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Fast Fact: It’s believed the name “salmon” comes from the Latin word “salmo” or “salire,” meaning “to leap,” just like they do when swimming upstream! Want to learn more about salmon and their interactions with us and the environment? Stay tuned for our upcoming Salmon Week!

What the heck is the fat innkeeper worm?? 🧐

Did you know that some salmon travel just under 2000 miles to reach their spawning grounds? 🤯 Join us at the Seymour Center for Science Sunday with John Carlos Garza to learn how science is starting to explain how salmon can travel this far Check the link in bio for more info!

Ask a Scientist: Rapid Fire 2 Keep it up with the great questions, everybody! 🤓

Today at 1:30!

Did you know: Marine algae produce over 70% of the oxygen we breathe Come give them the attention they deserve at the Seymour Center! Jennifer Parker, UCSC art prof., has put together an interactive exhibit about all the different kelp & algae in Monterey Bay – this week only

Attend the 🎞WORLD PREMIERE🎞 of “Southern Range: Salmon in the Santa Cruz Mountains,” at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center on 5/19. Explore connections the community has with salmon and the impact of the 2020 CZU Fire. More information here: seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/calendar_event… #SalmonWeek #filmpremiere

It’s o-fish-ially Salmon Week at the Seymour Center! Come learn about these wonderful creatures and how they benefit the local environment 🐟

Do you remember seeing the redwoods for the first time? Looking at that huge tree & watching the sun beam through the canopy? Remember that feeling of wonder you got? In Santa Cruz, we have the luxury of seeing some of the most beautiful forests in the world in our backyards.

Is our fat innkeeper worm the Alaskan bull worm from SpongeBob? 🪱🤔

Dan Costa, director of UCSC’s Institute of Marine Sciences, does a lot of his pinniped research in Antarctica Just a few days ago, he finally made it to Palmer Station (the US research station on Anvers Island), and he shared some stunning photos with us:

Ever wondered what a jelly’s tentacle is made of and how it stings? We received a question on our Ask a Scientist board about just that! Here’s the answer:

This year in #OceanDevBio, we were able to explore the biology of sponges thanks to help from Scott Nichols, and Peter Macht at Seymour Marine Discovery Center. You may be thinking, “So what? Sponges are boring…” well, think again! It’s all a matter of perspective… (AKA, keep reading👇🧵…)

#GaryGriggs, UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences, will present at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center on July 17, followed by a book signing for his new book. "The Ominous Ocean" presents cautionary tales of the most dangerous aspects of ocean encounters. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/calendar_event…

Today is Giving Day: Help Make Seymour Center free to low-income families givingday.ucsc.edu/giving-day/587…

Have you had an impactful experience at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center? Consider sharing this opportunity! Donating an entrance fee of $12 will allow families the chance to be inspired by seaside wonder, regardless of financial position. 🌊✨ *Today only 11/2* please share! #give2ucsc

Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Call 831-459-3800 or sign-up online. Virtual tours are available online. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu