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Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association Present
2006 25th Anniversary Series Sanctuary Exploration: Lectures and Excursions
A LOOK AT RESEARCH AND DISCOVERIES FOUND WITHIN NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES SEABIRDS, OTTERS AND MARINE MAMMALS OF CA CENTRAL COAST
EVENING LECTURES
Soaring and Survival among the Great Seabirds
March 23 7-9 PM
Pt. Montara Lighthouse
Carol Keiper, Marine Biologist, will discuss the mighty albatross and other migratory seabirds, where they come from, their amazing migration, and threats to their survival and what we can do to help save them.
Free Lecture
Marine Mammal Research: Diseases and Cures
April 20 7:30-9 PM
J. Porter Shaw Library, Fort Mason Center Frances Gulland,
The Marine Mammal Center's veterinarian will present the latest findings in marine mammal science and medicine from which we learn to protect these creatures.
Free Lecture
Sea Otters: New Issues and New Discoveries
May 18 7-9 PM
Pt. Montara Lighthouse
Dr. Melissa Miller, California Department of Fish and Game, will describe the important work being done to understand the fragile existence of our sea otter population
Free Lecture
FIELD EXCURSIONS
Sea Bird Kayak Tour
March 25 10 AM - 1 PM
Pillar Point Harbor
Encounter harbor seals, seabirds and the local fishing fleet from a water-level vantage. A local bird expert will join the group to help identify the varied wildlife. First time and experienced kayakers are welcome.
$30 per person; must be at least 12 years old; Space is limited.
Sailing on the Sanctuary
April 23 10 AM - 2 PM
Search For Marine Wildlife
Departs from Sausalito
All aboard the 82 foot schooner "Seaward" to sail under the Golden Gate and out into the sanctuary. Expect to see life aquatic and possible even Gray whales.
$50 per person; must be at least 5 years old; Light lunch provided; Space is limited.
Sea Otter Safari
May 13 9 AM - 11AM
Elkhorn Slough
Travel up the placid Monterey inlet aboard a stable 27foot pontoon boat. Enjoy this diverse habitat looking for playful sea otters, harbor seals and migrating birds.
$25 per person; Space is limited.
All lectures are free. Excursions are fee based.
For reservations and registration for all events please contact ddevlin@farallones.org or 561-6625, ext 311.
Download the Lectures and Excursions flyer for April here.
For the flyer for May, click here.
The Hazards of Farmed Salmon
Although aquaculture may still hold the promise of feeding a hungry
world and taking pressure off of wild fish stocks, conventional salmon
farming has accomplished quite the opposite. This new industry has
gotten caught up in a swirl of controversy over its environmental,
human health and socio-economic impacts.
Wild salmon have been a central figure in traditional folklore for
millennia, have sustained populations of bears, eagles, orcas, sea
lions, seals, and provided essential nutrients to streams and
rainforest. However, much of this is being put at risk from
irresponsible salmon farming practices.
Related Ocean News & Links
Sea life in peril — plankton vanishing (sfgate.com)
Ocean Conservancy
Natural Resources Defense Council
"Our state is very clear: We don't want any more
drilling....The Sonoma Coast is one of the world's most biologically
diverse marine environments."
— Senator Barbara Boxer
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