Ocean Voyages

Golden Gate Leisure, LLC, based in Richmond, CA, is dedicated to raising awareness about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch through their sailing initiatives. Their vessel, SV Blue Moon, embarks on voyages from Oahu, Hawaii, to Long Beach, California, and back, collecting vital data and samples to highlight this significant environmental issue. Operating independently without financial backing from organizations like NASA or NOAA, the company relies on public support to fund their educational efforts. Through daily updates on various social media platforms and an interactive location tracker, they invite the community to witness their journey and learn more about oceanic plastic pollution. Generated from the website

Dixon Marine Services, Inc ( DMS ) has accomplished a wide variety of projects on the water. We provide private and public sector clients with marine/environmental science consulting services including sediment characterization, water quality monitoring, physical oceanography, construction management, and dredge material management.Since our founding in 1998, the business has grown around projects involving wetland and stream restoration, water quality monitoring, and sediment sampling/management. We have performed many proof-of-concept demonstrations and brought several pilot studies to full scale applications for mitigation and restoration projects, complying with EPA, NEPA and CEQA standards.With extensive knowledge and experience with design, construction and operation of automated systems, we can monitor a wide spectrum of environmental parameters for water quality and marine sediments. Additionally, DMS has a wide range of work platforms to support our field operations, allowing us to work in any marine environment, from tidal mud flat to the open ocean.DMS encompasses a skilled staff with backgrounds in marine biology, ichthyology, hydrogeology, engineering, and environmental science. Our staff continues to develop new technological applications and work with the latest water quality and sediment sampling ( vibracore ) equipment available to provide accurate and reliable data on a consistent basis.Known for their determination and problem-solving skills, technological innovations, and exceptional client support, the goal of DMS is to provide the best service combined with appropriate technology, to produce the information you will need for your projects.