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
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
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
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
The Six Best Places in the World for Whale Watching
Whale watching as an organized activity began in 1950 when the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego was declared a public place for gray whale watching. Since then, thousands of tourists have come to this American city to enjoy the spectacle offered by various types of whales, such as blue whales, humpback whales, minke whales, and orcas. In fact, due to the diversity of species … Continue reading The Six Best Places in the World for Whale Watching
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