San Diego CA – San Diego’s high temperatures and this week’s low tides means more reasons for San Diegans to play in the region’s coastal waters. Today, San Diego Coastkeeper, which protects swimmable, fishable and drinkable waters in San Diego County, published a Tide Pool, Snorkeling Guide, blog series outlining healthy habits that protect and preserve the ecological gems in our waters when oceangoers want to explore their beauty.
The series uses protected underwater areas in La Jolla to illustrate the importance of careful tidepooling and snorkeling while offering specific steps to follow.
The tide pooling tips include:
Know before you go
Take only pictures
Watch animals from a distance
Leave your pets at home
Don’t touch anything
Don’t overturn rocks
Don’t feed or attract animals
Don’t destroy or damage landscapes
Stay away from cliffs
Watch out for waves
Wear close toed shoes
Mind the algae
Wear sun protection
Go in the winter
San Diego Coastkeeper wants to make sure everyone can enjoy swimmable, fishable and drinkable waters in a way that is safe for both oceangoers and ocean dwellers. To read more about the tips above and to explore the entire blog series, please visit:
Part One. La Jolla Beaches: What You Need to Know
Part Two. Marine Ecology 101
Part Three: Tide Pool Dos and Don’ts
Part Four. Staying Safe and Staying Green
Part Five. The Dos and Don’ts of Snorkeling
For more information on San Diego Coastkeeper, please visit www.sdcoastkeeper.org.