The image shows a scenic coastal landscape during sunset. The foreground features rugged, reddish-brown cliffs with some vegetation. Below the cliffs, there is a rocky shoreline with scattered boulders and small pools of water. The ocean stretches out to the horizon, with gentle waves rolling in. The sky is a gradient of colors, transitioning from a soft orange near the horizon to a pale blue higher up, indicating the sun is setting. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, with warm tones from the setting sun illuminating the scene.
Cabrillo, What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – Summer 2026

(Cabrillo Coastal Area – NPS Photo/Carmen A.) As we prepare to start our tidepool season, here are a few photos from the past few months. You will find some photos of baby gulls that VIP Ben took with his spotting scope. You will see some images that VIP Rick captured (actually his brother), of the Glowing Fireworms at Mission Bay on a tour that VIP … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – Summer 2026

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Cabrillo, Tidepool Tips, TPERP

Kelvin Waves, Sea Turtles and Snakes, Oh My!

Effects from El Niño are starting to feel like events from Jumanji. With the strongest El Niño on record, southern California is starting to have some unusual observations. Kelvin Waves You may not have heard about Kelvin waves, but the thing to know is they will be bringing higher surf and possibly raising sea level by 6-12 inches. These waves and other effects from El … Continue reading Kelvin Waves, Sea Turtles and Snakes, Oh My!

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Watch the Glowing Fireworms (Date & Parking Update)

Wrong Date and Time was Previously Announced The date that was previously announced for the Fireworm display should have been for September 16th. We have updated the information below. Parking Update Due to Construction (8/20/2026) The city has fenced-in area in front of pier. It’s some big civic project. Not sure if this fencing will still be there in September. This is what people can … Continue reading Watch the Glowing Fireworms (Date & Parking Update)

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Continuing Education

Watch the Glowing Fireworms

Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected September 9th for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful show! … Continue reading Watch the Glowing Fireworms

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