[…] trip to Ocean Beach in San Francisco and gathering data about the local sand crabs, we wondered how many of them were “recruits,” little crabs which are new to life on the beach. How does this number change over time? Once a recruit settles on a beach, it will spend the rest of its […]
[…] again in the fall. Based on the information given in the article, there should have been an abundance of recruits during the September trip to Ocean Beach. However, there were more males and females than there were recruits. According to our school’s data from past trips, this pattern has been the same since 2003. Source: https://limpets.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/PacificMoleCrabFS_Oct2010.pdf
[…] LiMPETS successfully adapted to virtual/hybrid teaching throughout 2020 and 2021, and how virtual options have helped the program reach a broader underserved population of students. Jaclyn highlighted new ways Greater Farallones Association is increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion of historically excluded groups in marine science, including increasing contact time with students from this group […]
[…] method of surveys to better estimate abundance of these mobile creatures. You can find our current protocols here and the baseline report here that recommended we develop new protocols. Upon arriving at the site, a 50 m rope was laid onto the sand, parallel to the shoreline in dry sand. This rope designated the […]
[…] like-minded, environmentally centered people together. As young high school students, it was a rare opportunity to actually work in the field. We were exposed to so many new species of invertebrates and algae, and taught how to identify them using marine field guide books. Working in the field at such a young age taught […]
[…] program. We are currently scheduled at capacity and hope you will be able to register with us next year. If we have any cancellations, we will post new dates here and send an email notification out to our list of workshop trained teachers. Sign-up for the LiMPETS Newsletter to stay up to date on […]
[…] science programs do more than provide a democratized space for participants to learn about local ecosystems and contribute to scientific understanding. These programs allow participants to see themselves in new roles and to illuminate potential paths that are available to them. Read more about community science at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History here.
[…] partner to the LiMPETS program. The Board learned about the long-term, ecological trends revealed by LiMPETS student-collected data, as well as the scientific and educational updates to the program. After the presentation, Friends of Fitzgerald donated funds to buy new equipment and create field materials for the LiMPETS rocky intertidal program. Thank you Friends of Fitzgerald!
[…] District Office Bodega Bay, CA This workshop is funded to support incoming Sonoma County teachers. Priority registration will be given Sonoma County teachers. Registration is limited. This FREE workshop requires a fully refundable $30 deposit upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded upon completion of the workshop, unless you cancel your reservation less than […]
Due to increasing pressure on our budget, we ask that schools help cover the cost of participation through these suggested fees. We are committed to providing exceptional science education programs to all students. We appreciate receiving support at any level. Please fill out the online form or download the PDF.. School Teacher(s) Contact Email Who is […]
