Sun, Moon, and Seas

Sun, Moon, and Seas

The Sun and Moon have a profound effect on Earth's oceans and ocean life. Changes in sunlight spark different animal behaviors and drive the base of the ocean foodweb; the phase of the Moon triggers coral reproduction; the Moon's Moon?s gravitational pull causes Earth?s tides; and more! Explore the impact of our celestial neighbors on our home planet in this live, fifteen-minute program.

Sun, Moon, and Seas runs June 10 - September 5, 2016

Check our daily calendar for show times.

In Hohfeld Hall. No passes necessary, all ages welcome.

Want more resources on tides, corals, seasons, ocean life, moon phases, and more? Check out these links below:

• California Academy of Science Research
  • New exhibit - Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed
  • Expeditions
  • Bart Shepard
  • Luiz Rocha
• Why do we have seasons?
• Tides
  • How the Moon causes tides 
  • Deeper explanation of the astronomy of Earth tides 
  • "Spring" (perigean) tide
• Lunar Cycle effects on coral
  • ​Ancient corals reveal shorter days in the past
• SECORE International
• Citizen Science Tidepool Bioblitz - Snapshot Cal Coast 2016