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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CNMF, Continuing Education

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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The image shows a close-up view of a rocky tide pool environment. There is a large, beige-colored sea snail or limpet attached to the underside of a rock, with its spiral shell visible. Below it, on the rocky surface, there is a green sea anemone with its tentacles spread out. The surrounding area is covered with various small rocks, pebbles, and patches of seaweed or algae. The scene is wet, indicating the presence of water, typical of a tide pool habitat.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2024

(Brooding Anemone – NPS Photo/M. Rose) 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. This month we had a lot of Sea Hare sightings along with sea stars and Brooding Anemones. We even had dolphin … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2024

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CNMF, Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Series – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

To preserve and protect our national parks takes diverse perspectives, creative ideas, and deep problem-solving skills. Join Dr. Keith Lombardo, the director of the Southern California Research Learning Center, to explore some conservation success stories from Channel Islands National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Cabrillo National Monument! When: Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00 – 7:00 PM Where:  Zoom Cost: Free RSVP today Sponsored … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Series – 3 Parks, 3 Stories – Conservation in Southern California National Parks

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Continuing Education

ACS Lecture Series – Michaela Alksne

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday November 13 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Michaela Alksne will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Michaela Alksne will be speaking on “Whale Music: Long-term biogeographic patterns of Blue and Fin whale moans in the Southern California Bight”. About the Speaker: Michaela Alksne (she/her/hers) is a … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Michaela Alksne

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