The image shows a scenic coastal landscape during sunset. The foreground features rugged, reddish-brown cliffs with some vegetation. Below the cliffs, there is a rocky shoreline with scattered boulders and small pools of water. The ocean stretches out to the horizon, with gentle waves rolling in. The sky is a gradient of colors, transitioning from a soft orange near the horizon to a pale blue higher up, indicating the sun is setting. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, with warm tones from the setting sun illuminating the scene.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2025

(Anemone – NPS Photo/M. Rose) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this busy month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Along with the king tides, we also had Whale Watch Weekend. We have lots of Bat Stars, we have lots of Sea Hares, we have anemones, we have crabs, we have keyhole limpets, we have a major bluff collapse, we … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2025

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Photo collage of a woman smiling outdoors. In the upper image she sports long, dark braids and a mauve button-down shirt; in the lower image, she sports a black, short afro and wears a gray t-shirt that says "#FindThatLizard". Resting vertically on her open palm is a gray-brown lizard. Text to the left of the images gives the event details.
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Naturally Speaking Series – FindThatLizard – Climate Change, Science Outreach, and Lizards of Southern California

Join herpetologist and ecologist Dr. Earyn McGee as she discusses how lizards in the southwestern US may be impacted by climate change, interesting research about lizards in Southern California, and how to engage broader audiences in herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) as a career and a hobby! When: Wednesday, January 15th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM Where:  Zoom Cost: Free RSVP today Sponsored by … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – FindThatLizard – Climate Change, Science Outreach, and Lizards of Southern California

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The image shows a close-up view of a rocky surface covered with barnacles and seaweed. The barnacles are small, cone-shaped crustaceans with rough, textured shells that are attached to the rock. They vary in size and are clustered together in groups. The seaweed is greenish-brown, with long, narrow fronds that are also attached to the rock. The surface of the rock is uneven and appears to be wet, suggesting it might be in a tidal zone or near the water. The background is blurred, focusing the attention on the barnacles and seaweed in the foreground.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2024

(Sunset – NPS Photo/D. Wieder) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2024

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Did You Miss It? – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

If you missed this talk, it’s available to watch on the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation’s YouTube site. It was an excellent talk with Keith giving us a holiday special providing six stories of hope. One of those stories was about the effort to save the black abalone. During the talk, Keith referred to a storymap presentation which explained why the conservation was occurring along with … Continue reading Did You Miss It? – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

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