NCGS proudly invites members of NCGS and GRA and their families to attend this event. This trip will begin at Concord Chevron Park at 7:30 am. Buses will leave at 7:45 am (pick up at San Jose at 8:30.) Stops will include:

1) Moss Landing for an introduction to California State University's Moss Landing Marine Laboratories by its Director, Professor Gary Greene, and

2) A tour and talk by Debra Stakes, Ph.D., of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

We will visit the Aquarium's new exhibit "Fishing for Solutions: What's the Catch?" This exhibit take an in-depth look at shrimp fishing around the work and the impact the industry has on marine life.

Time: March 15, 1997, concord - 7:30 am; San Jose - 8:30 am

Return Saturday evening at Concord 7:00 pm.

Place: Concord - 2101 Diamond Blvd. (Chevron Parking lot) From I-680 exit Willow Pass Rd., go east 1 block and turn left on Diamond Blvd. San Jose - TBA

Cost: $35 (18+); $30/adolescent (13 to 17); $25 (3 to 12), includes lunch, transportation, refreshments and admission fee to the aquarium.

For more information call Tim Ault (510) 372-9100 (days) or Tridib Guha at (510) 370-0685 (evening 8 to 10 pm.) Seating is limited.