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Trapping Millions of ‘Zombie’ Urchins Could Restore California’s Once Mighty Kelp Forests

August 20th, 2021

Grant Downie is cruising through Caspar Bay, a small cove 150 miles north of San Francisco on the rugged Mendocino County coast. From the helm of his 18-foot fishing boat, The Rose, Downie steers along the jagged cliffs that surround a pristine beach at the shore. The sea in this protected inlet appears peaceful and […]

Blue Cavern Onshore State Marine Conservation Area

December 15th, 2020

See the mesmerizing world of Blue Caverns On-Shore SMCA. The beautiful dive-footage in this video was taken on an exceptionally clear day in April 2018. Swim along on an undersea journey as you experience a vibrant community of life hidden beneath the waves.

Seacliff State Beach Tide Pool Exploration and Craft!

December 3rd, 2020

Join California State Parks Interpretive Ranger Pravina at Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz, California. Explore the tide pool ecosystem and follow along as we make a tide pool craft project. Visit our website http://www.ports-ca.us to learn more about California State Parks’ PORTS Home Learning Programs. Follow us on social media @PORTSprogram to become an […]