Less than 30 miles off the coast of California are the Farallon Islands. On a clear day, you can see them from Hawk Hill, an under-the-radar scenic overlook near San Francisco. These rocky ...

The islands of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and are located nearly 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco. The Farallones host ...

Over 400 fur seal pups were found resting in an inlet at the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge off the coast of San Francisco — and the adorable sight was caught on video. “I was ...

30 miles west of San Francisco, the rugged Farallon Islands are off-limits to visitors—but our live webcam lets you observe their stark beauty and iconic wildlife wherever you are.

On the Farallon Islands, off the coast of San Francisco, the waters have been taken over by fur seal pups. They are everywhere, bobbing on the surface of the water. This sight was unexpected as seal ...

House mice were unintentionally introduced to the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, home to the largest seabird breeding colony in the contiguous US, and the population has grown to about ...

Fur seals swim off the Farallon Islands – credit: US Fish and Wildlife Service A historic breeding colony of fur seals has produced record numbers of pups which can be seen splashing and ...

The Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, a craggy clutch of islands off San Francisco's coastline, has transformed into a bustling nursery for over 400 northern fur seal pups. This species ...

Just a few short decades ago, there were no fur seals to be found on the Farallon Islands, off the coast of San Francisco. After years of being hunted by fur traders in the mid-19th century ...

With vivid paintings and clear, accessible text, Roy creates a heart-stopping look at what great white sharks do best—hunt for their next meal. The Sibert Award honors the most distinguished ...

Last year, open water swimmer Amy Appelhans Gubser became the first person to swim from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands, a craggy, mostly uninhabited archipelago off the ...