(Cabrillo Coastal Area – NPS Photo/Carmen A.) As we prepare to start our tidepool season, here are a few photos from the past few months. You will find some photos of baby gulls that VIP Ben took with his spotting scope. You will see some images that VIP Rick captured (actually his brother), of the Glowing Fireworms at Mission Bay on a tour that VIP … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – Summer 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

(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

(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