La Jolla is a Marine Reserve which means all of these are protected by law. You can learn more at San Diego Coastkeeper’s website or California Marine Protected Areas website.ĭon’t take any shells, pebbles and organisms with you. These will change the way you need to behave. Different places have different organisms and types of rock. Learning about marine life is a great way to prevent risks and increase enjoyment. Here are some tips to help conserve the tidepools: You still need to use your good sense to navigate the pools. This isn’t the ultimate guide on tidepooling. Even though tidepool organisms are incredibly strong, they are still sensitive to human activity - you can kill several organisms in a single trip! However, tidepooling can have a negative impact on the organisms that live there. The gorgeous sea anemones, abundant mussels and luscious algae are great teachers of ecological relations in the sea (and can turn into beautiful pictures for Facebook). Tidepooling is a great way to explore the outdoors and learn about nature. These posts will show you how to enjoy these special places while not harming those that live there. La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores are both protected areas - the Cove and Shores are both classified as Areas of Special Biological Significance and La Jolla Shores is also a marine reserve known as the Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve. Welcome to part three of our five part blog series (see part one, two, four and five) on the best ways to enjoy San Diego’s very own ASBS and Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve.
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