SF’s Pier 39 Marina Joins Emeryville & Alameda Marinas’ Fight Against Pollution with Ocean Vacuums! GallerySF’s Pier 39 Marina Joins Emeryville & Alameda Marinas’ Fight Against Pollution with Ocean Vacuums!
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SF’s Pier 39 Marina Joins Emeryville & Alameda Marinas’ Fight Against Pollution with Ocean Vacuums!
Seabin Project Celebrates a New Seabin Installation!
Seabin Project, the Aussie innovation that’s tackling marine plastic pollution and educating the next generation of ocean savers, installed a new Seabin in the Pier 39 Marina Thursday, July 11th. This is the area where families gather to watch the sea lions. Why is this so important?
The Seabin is a device created to reduce, and ultimately eliminate pollution in our oceans. Seabins act as a trash can for our waters and have the ability to remove microplastics, microfibers, plastic bags, bottles, cigarette butts and more. You should see what people throw into our waterways. Many people are not familiar with the direct link between climate change and marine plastic pollution. But, out of the 320 million metric tons of new plastic mass-produced each year – almost all from oil – 8 million tons leak into the world’s oceans and waterways. Youv’e seen the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? At last sampling there were 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic in the patch that weigh an estimated 80,000 tons. Since Seabin Project was co-founded by Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, two avid ocean lovers, there have been Seabins installed in over 40 countries. What does this mean? Each day, a total of 1.95 tons of waste is extracted from our oceans. (Learn more about their innovative technology here.)
But Seabin Project doesn’t just stop with cleaning up our oceans. Their mission is to live in a world where the Seabin technology is not necessary, so they have dedicated their time to educate communities across the world about how to fight the plastic pandemic through concepts of reactive + preventative solutions and implementing Ocean Plastic STEM learning programs. (Learn more about Seabin’s education programs here.)
Seabins were installed in the Emeryville Marina and Alameda’s Ballena Isle Marina in December of 2017, as their marina management company, Safe Harbor, participated in the Seabin Project’s global pilot study, and continues to install Seabins in all the marinas they manage. Pier 39 Marina’s Seabin is expected to remove 3 tons of marine pollution from San Francisco waters by end of 2019
Some Numbers:
Pete Ceglenski at the Ocean Summit. Photo/ Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race. 18 October, 2017.
- Total number of Seabins installed worldwide: 719
- Number of plastic bags that one Seabin can collect each year: 90,000
- Number of plastic bottles that one Seabin can collect each year: 11,900
- Total amount of marine litter captured to date: 114,916 kg (over the last 2.5 years)
- Total amount of marine litter captured each day: 1,952.33 kg
Co-founder Pete Ceglinski hosted a presentation at the installation in San Francisco’s PIER 39 Marina Thursday, July 11th, 2019. He and his family are
Seabin Project co-founders Pete Ceglinski & Andrew Turton
Here’s how it all started. Two life-long surfer friends from Australia, appalled by the plastic and debris pollution in our waters, set out to clean up the ocean. They wanted to create a garbage bin that would collect the floating plastic. This got them started cleaning up the marine environment, one marina at a time. How? With the V5 Seabin, a floating vacuum filter device they invented that works like an ocean vacuum 24/7 continuously collecting floating debris – plastic bottles, paper, oil, fuel, detergent and more. Over two years Seabin Project co-founders Pete Ceglinski and Andrew Turton secured partners for a pilot study into the effectiveness of the seabin and now the Seabin Project has evolved into a comprehensive research, educational and technology initiative with worldwide reach, including educational tools for students to get on board. The Seabin Project team believes that each child that learns to dispose of litter properly will grow to be one less source person for pollution of our oceans and waterways. Currently, according to Jambeck Research, 8.1M tons of mismanaged waste enters our oceans every year.
Here’s how it works:
- The seabin is installed in a specific problem debris area, attached to a dock.
- Water is filtered from the surface and passed through a catch bag inside the Seabin, powered by a submersible water pump.
- Water is then pumped back into the water leaving the litter and debris trapped in the catch bag. Larger pieces of plastic may attach themselves to the bin.
- Marina operators need to empty the catch bag at least twice a day, as it holds up to two pounds.
What are you doing to reduce your own plastic consumption? Make a climate action promise today!
Fish Emeryville’s Gone Fishing Report
Summertime and the fishing is easy. On June 14 53 anglers thought so – as they were pretty successful! Fish Emeryville’s New Huck Fin and Sea Wolf went out with 53 total anglers. The catch?
California Halibut
Photo Credit/Capt. Al 6.9.18
16 Halibut, 26 Lingcod, 220 Rockfish and 1 Striped Bass.
The total 2018 catch to date is 1,480 Halibut, 1 Leopard Shark, 1,519 Lingcod, 13,047 Rockfish, 1,870 Striped Bass and 11 White Seabass.
