What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2023
(NPS Photo/M. Rose) February was another outstanding month for exploring in the tidepools. The king tides produced an extreme low tide of -2 feet, giving an exceptional viewing of critters. All the recent welcomed rain along with the king tides caused some bluff collapses as well as rain runoff in the ocean. The welcomed rain also started to allow spring wildflowers to start to pop … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2023
ACS Lecture Series – Dr. David Weller
The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday February 8 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Dr. David Weller will be presenting “Getting to Know Gray Whales: My Lifetime of Research” No registration is required. About the Speaker:Dr. David Weller has been studying the biology and ecology of whales and dolphins for 35 years. His specialization is in the areas … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Dr. David Weller
Did You Know – Sailplane Landmark
Have you seen this on the way into the park? Do you know what it is? Unofficially referred to as the “Little Monument”, this landmark is dedicated to the early sailplane flights that occurred here. It is easy to miss as you enter the park. It is on the right hand side of the road, just pass the road to Upper Maintenance, and just before … Continue reading Did You Know – Sailplane Landmark
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
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
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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