Greater Farallones Association

Greater Farallones Association Working in partnership with national marine sanctuaries to conserve the ocean beyond the Golden Gate

Bringing coastal science and storytelling to life 🌊From the Sanctuary Visitor Center to the North Coast, new interpretiv...
04/09/2026

Bringing coastal science and storytelling to life 🌊

From the Sanctuary Visitor Center to the North Coast, new interpretive projects are creating meaningful, place-based learning experiences for all. In partnership with local communities, we’re helping develop educational panels for the Ocean Climate Center and a new outdoor kiosk in Point Arena near the Stornetta Lands—connecting people more deeply to this incredible coastline and the ecosystems it supports.

Come explore, learn, and be inspired.

Learn more about sanctuary education programs at the Visitor Center.

The Greater Farallones Beach Watch program is supporting response efforts to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI...
04/02/2026

The Greater Farallones Beach Watch program is supporting response efforts to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) affecting wildlife along California’s central and northern coast. Sanctuary partners have confirmed cases in elephant seals, seabirds, and other marine mammals with the outbreak centered at Año Nuevo State Park. Beach Watch is instrumental in tracking wildlife and reporting unusual mortality events, providing critical data as the seabird breeding season begins.

Public risk remains low, but visitors should keep at least 150 yards from wildlife, leash pets, and avoid sick or deceased animals. Report stranded marine mammals to the NOAA West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline at (866) 767-6114. For the latest updates, safety guidance, and reporting information, please refer to the website in our bio.

Dive into stories that connect us to the ocean 🌊
The 23rd Annual International Ocean Film Festival is here.🎬 First Look:...
03/19/2026

Dive into stories that connect us to the ocean 🌊
The 23rd Annual International Ocean Film Festival is here.

🎬 First Look: April 2 — San Rafael
🎬 Festival Weekend: April 10–12 — San Francisco

Experience powerful, rarely-seen films from around the world highlighting marine science, exploration, culture, and the urgent issues facing our oceans.

Tickets are now on sale. Link in bio!

Beach Watch staff recently shared new findings at the Pacific Seabird Group Annual Meeting, highlighting how decades of ...
03/13/2026

Beach Watch staff recently shared new findings at the Pacific Seabird Group Annual Meeting, highlighting how decades of volunteer-powered monitoring contribute to real-world science and conservation.

Using more than 30 years of community science data, the study shows increasing sightings of Brown Pelicans along Northern California’s coast alongside rising mortality. Researchers also found that pelicans have been staying in the region longer each year since 2016

These findings underscore the value of long-term monitoring and the important role Beach Watch volunteers play in helping scientists and resource managers understand and respond to change along our coast.

Photo credit: Jon Shiu

More than 200 community members joined a sold-out screening of Sequoias of the Sea, celebrating the growing momentum beh...
03/12/2026

More than 200 community members joined a sold-out screening of Sequoias of the Sea, celebrating the growing momentum behind kelp restoration along the Northern California coast. Greater Farallones Association Kelp Restoration program is featured in the film, and our staff participated in a lively post-film panel about the collaborative work underway to help kelp forests rebound.

Please join us for a Sandy Beach Monitoring teacher workshop on March 28th! Learn how to get your students involved in ...
03/05/2026

Please join us for a Sandy Beach Monitoring teacher workshop on March 28th!
Learn how to get your students involved in authentic, hands-on scientific investigations at your local beach. These workshops are for teachers (grades 6th–college) and educators who are interested in participating in LiMPETS, Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students. Link in the bio to register!

Join the advisory councils for Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary o...
02/24/2026

Join the advisory councils for Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary on February 27 at 9 AM PT.

These meetings bring together community voices, science, and policy to help protect our ocean and coastline.

🌊 Learn about coastal resilience efforts
📊 Explore new shoreline monitoring tools
💬 Share your voice during public comment

📍 Attend in person at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens or join virtually
🔗 Agenda + details at the link in bio

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Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are the sleek “greyhounds of the sea,” cruising the open ocean and returning to the F...
02/16/2026

Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are the sleek “greyhounds of the sea,” cruising the open ocean and returning to the Farallones to feed each summer. 🐋

With their unique coloration, powerful low-frequency calls, and long migrations, these endangered giants remind us how incredible our oceans are. 🌊

As Whale Week wraps up, let’s celebrate these amazing whales and continue protecting their home! 💙

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Meet the Biggest Animal Ever! Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) return to the Farallones each summer to feast on krill...
02/15/2026

Meet the Biggest Animal Ever!

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) return to the Farallones each summer to feast on krill and fuel their long migrations. 🐋

Swipe to learn how these ocean giants live, travel, and stay safe in our seas! 🌊

Did you know? Humpback whales travel thousands of miles across every major ocean—and the Farallones are one of their pit...
02/13/2026

Did you know? Humpback whales travel thousands of miles across every major ocean—and the Farallones are one of their pit stops!

Swipe to explore their giant pectoral fins, unique feeding tricks, and what we can do to keep them safe.

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991 Marine Drive
San Francisco, CA
94129

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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