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= Gulf of the Farallones
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The Gulf of the Farallones refers to a coastal marine area off the coast of California, surrounding the Farallon Islands, which are located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of San Francisco. This region is part of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, established in 1981 to protect the biodiversity and ecological health of the area.