Calendar of Events for 2012
JANUARY
January 7th, 2012
Point Reyes Kids Christmas Bird Count
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary cosponsors the Point Reyes Kids Christmas Bird Count. This
event requires RSVP and is
full.
http://www.ptreyes.org/planavisit/events.shtml
January 12th, 2012
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: PRBO Conservation Science
Petaluma, CA
When: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Download the agenda here
FEBRUARY
February 6th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: Maritime History off the Marin Shores
Guest: James Delgado
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
MARCH
March 3rd, 2012
When: 7:00PM, Saturday
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Lecture
Where: Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Building, 282 High Street, Sebastopol, CA: Conference Room
This lecture is the first in a series being put on by
the
Cordell Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Dan Howard,
Sanctuary Superintendent and Jennifer Stock,
education and outreach coordinator will team up to present a visual lecture that highlights the incredible ocean stories that Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary can tell. Long distance migrations, a visual colorful underwater mosaic, ocean ambassadors and marine debris. The presentation will be followed by a live dissection of a Black-footed Albatross bolus to highlight the impact of plastic on this long distance traveler and learn how our actions on land can impact the animals in the ocean.
March 5th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Topic: Tsunamis and marine debris aftermath
Guests:
Dr. Vasily Titov/NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory and Diana Parker/NOAA Marine Debris Program
Learn about how NOAA is learning and communicating about tsunamis and find out about the aftermath of the debris washed into the ocean from the March, 2011 tsunami in Japan.
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
APRIL
April 2nd, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
April 26th, 2012
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: Point Reyes National Seashore Red Barn Classroom
Point Reyes, CA
April 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2012
Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival
Co-sponsored by the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin, Point Reyes National Seashore,
Point Reyes National Seashore Association, and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Cordell
Bank National Marine Sanctuary will be offering a talk about the offshore wildlife found in the
Sanctuary and a wildlife-watching trip to Cordell Bank will also take place sometime during the festival.
For more information about events and locations/times visit
www.pointreyesbirdingfestival.org.
MAY
May 5th, 2012 Our Changing Ocean and Estuaries Teacher Workshop Series
8:30am to 4:00pm
Topic:
Climate Change in California - A Global Crisis with Local Impact
Where: All workshops will be hosted at Romberg Tiburon Center, Tiburon, California
Registration is required: Go to
www.surveymonkey.com/s/climate_seriesto register
For More Information about this workshop series
May 5th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
JUNE
June 4th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
June 7th, 2012 (tentative)
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: Point Reyes National Seashore Red Barn Classroom
Point Reyes, CA
JULY
July 9th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
July 10th and 11th, 2012 Our Changing Ocean and Estuaries Teacher Workshop Series
8:30am to 4:00pm
Topic:
Ocean Acidification: Trouble for Shelled Species
*July 11th includes field trip to Hog Island Oyster Company
Where: All workshops will be hosted at Romberg Tiburon Center, Tiburon, California
Registration is required: Go to
www.surveymonkey.com/s/climate_seriesto register
For More Information about this workshop series
July 12th 2012
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: Point Reyes National Seashore Red Barn Classroom
Point Reyes, CA
AUGUST
August 6th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
SEPTEMBER
September 3rd, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
September 15th and 16th, and 23rd 2012
Cordell Bank Field Seminar-Classroom Lecture-September 15th, 2012
(fee- based program)
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration opens up Spring/Summer, 2012
Learn about the seabirds and marine mammals that you may encounter from the stability of land
before you get on a moving ocean-going vessel. Find out about their ecological significance and
what research is being done. Discover the brilliant underwater habitats of Cordell Bank hidden
beneath the waves through video and photos.
September 16th and September 23rd, 2012
Annual Field Seminar Boat trip to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
(2nd half of field seminar)
6:45am- 5:00pm
Registration opens up Spring/Summer, 2012
Description: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS) is an offshore oasis for wildlife.
Located 20 miles west of the Point Reyes Lighthouse, this granitic bank is a lush feeding ground for
fish, invertebrates, seabirds and marine mammals. On September 15th, Jennifer Stock, CBNMS Education
Coordinator, will give an introduction to the sanctuary and its diverse habitats. Carol Keiper and
Jennifer will introduce some of the surface wildlife encountered offshore at this mysterious sanctuary.
Learn how to identify pelagic seabirds. Find out why and how marine mammals and seabirds come from so
far away to feed in this region and what research is telling us. Discover why this region has one of
the largest concentrations of blue whales in the world. This year, there are two boat trips to choose
from! On
September 16th, experienced naturalist Carol Keiper with sanctuary educator will lead the wildlife
watching boat trip out to the Sanctuary in search of pelagic wildlife. On
September 23rd experienced
naturalist/marine biologist Doreen Gurrola will lead the trip with Jennifer Stock.
Jennifer, Carol and Doreen all have a strong interest in and knowledge of the CBNMS and
the California current ecosystem. As we cruise out to the Bank, we may encounter pods of Pacific white-sided
dolphins, Dall's porpoise, blue and humpback whales, California and Steller sea lions, elephant seals
and numerous seabirds. We will enjoy and learn about whatever the ocean offers that day, be it seabirds,
marine mammals, blue sharks, jellies, or more!
OCTOBER
October 8th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
NOVEMBER
November 3rd, 2012
Our Changing Ocean and Estuaries Teacher Workshop Series
8:30am to 4:00pm
Topic: Changing Climate Guaranteed - Ready, Set, Adapt
Where: All workshops will be hosted at Romberg Tiburon Center, Tiburon, California
Registration is required: Go to
www.surveymonkey.com/s/climate_seriesto register
For More Information about this workshop series
November 5th, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
November 15th, 2012
Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
Where: PRBO Conservation Science
Petaluma, CA
DECEMBER
December 3rd, 2012
1:00-2:00pm Monday
Ocean Currents Radio Program on KWMR
Tune in live at www.kwmr.org
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