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Get Hands on with FCEC’s Free Fishing Sessions
Posted by FCEC | May 14, 2013

Last month, our Angler Outreach Team conducted their first fishing session. Fishing sessions are a new and interactive way for FCEC to provide outreach to local anglers on how to target safe fish to eat. By bringing the information to the piers and providing a hands-on learning experience, the Angler Outreach Team can directly make an impact on anglers’ behaviors.

“Fishing sessions are a really cool type of outreach. It’s different, and they [anglers] like learning about what type of fish they catch in this area,” reported an Angler Outreach Team member from Heal the Bay.

When fish are caught during the fishing sessions, they are placed into a glass tank for anglers and kids to see. The tank provides an up-close and personal way to help anglers properly identify fish species. Many children have enjoyed “touching the live fish during the fish identification,” portion of the session, and anglers have expressed that they “like having someone out on the pier showing them how to target different fish species that are healthy to eat,”  says an Angler Outreach Team member from Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

The sessions provide both a fun and educational experience for all. Fishing sessions are fit for first time anglers, families and experienced anglers looking to refresh their fishing knowledge. Come join us at the next fishing session with our Angler Outreach Team to learn more about fishing and how to catch the safe fish to eat!

Stay tuned to our Facebook page and event calendar for upcoming fishing sessions. And while you’re waiting for the next fishing session to arrive, check out some of these actions shots from our latest fishing sessions:

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Getting Geared Up for March Events
Posted by FCEC | February 28, 2013

How are you gearing up for some spring time fun? We have listed some of our favorite upcoming events this month to help you swing into Spring the right way. From dancing under the sea stars to an incredible ocean adventure and a sustainable seafood festival, there’s plenty of action to keep you moving this month.

>> Start the month off with a night under the sea stars on March 1! Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for their annual Noche de Estrellas for live Latin music, dancing, dinner, underwater dive shows and more.

>> It’s celebration time! March 1-3 the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium celebrates its 10 year anniversary. The celebration is happening all weekend long, so be sure to be a part of the fun with Heal the Bay, Aquarium staff and volunteers for this exciting benchmark. There’ll even be birthday cake and ice cream for those of you with a sweet tooth!

>> Learn about the ocean’s most feared predator in a three part series of lectures from an underwater cinematographer on March 5, 7 & 13. There will also be a shark exhibit titled “Sharks: The Beauty of the Ocean Predator” through May for you to enjoy at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

>> Want to go on a journey of a lifetime? Cabrillo Marine Aquarium has just the trip for you. March 7 – 15, go on a nine-day ocean voyage filled with the friendly whales of Baja, offshore island hikes and more!

>> Love Chowdah? Seafood for the Future is hosting a Best of the West Chowderfest March 9 to celebrate sustainable seafood and enjoy one-of-a-kind chowders cooked with local California seafood. FCEC will be attending this event, so don’t miss out on this one!

>> Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates divers on March 23 at their 12th annual Divers Day. Take a look at live dive demonstrations, meet local organizations related to the sport and science of diving, and learn how to get involved with dive related organizations and volunteer opportunities to protect the ocean and marine life we all love.

More information about these events and others are on our FCEC calendar.

Where will you be this month? Share with us below!

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Celebrating Love Sea-Style This February
Posted by FCEC | February 4, 2013

There are plenty of ways to spread the love all month long with family and friends at local community events. Here are some of our favorites for this month:

>> The Whale Watching continues! Catch a ride with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium all month long for the chance to see a Pacific grey whale.

>> It’s boating time. February 7 – 10 browse through the Los Angeles Boat Show at the LA Convention Center and Marina del Rey locations and sign up for a hands on clinic to learn about power boating and sailing from experts.

>> On February 13, join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for their “Birds and the Bees, Under the Seas” program and learn how marine creatures mate, reproduce and ensure their young survive.

>> It’s the most romantic time of the year. Celebrate Valentine’s Day February 14 at the Aquarium of the Pacific for a gourmet dinner and a chance to explore the Aquarium at night with its elegant and romantic lighting.

>> Want to get your kids hooked on fishing? February 16 the Daniel Hernandez Youth Foundation is providing kids 10-14 a memorable and safe day of learning and fishing.

>> It’s shark time! The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is hosting Shark Sundays through the month of February. Don’t miss your chance to learn some fun facts about the misunderstood creatures and get up close to the shark tank every Sunday at 3:30 pm.

>> Cultural festivals are always fun. February 23-24 Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting their annual African American Festival featuring live entertainment, ethnic food, dancers, musicians, storytellers and more!

>> Learn about California’s Love Affair with the Sea. Join author David Helvarg on February 28 at the Aquarium of the Pacific, as he discusses his book The Golden Shore, which dives into the state’s connection with the sea.

More information about these events and others are on our FCEC calendar.

How will you be spreading the love this month?

*Photo courtesy Aquarium of the Pacific.

