TREE LINES AND MICROPLASTICS—SAGE WISDOM FROM CSUCI STUDENTS
This past April and May, students from California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) showcased visual displays, graphics, and...
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- Sep 13, 2018
- 4 min
A VISIT WITH THE ELEPHANT SEALS IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Take a drive up the winding roads of California’s Highway 1 and you will find some of nature’s most magnificent works of art— white stone...
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- Jul 30, 2018
- 4 min
A SHARK’S TALE— WHY THIS ANCIENT SPECIES IS OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD (HINT: HOLLYWOOD)
In the summer of 1998, executives over at the Discovery Channel introduced the world to Shark Week, a week-long block of television...
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- May 24, 2018
- 4 min
SHARKS, SCRUB JAYS, AND LOBSTERS— STUDYING THE WILDLIFE ON CALIFORNIA’S COAST
On Wednesday morning, students at Cienega Elementary school excitedly greeted Havasi Wilderness Foundation founder, Marilyn Fordney and...
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- Oct 30, 2017
- 3 min
CORAL CRISIS- BLEACHING ON THE BARRIER REEF
Coral Reefs Coral reefs are in crisis, dying at an alarming rate worldwide. Since 1975, 80-90% of the reefs in the Florida Keys have lost...
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- Sep 14, 2017
- 4 min
ECOSYSTEMS: KELP FOREST PART 2
Last week’s adventures took us through the California Science Center Exhibit- Ecosystems. Continue the Journey with us this week as we...
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- Sep 1, 2017
- 3 min
INSIDE THE ECOSYSTEMS- KELP FORESTS PART 1
The Ecosystems exhibit at the California Science Center is a permanent fixture of their wide-ranging offerings. Visitors of the museum...
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- Aug 15, 2017
- 5 min
“THAR SHE BLOWS”- A WHALE’S TALE
The waters surrounding Channel Islands National Park are abounding with wildlife. A recent whale watching expedition gave the Havasi...
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- Apr 4, 2016
- 3 min
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER CORAL TRIANGLE LUNCH
Review of the luncheon by Marilyn T. Fordney: We recently attended another “lunch and learn” at the California Science Center, in Los...
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- Oct 4, 2015
- 2 min
THE CHEAPEST ECO-TOURISM TRIP EVER: WET-LANDS
Many times when we think about incredible wildlife or biodiversity we think about exotic places. If only we could go there if only we...
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- Sep 27, 2015
- 3 min
WISDOM OF SAILORS: UNDERSTANDING THE OCEAN’S INFLUENCE ON PREDICTING WEATHER
If you have ever lived in a coastal city you will have heard the phrase “Red sky at night sailors delight. Red sky at morning sailor take...
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- Jul 13, 2014
- 3 min
SEABIRDS AND SHOREBIRDS
Last week we explored urban birds, who they are, what they eat, and where they live. We learned a little about mallard ducks, a bird that...
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 3 min
MARINE MAMMALS
Southern California is home to over 200 different mammals. Within driving distance, we can reach the desert, the mountains and even...
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- Apr 19, 2014
- 2 min
CALIFORNIA’S GREATEST CONSERVATION SUCCESS STORY
In California’s greatest conservation success story, better water quality and intentional ecosystem management have brought great white...
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- Feb 26, 2014
- 3 min
CALIFORNIA SEA LIONS ARE HERE TO STAY
California’s coastlines allow us to have access to an abundance of sea life. One of the most familiar visitors to our local beaches and...
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- Feb 10, 2014
- 3 min
THE SEASON FOR HUMPBACKS FAST APPROACHES
It’s almost time for Humpback whale feeding season off the coast of California! Soon, whale watchers will begin seeing humpbacks...
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- Jan 21, 2013
- 1 min
KILLER WHALES HUNTING NEAR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS
Killer Whales, or Orcas, are the world’s largest dolphins. Members of the suborder Odontoceti, the toothed whales, Killer Whales are...
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