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for Ecological Tourism Department of Natural Resources Planning & Interpretation Humboldt State University, Arcata, California Beaches & Dunes, Bays & Salt Marshes |
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coastal areas of the north coast offer a diverse collection of distinct
habitats. Off shore rocks offer safe haven to many seabirds and mammals
while the intertidal zone reveals a variety of highly adaptive creatures
clinging to life in a wave-washed environment. Humboldt Bay, (name after
California's second largest bay and named after the famous 19th century
explorer Alexander von Humboldt) is home to the state's largest eel
grass beds, provides protected water for migrating shorebirds and
waterfowl and salt marshes full of wading birds. Over 30,000 black brant
winter over in the South Bay. The north and south spits of Humboldt Bay
harbor the largest pristine dune ecosystems in northwestern California,
providing habitat for many unusual and endangered plats and animals.
For more information contact: Michael Sweeney, Director Institute for Ecological Tourism,
NRPI phone: 707/826-4147
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