Science and Research

Protecting the Present and Future of Pinnacles Wildlife

Understanding what lives in Pinnacles National Park today and ensuring its future health is at the heart of our conservation efforts. Through research and monitoring, we gain insight into the well-being of the park’s most sensitive plants and animals, as well as its overall ecological health. This critical information guides us in making balanced decisions that meet both the needs of the wildlife and the recreational experiences of our visitors.

Explore the links below to learn more about our ongoing efforts, program highlights, resource summaries, and long-term monitoring records.

 
Condor spreads its wings and takes flight from a rock at Pinnacles National Park.
Quick Reads

Browse articles and information summaries about science and research at Pinnacles.

Close up of bat in the white-gloved hands of a biologist.
Blog

Get the latest on science and research at Pinnacles from the Bay Area Nature & Science Blog.

Candid of biologist in National Park Service hat aiming a camera lens.
Meet the Scientists

Get to know the people behind the science that we do here at Pinnacles.

Biologist lifts metal device, scanning vegetated area for nearby condors.
Natural Resource Management

The Natural Resources division works to understand and care for the abundant natural treasures found at Pinnacles.

Photo of researcher taking a measurement during a coho salmon spawner surveys on Redwood Creek.
Long-term Monitoring

The Inventory & Monitoring Program tracks long term trends in the park's natural resources by focusing on a suite of ecological indicators.

Child uses a field microscope to get a closer look at tiny wetland creatures.
Pacific Coast Science & Learning Center

Research Learning Centers are field stations for many collaborative research activities and hands-on learning experiences.

A grizzly bear at Denali.
National Program

Explore the 32 Inventory and Monitoring networks at different National Parks across the country.

Last updated: October 17, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

5000 East Entrance Road
Paicines, CA 95043

Phone:

831 389-4486
Please call the number above for all park related inquiries. For camping questions contact the Pinnacles Campground at (831) 200-1722. For the park book store, please call (831) 389-4485.

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