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Sea Level Rise Exhibits
Sea level rise exhibit at Crissy Field

Exhibit at Crissy Field with gauge marking future sea levels with colored balls.

As part of its efforts to get the word out on the consequences of climate change and to encourage visitors to do their part to counter this threat, Golden Gate has recently installed two new outdoor exhibits. These exhibits illustrate how future sea level rise will affect the San Francisco shoreline.

One exhibit is located on the Golden Gate Promenade at Crissy Field on the bridge crossing the marsh entrance. This exhibit includes a pole with fututre sea level marked on it as well as an exhibit panel. The second exhibit panel on Alcatraz Island by the Cell House overlooks San Francisco.

 

 

Download a pdf of the Crissy Field exhibit panel

Download a pdf of the Alcatraz exhibit panel

 

Learn about Cool Globes at Crissy Field 2008

 
 
Photo of a comorant drinking seawater.  

Did You Know?
Seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and other seabirds can drink salt water? Excess salt is then excreted through a “salt gland” located near their eyes.

Last Updated: October 30, 2009 at 19:32 EST