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What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2024

(NPS Photo/F. Sheikh) Another great month of low tides. More heavy rains caused extensive damage to both the Coastal Trail and the Spur Trail. The entrance to the tidepools however, was quickly repaired (again), but the Spur Trail remains closed, still badly damaged. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2024

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Flyer with two headshots of a scientist out in the field; in one image she is wearing a black polo that says "U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service", in the other she is wearing the green-and-gray uniform of a National Park Service ranger. In both photographs she smiles at the camera.
CNMF, Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Series – The Endangered Species Act and How Everyone can Contribute to Conservation

Kaye London, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, works for US Fish and Wildlife Service as a Classification Biologist. She works with the species’ experts and Agency managers to apply the Endangered Species Act regulations. She provides input for determinations regarding listing status for at-risk and listed species. She got her start at Cabrillo National Monument as a volunteer in 2006 where she loved assisting with herp … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – The Endangered Species Act and How Everyone can Contribute to Conservation

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Continuing Education

ACS Lecture Series – Thomas Jefferson

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday February 21 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Thomas Jefferson will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Thomas Jefferson will be presenting on the disappearance of Pilot Whales from Southern California.  About the Speaker: Thomas Jefferson has been studying marine mammals for 40 years, since 1983, and … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Thomas Jefferson

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What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2024

(NPS Photo/D. Orr) King tides did not disappoint this month. Lots of visitors and lots of tidepool critters! From Keyhole Limpets to Kelp Crabs to Sea Stars, even baby Sea Hares. Unfortunately, the heavy rains that we received on January 22 caused extensive damage to both the Coastal Trail and the Spur Trail. The entrance to the tidepools however, was quickly repaired by the California … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2024

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Flyer with two scientists out in the field; one sorts seeds in a greenhouse, the other uses a white net on a long pole to catch insects.
Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Series – San Diego’s Native Bees and the Plants They Love

San Diego County is a biodiversity hotspot for both plants and pollinators. Patricia and Jess will be talking about native bees and the plants they depend on in the county and ways to support them in your backyard. When: Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where:  Zoom Cost: Free RSVP today Sponsored by the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – San Diego’s Native Bees and the Plants They Love

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