BayQuest
@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.
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a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation
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a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation
Wonderful article by Cassidy Beach about the SeaSounds Project just broke in The Mercury News!
Check it out!
www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
#humpbackwhale #sanfranciscobay #marinescience #bluetech #oceanconservation
Check it out!
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#humpbackwhale #sanfranciscobay #marinescience #bluetech #oceanconservation
December 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Wonderful article by Cassidy Beach about the SeaSounds Project just broke in The Mercury News!
Check it out!
www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
#humpbackwhale #sanfranciscobay #marinescience #bluetech #oceanconservation
Check it out!
www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
#humpbackwhale #sanfranciscobay #marinescience #bluetech #oceanconservation
A mission of science and discovery in an ever changing environment.
We protect the things we love.
#sanfrancisco #humpbackwhale #wildlifeconservation #oceanconservation #bayquest
We protect the things we love.
#sanfrancisco #humpbackwhale #wildlifeconservation #oceanconservation #bayquest
December 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A mission of science and discovery in an ever changing environment.
We protect the things we love.
#sanfrancisco #humpbackwhale #wildlifeconservation #oceanconservation #bayquest
We protect the things we love.
#sanfrancisco #humpbackwhale #wildlifeconservation #oceanconservation #bayquest
Wonderful article about the SeaSounds Project just broke in The Mercury News!
Thanks to talented writer, Cassidy Beach for joining us on a mission and capturing the heart and soul of the project!
Check it out! www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social @mercurynews.com
Thanks to talented writer, Cassidy Beach for joining us on a mission and capturing the heart and soul of the project!
Check it out! www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social @mercurynews.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Wonderful article about the SeaSounds Project just broke in The Mercury News!
Thanks to talented writer, Cassidy Beach for joining us on a mission and capturing the heart and soul of the project!
Check it out! www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social @mercurynews.com
Thanks to talented writer, Cassidy Beach for joining us on a mission and capturing the heart and soul of the project!
Check it out! www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social @mercurynews.com
May thanks to our team, family and friends for making this important mission happen!
Please continue to support this ongoing work. Together, as a community, we can learn more and help protect our precious whales near the San Francisco Bay!
To help, click here bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Please continue to support this ongoing work. Together, as a community, we can learn more and help protect our precious whales near the San Francisco Bay!
To help, click here bit.ly/4ixBr9O
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
May thanks to our team, family and friends for making this important mission happen!
Please continue to support this ongoing work. Together, as a community, we can learn more and help protect our precious whales near the San Francisco Bay!
To help, click here bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Please continue to support this ongoing work. Together, as a community, we can learn more and help protect our precious whales near the San Francisco Bay!
To help, click here bit.ly/4ixBr9O
We are closing in our funding goal to conduct a special acoustic monitoring mission and rotate a science team and vital gear at the Farallon Islands!
Help fill the gap and get us over the finish line by making a donation - of any amount TODAY!
Visit our website at www.bayquest.org. Thank you!
Help fill the gap and get us over the finish line by making a donation - of any amount TODAY!
Visit our website at www.bayquest.org. Thank you!
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We are closing in our funding goal to conduct a special acoustic monitoring mission and rotate a science team and vital gear at the Farallon Islands!
Help fill the gap and get us over the finish line by making a donation - of any amount TODAY!
Visit our website at www.bayquest.org. Thank you!
Help fill the gap and get us over the finish line by making a donation - of any amount TODAY!
Visit our website at www.bayquest.org. Thank you!
Purchase a signed print of "Whale Tale in a Starry Night" from artist Firuze Gokce for $495 today and help put us half way to our $1,000 funding goal.
Help us deliver scientists and vital gear to the Farallon Islands while conducting our advanced acoustic survey!
DONATE HERE: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Help us deliver scientists and vital gear to the Farallon Islands while conducting our advanced acoustic survey!
DONATE HERE: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Purchase a signed print of "Whale Tale in a Starry Night" from artist Firuze Gokce for $495 today and help put us half way to our $1,000 funding goal.
Help us deliver scientists and vital gear to the Farallon Islands while conducting our advanced acoustic survey!
DONATE HERE: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Help us deliver scientists and vital gear to the Farallon Islands while conducting our advanced acoustic survey!
DONATE HERE: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Generously donated by artist Firuze Gokce, "Whale Tale in a Starry Night" intertwines the underwater and celestial realms imagining our whales as a bridge between them.
