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Marine biologists have invited families and others interested in

exploring marine life to participate in Bay Discovery Day at Shellmaker

Island on Saturday.

The scientists are offering a program that will include four stations

where participants can look at creatures from Upper Newport Bay.

The stations will include the largest and smallest creatures living in

the bay -- birds, plankton, crabs and fish.

The event will be held at the Marine Studies Center on Shellmaker

Island. It is scheduled to run from 9 to 11 a.m.

The island is located along Back Bay Drive about a quarter-mile north

of the intersection of Back Bay and Jamboree Road.

Information: (949) 640-9959.