Lions, Leopards and Whales, Oh My!

Join the American Cetacean Society, San Diego Chapter for their next event in the Speaker Series. Jodi Frediani will be talking about “Lions & Leopards & Whales, Oh My!: Photographing marine wildlife around the globe” The virtual event is free and will be held on November 10 at 7pm. Jodi Frediani, Santa Cruz based award-winning photographer and whale researcher, has been swimming with and photographing … Continue reading Lions, Leopards and Whales, Oh My!

Equipment used for science field work on a green background. Equipment includes an NPS Ranger shirt, hat, sunglasses, boot, binoculars, radio, field guides and knife.

Cabrillo Field Notes -A Glimpse Into the Life of an Intern at Cabrillo National Monument

By Madison O’barr As an intern at Cabrillo National Monument, I have had a unique opportunity to experience many different parts of what life looks like while working for the National Park Service (NPS). When beginning the position, I was taken on as an interdisciplinary and communications intern. This entailed that I work with the Interpretation and Education Division to tell a story about the … Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes -A Glimpse Into the Life of an Intern at Cabrillo National Monument

CNMF Moonwalk – October 20

Join the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation for a Moonwalk on October 20, 2021 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cabrillo National Monument. In partnership with San Diego Astronomy Association, telescopes will be available for your enjoyment and viewing of the Full Moon. Bring a chair, blanket, and relax under the stars at the Park after dark! RSVP is required to attend. COST:CNMF Members – FREE to attend and … Continue reading CNMF Moonwalk – October 20

These Oceanographers Want to Turn Marine Slime into Drugs

This article comes from Wired.com Eric Niiler 10.27.2020 08:00 AM A California team will use a robotic vehicle to study tiny seafloor creatures, hoping they might yield new compounds to fight viruses and cancer. ON WEDNESDAY, A crew of technicians will hoist a remotely operated vehicle dubbed Hercules from its berth on an oceanographic research vessel down into a patch of ocean about 150 miles off the Southern … Continue reading These Oceanographers Want to Turn Marine Slime into Drugs