A bright green sea anemone with shell fragments clinging to its tentacles rests on wet sand among seaweed and small rocks in a tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2026

(Yellow Gilled Sea Goddess – NPS Photo/Rick A.) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the final month of this tidepool season — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools and Cabrillo. Added … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2026

A vibrant purple and blue sea slug with bright orange spines crawls among brown and pink seaweed in a shallow tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2026

(Red Sea Urchin – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools and Cabrillo. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2026

A knobby sea star with spiny, orange-tipped arms rests among seaweed, rocks, and green algae in a shallow tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2026

(Two Spot Octopus – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2026

A close-up of a keyhole limpet showing its textured shell, dark tentacles, and bright orange foot against a sandy background.

What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2026

(Red Rock Shrimp – NPS Photo/M. Rose) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. The nudibranchs are out in force. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. We are in King Tides season so capture those photos and enjoy. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2026

White U.S. Park Ranger SUV parked at sunset with a large tree and colorful sky in the background.

What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2025

(Kelp Crab – NPS Photo/M. Rose) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. The nudibranchs are out in force. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. We are in King Tides season so capture those photos and enjoy. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2025

a translucent elongated blue body with orange spikes on it's back. White tips are at the end of each spike.

What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2025

(Kelp Crab – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during November — thank you to everyone who contributed. The nudibranchs are out in force. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. We are entering King Tides season so capture those photos and enjoy. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2025