What’s in the Tidepools? – Cleanup Edition June 2026

(Hopkins Rose Nudibranch – NPS Photo/Amy O.) This is a special post about the recent cleanup in the tidepools during June. This was the 1st annual Pauline Geisler Memorial Tidepool Cleanup honoring our friend who suddenly passed away in March. Volunteers, Staff members and friends showed up to participate and we are thankful to everyone. We honored Pauline in the best way possible by protecting … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – Cleanup Edition June 2026

A group of people posing for a photo

What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2026

(Giant Keyhole Limpet – NPS Photo/Rick A.) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to signup for the cleanup on June 17th if you are interested. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. But before … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2026

A bright green sea anemone with shell fragments clinging to its tentacles rests on wet sand among seaweed and small rocks in a tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2026

(Yellow Gilled Sea Goddess – NPS Photo/Rick A.) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the final month of this tidepool season — 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. Added … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2026

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 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

A close-up of a keyhole limpet showing its textured shell, dark tentacles, and bright orange foot against a sandy background.

What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2026

(Red Rock Shrimp – NPS Photo/M. Rose) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. The nudibranchs are out in force. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. We are in King Tides season so capture those photos and enjoy. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2026