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
Forward into Light Revisited
For those of you who were unable to attend the Forward into Light event celebrating the centennial of the 19th amendment, we have brought the event to you. The event was well received at the park occurring over four nights. Ranger Julieanne put together a slideshow which was shown during the event on the side of the lighthouse. We are providing that slideshow as a … Continue reading Forward into Light Revisited
Cabrillo Field Notes – Adaptation During a Global Pandemic
ad·ap·ta·tion (noun) – the action or process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment. How do you adapt to change, to stress, and to a global pandemic? Just like everyone else, we at Cabrillo National Monument have had to adapt quickly to these unprecedented times. One of the ways we’ve done so is how we communicate science to the public. … Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes – Adaptation During a Global Pandemic
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