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10/15/2026

This week we will have tidepool biologists at the tidepools every day this week! Our staff are at the tidepools during low tide to educate visitors about different species they may find while exploring, share the rules about the Marine Protected Area to prevent any violations, and help protect the ecosystem from any potential human impacts.

We hope to see you out there at the tidepools with our biologists. They are a wealth of knowledge and there to answer your questions, help you find things, and explore responsibly. 🌊

10/14/2026

Join us for a spook-tacular 👻 Halloween bioblast on Sunday, October 25th!
We will be meeting at 2:30pm at Treasure Island to explore the tidepools from 3-4pm and find as many different species as we can.
There is an extra-special ask for this bioblast .... come wearing your halloween costume! 🎃
The link to sign up and learn more is in our bio. We hope to SEA you there! 👻

10/13/2026

Which tidepool creature are you? 🦀🐙
Each tidepool creature has a different personality and traits. Which one resonates most with you?
Drop your tidepool creature in the comments! 👀

10/10/2026

Happy barnacle Saturday! ✨ This week we are highlighting Pacific acorn barnacles. These barnacles are what you see covering the rocks at the tidepools. They can grow to be just under an inch in diameter, and feed on plankton in the water.
Did you know that they can live up to 10 years? Their predators include dog whelks, sea stars, limpets, and shorebirds.
Next time you visit the tidepools, remember to take a look at these cool barnacles right under your feet! 👀

10/07/2026

Meet Kaylani, our first youth ambassador! We are so excited to welcome her and we hope you are too! 🌊 She is an ocean advocate, inspiring not only the next generation, but everyone.
Swipe to learn more about Kaylani! ✨

10/03/2026

Each month we highlight a new tidepool animal, with a different species each Saturday. This month we are highlighting ... barnacles!
Meet the ✨pink volcano barnacle✨. This species is aptly named for its pink coloration and volcano shape. They can be found in the middle to lower intertidal zones ranging from Baja to Northern California. Feathery appendages are used to filter-feed on plankton when the barnacle is submerged. The top of the barnacle has plates that seal shut as protection.
Look for these barnacles the next time you go tidepooling! 🌊

09/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for California Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌞🌊

At Main Beach, volunteers found tons of tiny plastic fragments and small pieces of trash. These pieces may not weigh much, but they’re really important to collect before they make their way into our waterways and aquatic food webs.

Despite the small size of much of what we were finding, our volunteers still collected an incredible 82.9 pounds of trash in just a few hours!

Let this be a reminder that our individual and collective actions can make a real difference in our communities. 💙

119 participants
82.9 lbs of trash removed
Over 3000 individual pieces of styrofoam removed, 194 straws and 137 cigarette butts (to highlight a few items)

Exhibitors: Assembly Member Dian Dixon, the Project 3R, Board & Brew Laguna, Laguna Beach PD, Laguna Beach Marine Safety, Laguna Beach Public Works, CR & R, Rotary Club of Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach Garden Club

09/26/2026

Happy sea star Saturday! ⭐
Did you think we could forget the ochre sea stars? No way! These beautiful stars are the most commonly found sea stars in our intertidal zone. They can be orange, purple, or red, growing to be around 14-20 inches in overall diameter. The white spots on these stars are their spines, providing protection from their predators (mainly gulls).
Most people tend to have a favorite color ochre star to find - which one is yours?
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