Estuarine
Coastal Wetlands & Estuaries
Lagoons, salt marshes, and river mouths along the Southern California coast
Snowy PloverGreat Blue HeronPacific Chorus FrogPickleweed+1
Ecosystem Explorer
Discover the diverse habitats along Southern California's coast, from kelp forests to tide pools to coastal wetlands.
Marine
Kelp Forests
Coastal waters of Southern California, from Palos Verdes to the Mexican border
Giant KelpGaribaldiSea UrchinSea Otter+2
Coastal
Sandy Beach Ecosystems
Sandy shorelines from Los Angeles County to the U.S.-Mexico border
California GrunionSand CrabSnowy PloverKelp Wrack Invertebrates+1
Coastal
Tide Pools
Rocky intertidal zones along the Southern California coastline
Sea AnemoneHermit CrabSea StarMussel+2