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Aquarium of the Bay

www.aquariumofthebay.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
To inspire the conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed.

Contact:
Sonja Gomez
Aquarium of the Bay
Embarcadero at Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 623-5300
Fax: (415) 623-5324
sonja@bay.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma

Activities:
Education, Recycling, Conservation, Tourism

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Climate Change, Endangered Species, Energy, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Kelp Forest, Marine Debris, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Rocky Intertidal, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Exhibits/Displays, Daily Presentations for the General Public

Education Programs:
Aquarium of the Bay offers free standards-based classes for K-12. On-site classes vary by grade level, and include such focuses as fish, sharks, marine mammals, wetlands, tidal habitats, and shapes and colors of the bay. New programming includes a hybrid ferry trip targeting 6th graders and a pre-k program. In addition, self-guided tour materials are available online to support groups visiting the Aquarium on their own.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adults, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Education Volunteer: Interpreting exhibits, assisting in the classroom, sharing our enthusiasm for San Francisco Bay and its watershed!
Husbandry Volunteer: Caring for our terrestrial and aquatic animals, including but not limited to food preparation, cleaning of enclosures, and assisting with enrichment.
Dive Volunteer: Underwater maintenance of our tunnel exhibits, including cleaning and feedings.
  When Needed:
Ongoing
  Qualifications:
Various
  Commitment Required:
Various
  Application/Training:
More information on the positions, including commitment and qualifications, can be found on our website at www.aquariumofthebay.org.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Sonja Gomez
(415) 623-5323



General Services:
Restrooms, Bookstore/Gift Shop

Public Transit Access:
F-line: Pier 39 stop
47 (Fisherman’s Wharf): last stop

Disabled Access:
Yes



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