New TPERPs and Gracie
Recently we had 25 new volunteers go through our virtual Tidepool Training with the anticipation they will become TPERP volunteers. As part of the training they are required to do at least two shadow shifts with veteran TPERP volunteers. This past weekend was our first good low tide of the season and their first opportunity to do their shadow shifts. Due to COVID, we have … Continue reading New TPERPs and Gracie
How Gracie the Grackle Came to Visit the Rocky Intertidal
By Pauline Geisler, TPERP Coordinator Back on September 13th, TPERP Brian and I were closing the tidepool area. That was the day the wind changed direction and brought smoke and ash to the coast. Along with the sooty haze came a brownish bird looking a bit worse for wear. I was standing at the entrance to the tidepool area telling people that it was 4:30 and … Continue reading How Gracie the Grackle Came to Visit the Rocky Intertidal
The Octopus Teacher
TPERP Rex called to our attention this documentary on Netflix. If you get Netflix and want to learn more about the octopus, this is defintely worth watching. A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. You can find more information from IDMB. (www.imdb.com/title/tt12888462/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) Continue reading The Octopus Teacher
Watch the Undersea Film Festival
This year the San Diego Undersea Film Festival is free to everyone due to COVID-19. This is your opportunity to watch several short entries to the film festival from the safety of your home. The films are available between October 2 through October 11. For more information visit sdufex.com. Continue reading Watch the Undersea Film Festival
October 2020 – Tides
If you are interested, we have posted the tidecharts for 2021 and 2022, thanks to Ed Parnell at Scripps.Tidecharts 2021Tidecharts 2022 Continue reading October 2020 – Tides
‘Alien’ Jaws Help Moray Eels Feed
VIP Mary provided us with this eeeeeellllllly information. Moray eels have a unique way of feeding reminiscent of a science fiction thriller, researchers at UC Davis have discovered. After seizing prey in its jaws, a second set of jaws located in the moray’s throat reaches forward into the mouth, grabs the food and carries it back to the esophagus for swallowing. Read more… Here is … Continue reading ‘Alien’ Jaws Help Moray Eels Feed
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