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1 Logistics
2 Logistics Schedule Reminder , however, mark docent days on your calendars Doodle poll will be locked on Dec 20th Fridays docents with several years experience If you can t make your shift, please Sean/Carlo Weather shut downs Via night before OR early AM day of shift Via radio if mid-shift Before leaving home Check for cancellation notices Road conditions Pack a lunch and some water Dress in layers
3 Logistics (cont.) While in the park Plan to arrive at the lighthouse in plenty of time for 10a meeting Display your parking permit Drive slowly, smile, wave Stop and wait to be let through the South Beach Chimney Rock Road Arrive at Lighthouse Elephant Seal Overlook Drakes Beach: materials Ken Patrick VC Lifeboat Station: materials site Be sure each location has a radio (radio stays at location during shift change) Please start the first shift Site shutdown between 430-5p
4 Lifeboat Station Sean/Carlo if you plan to stay at the Lifeboat Station Shutdown captain Cleaning: sweep, mop, furniture back to normal, dishes clean/dry/ stored, kitchens/bathrooms cleaned, trash and recycle out. Other Coffee/tea unplugged, porch light on, other lights out, doors secured.
5 A Celebration of Knowledge aka quiz
6 1. Which of the following items describe elephant seals (please choose all that apply)? a. Don t have ear-flaps b. Propel themselves with their pectoral flippers c. Undulate to move across the beach. d. Can articulate their hips to move across the beach on all fours. e. Propel themselves with their hind flippers
7 1. Which of the following items describe elephant seals (please choose all that apply)? a. Don t have ear-flaps b. Propel themselves primarily with their pectoral flippers c. Undulate to move across the beach. d. Can articulate their hips to move across the beach on all fours. e. Propel themselves with their hind flippers Source: Sarah Allen
8 2. Which of the following best describes the migration patterns of the northern elephant seal? a. Twice each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area northwest from Point Reyes in the open ocean. b. Twice each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area near Hawaii. c. Once each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area northwest from Point Reyes in the open ocean. d. Once each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area near Hawaii.
9 2. Which of the following best describes the migration patterns of the northern elephant seal? a. Twice each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area northwest from Point Reyes in the open ocean. b. Twice each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area near Hawaii. c. Once each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area northwest from Point Reyes in the open ocean. d. Once each year, the males predominantly migrate from Point Reyes to an area near the Aleutian Islands and back, while the females predominantly migrate to an area near Hawaii. Source: Sarah Codde
10 3. Because of the staggered nature of the molting season, juvenile haul out and breeding season, there are at least some elephant seals present on Point Reyes beaches every month of the year. a. True b. False
11 3. Because of the staggered nature of the molting season, juvenile haul out and breeding season, there are at least some elephant seals present on Point Reyes beaches every month of the year. a. True b. False Source: Sarah Codde
12 4. The approximate weight of an average newborn Elephant seal pup is a. 70 pounds b. 70 kilograms c. 120 pounds d. 120 kilograms
13 4. The approximate weight of an average newborn Elephant seal pup is a. 70 pounds b. 70 kilograms c. 120 pounds d. 120 kilograms Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
14 5. The approximate weight of an adult male elephant seal is a. 1,000 2,000 pounds b. 2,000 3,000 pounds c. 4,000 6,000 pounds d. 7,000 10,000 pounds
15 5. The approximate weight of an adult male elephant seal is a. 1,000 2,000 pounds b. 2,000 3,000 pounds c. 4,000 6,000 pounds d. 7,000 10,000 pounds Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
16 6. Female elephant seals arrive shortly before birthing their pups, the pups nurse for approximately 4 weeks, just prior to weaning the females will come into estrus and will mate before returning to sea. a. True b. False
17 6. Female elephant seals arrive shortly before birthing their pups, the pups nurse for approximately 4 weeks, just prior to weaning the females will come into estrus and will mate before returning to sea. a. True b. False Source: Sarah Codde
18 7. While on land, elephant seals neither eat nor drink. By the end of the mating season, females will have lost 30%-40% of their weight. a. True b. False
19 7. While on land, elephant seals neither eat nor drink. By the end of the mating season, females will have lost 30%-40% of their weight. a. True b. False Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
20 8. While on beaches, one reason female elephant seals flip sand on themselves is to a. Create camouflage so that predators can t see them b. Stay cool c. Create camouflage so that sub-adult males can t see them
21 8. While on beaches, one reason female elephant seals flip sand on themselves is to a. Create camouflage so that predators can t see them b. Stay cool c. Create camouflage so that sub-adult males can t see them Source: Sarah Codde
22 9. The average dive of elephant seals is approximately 1,000 feet a. True b. False
23 9. The average dive of elephant seals is approximately 1,000 feet a. True b. False Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
24 10. The deepest dive recorded for an elephant seal was >5,000 feet a. True b. False
