Web Extra: Farallon Islands History Timeline

Recommended QUEST Resources

• Producer's Notes: The Farallon Islands - "California's Galapagos"

  Segment producer Chris Bauer waxes poetic on The Farallon Islands on the QUEST blog.

• Web Extra: Visit to the Farallon Islands - Audio Slideshow

  Get a behind-the-scenes look of QUEST's trip to the Farallones 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.

• The Farallon Islands - "California's Galapagos"

  Lying 28 miles off the coast of San Francisco, the Farallon Islands sit amid one of the most productive marine food webs on the planet and host the largest seabird breeding colony in the continental United States. QUEST ventures out for a rare visit to learn what life is like on the islands and meet the scientists who call this incredibly wild place home.

• Journey to the Farallones

  They've been called "California's Galapagos." Nearly 30 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge lie the Farallon Islands. This year marks their 100th anniversary as a national wildlife refuge. While the islands are off limits to tourists, reporter Lauren Sommer caught a ride with marine researchers to learn about how changes are affecting life there.

• Farallon Islands Interactive Map

  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. Explore the sights and history of the largest island for yourself with this interactive map.