Lessons from building a 21st century rocky intertidal

As science communicators, our main role is to facilitate meaningful connections to the resources we are tasked to protect. This is accomplished by linking intangible ideas to tangible artifacts. However, certain items might be unavailable for tactile learning purposes due to their high expense or fragile nature. With the 3D Cabrillo program, we initiated a platform to construct 3D replicas of our park resources. With these techniques, we look to create a platform for our scientists to disseminate their research and raise awareness of park resources in new and innovative ways, while fostering excitement for the next century of stewardship.