Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Dana Point Tidepool Photos

(I apologize for the late post and/or posting this twice, I dont think my original post from a week ago ever went through)


Owen Orgill

Dana Point 


The Rocky pools that cover the shore


An Octopus found under a rock


Seaweed

Monday, October 22, 2012

dana point tide pools

Our field trip @ the dana point tide pools





location: dana point tide pools
weather conditions: slightly cloudy
temperature: 69-76
inhabitants: typical west coastal marine life and jserra marine bio students

















the day at the tide pools was an enjoyable one. as you can see, there was much marine life, which lead to a fun and educational experience.



Thursday, October 11, 2012


Please watch these three YOUTUBE videos featuring a discussion about modern astrophysics and the different opinions of these three presenters:

Video Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:

Stephen Hawkins-

Father Robert Spitzer- 

Deepak Chopra-



Please Answer these questions:
1.  What seemed to be the most interesting part of these discussions.
2.  Please describe the viewpoint expressed by each of the presenters.
3.  How do you think these opinions affect our society?

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

UCSB beach

UCSB beach on campus
Outside temp: 73
Waves: 1-2 Feet
water temp: 67
wind speed: 3MPH
tide: low 5;30
        low 6:23
        high 7:36
Notes: lots of kelp washed on shore
very few birds and very calm



Sunday, September 30, 2012

entry 1





Scripps Pier:

 Saturday 9/29/2012   12:00 pm

water temperature: 71 degrees

air temperature:79 degrees

animals: people, seagulls





atmospheric conditions:scatered clouds, sunny, hot

ocean condition: rippled

swell:  2 @ 16s from ssw
            2 @14s from sw
            1 @9s from wnw

tides: 3:02 am 0.61ft. low
          9:13 am 5.56ft. high
          3:30 pm 0.41ft low
          9:36 pm 4.99 ft high