Discover a trove of information and resources on topics relevant to Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center parks.
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Animals
San Francisco Bay Area national parks support a remarkable abundance of animal species, including several threatened or endangered species.
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Plants
Bay Area plants and plant communities are exceptionally diverse, and influenced by many factors, from fire to invasive species.
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Ecosystems
San Francisco Bay Area National Parks encompass a staggering diversity of ecosystems.
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Humans in the Environment
The National Park Service keeps track of several factors related to human use of the environment in the Bay Area.
Last updated: December 17, 2018