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is dedicated to educating the North Bay's K-12 students about marine science through hands-on classroom activities, field trips, teacher trainings, and special events.
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Our Mission Statement

To ignite student enthusiasm for science and technology through exploration and discovery of our unique and diverse marine habitats and organisms.

To inspire community stewardship for local aquatic environments through awareness of latest scientific research and conservation practices.

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Student Symposium on the Health of Our Ocean!

On March 16, 2007, 170 6th-graders from Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and Forestville presented their own research at the Bodega Marine Laboratory!

Student Symposium

Call 707-799-7118 for details .

Salmon Creek Beach