>Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 10:23:54 -0800
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>From: ptmsc at olympus.net (Port Townsend Marine Science Center)
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>Subject: Protection Island
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>SUNSET CRUISES TO PROTECTION ISLAND
>
>The lure of the wonders on Protection Island, at the mouth of Discovery
>Bay, increases daily. Home to breeding, nesting, and flyway populations of
>numerous bird species, this National Wildlife Refuge also plays host to
>numerous marine mammals.
>
>Due to the overwhelming response to previously scheduled trips this past
>winter and spring, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (a non-profit
>educational organization at Fort Worden State Park) has scheduled four (4)
>special sunset boat tours around Protection Island: Saturday, July 27th &
>Sunday, July 28th and Saturday, August 3rd & Sunday, August 4th. The
>cruise, aboard a well appointed and comfortable 65 ft. motor yacht, will
>depart Pt. Hudson Marina in downtown Pt. Townsend at 6:30 pm to explore the
>biological and historic dimensions of this island refuge. This three hour
>trip is part of the PTMSC's educational program for all ages.
>
>We offer this trip to enable citizens to gain a better understanding of the
>marine ecosystems and the wonders of natural science which abound in this
>area. On-board naturalists, familiar with the island and the waters around
>the Olympic Peninsula, provide excellent commentary on local birds,
>mammals, geology and weather. Tickets are $35 per person ($30 for PTMSC
>members and/or Audubon Society members)). Make plans to join us and the
>loons, grebes, cormorants, sea lions. harbor seals, Rhinoceros auklets and
>Tufted Puffins to navigate into the wonders of natural science. To reserve
>a spot or for additional info, call (360) 385-5582 or email:
>ptmsc at olympus.net
>