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Did You Know

Did You Know – Limpet Teeth Stronger Than Spider Silk

Engineers in the UK have found that limpets’ teeth consist of the strongest biological material ever tested. Limpets use a tongue bristling with tiny teeth to scrape food off rocks and into their mouths, often swallowing particles of rock in the process. The teeth are made of a mineral-protein composite, which the researchers tested in tiny fragments in the laboratory. They found it was stronger … Continue reading Did You Know – Limpet Teeth Stronger Than Spider Silk

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Tidepool Tips, TPERP

Tidepool Tips – Biting Off More Than He Could Chew?

Last Tuesday TPERP Ken made an interesting discovery in the tidepools. He noticed an anemone consuming an entire lobster. And as you can see the poor anemone next to it was close but just missed. Needless to say it was the favorite attraction for visitors. However, the next day, the lobster was gone. Who knows what happened to the lobster; Did the tides takes it … Continue reading Tidepool Tips – Biting Off More Than He Could Chew?

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See the Star of India As It Sails Past Cabrillo

The Star of India will be sailing on both Saturday November 17 and Sunday November 18. It has been five years since the Star last sailed. Cabrillo makes a perfect spot to see this historic ship. Sailing with the Star will be the companion ships from the Maritime Museum; the San Salvador, Californian and the America. Details about the sail can be found on the … Continue reading See the Star of India As It Sails Past Cabrillo

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Tidepool Tips

Tidepool Tips – Octopus Mating

Last Saturday Nicole, the Scientific Program Coordinator, took the new TPERPs on a tidepool walk. During that walk, an octopus was nice enough to show itself to the TPERPs. Nicole talked about how the octopus is a solitary animal, which is why you never see more than one in a tank at an aquarium. The subject of how they mate came up (and we leave … Continue reading Tidepool Tips – Octopus Mating

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