A Place Like No Other

Become a Steward of the Farallon Islands

The Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge is unique in the world. These craggy islands, located just 26 miles west of San Francisco, mark the edge of the continental shelf and sit in the middle of one of the most diverse and bountiful marine environments in the world. This marine system is home to one of the largest feeding grounds for white sharks, 29 species of whales and dolphins, over 390 species of fish, and over 330 species of deep sea corals, sponges, shrimp, crab and other mollusks and crustaceans, and much more. The islands themselves contain the largest seabird breeding colony south of Alaska, with over 350,000 breeding seabirds that occupy the island, including half of the entire world’s population of Ashy Storm Petrels. The islands also serve as a home for California sea lions, Steller sea lions, northern fur seals, northern elephant seals, and harbor seals.

Volunteer My-Lan Le walking across the island’s rocky landscape, while searching for burrowing owls. Photo credit: Rhett Finley.

The Goal

A Point Blue Volunteer Biologist holding a seabird chick while doing scientific monitoring of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Continuing a Historic Legacy of Impactful Research

Our goal is identifying sustained funding that will match the level of commitment made by our scientists to protect and nurture the amazing ecosystems and biodiversity of the Farallon Islands. Read more…

The Opportunity

Become a Steward of the Farallon Islands

Point Blue Conservation Science has established a new program to support the ongoing research needed to protect these islands and the surrounding marine ecosystems and wildlife. The “Stewards of the Farallon Islands” was established with the sole purpose of helping to maintain the ongoing scientific research on the Farallon Islands. Read more…

The Benefits

as a Steward of the Farallon Islands

As a Steward of the Farallon Islands, you are joining a unique group of individuals who have committed to the conservation of these iconic islands and unique global treasure. By supporting the important scientific research conducted on these islands you are ensuring a lasting legacy of knowledge that will protect these critical marine ecosystems, as well as the countless wildlife and human communities that depend on them for their wellbeing.

In addition, Stewards of the Farallon Islands receive other benefits, including:

  • A unique opportunity to volunteer on a patrol trip to deliver supplies to the island, which are closed to the general public. You’ll engage with the marine ecologists leading this research of the Farallon Islands and see firsthand the conservation work they do in the field.
  • Opportunities to serve as a Point Blue volunteer on scientific marine research cruises.
  • An invitation to the annual “Stewards of the Farallon Islands” dinner that will allow for an engaging and informative discussion with the scientists of the Farallon Islands, and other guests, and an opportunity to dive deeper into the scientific research we conduct.

We look forward to hearing from you!

To learn more and become a Farallon Island Steward, contact moliva@pointblue.org.

Farallon Biologist Amanda Spears with Elephant Seal. Point Blue photo.

 

Your support empowers Point Blue’s leading-edge science, education and training programs, and powerful partnerships that maximize nature’s benefits for wildlife and people. Point Blue Conservation Science is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and our federal tax identification number is 94-1594250.