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Southern California Marine Habitats Hall
In our main exhibit hall, rocky shores, tidepool touch tank, kelp forests, sandy beaches and mudflats, open ocean and Channel Islands exhibit areas introduce the rich diversity and adaptations of our local sea life through a combination of aquaria, interpretive displays and museum collections.

Aquatic Nursery
Visit the growing baby sea animals and the young scientists who investigate their growth in the new Aquatic Nursery. Join in the enjoyment of scientific discovery and learn more about the process and purposes of growing aquatic organisms.

Exploration Center
Discover Cabrillo Coastal Park habitats and the organisms that live there. Learn to use the tools and resources of naturalists through engaging investigations. Creative discoveries include completing a marine life craft project and role playing a crab or sea star. Support from the Kenneth and Eileen Norris Foundation and Friends of CMA help to provide ongoing activities in this new learning lab.

Virginia Reid Moore Marine Research Library
The library supports the mission of the CMA through its collection of books, periodicals and audiovisual materials in marine biology and related sciences. Public hours are Tuesday through Friday 12 noon - 5 pm and weekends from 10 am - 5 pm

Sea Rangers at Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park. All ages can discover the habitats of the Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park with CMA-trained Sea Rangers. For three hours each Saturday and Sunday, Sea Rangers are available to answer questions and share observations at the tidepools, salt marsh and/or fishing pier. On your next visit, check at the Information Booth for the scheduled times.

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