Calendar of Events for 2013
JANUARY
January 19th, 2013 (Saturday)
Lecture: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: National Treasure and International Ocean Dining Destination
LOCATION: Del Mar Center Hall, The Sea Ranch, CA
Dan Howard, Sanctuary Superintendent will deliver a talk about the Cordell Bank National Marine
Sanctuary and talk about the sanctuary expansion process.
This talk is sponsored by the Sea Ranch California Coastal National Monument Task Force and the
Cordell Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
The talk is free and open to the public, Sea Ranch parking tags will not be required to park at
the Del Mar Center Hall for this event.
TIME: 2:00-4:00 PM
January 24th, 2013
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting and Sanctuary Expansion Public Scoping Session
LOCATION: Bodega Bay Grange Hall
ADDRESS: 1370 Bodega Avenue, Bodega Bay, CA
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting: Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Joint Session starts at 1:00 pm-4:15 pm (Gulf of the Farallones NMS council meeting (open to public)
starts at 9:30 am)
Public Scoping Meeting related to Sanctuary Expansion
(same location)
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
Download the agenda here
FEBRUARY
February 9th, 2013 (Saturday)
Lecture: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: National Treasure and International Ocean Dining Destination
LOCATION: Fairfax Women's Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax, CA
Dan Howard, Sanctuary Superintendent will deliver a talk about the Cordell Bank National Marine
Sanctuary and Jennifer Stock, education and outreach coordinator, will talk about the impact of
plastics on the amazing albatrosses, including a live dissection of an albatross bolus.
This talk is free and sponsored by the
Cordell Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
TIME:7:00-9:00 PM
February 12, 2013
Sanctuary Expansion Public Scoping Session
LOCATION: Point Arena High School
ADDRESS: 185 Lake Street, Point Arena, CA 95468
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
February 13, 2013
Sanctuary Expansion Public Scoping Session
LOCATION: Gualala Community Center
ADDRESS: 47950 Center St., Gualala, CA
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
MARCH
March 7-10, 2013
San Francisco International Ocean Film Festival
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a sponsor of the 10th anniversary festival.
View independent films created that inspire awe and inspiration to protect our blue planet. Find
out more about the festival, by visiting
www.oceanfilmfest.org.
APRIL
April 1, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: Oil Rigs in California?
Guest: Rachel Binah, environmental, community, political activist who led the fight against oil
rigs on the north coast of CA in 1988 and won.
What is she fighting for now? Tune in to find out.
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
April 13, 2013
Expanding Your Horizons Conference: motivating young women in science and mathematics
Where: Santa Rosa Junior College
When: 8:30-4 pm
Jennifer Stock will deliver a hands on presentation to registrants looking at underwater video
footage on Cordell Bank. The conference is geared towards young women in 7th-8th grades from Sonoma,
Mendocino, and Lake Counties. Registration is required, learn more
here.
April 25th, 2013
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: PRBO Conservation Science
April 26-28, 2013
Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival
Where: Point Reyes Station
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a co-sponsor of this annual birding and nature event
where experts lead fantastic forays in the wilds of West Marin. Jennifer Stock will deliver a talk
to registrants who sign up for the lecture. For more information about the festival and for
registration go
here.
MAY
May 6, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: Ocean 101-Student questions and expert answers about the ocean!
Guest: OceanShore School students, and ocean science experts
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
May 28th, 2013
7:00-9:00 pm
Lecture:
Ship Strike Panel at the American Cetacean Society-SF Bay Chapter monthly meeting/lecture
Location: Bay Model Visitor Center-2100 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA
$5 suggested donation goes towards student research grants
Ship strikes of whales have been recognized as a growing concern worldwide. Documented ship strikes from NOAA NMFS data from 1988-2011, occurring just within the GFNMS/CBNMS region, total 20 whales killed by ships (i.e., death caused by vessel collision or carcass exhibited signs of trauma consistent with vessel collision) and an additional 10 injured and possibly killed (i.e., collision observed, but final status unknown). The true number of ship strikes could be at least 10 times higher than the number documented
Catch up and listen to a diverse panel of experts that have been diligently working to identify and implement strategies to reduce the impacts to whales from ships (ship strikes and acoustic disturbance.
Panelists include: Leslie Abramson-Gulf of the Farallones NMS, John Berge: Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, Jackie Dragon: Greenpeace, Michael Carver, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS)
and potentially others.
