Tag: TPERP
January 2020 Tides
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
Tidepool Tips – Bluff Collapses
Once again Mother Nature reassures us that she has the final word on what will happen to the bluffs in the tidepools. Last week we had a major collapse in Zone 2. The recent storms and King tides played havoc with the entrance to the tidepools as well. Previously we have tried to put up temporary barricades to keep visitors off the bluffs. However the … Continue reading Tidepool Tips – Bluff Collapses
December Tides
Why I Love TPERP
Recently TPERP Romi had an exciting time in the tidepools. She tells her Seahare story in her own words. When I was just about to give up finding any interesting sea life to show to our visitors, I found a patch of Seahare eggs. Then a foot from that, I found 3 big fat Seahares, 2 of them hugging. Closer look, one of them was … Continue reading Why I Love TPERP
