Point Reyes Station in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sea Life in These Waters
Gulf of the Farallones & Cordell Band
— National Marine Sanctuaries —
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 5, 2009
1. Sea Life in These Waters Marker
Some of the world’s richest waters exist right off California’s coast. An explosion of life occurs here due to a combination of the sun’s energy, wind, ocean currents, and contours of the sea floor. Microscopic phytoplankton form the base of the food chain, which are fed upon by zooplankton and fishes, providing a feast for seabirds, seals, whales sharks and humans. Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries protect this ocean wilderness through research, education, conservation and stewardship. Sanctuaries balance compatible commercial and recreational activities while protecting these ocean treasures today and for future generations.NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuaries manage 14 special marine areas that encompass more than 150,000 square miles of America’s ocean and Great Lakes natural and cultural resources.
Erected by National Marine Sanctuaries.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Natural Features.
Location. 37° 59.766′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whalewatching (here, next to this marker); Lives of Sacrifice and Service are Honored Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Victims of the Coast (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Drake (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preserving Our Maritime Past (approx. 0.3 miles away); Point Reyes Conglomerate (approx. 2.3 miles away); Point Reyes Light Station (approx. 2.3 miles away); Common Murres (approx. 2.3 miles away).
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 5, 2009
2. Pacific Ocean Shoreline
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 5, 2009
3. California Gray Whale Skull on Display
The plaque reads:
Species - Eschrichtius robustus
Location Found - Vandenburg AFB, California
Length - 41 feet
Estimated Weight - 30 to 40 tons
Cause of Death - Unknown Date Found - February 11, 1955
Sex - Female
Species - Eschrichtius robustus
Location Found - Vandenburg AFB, California
Length - 41 feet
Estimated Weight - 30 to 40 tons
Cause of Death - Unknown Date Found - February 11, 1955
Sex - Female
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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