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What’s in the Tidepools? – October 2023

(NPS Photo/D. Hunt) As tidepool season starts up again, October’s highlights included, sea hares, keyhole limpets, brooding anemones, ants and butterflies. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month, and during the summer — 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. . A … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – October 2023

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ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Clarissa Anderson

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday October 11 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Dr. Anderson will be presenting “Red Tide“. No registration is required. About the Speaker: Dr. Clarissa Anderson is a biological oceanographer with expertise in ecological forecasting and remote sensing. Her research focuses on the prediction of harmful algal blooms and toxins in estuarine and … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Clarissa Anderson

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Naturally Speaking Series – Cultural Resources of Cabrillo National Monument

What does the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, the Visitor Center Complex, and the view from Whale Watch Trail all have in common? Why, these are just a few of the Cultural Resources at Cabrillo National Monument! This talk will discuss these and more! When: Wednesday, September 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where:  Zoom Cost: Free RSVP today Sponsored by the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – Cultural Resources of Cabrillo National Monument

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ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Anne E. Bowles

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday September 13 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Dr. Bowles will be presenting “60 Years of Returning to the Sea – A Personal Perspective on Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute’s Six Decades in the tradition of Carl and Laura Hubbs“. No registration is required. About the Speaker: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) is an … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Anne E. Bowles

A New 5.10 Crack Appeared Overnight in Yosemite

(Climbing.com) SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 -MARY BETH SKYLIS Last week a 200-foot hand crack appeared overnight near Yosemite’s Royal Arches cliff. The splitter was quickly climbed at 5.10- and named Super Naturalbefore park officials closed the classic area.  The park’s closure notice states: “Rock climbers recently reported a new crack in a cliff on the western side of Royal Arches, near the climbing route Super Slide. Subsequent investigation revealed … Continue reading A New 5.10 Crack Appeared Overnight in Yosemite