A few months ago, Pink Princess had the opportunity to contribute a total of 28 party style dresses to the “8^th Annual Jazz in January” fund raising event, which included a special performance by Jonathan Butler and Rick Braun. This event is held annually with all the proceedings benefiting the Ocean Institute’s educational programs. This program is created to increase awareness and understanding of the ocean environment to over 100,000 students every year through science, maritime, and outdoor education. Here are thank you letters from a couple of young children who had the opportunity to experience and benefit from this enriching program… Letter number 1 reads: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lacy, Thank you so much for allowing me to visit the Ocean Institute at Dana Point. It was the first time many of us had seen the Pacific Ocean. We had so much fun looking at Shark's teeth, and touching starfish and fish. We loved the Octopus and Big Al. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. Love, Jordy" Letter number 2 reads: "Dear Ocean Institute, Thank you so much for this opportunity. I loved learning about the Moon Jellies Life Cycle. I liked looking at the plankton on the Shore Lab. Out on the R/V sea Explorer I saw California Sea Lions, I also got to hear different dolphin and whale sounds. I learned all about the Moon Jellies Life Cycle I also learned how big and small they could be. This field trip inspired me to learn more about marine biology so I will do a lot better in school. Thanks again I loved the field trip and can’t wait to go back I had the time of my life! Sincerely, Alyssa Macias"