Lillian Boyd, Dana Point Times
The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation has made a donation of $200,000 to Ocean Institute in order to support educational programs and upgrades and maintenance for the research vessel Sea Explorer.
The institute’s Adopt-A-Class program has provided funding for 10,000 students annually to enjoy field trips and educational opportunities in Dana Point. About 50,000 students have visited the Ocean Institute every year for the past 40 years.