Crystal Cove State Park
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Have you ever wondered why an octopus changes colors or where hermit crabs get their shells?
Join CA State Parks Interpreter Alex on a trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool habitats and the incredible adaptations that tidepool animals use to survive in a harsh environment where land meets the sea.
Students can discover a number of tidepool organisms and explore topics including habitats, tides, adaptations, food chains, and defense mechanisms.
During this virtual field trip, students will also learn about Marine Protected Areas, why they are important, and how they help protect these fascinating and fragile tidepool ecosystems.
Keep reading to discover our On-Demand programs and K-12 educational resources from Crystal Cove State Park!
Resources
Japanese History Project: Japanese Farm Sites at Crystal Cove State Park
Click to explore these primary and secondary sources about Japanese farm sites in Southern California!
Interactive Virtual Exhibit: Japanese American Pioneering Community at Crystal Cove State Park
Click to explore this interactive virtual exhibit of the pioneering Japanese American community at Crystal Cove!
Mysteries of the Octopus: Adaptations and the Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate – 12/19/2024 09:00 AM
Join Park Interpreter Alex on the California coast for an engaging virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area and discover the...
Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area – 12/09/2024 11:00 PM
Join us on a 45-minute virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool habitats and the incredible...
Biodiversity Day Crystal Cove State Park and Special Guest Fish and wildlife – 09/10/2024 09:00 AM
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Community Voices: Japanese American Experiences at Crystal Cove State Park
Click to explore this interactive timeline that features oral histories of Japanese Americans at Crystal Cove!
Mysteries of the Octopus! Adaptations and Life Cycles of a Curious Marine Invertebrate
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Crystal Cove State Park In-Person Field Trip!
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Junior Ranger Program
Enjoy our suite of Beautiful Birds videos
Let’s Learn About Tidepools
Join Veronica for a bilingual Junior Ranger Adventure in the Crystal Cove State Park Tidepools ¡En dos idiomas!
Explore Tidepools
Explore Tidepools with Park Naturalist Winter!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Tidepools Music Video
Join Alex for our R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Tidepools Educational Music Video
Tide Pool Animal Adaptations at Crystal Cove State Beach
Join California State Parks Interpreter Alex at Crystal Cove State Beach to discover tide pools and the adaptations of plants and animals that live in...
Bilingual Marine Protected Areas Coastal Explorer Guide Activity Book
Dive into our Bilingual Marine Protected Areas Coastal Explorer Guide Activity Book
Birds of Crystal Cove
Discover the Birds of Crystal Cove and other Educational Resources at crystalcove.org
Ocean Protection Council
Ocean Protection Council
MPA Collaborative Network
MPA Collaborative Network
Marine Protected Areas Scavenger Hunt
Explore our Marine Protected Areas Scavenger Hunt
Animal Evidence
Explore Animal Evidence with Crystal Cove State Park!
Crystal Cove Teacher Resources
Explore passPORTS teacher resources for Crystal Cove State Park!
Discover Marine Protected Areas!
Discover Marine Protected Areas!
Tidepool Resources
Explore Tidepool Resources from Crystal Cove State Park!
Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area
Click to explore this On-Demand Program.