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@bayquest.bsky.social

A team of professional captains and marine science professionals working to study, monitor and protect whales and other aquatic wildlife on San Francisco Bay and near coastal waters. linktr.ee/bayquest a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation

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If you have to spend time on land, might as well be at a cozy cabin in the Redwoods!

08.02.2026 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're livin' the life!

07.02.2026 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful shot, wow!

07.02.2026 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing like sunset on San Francisco Bay when a young gray whale suddenly surfaces! Can you see it?

06.02.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed! More inclusive, too. Thanks for the input!

02.02.2026 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic day with new and old friends from a community united to preserve and protect our feathered visitors and shoreline residents!

Come out today and enjoy bird talks, bird walks, kids activities and a wide assortment of interesting exhibitors. The event is FREE and fun for all ages!

01.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A juvenile gray whale has been spotted nearshore in the south bay. Last year, 24 whales died in and near the San Francisco Bay. Let's do all we can to keep these magnificent friends healthy, happy and safe!

#graywhale #sanfranciscobay #wildlifeconservation #humpbackwhale

31.01.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, CCC! We very much appreciate the good work you are doing as well! Keep it up!

30.01.2026 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's all about the birds of the bay and our feathered friends along the great Pacific Flyway!

Check out this amazing free event on the Mare Island waterfront in Vallejo next weekend, January 31 & February 1. And please stop by our booth to say hello!

www.wingedmigrationexpo.com

26.01.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thrashing riffs capture the energy of the mission and offer a nice contrast to the quiet tranquility of what lies beneath the waves :)

23.01.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

haha, we are equally obsessed with sounds of the underwater world! We use a Spotter Sound buoy from Sofar Ocean Technologies which contains an advanced hydrophone, water sensor and satellite links to a remote dashboard. The blue sensor tests for salinity and dissolved oxygen.

23.01.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Splashing into 2026 with an exciting mission of acoustic monitoring, water sampling and wildlife surveys off the San Francisco Coast!

To learn more about this important work, visit our website and drop us a line! www.bayquest.org

#wildlifeconservation #sanfrancisco #humpbackwhale #californiacoast

22.01.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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An exciting day with our friends from Nurture Nature and Port of Oakland for shoreline clean up and native plant stewardship activities!

300+ fun people coming together in the spirit of unity and service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

#portofoakland #mlkdayofservice #oakland

20.01.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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So delighted to jump in and help our friends clean up the Art Wall in Oakland's fabled Jingletown District. Weeding, mulching and removing invasive plant species.

A great time with fantastic people making a difference, great job crew!

#oakland #jingletown #mlkdayofservice

19.01.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our Citizen Science Team and share your discoveries with others! We are happy to help with your journey and may even feature your project in our logs!

Visit our website and drop us a line today! Stay curious!
www.bayquest.org

#citizenscience #sanfranciscobay #wildlifeconservation

15.01.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In ever changing times of uncertainty, there's another world calling out to be heard.

And we are listening.

#humpbackwhale #sanfranciscobay #oceanresearch #wildlifeconservation

12.01.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Using Sofar Ocean's advanced Spotter Sound technology, we are listening in on the underwater world of whales off the San Francisco Coast.

To learn more about this exciting project, visit our website and drop us a line!

#wildlifeconservation #sanfranciscobay #oceanresearch #sofarocean #bayquest

09.01.2026 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Celebrating a successful mission to the fabled Farallon Islands to collect acoustic data, deliver vital gear and rotate science teams.

A renowned hotspot for wildlife, the islands are home to over 300,000 nesting seabirds, five species of pinnipeds, whales and great white sharks.

An amazing trip!

08.01.2026 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you, we couldn't agree more!

07.01.2026 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! We promptly reported its position and condition and the poor whale was rescued and freed within 24 hours by trained response teams from The Marine Mammal Center, Cascadia Research and California Academy of Sciences.

So many go unreported, we were lucky to be in the field that day!

07.01.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you listen closely, you'll hear the faint cries of an entangled humpback whale our SeaSounds team encountered on a recent mission.

We can do better to protect these magnificent creatures and help create a safe co-existence where people and wildlife can thrive for generations.

bit.ly/4ixBr9O

07.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The BayQuest team is gearing up for another season of wildlife conservation and action on San Francisco Bay!

Join us today and be part of this epic journey! Visit our website or see link in our BIO.

Together, we can make a lasting impact!

#sanfrancisco #wildlifeconservation #oceanresearch

06.01.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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So delighted to join Friends of Sausal Creek and I (Heart) Oakland-Alameda Estuary for a fun and informative nature walk through Jingletown to the water's edge in Oakland.

Well done, team and great time had by all - even in the rain!

#oakland #kingtide #sausalcreek #sealevelrise #wildlife

05.01.2026 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The BayQuest Team and friends are gearing up for a robust year of science, discovery and action.

Join us today and be part of this epic adventure! Visit our website at www.bayquest.org

#marinescience #sanfranciscobay #wildlifeconservation #oceanlife

02.01.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this first day of 2026, we pledge to work daily for the health and hope of our planet and its wildlife.

Join us! www.bayquest.org

#wildlifeconservation #newyear2026 #planetearth #sanfranciscobay

01.01.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A banner year for marine science and wildlife conservation on San Francisco Bay!

So grateful for the friends and collaborators we've met along the way. We are all making a difference!

Be part of this vital mission and help support this important work! Visit our website! www.bayquest.org

30.12.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Working non-stop to make a difference on San Francisco Bay. Many thanks to our friends and dedicated team for making it all happen!

Be part of this important mission! Visit our website and include us in your year-end giving! www.bayquest.org

#sanfrancisco #wildlifeconservation #HumpbackWhale

29.12.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, CCS! We very much appreciate the support!

29.12.2025 06:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An epic year of science, discovery and action for the BayQuest team on San Francisco Bay. We can hardly wait to splash into 2026!

Be part of this important mission! Visit our website at www.bayquest.org

@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
#marinescience #sanfrancisco #wildlifeconservation #humpbackwhale

28.12.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wrapping up a fantastic 2025 and gearing up for another year of action in 2026! Be part of this epic journey! Help support this important work by visiting our website and making a generous donation today!

www.bayquest.org

#marinescience #sanfrancisco #bayquest #wildlifeconservation #humpbackwhale

28.12.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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