| Humboldt Bay Harbor in Humboldt County, on the North Coast of California, is a district of recreation and conservation. As known across the world, the bay is not only home to about 200 different species of birds; it is also the state's biggest commercial oyster harvesting site. The harbor is unique in a sense because of its ability and commitment to balance the conservation of the surrounding natural resources and the enhancement of basic commerce. Humboldt Bay is the sole deepwater bay between San Francisco, California and Coos Bay, Oregon and is California's second largest natural bay. For quite some time, Humboldt Bay remained undiscovered due to its negligible adjacency and connection to the ocean. It is connected to the sea through a narrow and relatively treacherous passage. There are three basic divisions and specific facilities found in Humboldt Bay Harbor, namely, the Port of Humboldt Bay, the Resource Conservation and the Woodley Island Marina. Port of Humboldt is touted as the next most important commercial port especially after a previous harbor deepening initiative. The port has always been significant for its role in the facilitation of exportation of the area's main forest products and for its being a good supporting site for wide commercial fishing fleet. |
