RESEARCH + MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL LINKS

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• Point Reyes Bird Observatory
  PRBO Conservation Science is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife, and ecosystems through innovative scientific research and outreach.
  
• PRBO Conservation Science Blog
  An account of the trials and tribulations of conducting biological fieldwork on a remote island, 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco. We share the real-life spectacle of nature at the Farallones National Wildlife Refuge.
  Videos from the Farallons on BlipTv.
  
• Oikonos
  increases ecosystem knowledge through science, art, technology, education, and applied conservation.
• The Marine Mammal Center
  The Marine Mammal Center recognizes human interdependence with marine mammals and their importance as sentinels of the ocean environment, the health of which is essential for all life. It is our responsibility to use our awareness, compassion and intelligence to foster marine mammal survival and the conservation of their habitat. The Marine Mammal Center works toward this end.
  The Marine Mammal Center, Marin Headlands
  1065 Fort Cronkhite,Sausalito, CA 94965
  Rescue Lines (to report a stranded marine mammal)
  415.289.SEAL (7325) In Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties 831.633.6298. These Rescue Hotlines operate 24 hours a day.
  Administration Main Line: 415.289.SEAL (7325)
• Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
  
• The Center for Whale Research Center for Whale Research, PO Box 1577, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
  360-378-5835
• AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY San Francisco Bay Chapter, P.O. Box 784,Pacifica, CA 94044
  contact Doreen Moser at (415) 491-1400
  
  
  

PARKS, MARINE SANCTUARIES, AQUARIUMS, RECREATION:

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• Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39
  Opened in 1996 and enhanced in 2001, Aquarium of the Bay is a unique educational and entertainment facility dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. The Aquarium provides a window to the Bay that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems to entertain, educate and inspire preservation of this wonderful natural resource.
  1-888-SEA DIVE (1-888-732-3483) 415-623-5300
  Aquarium of the Bay
  PIER 39, Embarcadero at Beach Street
  San Francisco, CA 94133
  
• San Francisco Bay Model Visitor Center, Sausalito, California
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
  
• Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary - http://farallones.nos.noaa.gov/contact/welcome.html They have a museum on Crissy Field.The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary protects an area of 948 square nautical miles (1,255 square miles) off the northern and central California coast. Located just a few miles from San Francisco, the waters within the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary are part of a nationally significant marine ecosystem. Encompassing a diversity of highly productive marine habitats, the Sanctuary supports an abundance of species.
  415-561-6622
  
• Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association FMSA - http://www.farallones.org/ The Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association (FMSA) dedicated to protecting Sanctuary wildlife and habitats through the development of a diverse community of informed and active ocean stewards.
  415-561-6625.
  
• The Steinhart AquariumCALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
  415-321-8066
  
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area GGNRA - http://www.nps.gov/goga/ is one of the largest urban national parks in the world.
• Point Reyes National Seashore
  Point Reyes National Seashore contains unique elements of biological and historical interest in a spectacularly scenic panorama of thunderous ocean breakers, open grasslands, bushy hillsides and forested ridges.
  

POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE:

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NAUTICAL AND MARITIME RESOURCES:

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• Chart of the San Francisco Bay
• San Francisco Bay Area Webcams
• San Francisco Bay Area Weather
• San Francisco Bay Tides and Currents
• United States Power Squadrons
• Office of Coast Survey -- Nautical Charts
• Schoonmaker Marina Information Sausalito, California.
• Ferry Building, San Francisco’s most famous landmark
• Ferry Building Market Place, San Francisco, California.
• Bay Crossings San Francisco, California.
  Bay Crossings appears monthly and features articles of interest on San Francisco Bay cultural, environmental and maritime issues. Their editorial goal is to advocate a comprehensive regional ferry service specifically and celebrate waterfront life, work and play generally.

NAPA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY ADVENTURES + RESOURCES:

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• Napa Valley Aloft has been provides a superior hot air ballooning experience.
• Napa Valley Bike Tours
• Napa Valley Chamber of Commerce links of activities and things to do.
• Napa Valley Wine Train
• The spirit of an African Safari in California Wine Country. Safari West
  3115 Porter Creek Road
  Santa Rosa, California, 95404
  Phone : (800) 616-2695 or (707) 579-2551
• COPIA
  Located in California's Wine Country on the banks of the Napa River, Napa's newest downtown attraction extends the definition of museum to new dimensions. COPIA is a fun, interactive center where you can investigate the fascinating cultural intersections of wine, food and the arts. Enjoy tastings, classes, festivals, exhibitions and performances that will engage your senses and enrich your life. Whether you're a microwaver or gourmet chef, a wine novice or connoisseur, a windowsill gardener or a proven green thumb, COPIA offers something for you. Plan to spend a day at COPIA to stroll through the gardens, examine the exhibitions, enjoy the wine and food tastings, eat at the restaurant or the café, shop in Cornucopia and more!
  COPIA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization named for the Goddess of Abundance.
  
• The Napa Valley Museum is dedicated to promoting the cultural and environmental heritage of the Napa Valley.
  Open daily, except Tuesday, 10am-5pm
  55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, California, 94599, 707.944.0500
  
  
• Napa Valley Mustard Festival
• Napa Valley California wine country posters + prints.