Soft-bodied, Spineless Sea Nettles: The Perfect Predator
Pacific sea nettles may be spineless, but they are by no means defenseless. These large and beautiful “true jellies” of the Class Scyphozoa are invertebrates, but what Read More…
marine invertebrates
Gooseneck Barnacles: Diving in Head First
While a crashing wave would make most people say, “Heads up!,” for barnacles it’s more like, “Feet up!” Barnacles are animals that cement themselves to surfaces head Read More…
Sea Stars Wasting Away
Colorful sea stars have traditionally been a bright spot for tidepool visitors – but in recent years, these charismatic stars have been dealt a heavy blow. Sea Read More…
Flashback Friday: Super Star
Of all the holiday stars shining brightly, we think this one is particularly special. Read about the voracious sunflower star in today's Flashback Friday! This marine creature Read More…
By-the-Wind Sailors
Earlier this summer, some California beaches were carpeted in red, thanks to masses of pelagic red crabs, while others were blanketed in blue. The West Coast was Read More…
Living Legend
Recently, after returning from a trip to the South Pacific in early August, scientists reported they had witnessed a rare and welcome sight not seen since the Read More…
Red carpet event
Over the last few weeks, beachgoers of Southern California have had a rather unusual experience: the beaches are red. In some places there are patches of red, Read More…
Upside-down jellies
As August rolls around, recreational collection of red abalone resumes along the Northern California Coast, following a month’s reprieve in July that allows the tasty mollusks some Read More…