May 31-June 2nd, 2013
Grand reopening of Natural Sciences Gallery at Oakland Museum of CA
Join us as we celebrate California's natural areas, including Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. The Oakland Museum of CA reopens its newly renovated Natural Sciences Gallery, completing the museums top to bottom renovation. As part of the newly renovated gallery, Cordell Bank is featured as one of CA's unique environments in a permanent exhibit in total over 3000 square feet. Watch immersive underwater video, learn about Pacific migrations, view the beautiful and colorful reef, and learn about the amazing diversity of wildlife that live there. There will be a full weekend of events, check back
Click here for detailed information
JUNE
June 3, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: TBD
Guest: TBD
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes here.
June 6th, 2013
Cordell Bank Photography Exhibit reception, World Ocean Day Mini ocean film fest!
Where: Point Reyes Library, Point Reyes, CA
When: 6-8 pm
FREE event
Join us for a free reception to enjoy the first installation of the travelling photography exhibit featuring the bestimages of wildlife and habitats at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Light refreshment/appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be available. We will celebrate World Oceans Day, enjoy a mini ocean film fest and recommit to our efforts to protect our ocean. Open to all, families included.
Sponsored by the Cordell Marine Sanctuary Foundation
June 26th and 27th, 2013
Winged Ambassadors: Ocean Literacy Through the Eyes of Albatross/Free Teacher Workshop
Where: Oakland Museum of California
Learn about the Winged Ambassadors curriculum, tour the newly renovated Natural Sciences Gallery at the Oakland Museum of California (including the new Cordell Bank Gallery) and see seabirds on a boat trip! Learn more about this teacher workshop and find out how to register
here.
JULY
July 1, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: TBD
Guest: TBD
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
AUGUST
August 5, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: TBD
Guest: TBD
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
August 8, 2013
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: PRBO Conservation Science, Petaluma
When: TBD
August 25th, 2013 (note, also offered on September 8th
Cordell Bank Field Seminar
(fee- based program)
Register for 2013 Seminar
Requires Registration, register
here.
Annual Field Seminar Boat trip to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
6:45am- 5:00pm
Description: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is an offshore oasis for wildlife. Located 20 miles west off the Marin/Sonoma coast, this rocky bank is a lush feeding ground for fish, invertebrates, seabirds and marine mammals. On these boat trips, you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn how to identify and observe pelagic seabirds and marine mammals
• Find out why and how marine mammals and seabirds come from so far away to feed in this region and what research is revealing
• Learn about what the Sanctuary is doing to learn about and protect this ocean “hotspot”
As we cruise out to the Bank, we may encounter pods of Pacific white-sided dolphins, Dall’s porpoise, seals and numerous seabirds. We’ll enjoy and learn about whatever the ocean offers that day, be it seabirds, marine mammals, blue sharks, jellies, or more!
Boat Trips leave from Bodega Bay
August 25th, 2013-Naturalists Doreen Gurrola and Jennifer Stock
September 8th, 2013-Naturalists Carol Keiper and Jennifer Stock
*personal discretion is advised as the boat may encounter rough weather. Personal stability and comfort at sea for a full day is strongly encouraged.
For education resources related to this seminar, visit this
link.
SEPTEMBER
September 2, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: TBD
Guest: TBD
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
September 8th, 2013Cordell Bank Field Seminar
(fee- based program)
Register for 2013 Seminar.
Annual Field Seminar Boat trip to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
6:45am- 5:00pm
Description: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is an offshore oasis for wildlife. Located 20 miles west off the Marin/Sonoma coast, this rocky bank is a lush feeding ground for fish, invertebrates, seabirds and marine mammals. On these boat trips, you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn how to identify and observe pelagic seabirds and marine mammals
• Find out why and how marine mammals and seabirds come from so far away to feed in this region and what research is revealing
• Learn about what the Sanctuary is doing to learn about and protect this ocean "hotspot"
As we cruise out to the Bank, we may encounter pods of Pacific white-sided dolphins, Dall's porpoise, seals and numerous seabirds. We'll enjoy and learn about whatever the ocean offers that day, be it seabirds, marine mammals, blue sharks, jellies, or more!
Boat Trips leave from Bodega Bay
August 25th, 2013-Naturalists Doreen Gurrola and Jennifer Stock
September 8th, 2013-Naturalists Carol Keiper and Jennifer Stock
*personal discretion is advised as the boat may encounter rough weather. Personal stability and comfort at sea for a full day is strongly encouraged.
For education resources related to this seminar, visit this
link.
OCTOBER
October 7, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: TBD
Guest: TBD
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
NOVEMBER
November 4, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: TBD
Guest: TBD
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
November 14th, 2013
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: PRBO Conservation Science
DECEMBER
December 2, 2013
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: TBD
Guest: TBD
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
catch past episodes
here.
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