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ACS Lecture Series – Troy Sears

So what is the coolest thing you have ever seen? Confessions of a whale watching captain with over 7,000 days on the water. The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday January 18 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Troy Sears will be presenting “So what is the coolest thing you have ever seen? Confessions of a whale watching captain with over … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Troy Sears

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Talks and Lectures at the NAT

The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT) is offering several talks and lectures. Here is a good chance for some Continuing Education opportunties. Check them out. Nat Talk: Citizen Justice Tuesday, January 24, 2023 7 PM Nat Talk: The Secret World of WildlifeTuesday, February 28, 2023 7 PM Nat Talk: Torrey Pines & the Birth of San Diego’s Environmental Movement Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7 PM … Continue reading Talks and Lectures at the NAT

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The Six Best Places in the World for Whale Watching

Whale watching as an organized activity began in 1950 when the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego was declared a public place for gray whale watching. Since then, thousands of tourists have come to this American city to enjoy the spectacle offered by various types of whales, such as blue whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and orcas. In fact, due to the diversity of species … Continue reading The Six Best Places in the World for Whale Watching

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How Lobster Eyes Can Help Astronomers Get a Wider View of the Cosmos

VIP Mary submitted this article. She says “This new kind of telescope reminds me of the use of the fresnel lens in lighthouses, just in reverse. This new telescope takes light & images in from multiple sources where as the fresnel lens projects & refracts the light source out to a wider angle from the original light source.” The crustacean-inspired technology can help us analyze … Continue reading How Lobster Eyes Can Help Astronomers Get a Wider View of the Cosmos

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January 2023 – Tides

Our dedicated volunteers at Cabrillo National Monument take photos of the exciting flora and fauna down in the tidepools! We want to try and capture the wonderful photos that volunteers are taking in the tidepool area. This blog post is published on a monthly basis, but we need your help. We encourage you to keep contributing by submitting your memorable photos and/or short videos to cnmvipvoice@gmail.com. These can … Continue reading January 2023 – Tides

Talking Turtles – A Speaker Series

Talking Turtles: A Speaker Series Here is a chance for some more Continuing Education. The Living Coast Discovery Center is offering this series. You need to RSVP for the talks as they have limited space. Join the Living Coast Discovery Center for our new speaker series “Talking Turtles” happening select Saturdays at 2 PM.  This series features marine biology professionals and our conservation partners as we … Continue reading Talking Turtles – A Speaker Series