Humpback whales steam among the fish, spouts blowing in the wind as they forage in the waves. We find the whales often feeding in or close to the shipping lane. Each year as many as 200,000 ships enter and exit the Golden Gate, and according to the Point Blue Conservation Science as many as 83 humpback, blue and fin whales are killed by ships on the West Coast each year.
Read MoreNewsom Signs Chum Bill to Protect White Sharks
It’s unlawful to place any shark bait, shark lure, or shark chum into the water within one nautical mile of any shoreline, pier, or jetty when a white shark is either visible or known to be present.” US Fish and Wildlife Code
Read MoreHistory of Human Occupation on the Farallon islands
Looking west on a clear San Francisco day a smudge of jagged peaks can be glimpsed on edge of the horizon. A rugged archipelago of wind and wave-worn rocks form the Farallon Island chain. Located 30 miles from shore, Farallones composed of SE Farallones (the tallest), Middle Rock, the Island of St James to the North, and Noon Day rock, the islands host a history of shipwreck, murder and the birth of millions of seabirds and seals. Known as the islands of the Dead by the native Miwok, who viewed them but did not leave any evidence of visitation, the islands have a rich and sometimes tragic history of human occupation.
Read MoreSharks the Invisible Casualty in San Francisco Bay Fish Kill
In August, thousands of dead fish washed ashore in San Mateo County, from Foster City to Coyote Point. The reports later spread into the main San Francisco Bay past Hayward and Alameda Island, to Fort Baker in Sausalito. Crossing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to investigate the report near San Quentin, my polarized sunglasses showed a distinctly dark swath of water along the tideline stretching from Richmond to the Larkspur channel.
Read MoreThe Islands of the Dead: Exploring the Farallon Islands
Located close to San Francisco, one of the world’s most recognizable metropolises, there is a series of desolate, fog shrouded, wind and wave-sculpted islands. Known as the “Islands of the Dead” by the Native Miwok, and the “Devil’s Teeth” by Spanish mariners, these islands have a fascinating history of human exploitation, killing and loss.
Read More10 Small, But Mighty Ocean Groups School Together to Create a New Funding Model
10 Small, But Mighty Ocean Groups School Together to Create a New Funding Model
Ten 4 Ocean (T4O) offers unique collective approach
Sharktober: Why We Need Great White Sharks
On September 28, 2021, the ACS San Francisco Bay chapter was honored to host an exciting presentation by David McGuire, Founder and Director of Shark Stewards, National Geographic Explorer, and Emmy award-winning filmmaker.
Read MoreSharktoberfest- Celebrating Sharks and Their Habitat
Join Shark Stewards celbrating our 15th Annual Sharktoberfest with our Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and watch it on YouTube
Read MoreJourney to the Devils Teeth: Sharktober One
The humpback whales put on a spectacular show with breaches and lunge feeding galore. Among the abundant forage fish we saw many seals and sealions, puffins, shearwaters, petrels and at least one albatross.
Read MoreSharks and Mermaids: the Mythical Creatures of Aquatic Park
Nancy is helping to plan a special upcoming event: the Shark Steward’s 1st Annual Mermaid Parade on Saturday, 8/28th from 11am- 3pm! There will be a costume contest and awards for best dog costume, child costume and more. They will make a parade route from the Aquatic Park & Pier bleachers all the way to Pier 39. You can learn more about this at https://sharkstewards.org/event/sharksmermaids/.
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