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Continuing Education

ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Francine Kershaw

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday April 10 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Dr. Francine Kershaw will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Dr. Kershaw will be presenting on “New challenge: Protecting Marine Mammals While Advancing Offshore Wind Development”.  About the Speaker: Dr. Francine Kershaw is a Senior Scientist at the Natural … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Francine Kershaw

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The picture shows two seals on a rocky outcrop by the sea. The water is a vibrant turquoise and is gently lapping against the rocks. The seal in the foreground is lying down, facing the camera, and appears to be resting or sunbathing. The other seal is behind it and seems to be in the process of moving, possibly about to enter the water. The rocks are brown and rugged, with some wet patches indicating the tide level. The sun is shining, creating a sparkling effect on the water's surface.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2024

(NPS Photo/P. Geisler) Happy Spring! As the main tidepool season starts winding down, the Spring flowers start to bloom. You can also see some very cool photos that Pauline took of two Moray Eels near the tidepool entrance. There is a video as well on the Tidepools Videos page. She also captured a video of an Osprey catching a fish from the tidepools. Here is … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2024

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Continuing Education, Lighthouse

The Restoration of San Diego’s Operational Lighthouse

La Playa Trail Association presents its next history lecture, and you are invited. Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Point Loma Assembly 3035 Talbot Street, Point Loma Doors open 5:30 pm. Lecture from 6:00 to 7:00 pm $10 suggested donation The Restoration of San Diego’s Operational Lighthouse By authors-historians Kim Fahlen and Karen Scanlon Also, Contractor Neil Gardis, if his travel schedule permits. The leggy iron tower … Continue reading The Restoration of San Diego’s Operational Lighthouse

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