The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe
Lauren Sommer, NPR Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationCredit: Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR More than 4,500 square miles of ocean will soon be protected by the federal government off the Central California coast. The Biden administration is creating a new national marine sanctuary, which will be the third largest in the U.S. The sanctuary is also the first to be led by Indigenous people. It was … Continue reading The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe
October 2024 – Tides
Encore Perfomance of the Glowing Fireworms
Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected August and September for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful … Continue reading Encore Perfomance of the Glowing Fireworms
ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Audra Ames
The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday September 11 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Dr. Audra Ames will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Dr. Audra Ames will be speaking on Communication sounds of narwhal and beluga whales. About the Speaker: Dr. Audra Ames is a bioacoustician studying the communication and echolocation systems … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Dr. Audra Ames
September 2024 – Tides
Watch the Glowing Fireworms
Fireworms are mating! If you are interested in watching small worms mating & glowing like green light sticks now is the season. VIP Mary has selected August and September for the more intense light show. These fireworms or glowworms, Odontosyllis phosphorea, swim up from the bottom to mate on the surface water for half an hour. When thousands of these worms glow, it makes for a wonderful … Continue reading Watch the Glowing Fireworms

