Lacework on Kelp Blades
Kelp forest is a very pleasant place for your safety stop. Floating among the kelp with sunlight filtering in through the canopy is an exquisite experience. Sometimes you spot a giant kelpfish, but on this dive I spotted some nudibranch eggs.
California State Marine Fish
California's state marine fish, #garibaldi, is bright orange and almost looks like a gigantic goldfish, but they are not timid. These fish are very territorial and very protective of their nest. If you get too close they will chase you off.
Do you see it?
Do you see an octopus in this picture? Such amazing ability to camouflage. They can blend into the surroundings in an instant. If you take your eyes off of it for a second it can be difficult to find it again.
Weekly Guided Nature Hike
Led by Biologist Haruka Ito
Next hikes: July 6, 13, and 27
Call Ocean Safari at 626-287-6283 to sign up for the next one.
Did you know that with over 6000 native plant species, California has the most diverse plant life of all the US and Canada? Plus, over 2000 of those species are found no where else in the world. Come out and learn about the numerous native plants and animals that inhabit our mountains! We will even forage and eat some of the plants, and discuss their medicinal uses. You will have a guided, educational hike with light breakfast and drink included. The healthy meal may feature seasonal wild edible plants.
Objectives:
Identify plants and animals of the San Gabriel mountains
Find local edible plants
Establish sustainable and safe practices for wild-harvesting
Discuss medicinal and cultural uses of plants
Discover the health benefits of spending time in nature
Start the day off fresh with a nature walk, light learning, and healthy breakfast!
We Provide:
Expert nature guide, Haruka Ito
Light Sack Breakfast, featuring seasonal and wild foods
Tea/Infused Water/Lemonade featuring wild edible plants
Please Bring Your Own:
Empty Canteen (for the provided drink/tea)
1L Water (minimum)
Day Pack/Back pack (to put your sack food and drink)
Sturdy shoes
Sun Hat
Sun Screen
Optional Items to Bring:
Hiking pole
Camera
Notebook and pencil
Cost:
Suggested donation of $10
Seaweed Seminar at San Miguel Island
“All seaweeds are edible, but not all are palatable” says Dr. Ryan Drum, who is considered one of the top medicinal algae experts in North America. Seaweeds have higher nutritional content than land plants, but we often overlook them as a food source from the ocean. Come dive with expert Haruka Ito to sustainably harvest seaweeds and learn to cook with them!
Objectives:
Identify marine algae species
Establish sustainable and safe practices for harvesting seaweeds
Learn how to process harvested seaweeds for food/medicine use
Discuss the nutritional and medicinal values of marine algae
We Provide:
Guided dives led by biologist Haruka Ito
Prepared seaweed tasting
Please Bring:
Fishing License with Ocean Enhancement Stamp
Game Bag
Gallon sized zip lock bag
Underwater Slate and/or Camera for notes
Cost:
$30
Only 4 spaces available, call the shop to sign up!