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October Events: Fear Not, Fall is Here!
Posted by FCEC | September 28, 2012

With plenty of volunteer events, fairs and Halloween fun this month, you will find events the whole family can enjoy. Take a look at some of our favorite happenings this month and dive into the fall fun:

>> Wednesdays and Saturdays in October, join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and lend a hand as they maintain the preserves to ensure healthy habitats for local wildlife and safe trails for visitors.

>> Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting an Aquarium Kids Fun Run Saturday, October 6. Sign your child up and they will receive a commemorative marine animal medal, a finisher certificate and free Aquarium admission!

>> Do you love clean water and healthy water bodies for marine life? Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Saturday, October 13 for the World Water Monitoring Challenge and be a part of the team that protects our water resources worldwide.

>> Take a trip to Redondo Pier and experience their 3rd Annual Taste of the Pier.  On Sunday, October 14 hop on the Redondo Pier for food tastings, face painting, live music and more!

>> Join FCEC and head over to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for their annual Autumn Sea Fair on Sunday, October 21. There will be ocean-related activities for every age, face-painting, cast a fishing line class and a Beach Olympics! We will be hosting a booth at this event so stop by to play our fishing game and say hello.

>> Are you ready for some ‘spooktacular’ fun this month brings?  You’re in luck! Aquarium of the Pacific will be hosting their annual Scarium of the Pacific October 20-21, for friends and families to enjoy a costume contest, pumpkin carving, spooky storytelling and kooky crafts!

>> For some not-so-scary fun, join the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Sea Scare 2012 on Saturday, October 27 for an underwater world of chills, thrills and gills or have a good time at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium for a fishy fest celebrating Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos on October 27-28.

May you have a frightfully good time this month! For more information about these events and others, check out the FCEC calendar. Have you been to any of these events before? Share you past experience with us!

*Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific.

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July’s A Time To Enjoy The Outdoors
Posted by FCEC | July 3, 2012

The sun is shining and the fish are biting! It’s that time of year to get out and enjoy the beaches and neighborhood Bar-B-Ques. This July, celebrate Independence Day and summer with some family fun events we’ve listed below:

>> Party on the Belmont Pier on July 4 with local bands, an all American food court and of course a great view of the nighttime fireworks show. Or celebrate the 4th in red, white and blue fish fashion with the Aquarium of the Pacific for a family friendly Bar-B-Que.

>> How about listening to some great tunes by the coast? The Redondo Beach Pier is hosting free community events including free summer concerts every Thursday and Saturday starting July 7 through the end of summer.

>> For those junior fish lovers, sign them up for Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Fish Fry Camp” July 17-19 and make some lasting marine memories with hands on exploration, games and crafts that your child will never forget.

>> Icthyology classes for 5-6 graders are available at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium July 23-27. Students will learn about the inner and outer workings of fish and even get a cool free T-shirt for attending the class!

>> Join the City of Long Beach for the largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana. On July 28-29, thousands of seafood lovers will come together for great New Orleans sounds of music, fresh crawfish, dancing and beach bars.

For more summer and fishing related activities, check out the FCEC calendar of events. What events will you be participating in this July? Share with us the fun local events you will be checking out!

 

*Photo courtesy of Sightseeing Sam.

 

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April’s a Great Month to Celebrate the Ocean!
Posted by FCEC | April 2, 2012

Living in Southern California has its advantages: good weather, awesome people and the lovely Pacific Ocean just within reach. Why not dedicate April to celebrating our ocean and diverse culture by attending one of the many great events that are in store this month. Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific, attend an Earth Day event or take a walk on the wild tidepool side!

>> April is late night month at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Mondays through Thursdays, April 3-5 and April 10-12, cash in on a great discount and see some ocean creatures up close and personal!

>> Nobody likes litter! Reduce litter from our ocean by attending a fun-filled beach clean up at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro on April 7.

>> Wetlands are cool. The Los Cerritos Wetlands in Long Beach are extra cool. In the heart of the urban city is a vital wetlands that is home to dozens of migrating bird species and fish! On April 7 attend a restoration event and help improve an important natural resource.

>> Tidepools are home to many species of fish. On April 13-14 head out to Point Fermin State Marine Park and ramble on the rocks to see many animals in their natural habitat.

>> April 22 is Earth Day! Pick from dozens of celebratory events Earth Day weekend, including a bird fest, a stand-up paddling lessons in Santa Monica, a beach clean-up (that will score you free Aquarium tickets), and much more! If you plan on visiting the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium or Aquarium of the Pacific for their Earth Day events, stop by the FCEC booth and play our fishing game or just say hello!

>> End the month right on April 29 for International Children’s Day at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. Celebrate the amazing talents of children across many cultures.

More information about these events and others are on our FCEC calendar.

What events will you be attending this month? Share with us below!

*Photo courtesy of carandcaboodle.com.

 

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Here Fishy Fishy… We Just Caught a Few Great March Events
Posted by FCEC | March 1, 2012

What a bundle of fun March is going to be. We have a lot in store for the eco-conscious and fish fans among us. From hikes, to nature walks, to beach and stream restoration projects, there is a lot in store!

>> Take a hike on March 3 at Mt. Lukens with the Sierra Club. Its 10.5 miles round trip and a 3000 foot elevation gain. Some healthy fun in the sun!

>> Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is hosting a tour of Point Fermin State Marine Park on March 9. You’ll traverse some rocks in search of animals in their natural habitat.

>> Hug a tree after you plant it on March 10 when Heal the Bay takes you to Malibu Creek State Park for some restoration work.

>> March 11 is daylight savings and it is also an open house at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium where you’re invited to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat.

>> Meet Jaws. Well, maybe not THE Jaws, but a Jaws nonetheless. On March 16 the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific will be holding their FREE Shark Lagoon Night.

>> Join the Aquarium of the Pacific on March 25 for a special evening exclusively for families with adults or children with autism. It’ll be a peaceful night among 11,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean.

>> Summer is right around the corner so why not get your fishing skills tuned up. On March 29 join Marina Del Rey Anglers for a free fishing class at the Playa Vista Public Library.

More information about these events and others are on our FCEC calendar.

Which events will you be attending this month? Share with us below!

 

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Ring in the New Year with FCEC-Friendly Holiday Events!
Posted by FCEC | January 3, 2012

It’s officially a New Year and here at FCEC we plan on being extra busy educating anglers and continuing our community outreach efforts over the next 12 months (and beyond!). Each of these months are packed full of great events the whole family can enjoy. And this January is no exception! Check out some discounted late night tickets at the Aquarium of the Pacific, clean up a little trash at Huntington Beach and dive into the tank with a shark (okay, maybe don’t do the last one).

>> During the first week of January, head on over to Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific for discounted evening tickets to see what these sea creatures are up to in the dark!

>> Learn about native plants and clean up Cabrillo Beach on January 7. It’s a great way to experience some of the cool plants and animals that thrive in our eco-zone. It’s sure to be a hit with the kiddos.

>> Surf City! We all enjoy the beach, so why not enjoy it while you pick up a little trash on January 14 at Huntington State Beach? The more hands on deck, the more garbage will be picked up.

>> Heal the Bay is holding an educational forum on Southern California’s new “underwater parks” on January 15 at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. These areas, like parks on land, are protected to help preserve marine habitat for generations to come.

>> Sharks aren’t really that scary. Or are they? Find out during Shark Lagoon Nights at Aquarium of the Pacific on January 13 and 20. The best part about it is that the events are free to the public!

More information about these events and others are on our FCEC calendar.

What events will you be attending this month? Share with us below!

*Photo courtesy of EverythingLongBeach.com.

 

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We Have Talked To A Lot of Anglers!
Posted by FCEC | December 27, 2011

FCEC has reached a lot of anglers over the years. What is “a lot” you ask? During 2009-2011 FCEC and our partners have reached out to over 15,400 anglers, conducting a total of 1,979 surveys during this stretch of time. As such, we’ve heard a lot of stories and learned a lot about the folks that frequently fish at our local piers. We appreciate these anglers and the knowledge and experiences they share with us.

Our outreach team has seen these anglers endure heavy winds to catch fish at Belmont pier in Long Beach, talk about cool shark sightings and locate schools of surfperch under the Santa Monica Pier. Frankie Orrala of Heal the Bay even shared his insights in a recent interview that we recommend you check out.

Besides catching fish at the local piers and sighting seals and sharks, anglers have also been interested in our  FCEC Angler Tip Cards, and not just because they have a nifty ruler to measure their fish with! Due to the efforts of the Angler Outreach Team, results have shown a reduced amount of reported Do Not Consume fish consumption and an increase of anglers aware of the contamination. Heal the Bay and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Angler Outreach Team members have been doing fantastic work to protect public health and educate folks about local fish contamination, and we are proud of their efforts!

Check out some photos of the Angler Outreach Team in action over 2011. Happy New Year!

 

 

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Ring in the New Year with FCEC-Friendly Holiday Events!
Posted by FCEC | December 1, 2011

2011 is about to come to an end, so it is your last chance to participate in a fun, FCEC-friendly event this year. Fortunately, there is plenty to choose from — like a salt marsh learning adventure, to a shark scare and a look-see into the life of a marine biologist. Here’s a bit of what’s on deck this month.

>>What’s the big deal with all of those white croaker? On December 2, head on over to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro for a little insight into the importance of these little creatures.

>> Ever wanted to be a marine biologist? Well, you can test the waters at the Aquarium of Pacific and see if you are a budding scientist on December 3. Bring the kids!

>>Wetlands are cool. On December 4 the entire family can observe live animals and learn about wetlands habitat at the amazing Cabrillo Beach.

>>Holiday music puts everyone in a festive mood. On December 10, the Redondo Pier Association is hosting a special Holiday concert featuring two hours of live music performed by a 17-piece Jazz orchestra.

>>It is Shark Month! Well, at least in Los Angeles it is. Every Friday of the month the public is invited to a shark lagoon where you can touch bamboo sharks and check out big sharks like sandtigers and rays. Best of all, the events are free!

More information about these events and others are on our FCEC calendar.

What events will you be attending this month? Share with us below! Happy Holidays from FCEC!

*Photo courtesy of OC Daily Photo

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