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
How Lobster Eyes Can Help Astronomers Get a Wider View of the Cosmos
VIP Mary submitted this article. She says “This new kind of telescope reminds me of the use of the fresnel lens in lighthouses, just in reverse. This new telescope takes light & images in from multiple sources where as the fresnel lens projects & refracts the light source out to a wider angle from the original light source.” The crustacean-inspired technology can help us analyze … Continue reading How Lobster Eyes Can Help Astronomers Get a Wider View of the Cosmos
January 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 January 2023 – Tides
What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2022
(NPS Photo/D. Orr) Welcome back to the tidepool season at Cabrillo National Monument. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. You can find videos on the Tidepool Videos page. TPERP Mary photographed some raccoon tracks found in wet sand/rocks. The Point Loma Peninsula is home to a … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2022
Talking Turtles – A Speaker Series
Talking Turtles: A Speaker Series Here is a chance for some more Continuing Education. The Living Coast Discovery Center is offering this series. You need to RSVP for the talks as they have limited space. Join the Living Coast Discovery Center for our new speaker series “Talking Turtles” happening select Saturdays at 2 PM. This series features marine biology professionals and our conservation partners as we … Continue reading Talking Turtles – A Speaker Series
Volunteer Opportunities
Here are a couple of volunteer opportunities for you if you are interested. Come help clean up Ocean Beach on January 15 and receive a free pass for whale watching. Please help us clean up Ocean Beach here in San Diego, CA! If you will be in San Diego, come on down and help us clean up Ocean Beach! Your efforts make a big difference … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities
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