Summer Snapshot Cal Coast 2023

Snapshot Cal Coast is June 17–July 9! Help us document California's incredible biodiversity on your own or at a bioblitz event near you.

For two weeks every year, the California Academy of Sciences—with support from the California Ocean Protection Council, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the MPA (Marine Protected Area) Collaborative Network, and many other partners—mobilizes communities from Del Norte to San Diego to make and share observations of plants, animals, and seaweeds along the California coast using the iNaturalist app. By creating a real-time, statewide snapshot of current species ranges, we're building a community of observers that provides valuable data for scientists at local, regional, and state levels, and answering targeted research questions in support of California Marine Protected Areas, including those offshore of Point Reyes.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Any coastal influenced habitats along the California Coast.

Schedule

During low tide. See NOAA's tide tables at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html?gid=1393 to find exact times for low tides near you.

Contact Information

California Academy of Sciences
415-379-8000
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Event Type

• Other
• Partner Program