Cordell Bank may not be accessible to most people, but its importance in the marine ecosystem is emphasized through education and outreach programs through the sanctuary. The sanctuary works to get ocean literacy based programs into schools working with the national marine sanctuary program and local partners. Through exhibits, radio programs, teacher workshops/programs, field seminars, and occasional lectures and films, the sanctuary staff hopes to reach as many people as possible to emphasize the importance of a healthy ocean in our lives.

The sanctuary also has exhibits in the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, (www.farallones.org), Point Reyes National Seashore Bear Valley Visitor Center (www.nps.gov/pore/) and Bodega Marine Lab (www.bml.ucdavis.edu/).

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NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (BWET) Grant

NOAA's BWET grant has recently expanded to the San Francisco and Santa Barbara. The Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program provides organizations with funds to support environment-based education to students, teachers, and communities throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Watershed.

Funded projects provide "meaningful" watershed experiences for students and professional development opportunities for teachers. The 2006 funding cycle has passed, click here for more information.

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The sanctuary sets up an exhibit at local fairs like OceanFest on Crissy Field in October. Credit: Jennifer Stock	Teachers learn how to build PVC ROV's at a Sanctuary workshop. Credit: Jennifer Stock	Cordell Bank Field Seminar participants. Credit: Jennifer Stock