and lots of info to share to help you complete your own mission of understanding. Did you know moon jellies were sent to space? Yes, it's true! Come find out why! Seaside Crafts There's no time to be crabby when you are having fun in the Little Critters Crafts Room at the Seymour Center! Come turn your hands into incredible invertebrates ­ that's right! Create your own incredible crab puppet! Build a new shell / home as part of the new hermit crab hand puppet craft. If you're not into "moving" and simply want to redecorate, join the creative fun that decorator crabs have and renovate your shell for the decorator crab hand puppet. See the transformation as your hand becomes a crawly crab with these literally hands-on crafts! Seaside crafts are held on Sundays from 1 to 3 pm. 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. 2009 tours: January 8 & 25 February 12 & 22 March 12 & 22 April 9 & 26 May 14 & 24 June 11 & 28 July 9 & 26 August 13 & 23 September 10 & 27 October 8 & 25 November 12 & 22 December 10 & 27 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