The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday January 10 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Ric Matthews will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Please join as Ric presents a brief history of ACS-San Diego and Marine Mammals he has encountered. About the Speaker: Ric Matthews graduated from the Univ. of Calif Davis campus with … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Ric Matthews
(NPS Photo/M. Rose) December was a busy month in the tidepools. King Tides, high surf, holiday visitors, negative tides, jet skis stuck in shallow water and great weather allowed for fantastic viewing in the rocky intertidal. December’s highlights include, octopus, keyhole limpets, sea stars and more. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone who contributed. … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2023
This post is written by Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprentice Izzy Song, thirteen years old. In the Rocky Intertidal at Cabrillo, lies a mysterious creature hidden underneath the algae. It grasps upon the rocks, mimicking the fluidity of the ocean— the twists and turns of its arms swinging into the gaps between the rocks. It looks toward the sun, showing its two, blue spots on … Continue reading The Unique Octo-gem, the California Two-spot Octopus
This post is written by 16 year old Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprentice Vivian Kowieski Say’s Phoebes are just one of the hundreds of migratory birds that visit San Diego each year. These little birds demonstrate great adaptability that is increasingly necessary for species to survive in the modern world. Here’s a look into what makes them so resilient. Say’s Phoebes (Sayornis saya) are described … Continue reading Adaptability in Say’s Phoebes
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