2025-11-16T22:10:03-05:00 2024-12-31 264137155 JJACPA Inc 1102 South Main St Suite 1 Fort Bragg CA 95437 990 2024-01-01 465359631 Noyo Center For Marine Science % Sheila Semans NOYO 7077336696 PO Box 1321 Fort Bragg CA 95437 SHEILA SEMANS Executive Director 7077336696 2025-08-11 true true JOSEPH ARCH P01213090 7079646325 2025-11-16 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sheila Semans PO Box 1321 Fort Bragg CA 95437 1523798 false X www.noyocenter.org X 2014 CA Conservation and restoration of marine and coastal natural resources. This incudes the provision and promotion of scientific research and public education in the sciences relating to marine and coastal resources. 9 9 17 100 0 0 631635 1276645 134256 41432 612 2810 148704 128713 915207 1449600 0 0 617507 566077 0 94000 227200 748436 844707 1314513 70500 135087 1519183 1861537 422516 627023 1096667 1234514 Conservation and restoration of marine and coastal natural resources. This incudes the provision and promotion of scientific research and public education in the sciences relating to marine and coastal resources. false false 950330 Noyo Center celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary, marking the following decadal accomplishments: Established three facilities: Crows Nest Interpretive Center, Discovery Center, and Marine Field Station. Welcomed over 175,000 visitors across all facilities. Supported extensive community science programs, including urchin dockside sampling, intertidal sea star search, phytoplankton sampling, beach surveys for marine mammals, etc. Educated more than 20,000 youth. Hosted over 75 science talks. Removed more than 5,000 pounds of trash from beaches. Advanced regenerative aquaculture initiatives. Contributed to marine mammal research responding to over 700 animals and creating an extensive specimen collection. Kelp Recovery: Noyo Center launched a land-based regenerative aquaculture pilot project at its Field Station in Noyo Harbor to cultivate seaweeds and marine animals in ways that actively restore and improve ocean ecosystems and support the local economy. We have built a recirculating water system in a shipping container, pulling water from Noyo River on high tides. Purple urchin were the first animals in the system, testing the water quality while we explored ways to reduce grazing pressure on kelp and create a restorative seafood product. Community engagement was conducted throughout the process to keep students and the public informed and engaged. The following is being planned for aquaculture in partnership with Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, Bodega Marine Lab, CA Sea Grant, Moss Landing Marine Lab and others: Urchin ranching: creating kelp oasis zone off Kashias tribal lands by removing empty, unmarketable purple urchin and turning them into a valuable restorative seafood product. This work contributed to kelp forest restoration and sustainable seafood markets. Abalone Captive Breeding Program: Once permitted, adult wild abalone will be added to the system and fed until the become reproductive again. Abalone will be taken from the Mendocino coast in hopes of restocking the restoration zones in the future. Seaweed Tumble Culture: Dulse seaweed donated to Noyo Center from Monterey Seaweeds is now growing in tumble tanks to feed the abalone and the urchin. Marine Ecosystem Resiliency Project: Noyo Center launched its Resiliency Project at the Field Station in Noyo Harbor, with the following objectives: Advanced sea-level rise adaptation planning for the Field Station to serve as an example to other property owners in the harbor. This work is complimenting work done by the City of Fort Bragg and the County of Mendocino on SLR vulnerability. Continue collaboration on kelp forest restoration, primarily in Sonoma coast. Marine Mammal Stranding & Research Led marine mammal stranding response along the Mendocino Coast in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences, The Marine Mammal Center, Cal Poly Humboldt, and NOAA as part of West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Led data collection efforts, specimen preparation and participated in cetacean necropsies. Expanded educational opportunities for interns and volunteers. Ocean Science Center Planning: Noyo advanced schematic design-phase work for the future Ocean Science Center. Planned features include research labs, a triage center, exhibit hall with 73-foot blue whale skeleton, aquarium, classrooms, and net-zero energy design. Education & Community Engagement Welcomed more than 29,000 visitors to the Discovery Center Science Museum and Crows Nest Interpretive Center. Provided hands-on learning to more than 500 students through school partnerships, after school programs, camps, and field trips. Offered more than 30 public programs including Science Talks, Whale Festival, and KelpFest! 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The associated expenses of $497,383, Nonoperating Expenses are listed against this revenue to identify this project specifically. Part XII, Line 4b-Other expenses not included on Sch D but on 990 Grant funding for the planning and design of the Noyo Ocean Science Center and the La-bone-atory are separated stated as Nonoperating Revenues in the amount of $460,439. The associated expenses of $497,383, Nonoperating Expenses are listed against this revenue to identify this project specifically. Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740) As of December 31, 2024, management evauluated the Centers tax positions and concluded that the Center had maintained its tax-exempt status and had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustments to the financial statements. Spring Event 85685 85685 8613 85685 85685 8613 8613 77072 Elias Henderson Son of President Linda Ruffing 16350 Grant writing false Daughter of Board Member Board Member 975 Interview services for Dev Director position false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Executive Director, Operations Manager, and the Treasurer review the tax return - Form 990. Upon their approval, the return is sent to the Board for their review and comments prior to filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c An annual statement is required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Self-evaluaations are completed annually and reviewed by the finance committee and President. Feedback is provided by the committee and the committee makes a recommendation to the entire Board of Directors for discussion and approval in a closed session meeting. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The tax return is available upon request and on our website. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Grant funding and expenses for the planning & design of the Noyo Ocean Science Center and the La-Bone-atory.