Community Bank of the Bay is supporting research into sustainable deep sea habitats by sponsoring the Marine Applied Research & Exploration (MARÉ)'s 3rd Annual MARÉ Soirée. Community Bank of the Bay's partnership with MARÉ is part of the bank's Bay Area Green Fund, which offers bank accounts that support financing of local and environmentally sustainable projects and businesses. "When I launched MARÉ in 2003, an accountant at Save the Bay recommended Community Bank of the Bay as a nonprofit-friendly bank that also gives back to the community," says MARÉ Executive Director Dirk Rosen. "Over the years, they've offered stellar customer service, helped us grow and shared our commitment to a healthy, sustainable environment. We couldn't ask for a better partner and are proud to be a part of their conservation efforts."