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
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
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
The TPERP Program just celebrated its 23rd year at Cabrillo National Monument on November 9th. Do you know why the TPERP Program was implemented? The program was started for several reasons but basically the public was loving the tidepools to death. This is what Cabrillo Road to the tidepools looked like in the early 1970’s. Those cars are not waiting to get a parking spot, … Continue reading Happy Birthday TPERP!
We have purchased some additional biomodel critters for the Tidepool Education table. These critters include a Sea Cucumber, California Sea Hare and a Solitary Sea Anemone. These are a great collection to the table. Stop by and visit the table and see these realistic new biomodels. Continue reading Tidepool Tips – New Biomodel Critters
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