Sea Lion Pup in the Pools
Hello TPERP VIP’s, There’s a sea lion pup on the cliffs of the tidepools today 2/26. It looks a little thin, but may still be okay. We’ll see if it’s there tomorrow, or if it departs on its own. You’ll remember there was a record event of young sea lion strandings last year due to a shortage of smaller sized fish. SeaWorld tells us the … Continue reading Sea Lion Pup in the Pools
Military History Exhibit Closed
The Military History Exhibit will remain closed through March 31, 2014 for the seismic retrofit. Continue reading Military History Exhibit Closed
TPERP – Spring Shifts Available
The March/April/May calendars are now full of available shifts for both low tides and the education table. (All on the same TPERP calendar now). Please log into Volgistics and sign up!! Thanks to all of you who attended the tidepool committee meeting today. We divided into subcommittees to work on displays for the summer education table, including “no take” education, birds, wildlife, plants and geology … Continue reading TPERP – Spring Shifts Available
SDSU Marine Lab Open House
SDSU Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory (CMIL) Open House Gadgets and Gizmos: The Tools we use for Science The open house is a yearly event designed to showcase SDSU’s marine laboratory. This event provides educational and outreach activities related to marine science and conservation in local marine ecosystems. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with SDSU faculty and students and learn about local research being … Continue reading SDSU Marine Lab Open House
TPERP Updates and Slight Changes
Hello TPERP Volunteers, Here are a few updates/reminders here for you: 1) Tidepool Committee – there will be a committee meeting tomorrow Saturday at 10am and we’ll be forming subcommittees to lead some interpretive projects for the trailer/tidepool area. All are welcome to attend. We will likely send out follow up emails to seek those who might be interested with some specific projects. 2) Volgistics … Continue reading TPERP Updates and Slight Changes
What’s in a name? Where to put the lighthouse.
Did you know there was considerable debate on the location of the Old Point Loma lighthouse, even after the U.S. Coast Survey had selected the site? On September 28, 1850 (coincidentally 308 years to the day after Cabrillo landed at Ballast Point), the United States Congress authorized the construction of nine lighthouses from Cape Flattery, Washington, to San Diego. In 1851, A.M. Harrison, Chief Topographer, … Continue reading What’s in a name? Where to put the lighthouse.
