February 2023 calendar with single squiggly horizontal line through squares indicates high and low tides. Everyday the line goes down twice and up twice. Contact edparnell@ucsd.edu for more details about the calendar.
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February 2023 – Tides

Our dedicated volunteers at Cabrillo National Monument take photos of the exciting flora and fauna down in the tidepools! We want to try and capture the wonderful photos that volunteers are taking in the tidepool area. This blog post is published on a monthly basis, but we need your help. We encourage you to keep contributing by submitting your memorable photos and/or short videos to cnmvipvoice@gmail.com. These can … Continue reading February 2023 – Tides

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What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2023

(NPS Photo/M. Rose) January was an outstanding month for exploring in the tidepools. The king tides produced an extreme low tide of -2.2 feet, giving an exceptional viewing of critters in the tidepools. Speculation is that perhaps there were more rare critters than normal due to the high surf and storms. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2023

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Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Series – The Great Migration – Gray Whales from Alaska to Baja

This a hybrid event – in-person in the auditorium (masks are optional) as well as a free event on Zoom. Which mammals have the longest annual migration in the world? The Eastern Pacific Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) travels all the way from Alaska to Baja California (and back again) every year – but why? Join marine biologist Sarah Taber as she shares more on Gray Whales, … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – The Great Migration – Gray Whales from Alaska to Baja

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Continuing Education

ACS Lecture Series – Troy Sears

So what is the coolest thing you have ever seen? Confessions of a whale watching captain with over 7,000 days on the water. The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday January 18 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Troy Sears will be presenting “So what is the coolest thing you have ever seen? Confessions of a whale watching captain with over … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Troy Sears

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CNMF – Development Coordinator

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation (CNMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and philanthropic partner of National Park Service supporting Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s only National Park. CNMF is seeking a part-time Development Coordinator to support fundraising, events, and communication efforts for our growing organization. Collaborating with the Executive Director, this individual will perform a variety of administrative and communication duties related to membership and events activities. … Continue reading CNMF – Development Coordinator

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Continuing Education

Talks and Lectures at the NAT

The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT) is offering several talks and lectures. Here is a good chance for some Continuing Education opportunties. Check them out. Nat Talk: Citizen Justice Tuesday, January 24, 2023 7 PM Nat Talk: The Secret World of WildlifeTuesday, February 28, 2023 7 PM Nat Talk: Torrey Pines & the Birth of San Diego’s Environmental Movement Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7 PM … Continue reading Talks and Lectures at the NAT

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