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Don Hansen founded Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, the first business to operate from Dana Point Harbor in 1971. He loved the ocean and was dedicated to the conservation of marine life. His understanding and appreciation of the ocean introduced thousands of visitors and locals to fishing and whale watching in Southern California. He also founded the Dana Point Festival of Whales, the longest running festival of whales in the world, which assisted Dana Point in being named the Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World®. He is remembered by his family, friends, and the community he loved.
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