The Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California, is nationally recognized for its for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. Docked in front of the Institute are the Research Vessel "Sea Explorer" and the tall ship "Pilgrim", a reproduction of the brig immortalized by Richard Henry Dana in his book "Two Years Before the Mast".

The Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California, is nationally recognized for its for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. Docked in front of the Institute are the Research Vessel "Sea Explorer" and the tall ship "Pilgrim", a reproduction of the brig immortalized by Richard Henry Dana in his book "Two Years Before the Mast".