On March 21, our Executive Director, Deb Self, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries in support of the Help Our Kelp Act.

After five years of exemplary leadership at Greater Farallones Association, Deb Self has decided to step down as Executive Director to devote more time to family and home life. The Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Monika Krach will be stepping into the role of Executive Director of the Greater Farallones Association, effective April 1st.

Julieta Gomez is a Kelp Restoration Specialist at Greater Farallones Association, and an affiliate with Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. She is our resident kelp nursery caregiver. Chatting over tea, Julieta spilt the tea on what it’s like being a scientific diver, researcher, sea cucumber obsessed, fierce advocate in marine science.

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Learn about how large swells form and how they impact communities and habitats along the coast.