Here we can see a young explorer identifying a specific plankton on his microscope sample that was pulled right out of the bay! We have been learning about our ocean at CIMI for over 40 decades. Our science labs and hands on learning are unmatched and so much fun :)

TOYON BAY!! One of the best places on earth. We are so lucky to be able to learn, play and explore here every year :)

Let's throw it back to old school plankton lab at CIMI! Just take a look at those chunky computers. Plankton Lab has seen a glow up in the past decade, but it's always important to remember how far we have come :)

You won't believe was we find in our Plankton Labs at CIMI!! Who knew that some of the tiniest creatures could have the coolest lives and most interesting appearances. Can you name the different types of planktons we see?

Exploring the wonders of Catalina Island at CIMI. Every moment in our lessons is a learning adventure with a heavy sprinkle of fun.

Ever wonder how the animals and aquariums are cared for here at CIMI? Here's behind the scenes look at a day in the life of an aquarist at Toyon Bay. 🐟 🐙 🦈
#aquarist #MarineScience #Aquariums #TouchTank

Throwback to construction of the the Beach Amphitheater in 2006 🏟️.
Such a great space for campfires, snorkel talks and of course group photos 📸
#TBT #Campfire #ToyonBay

It's alway important to brief a group going in for their first snorkel. What hand signal is Hannah demonstrating? 🤟 🦄
#Snorkeling #outdoored #CIMI

Happy Monday everyone 🤗 what kind of Animal noise did you and your kayak buddy make to get launched first?
#kayaking #CatalinaIsland #CIMI

Throwback to oceanography 🌊 lab being hosted on the Flattop boats ⛴️ What was your favorite part of oceanography and what tool did you use 👩‍🔬 ?
#TBT #Oceanography #Stem

Save the date! ⏰ This Saturday October 14th there will be a chance to view an ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE!!! Watch this video made by our instructor Hannah for all the deets 😇 And remember always wear proper solar eclipse glasses for eye protection and never look directly at the sun

Happy Tuesday everyone! Here at CIMI Fox Landing we love our ridge-line hikes! In this video, instructor Marisa takes her students and chaperones from Bethany Lutheran on a hike, teaching on topics like local flora, fauna and island formation! #CIMI_Fox_Landing #Bethany_Lutheran

Future Marine Scientist in the making elbow deep in our shark barge at Toyon!

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#sharks #seacamp #summercamp #catalinaisland #touchtank #marinescience #leopardsharks #aquatics #sharkweek #seacamp #summecamp #summerfun #oceanexploration #exploration #oceantime

Throwback to the Avalon Casino under construction. Construction on the City's iconic land mark began in February 1928 and completed in May 1929. The term 'Casino' in its name comes from the Italian language and means: gathering place.
#MPA #CatalinaIsland #AvalonCity

Happy Wednesday! 🎉 Thank you Our Lady of Grace School, @olglions, for tagging us in a post 📸 about their 7th grade class trip ⛴️ to CIMI! We hope you all had a wonderful time on Catalina! 🏝️ #CIMI_Science #Repost_Wednesday #olglions_Class_Trip #Outdoor_Education #Fall_2023

Fish Friday! 🐟 Here we have the Blacksmith, during the summer months you will be able to spot 👀 Blacksmith in almost every stage of their life cycle. Be sure keep a watchful eye on these vibrant on your visit both in labs and on snorkels. #Blacksmith #Ichthyology #RockyReef

Throwback to the original Invertebrate lab at Toyon Bay 🦀 🐌 🦑🐙 🦐
Who else's favorite lab was Invertebrate lab during your visit? 🙋‍♂️

The Fall Season is in full swing and we would like to celebrate that by highlighting a few of the friendly faces you will see at CIMI 😇
From Top to bottom and left to right we have Selena, Juliet, Bella, Madison, Hannah, Olivia, Bee, and Sierra.
#ToyonBay #CIMI

Hello Hello 😃 in this weeks #StaffSpotlight we have Mel! She is an instructor and Aquarist at Toyon Bay. Mel attended Cal Poly Humboldt for Marine Biology and a minor in Scientific Diving. She enjoys cooking, dancing, DJ'ing and aquarium design.
#CIMIStaff #OutdoorEd

Welcome back to another Fish Friday!!! where we like to highlight a variety af fish you will see while here at CIMI. In today's post we have the Rock-Pool Blenny, Female Sheephead, and Blackeye Goby.
#Ichthyology #MarineBio #FishFriday #CIMI