Conservation requires creativity.

Learn how we channel ours.

  • Education Program

    Our Biologists and Volunteers educate the public about the Marine Protected Area status of Laguna Beach. Learn why education is vital for the success of these areas.

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  • Bring the Lagoon Back to Laguna

    Laguna Ocean Foundation received funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board of Californa to start the process! Curious about the Estuary? Come along and see why it’s an integral part of our coastal ecosystem.

    Take me on a journey!

  • Volunteering

    Volunteers have been the bedrock of our Foundation since we began in 2003. Interested in becoming a volunteer for Laguna Ocean Foundation? Click below to learn more.

    Ways to Volunteer

  • Beach Clean-Ups

    A cleaner environment equals a happier environment! Laguna Ocean Foundation works with the community to help keep our beaches clean. Find out how you can get more involved!

    Start Cleaning!

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It’s not often that you see two different sea star species holding hands 🫶🏼 Brittle stars are much smaller than ochre stars, but both equally as stunning! #lagunabeach #visitlagunabeach #intertidal #nonprofitlife #seastars #intertidalzone #MarineProtectedArea #marinebiology #tidepools #tidepooling
Sea stars are red, and navanaxes are blue The tidepools are waiting for someone just like you! Come visit us for the day, and soak it all in, See why we protect them and the creatures within. You'll find beauty in the sea slugs And want to give them
Sea stars are red, and navanaxes are blue The tidepools are waiting for someone just like you! Come visit us for the day, and soak it all in, See why we protect them and the creatures within. You'll find beauty in the sea slugs And want to give them all hugs, But remember to keep your hands all to yourself. Take a picture instead, displayed up on a shelf. Memories may fade, but pictures will last. Snap one today as the tides come and pass. Our love for the pools will be shared with all, We know our true valentine, the ocean, will always call. ❤️ . . . #happyvalentinesday #valentinespoem #tidepools #tidepooling #intertidal #lagunabeach #oceanpun #seastars #seaslugs #beachsunset #visitlaguna #nonprofitlife #marinebiology
Hidden treasures at the tidepools sometimes come in the form of a crab molt 🦀 Did you know that crabs (and lobsters) shed like snakes do when they grow? It’s a process called molting, where the crab breaks out of their exoskeleton and grows a
Hidden treasures at the tidepools sometimes come in the form of a crab molt 🦀 Did you know that crabs (and lobsters) shed like snakes do when they grow? It’s a process called molting, where the crab breaks out of their exoskeleton and grows a new one. It’s always cool to find a molt and show it to people! Have you ever found a crab molt? . . . #lagunabeachtidepools #lagunabeach #lagunabeachcalifornia #visitlaguna #tidepools #crabmolt #funfact #rockcrab #intertidal #marinebiologyjobs #marineprotectedarea
I think we are seeing stars … sea stars!! 🤩 Countless Ochre stars at low tide are always a treat! #lagunabeach #tidepooling #visitlagunabeach #visitlaguna #seastar #intertidalzone #MarineProtectedArea #socalliving #marinebiology #beautifulcreatures #volunteerwithus
Low tide report for tomorrow: -1.0ft at 1:23pm. Negative tides are the best for tidepooling! Make sure to ask our biologists and volunteers questions - they love answering them! As always, please remember to respect the rules of our beautiful marine
Low tide report for tomorrow: -1.0ft at 1:23pm. Negative tides are the best for tidepooling! Make sure to ask our biologists and volunteers questions - they love answering them! As always, please remember to respect the rules of our beautiful marine protected area by not touching, collecting, or trampling. Happy tidepooling! 🦀 . . . #lagunabeach #visitlaguna #marineprotectedarea #tidepooling #lowtide #tidepools #intertidalzone #volunteerwithus
Have you ever looked down at the tidepools and wondered what those white claw-like things are? They are gooseneck barnacles! They are a filter-feeding crustacean that attaches to the rock, usually near muscles. They get their name from their long fl
Have you ever looked down at the tidepools and wondered what those white claw-like things are? They are gooseneck barnacles! They are a filter-feeding crustacean that attaches to the rock, usually near muscles. They get their name from their long fleshy stem that looks like a neck. . . . #lagunabeach #tidepools #tidepooling #barnacle #marineprotectedarea #stemeducationforkids #marinebiology #marinebiologylife