Fish Emeryville specializes in fishing adventures in San Francisco Bay and outside the Golden Gate aboard nine charter vessel. They arrange trips for individuals, families and large groups where you can enjoy the beauty of our natural surroundings and benefit from the captain’s knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area fishery.
In the summertime, Fish Emeryville also offers family fishing trips. You can take your entire crew on a shorter trip where new anglers are introduced to the San Francisco Bay fishery. Boat captains teach the nuances of saltwater angling in a milder environment with more casual departing and returning times. Besides making fishing fun, these trips also include viewing of beautiful scenery, geography and landmarks like the famous Alcatraz prison.
Family Fishing Trips
- June 20 – Tigerfish
- July 11 – Pacific Pearl
- July 25 – CGull II
- August 8 – Pacific Pearl
Call 510-652-3403 to sign up your family for some summer fun. Struggling with what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Struggle no more. Buy him a sportfishing gift card online.
About Fish Emeryville in Emeryville Marina
Emeryville Marina is conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco Bay, centrally located to allow our boats to pursue fish inside San Francisco Bay, along the Marin and San Mateo county coastlines and out to the Farallon Islands. Their fleet is fast, clean and maintained to a very high standard. Their charter captains specialize putting fisherman on King Salmon, California Halibut, Striped Bass, Rockfish, Lingcod, Sharks, and Dungeness Crab (seasonal) with the goal of making your trip a rewarding and safe adventure.
The newly renovated Sportfishing Center carries a full array of saltwater tackle, including many items designed by their Captains specifically for our local fisheries. Not sure what tackle you need? The Sportfishing center offers custom tackle kits specifically tailored to your trip. You can also rent well-maintained rods and reels. Each boat provides fish cleaning services on board and shore-side commercial ice is available upon your return. Plus, there is easy freeway access and a large parking lot.If you’re visiting from out of the area and are in need of a hotel, they have a special rate for their customers with Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge. 510-547-7888
Fish Emeryville is located at 3310 Powell St. and Four Points is at 1603 Powell St. in Emeryville.
Who Won the Shortest Triathlon Ever in the 70+ Class at Emeryville Day on the Bay?
The first place winner in the 70+ is Bob Bruce, a Senior Associate with WJE (Wiss, Janney Elstner Associates) at 2000 Powell St., close to the 
Emeryville Marina where he received his tie-dyed medal Saturday with a time of 56:46. “I think I have come to every one of these,” he said. “But this is the best medal!” The 2018 Shortest Triathlon Ever celebrated its tenth year Saturday, March 24 and was once again managed by On Your Mark Events in collaboration with the City of Emeryville.
“It was an invigorating swim,” commented Mayor John Bauters who only had a sleeveless wetsuit, “and if I had been tired before the swim, I was certainly awake afterwards!” Bauters is already planning ahead for next year’s Shortest Tri.
Winning first place overall for men was Marin Rodriquez #313, with 29:49 and first place overall all for women was Rhea Sanchez #314, with 34:22. “Emeryville Day on the Bay was a great success this year,” continued Mayor Bauters. “I am grateful to all the small businesses and community partners who worked with the steering committee and me to make this event possible. Roughly 500 people attended and we look to grow this event next year. I want to thank Vice Mayor Ally Medina and Council members Dianne Martinez, Scott Donahue and Christian Patz for the strong support of community events like Emeryville Day on the Bay. I am also proud that all of them participated in the World’s Shortest Triathlon with me!”
Emeryville Day on the Bay is a dog friendly event
The end of the race dovetailed into the beginning of Emeryville Day on the Bay. And it was a beautiful day on the Bay. Fish Emeryville’s fishing boats were open for tours and rides as 510 Waterline introduced lots of guests to Stand Up Paddle boarding down on the docks in Emeryville Marina. There was great food from Public Market Emeryville including Hot Italian’s Pizza and Shiba Ramen’s Spicy Ramen. City Manager Carolyn Lehr was impressed with the crowd, “There is not one empty table!” She then proceeded to convince the band to invite The Mayor to showcase his Irish Step Dancing to a cheering crowd. Ivy Hill Entertainment kept belting their tunes luring many of the sailors down in the marina out to the party.The Periodic Table hosted the Beer Garden along with the Blue Water Foundation. Beer was donated by local brewers Altamont Beer Works, Gilman Brewing Co., Novel Brewing Co. and Triple Voodoo Brewing. The Watergate HOA manned the water stand for the race and the US Coast Guard Auxillary taught guests about how they certify life jackets. An important element for a doggie life jacket is to make sure it is insulated to protect against icy cold water.
