A vibrant purple and blue sea slug with bright orange spines crawls among brown and pink seaweed in a shallow tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2026

(Red Sea Urchin – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools and Cabrillo. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2026

A group of people on a rocky beach looking at sea animals.

Tidepool Coordinator Position Available

Our client, the California Wildlife Foundation (CWF) is looking to fill a Tidepool Protection, Education, and Restoration (TPERP) Coordinator role. This position is located at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, CA. The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday; 40 hours per week; anticipated through April 2027, with the possibility of extension. OverviewThe Program Coordinator supports visitor engagement, resource protection, and public education within the rocky … Continue reading Tidepool Coordinator Position Available

A knobby sea star with spiny, orange-tipped arms rests among seaweed, rocks, and green algae in a shallow tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2026

(Two Spot Octopus – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2026