Purchase this signed print for $495 today and help put us half way to our $1,000 funding goal.
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Purchase this signed print for $495 today and help put us half way to our $1,000 funding goal.
orangeorca.art/whale-tale-i...
December 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Generously donated by artist Firuze Gokce, "Whale Tale in a Starry Night" intertwines the underwater and celestial realms imagining our whales as a bridge between them.
Purchase this signed print for $495 today and help put us half way to our $1,000 funding goal.
orangeorca.art/whale-tale-i...
Purchase this signed print for $495 today and help put us half way to our $1,000 funding goal.
orangeorca.art/whale-tale-i...
We are closing in on our Dec 20 Farallones mission to rotate island scientists and conduct acoustic surveys.
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
December 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We are closing in on our Dec 20 Farallones mission to rotate island scientists and conduct acoustic surveys.
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
We are closing in on our Dec 20 Farallones mission to rotate island scientists and conduct acoustic surveys.
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
December 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We are closing in on our Dec 20 Farallones mission to rotate island scientists and conduct acoustic surveys.
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
We need help to cover fuel and vessel costs for this important assignment!
To make a donation - of any size, please click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
#farallones #greaterfarallones #sanfrancisco
Our SeaSounds team is gearing up for a December 20 mission to the fabled Farallon Islands and will be transporting a team of biologists and critical supplies to the island team of research scientists.
Help us can get this team out safely to do the important work they do! Donate Here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Help us can get this team out safely to do the important work they do! Donate Here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our SeaSounds team is gearing up for a December 20 mission to the fabled Farallon Islands and will be transporting a team of biologists and critical supplies to the island team of research scientists.
Help us can get this team out safely to do the important work they do! Donate Here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Help us can get this team out safely to do the important work they do! Donate Here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
The BayQuest team has had an amazing year of action and is gearing up for a robust 2026!
Check out our new video! youtu.be/fKeCbcdNhy0?...
If you'd like to be part of this remarkable journey and support this important effort, please consider making a donation today!
bit.ly/3FuPSNa
Thank you!
Check out our new video! youtu.be/fKeCbcdNhy0?...
If you'd like to be part of this remarkable journey and support this important effort, please consider making a donation today!
bit.ly/3FuPSNa
Thank you!
December 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The BayQuest team has had an amazing year of action and is gearing up for a robust 2026!
Check out our new video! youtu.be/fKeCbcdNhy0?...
If you'd like to be part of this remarkable journey and support this important effort, please consider making a donation today!
bit.ly/3FuPSNa
Thank you!
Check out our new video! youtu.be/fKeCbcdNhy0?...
If you'd like to be part of this remarkable journey and support this important effort, please consider making a donation today!
bit.ly/3FuPSNa
Thank you!
Fun filming project with our friends at @aquariumofthebay.bsky.social. Hot new video dropping soon!
Such an amazing place full of friendly, dedicated people. A holiday bucket list item for sure!
Especially the new River Otter Snow Days exhibit - so adorable!
#sanfrancisco #pier39 #givingtuesday
Such an amazing place full of friendly, dedicated people. A holiday bucket list item for sure!
Especially the new River Otter Snow Days exhibit - so adorable!
#sanfrancisco #pier39 #givingtuesday
November 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Fun filming project with our friends at @aquariumofthebay.bsky.social. Hot new video dropping soon!
Such an amazing place full of friendly, dedicated people. A holiday bucket list item for sure!
Especially the new River Otter Snow Days exhibit - so adorable!
#sanfrancisco #pier39 #givingtuesday
Such an amazing place full of friendly, dedicated people. A holiday bucket list item for sure!
Especially the new River Otter Snow Days exhibit - so adorable!
#sanfrancisco #pier39 #givingtuesday
Acknowledging our presence on unceded lands is a hand of respect for the wisdom and knowledge of those who came long before us.
The future of our coastal shores and its amazing wildlife need those voices now more than ever.
#indigenous #nativecalifornia #marineconservation #wildlifeconservation
The future of our coastal shores and its amazing wildlife need those voices now more than ever.
#indigenous #nativecalifornia #marineconservation #wildlifeconservation
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Acknowledging our presence on unceded lands is a hand of respect for the wisdom and knowledge of those who came long before us.
The future of our coastal shores and its amazing wildlife need those voices now more than ever.
