WHAT’S THE SPLASH?
Public Hours:
Monday-Friday 2PM-5PM
Saturday-Sunday 10AM-5PM
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Special Hours:
Please note that the tanks upstairs are getting a remodel, so there may be empty tanks from time to time as animals are getting ready for their new homes.
Our Impact:
Connect and engage visitors and students to the oceans through hands-on interactive experiences with marine life and habitats of southern California, and to inspire them to become good stewards of our environment.
NCL Sea Craft Hour
Saturday, January 18
12:30PM – 1:30PM
In partnership with the National Charity League, this free event invites all ages to get creative with sea-themed crafts. It’s a wonderful way for kids to explore their artistic side while learning about the ocean.
Talking Trash
Free Public Lecture at the MB Library Tuesday, February 4 | 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Join Dr. John H. Dorsey for an engaging evening on the impact of trash in our oceans and beaches, with a focus on Santa Monica Bay. Learn what steps we can take to help clean up and protect our coastlines.
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 19
Time to be announced
Save the date, and get ready to Keep it Green, Keep it Clean with exciting hands-on activities to promote ocean conservation and sustainable living. Let’s make a difference together!
OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS STUDENT EDUCATION EQUITY POLICY
The Board of Directors for the Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc. (OTS) is proud of its long history of providing education equity for underserved children. Many of the young students who have attended our marine science classes are from disadvantaged or low-income families, or attend Title I schools. These marine science classes teach the children about the sea animals that live off our coast and the importance of protecting their environment from pollution.
Since providing education equity for underserved children has historically been a priority for OTS, OTS hereby formally adopts a policy of providing educational equity for underserved children when providing free marine science classes at either the Roundhouse Aquarium or at schools. These OTS onsite and outreach classes provide access to underserved children and Title I schools that greatly benefit these children in their understanding of marine science.