25 10. The deepest dive recorded for an elephant seal was >5,000 feet a. True b. False Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
26 11. To conserve oxygen, elephant seals are able to slow their heart rate to between 4 and 15 beats per minute. The maximum time between breaths for an elephant seal is a. About 15 minutes b. About 30 minutes c. About 60 minutes d. About 90 minutes
27 11. To conserve oxygen, elephant seals are able to slow their heart rate to between 4 and 15 beats per minute. The maximum time between breaths for an elephant seal is a. About 15 minutes b. About 30 minutes c. About 60 minutes d. About 90 minutes Source:
28 12. The primary reason for the gray whale migration from Alaska to Baja is a. For the rich feeding grounds in the Gulf of California b. Not known, scientists are still trying to understand this migration c. To birth calves
29 12. The primary reason for the gray whale migration from Alaska to Baja is a. For the rich feeding grounds in the Gulf of California b. Not known, scientists are still trying to understand this migration c. To birth calves Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
30 13. When feeding, these baleen whales are known to scoop mouthfuls of mud from the ocean floor a. Gray whales b. Humpback whales c. Minke whales
31 13. When feeding, these baleen whales are known to scoop mouthfuls of mud from the ocean floor a. Gray whales b. Humpback whales c. Minke whales Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
32 14. When feeding, these baleen whales utilize expandable pleats, scooping giant mouthfuls of water to capture krill and small schooling fish a. Gray whales b. Humpback whales c. Minke whales
33 14. When feeding, these baleen whales utilize expandable pleats, scooping giant mouthfuls of water to capture krill and small schooling fish a. Gray whales b. Humpback whales c. Minke whales Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
34 15. The gray whale has the longest annual migration of any marine mammal a. True b. False
35 15. The gray whale has the longest annual migration of any marine mammal a. True b. False the elephant seal has the longest annual migration of any marine mammal. The Gray whale has the longest single migration of any marine mammal. Source: Sarah Codde
36 16. This baleen whale, with no dorsal fin, has six to twelve peduncles on its back, which can be seen just before the whale dives. This whale can be seen frequently off of Point Reyes a. Humpback b. Gray c. Minke
37 16. This baleen whale, with no dorsal fin, has six to twelve peduncles on its back, which can be seen just before the whale dives. This whale can be seen frequently off of Point Reyes a. Humpback b. Gray c. Minke Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
38 17. This baleen whale has large, wing-like pectoral flippers a. Humpback b. Gray c. Minke
39 17. This baleen whale has large, wing-like pectoral flippers a. Humpback b. Gray c. Minke Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
40 18. Adult female gray whales are a. 30 to 40 feet in length b. 45 to 55 feet in length c. 70 to 80 feet in length
41 18. Adult female gray whales are a. 30 to 40 feet in length b. 45 to 55 feet in length c. 70 to 80 feet in length Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
42 19. When migrating, the typical length for a gray whale s dive is a. 1 to 2 minutes b. 3 to 5 minutes c. 7 to 10 minutes d. 30 minutes
43 19. When migrating, the typical length for a gray whale s dive is a. 1 to 2 minutes b. 3 to 5 minutes c. 7 to 10 minutes d. 30 minutes Source: Field Guide To Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast, Allen, Mortenson, Webb
44 20. The Farallon Islands, which are about 25 miles south of Point Reyes, are frequented each fall by white sharks. During this time, the sharks enjoy feeding primarily on a. California sea lions b. Adult male northern elephant seals c. Fur seals d. Juvenile northern elephant seals
45 20. The Farallon Islands, which are about 25 miles south of Point Reyes, are frequented each fall by white sharks. During this time, the sharks enjoy feeding primarily on a. California sea lions b. Adult male northern elephant seals c. Fur seals d. Juvenile northern elephant seals Source: Scot Anderson
46 21. At Point Reyes National Seashore, while on leash, dogs are allowed in the following locations (circle all that apply) a. Limantour Beach b. Drakes Beach parking lot c. South Beach d. North Beach e. Kehoe Beach
47 21. At Point Reyes National Seashore, while on leash, dogs are allowed in the following locations (circle all that apply) a. Limantour Beach b. Drakes Beach parking lot c. South Beach d. North Beach e. Kehoe Beach Source:
48 22. Between late December and April, shuttles run from Drakes Beach on weekends and federal holidays. The shuttles start at 930am, the last shuttle leaves Drakes Beach around 330pm. The cost of the service is $7 per person. The shuttles stop at the Lighthouse parking lot and at the Chimney Rock parking lot. Sir Francis Drake Blvd, between South Beach and the Lighthouse, is closed to private vehicles until 545pm each day that the shuttles run. a. True b. False
49 22. Between late December and April, shuttles run from Drakes Beach on weekends and federal holidays. The shuttles start at 930am, the last shuttle leaves Drakes Beach around 330pm. The cost of the service is $7 per person. The shuttles stop at the Lighthouse parking lot and at the Chimney Rock parking lot. Sir Francis Drake Blvd, between South Beach and the Lighthouse, is closed to private vehicles until 545pm each day that the shuttles run. a. True b. False Source:
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