Whales of the Bay Area’s National Parks
Cummings M. 2010. Whales of the Bay Area’s National Parks. San Francisco Bay Area Network
The waters off the coast of Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore are characterized by very high levels of seasonal productivity. This uniquely fruitful ecosystem supports an extensive network of marine life, including a variety of migratory and resident whale species throughout different times of the year.
- Type
- Resource Brief
- Authors
- Cummings, Mason
- Date of Issue
- 2010-07
- Publisher
- San Francisco Bay Area Network
- Units
- GOGA , PORE , SFAN
- Keywords
- cetaceans, mammals, marine mammals, Marine Protected Areas, San Francisco Bay Area, whales
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Marine Communities , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals