Tag: Tidepools
July 2026 – Tides
What’s in the Tidepools? – Cleanup Edition June 2026
(Hopkins Rose Nudibranch – NPS Photo/Amy O.) This is a special post about the recent cleanup in the tidepools during June. This was the 1st annual Pauline Geisler Memorial Tidepool Cleanup honoring our friend who suddenly passed away in March. Volunteers, Staff members and friends showed up to participate and we are thankful to everyone. We honored Pauline in the best way possible by protecting … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – Cleanup Edition June 2026
June 2026 – Tides
What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2026
(Giant Keyhole Limpet – NPS Photo/Rick A.) 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 signup for the cleanup on June 17th if you are interested. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. But before … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2026
Did You Know – Concretions – What are They?
Have you noticed those circles around the tidepool entrance? They’re not dinosaur footprints or asteroid impact craters. They’re concretions, a fascinating geological feature. Let’s dive into what makes them so special. A concretion is a solid, tightly packed mass of minerals that forms inside sedimentary rock, often with a round shape. Concretions happen when minerals from groundwater settle and stick the sediment together, usually around … Continue reading Did You Know – Concretions – What are They?
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