Explore local waters this spring

The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association are holding a series of lectures and trips highlighting the Sanctuary from April through June.  The series begins with a lecture on life in the intertidal zone on April 12 at the Point Montara LIghthouse. and includes a tidepool trip at the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve, Kayaking at Tomales Bay Estuary, and a day on the sanctuary aboard the Fulmar Reaserch Vessel.

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Spring 2007
Sanctuary Exploration:  Lectures and Excursions

 
APRIL   12 ˜ 7 PM
THE INTERTIDAL DRAMA: LIFE AND DEATH, LOVE AND SEX
Rocky intertidal areas provide a world of extremes and dramatic beauty
Pt. Montara Lighthouse, Montara, San Mateo
Tom Niesen, Marine Invertebrate Biologist
Free Lecture
 
MAY 16 ˜ 7 PM
SPRING IN THE SANCTUARIES’ WETLANDS
These protected habitats play a vital role in the ecology of our coastal waters. Sheltered from the ocean waves protected marine waters serve as nurseries and shelters for fishes, marine mammals and other aquatic life.
Bay Model, Sausalito, Marin
Joe Mueller, Marine Biologist
Free Lecture

JUNE 13 ˜ 7 PM
FARALLON ISLANDS: Human Historical Perspective
Cold and foreboding, and now a wildlife refuge for birds and mammals, human history reveals adventure and exploitation of these remote and rugged islands just offshore of San Francisco.
San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center
Peter White, local author and historian
Free Lecture

 
April 14 ˜ 1 PM – 3 PM
TIDEPOOLING AT FITZGERALD MARINE RESERVE
Explore life on, underneath and between the rocks
With Marine Invertebrate Biologist Tom Niesen
$10 per person; must be at least 6 years old and accompanied by adult;
Space is limited.
 
May 26 ˜ 9 AM – 1 PM
KAYAKING TOMALES BAY COASTAL ESTUARY
With Pt. Reyes Outdoors
This wildlife adventure launches from Nicks Cove at
the northern end of Tomales Bay. While paddling across the bay
explore the coastline looking for shorebirds, jellies, harbor seals, bat rays and other wildlife.
$55 per person; must be at least 10years old and accompanied by adult; First time and experienced kayakers are welcome.
Space is limited.
June 16 ˜  7:30-3:00 PM
A DAY ON THE SANCTUARY
 ABOARD THE FULMAR RESEARCH VESSEL
Join GFNMS research team aboard the new 65’ vessel Fulmar for a trip out to the Farallones Islands.  You will have a unique opportunity to observe marine scientists collect data, as well as sea birds and marine mammals out at sea.  Sanctuary Naturalists will help identify wildlife.
$25 program fee per person.  Must be at least 16 years old.  Space is limited.
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All lectures are free.  Donations are welcome.  Some Excursions are fee based.
For reservations and registration for all events please contact [email protected] or 561-6625, ext 311.