50 years on the Farallones–and still counting!
April 3, 2018
Exactly fifty years ago today Point Blue scientists officially began our research program on the Farallon Islands, 27 miles west of San Francisco. When our boat landed…
Threats to the Farallones! We need your help!
January 11, 2018
New proposed actions out of Washington, DC seriously threaten the collaborative progress we’ve made to protect seabirds, marine mammals, and the ocean. The good news is that, with your help, we’ll continue carrying out our critical research and stewardship, even as government funding is on hold. Read on to learn how to help.
Hope, Science, and Passion: 2017 and 2018 highlights
January 9, 2018
What do 3,180 students, 102,181 acres of agricultural land, and over one billion scientific observation have in common? Read on to find out!
What is Your Land Ethic?
December 12, 2017
A cowbell calls us to order at the Quivira Coalition conference. The hallway that was full of ranchers, farmers, conservationists, scientists, and agency folks empties as everyone flows into the meeting room. This first day starts with a question: what is your land ethic? Each person that steps on stage answers and describes her or
Healthy Transitions
October 28, 2016
Transitions can be hard, especially if you don’t have the proper space to move and change. This is true in life and nature. Point Blue is teaming up with partners to figure out what makes transition zones between marshes and upland around the San Francisco Bay healthy and useful in the face of climate change. Read on to learn more.
New Technology Uncovers New Connections for Conservation
September 23, 2016
The technology to track songbird migration is getting better all the time. We’re taking advantage of that here at Point Blue to make conservation even better. Read on to learn about some surprising results from a recent investigation.
Seabirds: a Window into California’s Marine Protected Areas
April 9, 2016
Seabird research is showing California coastal managers how stretches of the coast can differ in their responses to marine life protections. Read on to learn more.
Learning About a Vital Ecosystem – From Below the Ground Up
December 24, 2015
Point Blue scientists get their hands in the dirt to take the pulse of rangeland ecosystem health.
Monitoring Tidal-Marsh Change
November 13, 2015
Bird studies show that ecosystem restoration works in San Francisco Bay – and is “climate-smart” as sea levels rise.
Human Connections Drive Habitat Conservation
October 19, 2015
A “cross-cultural” ranch tour breaks down barriers and moves people towards solutions
