Walter Munk Foundation For The Oceans

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Have you visited The Map yet? #MeetMeAtTheMap 🐬🦞🐟🦭🦈🐋🐠🐙🦐🦀🐳 . . #LaJollaShores #LaJolla #SanDiego_Ca #californiaadventure #mural #oceanography #LaJollaCa #lajollabeach #oceanlife #oceanview #beachdays #oceanday #sealife #seacreatures #seaphotography #WalterMunk

Meet the starfish that looks like a pincushion! Learn more about cushion stars in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: bit.ly/3uiNJd9

The Grand Canyons of La Jolla are no longer just an under-the-sea treasure. Dive into the beauty our shores have to offer from dry land at the @WalterMunk_ Map, or even drier land from your computer. waltermunkway.com

In this photo from 1963, taken by Ansel Adams, Walter Munk inspects a tide capsule built by colleague Frank Snodgrass. The capsule was dropped to the seafloor to measure deep-sea tides before such measurements became feasible by satellite. @WalterMunk_

Stormy waves across the pacific this weekend in La Jolla. 🌊 #LaJolla #UCSD #srippspier #WalterMunkFoundation #SanDiego #WalterMunk #WavesAcrossThePacific

Join us tomorrow live on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube for the unveiling of The Map.💙 Friday Oct 16th 3:00 pm. Visit our website for more information. WalterMunkFoundation.org 💙 #WalterMunk #LaJollaCalifornia #Scripps #ScubaDiving #Whale #Mosaic #Dolphin #garibaldi #surf

Beth & Cynthia talk about some of their favorite local sea creatures that are featured on “The Map”. 💙 #WalterMunkFoundation #LaJolla #WorldOceanMonth #FriendsOfLaJollaShores #SanDiego #VisitSanDiego #LaJollaShores #LaJollaCove #California #UCSD #Scripps #ScrippsPier

Explore the world even when stuck at home: @elianaalvarez44 shares documentary on the life of Dr. Walter Munk, one of the most influential oceanographers in the world. Let's keep the Spirit of Discovery alive! @WalterMunk_ @Scripps_Ocean: ow.ly/442v50yY9Pv

Estar en casa no significa no poder explorar el mundo. @elianaalvarez44 comparte su documental, Spirit of Discovery, sobre la vida del Dr. Walter Munk, uno de los oceanógrafos más importantes del mundo. @WalterMunk_ @Scripps_Ocean: ow.ly/Y9zV50yY9SF

#ArtTalks is LIVE! We're chatting w/ @RobinBrailsford & Wick Alexander from LithoMosaics about their partnership w/ @waltermunk_ & The Friends of La Jolla Shores. "The Map" depicts over 100 species that are found off the coast of La Jolla Shores! bit.ly/2BCOSW8

The Map®️Of The Grand Canyons of La Jolla. 💙 #LaJollaShores #LaJolla #SanDiegoArt #lithomosaic #SanDiego #LaJollaCove WalterMunkFoundation.org

The chambered nautilus has been around longer than TREES, but this species is on the brink of extinction because of the shell trade. Speak up to tell U.S. Congress to support the Endangered Species Act and #StopExtinction in U.S. waters: bit.ly/36jmuUj

Unicorns may not be real, but these horned animals are! 🦄

As we find solutions to the climate crisis, wetlands across the U.S. will be a vital part of the solution. We need to ensure that these ecosystems are restored, maintained and protected for years to come. 🌾 ow.ly/5xZ150zPIl4

Peacock mantis shrimp are famous for their 50 mph punches that can crack open shells! 👊 Learn more about these mighty shrimp: bit.ly/3cTZFJt

Calling all oceanographers - anyone seen or know of a ‘benthic vortex’ (it’s what I’m calling it for now)? I’ve never seen something like this before. This is at ~915m beneath sea surface. What are your thoughts please? Would love to know!

Here are some vibrant comb jellies to brighten up your #Thursday. ✨

Happy Friday! Today’s #museummomentofzen features a guest favorite, Weedy Seadragons! These beautiful creatures use their mystical appendages to expertly camouflage with their environment! #CAMuseumsWeek #CAMuseumsWeek