Stacy’s very popular fishing pond
Thank you to our Sponsors:
- City of Emeryville
- Emery Cove Yacht Harbor
- Emeryville Marina, a Safe Harbor Marina
- Emeryville on the Bay
- Emeryville Yacht Club
- Emeryville Public Market & Restaurants
- Fish Emeryville
- Oaks Card LCub
- Prop SF
And they’re off – in the icy San Francisco Bay!
The storm drain interactive game was a big hit
Local Brews Pouring at Emeryville Day on the Bay Where the Shortest Tri Ends
In its second year, Emeryville Day on the Bay, a community celebration of Emeryville’s marina district and its history, expands to include The City of Emeryville’s 10th Annual Shortest Triathlon Ever, great food from Public Market Emeryville and more. (Public transportation tips below)
The Periodic Table is hosting the Beer Garden. “Shiba Ramen and The Periodic Table are thrilled to 
participate in this year’s Day on the Bay,” says Jake Freed of the husband/wife owner team. “It’s a terrific chance for us, as well as the other Public Market Emeryville vendors, to get out in the community and let everyone know about the dining and drinking hub we’re creating at the Market. Shiba Ramen will be serving its most popular item, Spicy Ramen, and The Periodic Table will be selling local craft beer, with all proceeds going toward the Blue Water Foundation.” Beer is donated by local brewers Altamont Beer Works, Gilman Brewing Co., Novel Brewing Co. and Triple Voodoo Brewing.
Here’s the lineup:
- Emeryville Public Market Restaurants
- Peet’s Coffee
Koja Kitchen will be serving up their great Korean fusion fare!
- Beer Garden
- Fishing Boat Tours and Rides
- Ferry Rides
- Barbary Ghost Paddle Tour
- Stand Up Paddle Lessons with 510 Waterline
- Live Music by Ivy Hill Entertainment
- Emeryville Artists a’ Painting
- Tours of Emery Cove Yacht Harbor and Emeryville Marina
- Jump House, Fishing, Face-painting, Passport & other activities for kids
- Fire Dept. rescue boat & fire engine
- Here’s the Day’s Schedule:
- Race Registration: 7:30am
- Race Starting Time: 9am
- Welcome by mayor John Bauters & Awards: 10am
- Emeryville Day on the Bay Party: 10am – 2pm
Emeryville’s Shortest Triathlon Ever (#shortesttriever) starts down in the Emeryville Marina for a 100 yd. swim in the San Francisco Bay, 3.5 mi bike ride around the marina and a 2 mi run that ends at the Marina. Athettes are invited to celebrate Fish Emeryville’s fishing fleet, watersports and the Emeryville water life style during the Emeryville Day on the Bay party. More info. at On Your Mark Events.
The Shortest Triathlon Ever is so short, anyone can do it!
- You can register for the Shortest tri the morning of the event. Registration opens at 7:30am.
- The Watergate Home Owners Association will be manning the water stand on the Bay side of Powel by the Police Station.
- Fish Emeryville will sponsor one free beer for each adult athlete at the after party
This is a free family event. According to Kate Pearson, West Coast vice president at Safe Harbor Marinas, operator of Emeryville Marina, “Everyone is invited to join in the festivities and discover the Marina District’s many thriving businesses and attractions. It promises to be a very fun day for the East Bay.”
More details coming your way soon. Stay tuned! And Save the date – Sat. March 24.
Did you Know?
Did you know Emeryville, that shortest city ever of 1.2 sq mi, has two marinas with 850 boat slips and a fleet of 6 recreational sportfishing boats.
Did you know Fish Emeryville has special shorter day trips set aside for families to go out on the Bay and explore the City, Alcatraz and Angel Island from the water while fishing?
Did you know you can walk, bike and run all along Emeryville’s beautiful shoreline?
Sponsors:
- City of Emeryville
- Emery Cove Yacht Harbor
- Emeryville Marina, a Safe Harbor Marina
- Emeryville Yacht Club
- Emeryville on the Bay
- Emeryville Public Market & Restaurants
- Fish Emeryville
- Prop SF
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO EMERYVILLE MARINA:
Limited parking is available at the marina and will be free for Day on the Bay on March 24th, 2018.Public Transportation is highly recommended!
Take AC Transit, BART to MacArthur Station, or take Amtrak to Emeryville Station, then hop on the free Emery Go Round shuttle for service right to the marina! The Emery Go Round’s Shellmound/Powell line makes multiple stops at convenient locations throughout the city, including:
- MacArthur BART – STOP #1. Special event service will feature three additional shuttles departing from MacArthur Station at 6:30 am, 7am and 7:30 am in addition to regular service beginning at 8:20 am.
- Amtrak – STOP #25
Emeryville Marina on left and partial capture of Emery Cove Yacht Harbor on the right. The Shortest Triathlon Ever will begin with a 100 yd. swim in the SF Bay just off the tip of the Emeryville Marina Park.
