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Responsible Tidepooling in California: How to Explore the Intertidal Zone with Care and Integrity
To ensure the wonder of the tidepools endures for generations to come, responsible and ethical practices are essential — this is where the value of exploring with an expert guide truly shines.
Marine Life
Nov 11, 2025
4 min read
Creature Feature: Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
This month’s featured creature is one of the most commonly seen native bees in San Diego: the Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Creature Features
Jul 24, 2025
2 min read
A Tale From the Tidepools
Here's a little inspiration from the San Diego coastline!
Wins in the Wild
May 3, 2025
1 min read
Creature Feature: Figeater Beetles
Figeaters do not bite or sting, but they are excellent pollinators and make nutritious snacks for the birds and mammals that can catch them.
Bugs
Sep 5, 2024
1 min read
Creature Feature: White-lined Sphinx Moth
These things are big. The caterpillars, also known as hornworms, are juicy chonkers. The chrysalis is the size of your entire thumb.
Creature Features
Jul 31, 2024
2 min read
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