Greater Farallones Association

09/22/2026

Join GFA for a Free Shark Family Workshop!

📍 Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Center (Sanctuary Pier Classroom), 991 Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA 94129
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕙 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m.
🦈 For families with children aged 7 to 12

Join sanctuary educator Peter Winch for a shark-themed program! We will be building a life size model of a Great White Shark, discussing shark research and conservation, and studying shark jaws, teeth, and other artifacts. There will be two identical programs: one from 10-11:30 am and one from 1-2:30 pm.

Pre-registration is Required! More details provided after registration. Please email Peter Winch at [email protected] to register or for questions.

09/16/2026

Catherine Breed’s historic 900-mile Swim California journey is more than an extraordinary athletic feat -- it’s a celebration of California’s coast and the communities working to protect it. Watch her journey through the Greater Farallones Hope Spot!

Catherine Breed swims into the Greater Farallones National Marine S...

08/20/2026

Join us for the North Coast premiere of Abalone Stories: Loss, Connection, Renewal -- an award-winning short documentary exploring the decline of California’s red abalone through stories of loss, resilience, cultural connection, and hope. 🌊

Following the screening, Greater Farallones Association Kelp Restoration Coordinator Julieta Gómez will join a panel discussion bringing together scientific and Indigenous perspectives on protecting and restoring our coastal ecosystems. Attendees can also connect with GFA and other local ocean advocates at community partner tables.

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕒 3–5 p.m.
📍 Del Mar Hall, 40600 Leeward Rd The Sea Ranch, 95497

Reserve your seat: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/everysecondbreathproject/2345563

Abalone Stories: Loss, Connection, Renewal – Del Mar Hall, 40600 Leeward Rd The Sea Ranch, Sat Sep 12, 2026 - Film Screening, Panel Discussion, Community Tables Film Directed by Petaluma award winning filmmaker Cynthia Abbott. As creator of Every Second Breath Project, her documentaries ...

08/20/2026

We are hiring for our Education and Coastal Resilience programs! See available roles and learn more here:

Conserving the wildlife and habitats of Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary through scientific research, environmental education, and community-based conservation.

08/19/2026

🏊‍♀️ From Bodega Bay to San Francisco -- thank you for making waves with us!

Greater Farallones Association was proud to welcome endurance swimmer Catherine Breed for two inspiring events during her historic 900-mile Swim California journey.

Together, we celebrated the Greater Farallones Hope Spot, heard about Catherine’s incredible expedition, and explored how science, restoration, education, and community stewardship help protect one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, as well as Catherine and her crew, Mission Blue, Blue Frontier, The Marine Mammal Center, Swim California, Sea Dreamers, and our national marine sanctuary partners for making these gatherings possible. 💙

Catherine’s journey reminds us that protecting the ocean is a shared responsibility -- every person who takes action helps build a healthier future for California’s coast.

Follow Catherine at https://www.catherinebreed.com/ and support Greater Farallones Association’s work protecting marine life and restoring coastal habitats at https://farallones.org/donate/.

08/13/2026

🏊‍♀️ Endurance swimmer Catherine Breed is swimming the entire California coastline! As part of her journey through the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, Catherine is helping highlight one of the world's most biodiverse ocean environments and the importance of protecting these waters for future generations.

Join Greater Farallones Association, The Marine Mammal Center, and Swim California at the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Center in San Francisco to hear more about Catherine's adventure, learn about the Greater Farallones Hope Spot, and hear from The Marine Mammal Center about issues impacting marine mammals in the Bay Area!

📍 Location: Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Center, 991 Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA 94129
📅 Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00pm
🔗 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swim-california-x-san-francisco-tickets-1997449988686

Join us for a community celebration in San Francisco as open water swimmer Catherine Breed makes her way down the coast!

08/06/2026

🏊 One swimmer. 900 miles. One powerful mission.

Endurance swimmer Catherine Breed is making history as she attempts to become the first person to swim the entire California coastline, and she's stopping in Bodega Bay on Sunday, August 9 to share her incredible journey.

Join Greater Farallones Association to hear about Catherine's expedition through Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, learn how her swim is inspiring ocean stewardship, and celebrate the importance of protecting California's spectacular marine ecosystems.

Whether you're passionate about ocean conservation, endurance adventures, or simply want to cheer Catherine on, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Sunday, August 9 at 4pm
📍 Westside Regional Park and Campground, Bodega Bay, CA
🔗 Learn more: https://farallones.org/news-items/swim-california-highlights-the-power-of-ocean-conservation-in-the-greater-farallones-national-marine-sanctuary/
🔗 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swim-california-x-bodega-bay-hope-spot-tickets-1996491122692

08/03/2026

Attention ocean advocates! California's Coastal Zone Management Program is currently under federal review by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Join Surfrider Foundation - California for a free public webinar on Tuesday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m. PT to learn what the process could mean for our California's coastline and how you can get involved. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/36mbdn3c

07/22/2026

Job alert from our federal partners!

🔔 JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking three Sanctuary Superintendents for NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, and NOAA's Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries.

As a Supervisory Sanctuary Superintendent, you will perform key duties:
🌅 Drive sanctuary programs and build key stakeholder partnerships.
💼 Oversee daily admin and strategic multi-year planning.
🌊 Spearhead development of plans and programs to conserve, protect, enhance, restore, investigate, and manage sanctuary resources through research and outreach.
🤝 Lead, mentor, and strategically plan for sanctuary staff.

We're looking for three strategic, community-minded professionals ready to navigate policy, manage federal resources, and protect the sanctuaries for generations to come. If you are ready to combine your love for special marine places with top-tier public service, we want you on our team.

👉 Apply now on USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/877472000. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2026.

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.