CNMF is proud to sponsor Whale Watch Weekend and Intertidal Life Festival on January 11 from 9 am to 4 pm at Cabrillo National Monument.
Whale Watch and Intertidal Life Festival. NPS
Celebrating 75 years of land-based whale watching, the Cabrillo National Monument tradition began officially in 1955 when the park was declared a public venue for observing gray whales.
Enjoy exhibitors and speakers from an array of backgrounds as they present on topics relevant to their work (speaker schedule below) and the ongoing pursuit of healthy oceans and coasts as well as crafts and activities for all ages. Park staff and volunteers who will be stationed throughout the park to help visitors spot whales and explore the tidepools.
This festival is a chance for visitors to learn about the importance of our oceans and to connect with conservation and science experts!
Sign up as a first-time CNMF member at the event or increase your current membership and enjoy a special gift! Hope to see you there!
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10:00 AM - Trevor Joyce
Research Biologist, Marine Mammal and Turtle Division, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center11:00 AM (via Zoom) - Dr. Steven Swartz
Author of "Lagoon Time: A Guide to Grey Whales and the Natural History of San Ignacio Lagoon"12:00 PM - Serge Dedina
WILDCOAST
Topic: From Devil Fish to Friendly Whales: The Amazing Story of Gray Whales in Baja California1:00 PM - Dr. Audra Ames, Ph.D & Dr. Ann Bowles
Hubbs Seaworld Research Institute
Topic: Whale Acoustics and Tracking / Noise-Related Research and Applications2:00 PM - Ric Matthews
Founder, American Cetacean Society3:00 PM - Dr. Dimitri Deheyn, Ph.D
Scripps Institution of Oceanography / Walter Munk Foundation
Topic: Research on Fluorescence from Intertidal Sea Anemones
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10:00 AM - Katie O’Donnell
US Ocean Conservation Manager, WILDCOAST
Topic: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)11:30 AM - Mary Rose
Children’s Book Reading1:30 PM - Mary Rose
Children’s Book Reading