Tag: What’s In the Tidepools

A bright red crab is partially submerged in shallow water, surrounded by various types of seaweed and marine plants. The crab's claws and legs are clearly visible, and its body is a vivid red color, contrasting with the sandy and rocky seabed. The water is clear, allowing a good view of the crab and its surroundings.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2025

(Bat Star – NPS Photo/P. Geisler) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this busy 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 2025

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The image shows a scenic coastal landscape during sunset. The foreground features rugged, reddish-brown cliffs with some vegetation. Below the cliffs, there is a rocky shoreline with scattered boulders and small pools of water. The ocean stretches out to the horizon, with gentle waves rolling in. The sky is a gradient of colors, transitioning from a soft orange near the horizon to a pale blue higher up, indicating the sun is setting. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, with warm tones from the setting sun illuminating the scene.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2025

(Anemone – NPS Photo/M. Rose) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this busy month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Along with the king tides, we also had Whale Watch Weekend. We have lots of Bat Stars, we have lots of Sea Hares, we have anemones, we have crabs, we have keyhole limpets, we have a major bluff collapse, we … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2025

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The image shows a close-up view of a rocky surface covered with barnacles and seaweed. The barnacles are small, cone-shaped crustaceans with rough, textured shells that are attached to the rock. They vary in size and are clustered together in groups. The seaweed is greenish-brown, with long, narrow fronds that are also attached to the rock. The surface of the rock is uneven and appears to be wet, suggesting it might be in a tidal zone or near the water. The background is blurred, focusing the attention on the barnacles and seaweed in the foreground.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2024

(Sunset – NPS Photo/D. Wieder) 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 visit the Tidepool Videos page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2024

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The image shows a close-up view of a rocky tide pool environment. There is a large, beige-colored sea snail or limpet attached to the underside of a rock, with its spiral shell visible. Below it, on the rocky surface, there is a green sea anemone with its tentacles spread out. The surrounding area is covered with various small rocks, pebbles, and patches of seaweed or algae. The scene is wet, indicating the presence of water, typical of a tide pool habitat.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2024

(Brooding Anemone – NPS Photo/M. Rose) 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 visit the Tidepool Videos page. This month we had a lot of Sea Hare sightings along with sea stars and Brooding Anemones. We even had dolphin … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2024

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What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – October 2024

(Sea Hares with eggs – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Welcome back to tidepool season. We’ve highlighted some tidepool photos from this month along with a few from over the summer. 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 visit … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – October 2024

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A sign at the entrance to Cabrillo National Monument. The ocean is in the background.
What is in the Tidepools

What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2024

(NPS Photo/P. Geisler) April brought several other happenings at the park beside the tidepools. The new Oceanside Trail opened to the public. A group of volunteers and staff had a rare opportunity to visit the new Point Loma Lighthouse. We had the first Monumental Conference along with participating in the City Nature Challenge. We have images of an Osprey pulling a fish out of the … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2024

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