ExplorOcean featured at John Wayne Airport

John Wayne Airport, Orange County News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 9, 2013

“EXPLOROCEAN” FEATURED AT JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

SANTA ANA, Calif. – An exhibition titled “Inspire, Educate, Explore: ExplorOcean,” featuring displays from the Newport Beach-based ExplorOcean is now on display at John Wayne Airport (JWA) through October 2013.

The exhibit features various oceanography education displays, from maritime navigation artifacts to the science behind the ocean to antique ship models in bottles.

“We are thrilled to be selected by John Wayne Airport to showcase one of America’s premier Ocean Literacy Centers to millions of tourists and business travelers!” said Tom Pollack, CEO of ExplorOcean Newport Beach. “Our spectacular waterfront location in Newport Beach’s vibrant Balboa Village Fun Zone is an amazing family destination for tourists seeking a true Southern California ocean experience!”

The display can be viewed in the ORANGE COUNTY: Destination Art & Culture exhibition space, which is located along the pedestrian walkway connecting the Terminal B and C ticketing lobbies and is open to the general public, passengers and visitors to the Airport. For more information about JWA’s art program, visit www.ocair.com.

ExplorOcean is located on the Balboa Peninsula and is dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean explorers. Situated between the shores of the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the bustling Newport Harbor and 750 acre Back Bay ecological preserve; ExplorOcean is an ideal launching point for people of all ages to experience the wonders of the seven seas. The goal of ExplorOcean is to become an iconic landmark attraction injecting new energy into the heart of the 75-year-old Balboa Fun Zone for locals and visitors to enjoy for generations to come. Visit www.explorocean.org for more information.

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Contact: Rachel Gibson
Office: (949) 252-5197
rgibson@ocair.com