The Mystical & Bountiful Farallon Islands

At Point Blue we have been studying the Farallon islands’ ecosystem for decades. Hear about the islands’ history, wildlife and management from Gerry McChesney, Refuge Manager with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Thanks to the partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA, the Farallones and their surrounding waters continue to thrive as a haven for wildlife. They shelter the largest seabird breeding colony south of Alaska—over 500,000 birds, including half of the world’s Ashy Storm-Petrels—and are home to California sea lions, northern fur seals, elephant seals, and harbor seals. The surrounding ocean hosts one of the largest white shark feeding grounds in the world, 29 species of whales and dolphins, more than 390 species of fish, and over 330 species of deep-sea corals, sponges, shrimp, and crabs.

The event will be held in the Oak Room at the main library – 1st Floor.

Registration is required. You can sign up via the San Mateo Library website.