Did You Know – Mojave Yucca
By Interdisciplinary Apprentice Ryan Sullivan One of the many drought-tolerant and evergreen plants populating Cabrillo National Monument, the Mojave yucca is a plant many visitors may not notice. However, not only is it beautiful, it has plenty of uses! Sources: Information sourced from the Fire Effects Information System database maintained by the US Forest service. Continue reading Did You Know – Mojave Yucca
Swell Shark Hatching
TPERPs and visitors were treated to an unusual sighting in the tidepools on Christmas Eve day. We found a swell shark hatching from its egg case, also referred to as a Mermaid’s Purse. The egg case was approximately 4-5 inches in length. Needless to say it was quite popular with the visitors. Here you can see a crowd hanging around TPERP Jackie while she educates … Continue reading Swell Shark Hatching
Did You Know – Octopus Tidbits
Octopuses, squid and other cephalopods are colorblind – their eyes see only black and white – but their weirdly shaped pupils may allow them to detect color and mimic the colors of their background, according to a father/son team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard University. Read more… Here’s a link to another interesting article talking about the brain of an … Continue reading Did You Know – Octopus Tidbits
Did You Know – The Abundant Black Sage
By Interdisciplinary Apprentice Wyler Svoboda The black sage (Salvia mellifera) is a very common plant species at Cabrillo National Monument. The black sage is endemic to the south-western US and Baja California regions and it can be found along the Visitor Center walkways, along the Bayside Trail, and even down towards the tide pools. It can grow up to 3-6 feet and can take up … Continue reading Did You Know – The Abundant Black Sage
Tidepool Tips – Circadian Behavior in the Starlet Sea Anemone
TPERP Rex has been investigating the biology and other interesting phenomenon of some our the critters that live in the tidepools. One of his discoveries is that some anemones have shown the ability to remain in sync with tidal opening and closing when removed from the sea and placed in a 24 hr dark aquarium. Rex says, There are also serious documentation for the same … Continue reading Tidepool Tips – Circadian Behavior in the Starlet Sea Anemone
Cabrillo Field Notes – What Do Greenhouse Volunteers Do at Cabrillo National Monument?
Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Apprentice Felix Asadi At Cabrillo National Monument, our volunteers do a lot of good for our park. You might see them assisting visitors, leading snake talks or Science Explorer’s Club booths in the breezeway, or giving tours of our park’s exhibits. Our greenhouse volunteers are a team that helps restore the plants at Cabrillo. Read more… Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes – What Do Greenhouse Volunteers Do at Cabrillo National Monument?
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