A KQED Multimedia Series Exploring Northern California Science, Environment and Nature.

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Farallon Islands Interactive Map

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Overview
Visitor's Photos

The Farallon Islands

Established as a national wildlife refuge 100 years ago, the Farallon Islands are centered in one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. While off limits to the public, a handful of scientists study this unique habitat, a breeding ground for marine mammals and hundreds of thousands of birds.

Click on the map points above to see short videos and sets of photos from our trip to the islands.

In this audio slideshow below, Get a behind-the-scenes look of QUEST’s trip to the Farallons and find out what’s it’s like to live on these rocky, remote islands – for both the birds and the scientists who study them.

More by Topic: Environment
More by Location: San Francisco County
Accessible: No
Difficulty: Strenuous
Duration: 8.0 hours

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Major funding is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation, and The Amgen Foundation. Additional support is provided by the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, the William K. Bowes, Jr. Foundation, Ann S. Bowers - The Robert Noyce Trust, the Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, and the Vadasz Family Foundation.

Farallon Islands Interactive Map

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The Farallon Islands

Recommended QUEST Resources

Web Extra: Visit to the Farallon Islands - Audio Slideshow

Web Extra: Farallon Islands History Timeline

The Farallon Islands - "California's Galapagos"

Journey to the Farallones

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