Several grey fish swimming in and around golden colored kelp with a large rockwall in the background. Read more about Ocean Animal Adaptations and Habitats of Monterey Bay

Ocean Animal Adaptations and Habitats of Monterey Bay Dive into the amazing, diverse underwater worlds of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve or Asilomar State Beach! With Interpreter Isabella, students will identify different marine habitats and learn about the variety... Read MoreRead more about Ocean Animal Adaptations and Habitats of Monterey Bay

Image shows the ocean on the left with a wet sand covering the beach, reflecting the sky and clouds in the distance. Some clumps of kelp sit on the wet sand. Mountains are nestled under the clouds in the distance. Read more about Explore the Shore at Carpinteria State Beach

Explore the Shore at Carpinteria State Beach Join us as we learn about the diverse organisms that inhabit our shore and coastal environments at Carpinteria State Beach. Habitats may include tidepools, estuaries, dunes, tar seeps, the Santa Barbara Channel, and more!... Read MoreRead more about Explore the Shore at Carpinteria State Beach

Silver Strand Eel Grass Read more about Eelgrass Habitat in the San Diego Bay: An Underwater Wonder

Eelgrass Habitat in the San Diego Bay: An Underwater Wonder Explore the unique eelgrass habitat at Silver Strand State Beach! In this program, students will learn about how eelgrass in the San Diego Bay provides numerous benefits to the bay ecosystem and is a... Read MoreRead more about Eelgrass Habitat in the San Diego Bay: An Underwater Wonder

Black and white photo of a gentleman using a long stick to pull tar from a barrel. Read more about Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

Tar, Not Just a Nuisance! Let’s discover the active tar seeps at Carpinteria State Beach! Students will learn about why and how tar continues to seep on our coast. We will then observe a series of historical or modern scenes of tar and discuss and decide whether this... Read MoreRead more about Tar, Not Just a Nuisance!

San Elijo State Beach Jellyfish Read more about Jellies: Sensational Stinging Survivalists

Jellies: Sensational Stinging Survivalists Jellies (aka jellyfish) have amazing adaptations that allow them to thrive throughout our world's ocean. From surface waters to the deepest depths, from the warm tropics to the chilly poles, join us at San Elijo State Beach... Read MoreRead more about Jellies: Sensational Stinging Survivalists