Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Get an up-close look at the Seymour Center’s bay pipefish exhibit, observe a LIVE feeding, and learn how UC Santa Cruz researchers are making important discoveries about pipefishes’ critical eelgrass habitat during the next Seymour Center Aquaria Exploration! Preregistration is required for this members-only, online webinar. Don't miss out on this behind-the-scenes experience! Check out the event post for details on registering, and for renewing/joining if you're not a current member.

Explore the intricacies of marine mammal physiology during today's Labside Chat with Shawn Noren, research scientist with the Institute of Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. We'll be diving into questions such as: What is physiology, and how is it studied in a marine mammal? What physiological challenges do marine mammals face with the threat of climate change or human disturbance?...and more! Watch the live conversation, here: youtu.be/zelsKizY9nU

What happens to a marine mammal’s heart and respiration rate during a deep dive? How does the development of blood and oxygen stores in juvenile marine mammals impact their swimming and diving ability? Join us as we explore the intricacies of marine mammal physiology during the next Labside Chat with Shawn Noren, research scientist with the Institute of Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz, tomorrow, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM PST! Do you have your own questions for Shawn about marine mammal physiology? Submit your questions in advance, then watch the conversation to hear the answers during the live chat! Click on the event post for details...

In an abundance of caution surrounding the recent increases in COVID-19 cases in our community, we are electing to close Seaside Shopping, beginning this Saturday. As such, the December 12 and 19, 2020 Seaside Shopping days are canceled. We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to everyone who came out to shop and support the Seymour Center while our pop-up, outdoor store was open. It was such a joy to see you all in person, and we sincerely look forward to the day when ...we can be reunited once more. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, safe, and healthy holiday season. -The Seymour Center team

Join us for another spectacular day of Seaside Shopping* at the Seymour Center, tomorrow, Saturday, December 5! We still have Adopt a Monk Seal packages available for the conservationists and budding marine scientists on your holiday lists, plus a wonderfully-curated selection of books, games, jewelry, gifts for the home, and Seymour Center apparel. While on our beautiful campus, take advantage of the open space trails with our Coastal Science Campus Self-Guided Walk*! Learn ...something new while you explore the network of pathways and interpretive signs across the campus and its Younger Lagoon Reserve. Find details and the map, here: seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/visit/daily-tours *Please remember to follow all social distancing guidelines and wear your mask. The Seymour Center is keeping apprised of and adhering to all CDC guidelines, in addition to following the university's added precautions.