#indigenous #nativecalifornia #marineconservation #wildlifeconservation
The future of our coastal shores and its amazing wildlife need those voices now more than ever.
#indigenous #nativecalifornia #marineconservation #wildlifeconservation
Celebrating our 15th mission collecting acoustic data and conducting wildlife surveys in the near coastal waters of San Francisco. We are studying whales and ways to better protect them.
In case you missed it, check out the recent feature on CBS News Bay Area:
www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...
In case you missed it, check out the recent feature on CBS News Bay Area:
www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...
November 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Celebrating our 15th mission collecting acoustic data and conducting wildlife surveys in the near coastal waters of San Francisco. We are studying whales and ways to better protect them.
In case you missed it, check out the recent feature on CBS News Bay Area:
www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...
In case you missed it, check out the recent feature on CBS News Bay Area:
www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...
The ocean’s underwater world is an ambient symphony of sound. Whales, dolphins and other species rely on sound to hunt for prey, communicate and as a navigation aid during migrations.
We are exploring the soundscape in our local waters to study human impacts on this delicate ecosystem.
We are exploring the soundscape in our local waters to study human impacts on this delicate ecosystem.
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The ocean’s underwater world is an ambient symphony of sound. Whales, dolphins and other species rely on sound to hunt for prey, communicate and as a navigation aid during migrations.
We are exploring the soundscape in our local waters to study human impacts on this delicate ecosystem.
We are exploring the soundscape in our local waters to study human impacts on this delicate ecosystem.
Another successful mission at the Golden Gate to pull acoustic samples, conduct wildlife surveys and visual observations.
Thanks to our friends at the @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social for offering an EXO2 sensor to test the waters for salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen.
bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Thanks to our friends at the @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social for offering an EXO2 sensor to test the waters for salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen.
bit.ly/4ixBr9O
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Another successful mission at the Golden Gate to pull acoustic samples, conduct wildlife surveys and visual observations.
Thanks to our friends at the @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social for offering an EXO2 sensor to test the waters for salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen.
bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Thanks to our friends at the @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social for offering an EXO2 sensor to test the waters for salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen.
bit.ly/4ixBr9O
Just an hour north of San Francisco, this coastal hamlet holds both natural and cultural significance.
Responsible stewardship of this vital ecosystem begins with respect.
#duxburyreef #sanfrancisco #indigenouspeople
Responsible stewardship of this vital ecosystem begins with respect.
#duxburyreef #sanfrancisco #indigenouspeople
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Just an hour north of San Francisco, this coastal hamlet holds both natural and cultural significance.
Responsible stewardship of this vital ecosystem begins with respect.
#duxburyreef #sanfrancisco #indigenouspeople
Responsible stewardship of this vital ecosystem begins with respect.
#duxburyreef #sanfrancisco #indigenouspeople
Listening in on the world of whales. Another successful mission of collecting underwater sound samples and surface observations!
Always a great day at sea with fantastic crew and Captain Buddy at the helm!
To learn more, click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
Always a great day at sea with fantastic crew and Captain Buddy at the helm!
To learn more, click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Listening in on the world of whales. Another successful mission of collecting underwater sound samples and surface observations!
Always a great day at sea with fantastic crew and Captain Buddy at the helm!
To learn more, click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
Always a great day at sea with fantastic crew and Captain Buddy at the helm!
To learn more, click here: bit.ly/4ixBr9O
@aquariumofthebay.bsky.social
We are very fortunate to have so many dedicated scientists, innovators, conservationists and community leaders working together to preserve and protect our precious ecosystem!
Many thanks to all for the wonderful work you do!
#sanfranciscobay #climatechange #greeninfrastructure #sfbay
Many thanks to all for the wonderful work you do!
#sanfranciscobay #climatechange #greeninfrastructure #sfbay
October 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We are very fortunate to have so many dedicated scientists, innovators, conservationists and community leaders working together to preserve and protect our precious ecosystem!
Many thanks to all for the wonderful work you do!
#sanfranciscobay #climatechange #greeninfrastructure #sfbay
Many thanks to all for the wonderful work you do!
#sanfranciscobay #climatechange #greeninfrastructure #sfbay
So delighted to participate in this year's Career Day at the fabled west coast campus of Cal Poly Maritime Academy!
Always a pleasure being surrounded by talented young seafarers who may change the way we live, work and protect our planet's oceans!
Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello!
Always a pleasure being surrounded by talented young seafarers who may change the way we live, work and protect our planet's oceans!
Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello!
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
So delighted to participate in this year's Career Day at the fabled west coast campus of Cal Poly Maritime Academy!
Always a pleasure being surrounded by talented young seafarers who may change the way we live, work and protect our planet's oceans!
Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello!
Always a pleasure being surrounded by talented young seafarers who may change the way we live, work and protect our planet's oceans!
Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello!
Wrapping up another successful field day of acoustic sampling and wildlife surveys.
Most of the mission was spent monitoring and reporting a severely entangled whale to the NOAA Fisheries Response Team. Happy news as the whale was rescued and freed within 24 hours!
This is why we do what we do!
Most of the mission was spent monitoring and reporting a severely entangled whale to the NOAA Fisheries Response Team. Happy news as the whale was rescued and freed within 24 hours!
This is why we do what we do!
October 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Wrapping up another successful field day of acoustic sampling and wildlife surveys.
Most of the mission was spent monitoring and reporting a severely entangled whale to the NOAA Fisheries Response Team. Happy news as the whale was rescued and freed within 24 hours!
This is why we do what we do!
Most of the mission was spent monitoring and reporting a severely entangled whale to the NOAA Fisheries Response Team. Happy news as the whale was rescued and freed within 24 hours!
This is why we do what we do!
So delighted to report that the entangled humpback whale our SeaSounds Project team encountered recently in the field has been successfully rescued and set free!
Many thanks to the highly trained NOAA Fisheries Mammal Stranding Response team who put their own safety at risk to do this vital work.
Many thanks to the highly trained NOAA Fisheries Mammal Stranding Response team who put their own safety at risk to do this vital work.
October 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
So delighted to report that the entangled humpback whale our SeaSounds Project team encountered recently in the field has been successfully rescued and set free!
Many thanks to the highly trained NOAA Fisheries Mammal Stranding Response team who put their own safety at risk to do this vital work.
Many thanks to the highly trained NOAA Fisheries Mammal Stranding Response team who put their own safety at risk to do this vital work.
During our field work yesterday the SeaSounds Project crew encountered a distressed Humpback Whale entangled in crab fishing gear.
Response teams from Marine Mammal Center, Cascadia Research and NOAA Fisheries responded within 24 hours and are on scene now trying to free this magnificent mammal.
Response teams from Marine Mammal Center, Cascadia Research and NOAA Fisheries responded within 24 hours and are on scene now trying to free this magnificent mammal.
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
During our field work yesterday the SeaSounds Project crew encountered a distressed Humpback Whale entangled in crab fishing gear.
Response teams from Marine Mammal Center, Cascadia Research and NOAA Fisheries responded within 24 hours and are on scene now trying to free this magnificent mammal.
Response teams from Marine Mammal Center, Cascadia Research and NOAA Fisheries responded within 24 hours and are on scene now trying to free this magnificent mammal.
While most in the San Francisco Bay area enjoyed a spectacular air show overhead, the BayQuest crew kept focus on things beneath the surface.
Special thanks to our friends at San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) and HappyWhale.com for the special sensor equipment to strengthen our acoustic study.
Special thanks to our friends at San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) and HappyWhale.com for the special sensor equipment to strengthen our acoustic study.
October 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
While most in the San Francisco Bay area enjoyed a spectacular air show overhead, the BayQuest crew kept focus on things beneath the surface.
Special thanks to our friends at San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) and HappyWhale.com for the special sensor equipment to strengthen our acoustic study.
Special thanks to our friends at San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) and HappyWhale.com for the special sensor equipment to strengthen our acoustic study.
With a healthy respect for San Francisco Bay and a deep connection with the wildlife within, our team is actively involved in the study, monitoring and conservation of this dynamic ecosystem.
To get involved, visit our website and drop us a line today!
#sanfrancisco #marinescience #oceanscience
To get involved, visit our website and drop us a line today!
#sanfrancisco #marinescience #oceanscience
October 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
With a healthy respect for San Francisco Bay and a deep connection with the wildlife within, our team is actively involved in the study, monitoring and conservation of this dynamic ecosystem.
To get involved, visit our website and drop us a line today!
#sanfrancisco #marinescience #oceanscience
To get involved, visit our website and drop us a line today!
#sanfrancisco #marinescience #oceanscience