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3 unusual facts about Point Conception


Lottia scutum

scutum is found on the Pacific coast of North America from the Bering Sea southwards to Point Conception, California.

Pacific bonito

It is found anywhere from inshore to about 100 miles offshore from northern Vancouver Island to Chile, though it is not normally found north of Point Conception.

White abalone

Historically the white abalone ranged from Point Conception, California to Baja California, Mexico, and was found especially on the offshore islands.


Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco

CGAS San Francisco also supports a wide range of other Coast Guard operations such as Maritime Law enforcement, port security, Aids to Navigation support and Marine Environmental Protection to approximately 300 miles of coastline from Point Conception to Fort Bragg 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.


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