Farallon Islands Whale Watching
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The Farallon Islands, just 27 miles off San Francisco, lie amid the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, a food-rich marine ecosystem which attracts whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds each summer and fall, to feed...
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The Farallon Islands, just 27 miles off San Francisco, lie amid the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, a food-rich marine ecosystem which attracts whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds each summer and fall, to feed and to breed. Researchers have catalogued hundreds of individual humpbacks and blue whales as seasonal feeding residents. Twenty three species of marine mammals, including 18 species of whales and dolphins, can be found here. The Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge is the largest seabird rookery in the contiguous United States with nesting Tufted Puffins, Pigeon Guillemots, Rhinoceros Auklets, Shearwaters, and ther species. Island beaches are covered with sea lions, including massive Steller's sea lions, now on the Endangered Species List. Each trip is led by an expert naturalist who assists with locating whales, identifying seabirds and other marine life, and who provide informative presentations throughout the trip on the islands and marine ecology of the area. TRIP INFORMATION Full-day whale watching cruises depart from San Francisco at 8:00am, and from Sausalito at 7:15 aboard the 56-foot Salty Lady Coast Guard certified vessel on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-May through November. Free parking from both departure points. New in 2009, Farallon Islands whale watching participants will receive a free DVD, Farallon Islands: Past, Present and Future. Produced by the Oceanic Society in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service , and award-winning Earthviews productions, the 40-minute film provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge. A virtual walking tour of the islands, this production introduces the viewer to the islands' researchers, refuge staff and former residents as they provide first-hand insights about the wildlife, history , and current conservation efforts. The DVD will be distributed aboard the vessel. Departure: San Francisco Yacht Harbor/Marina Green, just outside the Harbormaster's office (please do not enter the building or disturb the harbormaster). Reminder: Check-in time is 7:30 am, boat leaves 8:00 a.m.
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Farallon Islands Whale Watching San Francisco Departures- Saturdays & Sundays: 2009 RATES: $120.00/person (includes free Farallon DVD) MAY 2009
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