The cutest little scallop! We occasionally see scallops in our tidepools, and they are so beautiful. If you haven’t seen how they swim, you should look it up - it’s pretty funny! . . . #lagunabeach #tidepools #marinebiology #scallop #ti
The cutest little scallop! We occasionally see scallops in our tidepools, and they are so beautiful. If you haven’t seen how they swim, you should look it up - it’s pretty funny! . . . #lagunabeach #tidepools #marinebiology #scallop #tidepoolsfordays #tidepooling # #tidepoolingadventures
✨潮汐池中的每一个生物都像是大自然送来的新春礼物，充满奇迹与生命力！✨ 在这个中国新年，让我们一起庆祝生命的繁荣，同时为海洋的未来而努力！拉古纳海洋基金会祝大家新年快乐，蛇年吉祥！🐍 #潮汐池奇观 #新春祝福 #保护海洋 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ✨ Every creature in the tide pool is like a New Year’s gift from nature, full o
✨潮汐池中的每一个生物都像是大自然送来的新春礼物，充满奇迹与生命力！✨ 在这个中国新年，让我们一起庆祝生命的繁荣，同时为海洋的未来而努力！拉古纳海洋基金会祝大家新年快乐，蛇年吉祥！🐍 #潮汐池奇观 #新春祝福 #保护海洋 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ✨ Every creature in the tide pool is like a New Year’s gift from nature, full of wonder and vitality! ✨ This Lunar New Year, let’s celebrate the abundance of life while committing to protecting the future of our oceans. Laguna Ocean Foundation wishes you a Happy Lunar New Year and good luck in the Year of the Snake! 🐍 #TidePoolWonders #LunarNewYear #OceanConservation
Green sea anemone showing off 💚 It might not look like it from the picture, but this anemone is the size of a dinner plate! Just look at how beautiful it is! . . . #lagunabeach #tidepools #tidepooling #seaanemone #coolanimal #marinebiology #intertid
Green sea anemone showing off 💚 It might not look like it from the picture, but this anemone is the size of a dinner plate! Just look at how beautiful it is! . . . #lagunabeach #tidepools #tidepooling #seaanemone #coolanimal #marinebiology #intertidal #visitlaguna #stemeducation #nonprofitlife #marineprotectedarea
All of these king tides are leading to some great finds like these two ochre seastars ⭐️ They can be red, purple, or orange. Which color star is your favorite to find? . . . #lagunabeach #visitlaguna #tidepools #tidepooling #seastars #kingtides #low
All of these king tides are leading to some great finds like these two ochre seastars ⭐️ They can be red, purple, or orange. Which color star is your favorite to find? . . . #lagunabeach #visitlaguna #tidepools #tidepooling #seastars #kingtides #lowtide #intertidalzone #coolfind #orangecounty #marineprotectedarea #marinebiology #volunteerwithus
It’s not often that you see two different sea star species holding hands 🫶🏼 Brittle stars are much smaller than ochre stars, but both equally as stunning! #lagunabeach #visitlagunabeach #intertidal #nonprofitlife #seastars #intertidalzone #Ma
Sea stars are red, and navanaxes are blue The tidepools are waiting for someone just like you! Come visit us for the day, and soak it all in, See why we protect them and the creatures within. You'll find beauty in the sea slugs And want to give them Hidden treasures at the tidepools sometimes come in the form of a crab molt 🦀 Did you know that crabs (and lobsters) shed like snakes do when they grow? It’s a process called molting, where the crab breaks out of their exoskeleton and grows a
I think we are seeing stars … sea stars!! 🤩 Countless Ochre stars at low tide are always a treat! #lagunabeach #tidepooling #visitlagunabeach #visitlaguna #seastar #intertidalzone #MarineProtectedArea #socalliving #marinebiology #beautifulcr
Low tide report for tomorrow: -1.0ft at 1:23pm. Negative tides are the best for tidepooling! Make sure to ask our biologists and volunteers questions - they love answering them! As always, please remember to respect the rules of our beautiful marine Have you ever looked down at the tidepools and wondered what those white claw-like things are? They are gooseneck barnacles! They are a filter-feeding crustacean that attaches to the rock, usually near muscles. They get their name from their long fl The cutest little scallop! We occasionally see scallops in our tidepools, and they are so beautiful. If you haven’t seen how they swim, you should look it up - it’s pretty funny! . . . #lagunabeach #tidepools #marinebiology #scallop #ti ✨潮汐池中的每一个生物都像是大自然送来的新春礼物，充满奇迹与生命力！✨ 在这个中国新年，让我们一起庆祝生命的繁荣，同时为海洋的未来而努力！拉古纳海洋基金会祝大家新年快乐，蛇年吉祥！🐍 #潮汐池奇观 #新春祝福 #保护海洋 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ✨ Every creature in the tide pool is like a New Year’s gift from nature, full o Green sea anemone showing off 💚 It might not look like it from the picture, but this anemone is the size of a dinner plate! Just look at how beautiful it is! . . . #lagunabeach #tidepools #tidepooling #seaanemone #coolanimal #marinebiology #intertid All of these king tides are leading to some great finds like these two ochre seastars ⭐️ They can be red, purple, or orange. Which color star is your favorite to find? . . . #lagunabeach #visitlaguna #tidepools #tidepooling #seastars #kingtides #low