Large sea turtle laying on a beige towel

Scientific Snapshot- A Second Chance for Mexico’s Marine Wildlife – Virtual Talk

Here is a chance for more continuing education. The American Cetacean Society is sponsoring a talk “Scientific Snapshot- A Second Chance for Mexico’s Marine Wildlife”. The talk will held virtually on Zoom next Wednesday, March 10 at 7pm. Centro de Rescate in La Paz, Baja California Sur, is a rescue center devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of stranded, injured, sick and entangled marine … Continue reading Scientific Snapshot- A Second Chance for Mexico’s Marine Wildlife – Virtual Talk

A smiling woman wears a lit headlamp, a plaid shirt, and white gloves while she holds a golden-brown bat with an outstretched wing. The image is overlaid over a background of a plant with dark green, vertically-orientated leaves with yellow, serrated edges.

Naturally Speaking Virtual Talk: “Agaves and Bats – A Plant-Pollinator Love Story”

Dr. Kristen Lear will present a virtual talk titled “Agaves and Bats – A Plant-Pollinator Love Story“. This talk is being hosted by the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation. Thursday, March 18th 6:30 PM PST – 7:30 PM PST Register for this free public program here. Agaves are iconic plants across Mexico and the US Southwest, including Cabrillo National Monument. The towering stalks of agaves provide abundant … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Virtual Talk: “Agaves and Bats – A Plant-Pollinator Love Story”

A sunset along a rocky shoreline.

What’s In the Tidepools – February 2021

Our 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. So we are starting this blog post which will get published on a monthly basis, but we need your help. We want you to contribute by submitting your memorable photos … Continue reading What’s In the Tidepools – February 2021

Broken sandstone rocks against a layered cliff. Several people are in the background looking at the rock fragments.

Another Major Bluff Collapse

Another major bluff collapse occurred midday in the tidepools on Wednesday February 17. This occurred in Zone 1 where the majority of the visitors view the tidepools. Luckily no one was injured. In fact our volunteers had to try to keep people from climbing on the rocks shortly after the collapse. The pile of rocks is still unstable and poses a danger to everyone. Once … Continue reading Another Major Bluff Collapse

Black header with NPS Shield on right side. Below that reads COVID-19 Safety Alert. Under that has safety guidance for COIVD-19.

COVID-19 Safety Signs Now Posted at Park

New signs are up throughout the park in the following locations: Visitor Center patios, breezeway, statue, sidewalk to upper monument, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Kelp Forest Overlook, and tidepools at both ends of the Coastal Trail. I’ve attached the sign here so you can all be familiar with what it says about requiring masks. If visitors ask you about it, here is a talking point … Continue reading COVID-19 Safety Signs Now Posted at Park