Underwater Parks Day
At the Museum and Sea Center
Celebrate Underwater Parks Day with free admission to the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, thanks to support from The Moeller Lab at UC Santa Barbara. Enjoy the Sea Center's interactive exhibits, storytime, and activities with festival partners like Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, Channel Islands Naturalist Corps, Channel Islands Restoration, Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research, and National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science.
The first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition sticker commemorating the festival. Kids can enjoy ocean-themed crafts and two storytime sessions at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. An interactive dive demonstration in partnership with Blue Ocean Productions and Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc. will occur at 11:00 AM.
Underwater Parks Day celebrates Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), or “underwater parks,” that preserve the biodiversity and abundance of ocean life in our coastal waters. Some of the most nutrient-rich waters on the planet are located in the Santa Barbara and Channel Islands region. These waters support abundant marine life found in kelp forests, tide pools, and rocky intertidal reef habitats. MPAs restrict fishing and the overharvesting of these incredibly diverse marine ecosystems to promote stable species populations and recreational use for future generations of visitors.
Underwater Parks Day is celebrated in unison with many aquariums and science centers in Southern California.
For more information, call 805-962-2526 ext. 110.
