Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
The Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is located west of Bodega Bay in Northern California. Cordell Bank is basically a large under water rock that sits on the sea floor and reaches to within 115 feet of the surface. It provides a rich habitat for marine mammals, seabirds, fishes and invertebrates. Jennifer Stock, who is the Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Sanctuary, is our guest. (Photo courtesy of Kip F. Evans)
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