The Friends of Long Marine Lab will hold its annual "Whale of an Auction," the group's popular fundraiser supporting the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, on Saturday, June 23, at Cowell College, on the beautiful University of California, Santa Cruz campus. The auction has grown into a lavish affair featuring both silent and high-energy live auctions. A delicious feast adds to the fun––oyster bar, catered buffet, fine wines, champagne––and it’s a green event with all seafood chosen in accordance with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines The auction raises funds directly for K-12 and community education programs, the care and feeding of more than 400 aquarium animals, and the volunteer program For information regarding donations, sponsorships and tickets, call (831) 459-3800.