Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary: California's Galapagos
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Channel Islands National Park - Treasure in the Sea
'Treasure in the Sea', narrated by Kevin Costner, is the official film of the Channel Islands National Park. California's Channel Islands are one of the most diverse biospheres in the world, and are a true hidden gem.
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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Overview
Find out about the diversity of marine life that can be seen in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary: Part of the National Marine Sanctuary System
Find out how national marine sanctuaries support healthy ocean ecosystems.
California Diving: The Channel Islands National Park
Examples of open water scuba diving conditions within the Channel Islands National Park, California. Island dives include Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Catalina. (Music:
Colorful Corals of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary | Nautilus Live
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Paradise on earth: Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, USA
Hello! Enjoy my trip to the Anacapa Islands, which is a part of the Channel Islands group. A truly unique place on earth. Hope you enjoy the video!
Ancient Discoveries in Channel Islands Aid in Marine Management
Studying archaeological data from 12,000 years ago is helping marine scientists forumlate management strategies. Our guest is Todd J. Braje, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Antropology at Humboldt State University.
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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Channel Islands National Park
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Scuba Diving - Channel Islands National Park
Anacapa Island
Channel Islands National Park, CA
Labor Day - September 2, 2013
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Channel Islands Geology
Demo of interactive kiosk-based map application created for Channel Islands National Park. Shows the history of the formation of the islands and the rock types that can be found there.
Channel Islands National Park Documentary
Channel Islands Documentary -- Presented by Deserie Flores
Environmental considerations when visiting the Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary and Park
Channel Islands of California
The Channel Islands of California are a chain of eight islands located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California along the Santa Barbara Channel in the United States of America. Five of the islands are part of Channel Islands National Park, and the waters surrounding these islands make up Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The islands were first colonized by the Chumash and Tongva Native Americans 13,000 years ago, who were then displaced by European settlers who used the islands for fishing and agriculture. The U.S. military uses the islands as training grounds, weapons test sites, and as a strategic defensive location. The Channel Islands and the surrounding waters house a diverse ecosystem with many endemic species and subspecies.
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Channel Islands National Park ~ Visitor Center in Ventura, California!
A must stop if you are planning on visiting any of the islands in The Channel Islands National Park! Great exhibits, great views, loads of information, a gorgeous movie and a tide pool. Learn about the general history, geology, plant life, Chumash Indian history, ranching history, native animals and sea life. A great place to start your visit to his remote and unique National Park off the coast of Southern California.
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Channel Islands
Channel Islands National Park provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities and a delightful break from the congestion and clamor of urban life. However, since the park encompasses five islands and their surrounding one mile of the ocean, the decision of where to go, what to do, and how to do it can be challenging. The Channel Islands are home to over 2,000 plant and animal species of which 150 are found nowhere else in the world, earning these islands their nickname as North America’s Galapagos. Santa Barbara Channel is home to over 30 marine mammal species including whales, dolphins, and elephant seals, as well as marine life ranging from sea stars and anemones to blue whales, the largest animals in the world. Each island offers unique experiences to visitors. Anacapa Island is great for wildflower enthusiasts, birders, picnics, and short hikes. Santa Cruz Island is great for adventure seekers who want to try sea cave kayaking or snorkeling, long hikes, birding, or camping. Santa Rosa Island is great for secluded white sand beaches, hiking, and backcountry camping. Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands are easily accessible year-round while Santa Rosa Island is accessible March through October. Trips to Santa Barbara Island and San Miguel Island are temporarily closed to the public due to conservation and rehabilitation efforts but are scheduled to reopen soon. Island Packers is the sole concessionaire for boat transportation to the Channel Islands. To make reservations, visit their website for a calendar of upcoming trips. Island Packers also offers whale watching trips in Santa Barbara Channel. They operate out of Ventura Harbor and are happy to be your boat transportation for a day trip or a multi-day camping trip. Channel Islands National Park, like many other national parks, is a wonderful place to relax and admire nature at its best. As such, the park has only few comfort amenities in order to limit human impact. The park does not have cellular or wireless network signal, forcing you to put your phone away and enjoy the moment. There is also no running water available, so visitors should plan to bring enough for their stay at the park. Outhouses are available by Visitors Centers on the islands and around campgrounds. Rangers are also available to answer questions or assist in case of emergency. Naturalists from the National Parks Service or Island Packers guides are also commonly available to give guided hikes around the islands. No services such as food or equipment rental shops are available on the islands, so all meals should be planned and all activities should be reserved in advance. An important thing to remember is that there are also no trash services on the island, so everyone must join in the effort of minimizing their footprint by packing out everything they brought with them.
Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands Park and Marine Sanctuary is comprised of five Channel Islands along the Santa Barbara Channel and their ocean environment. From north to south, the islands are San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara. Close to the California mainland and only a short trip away from Los Angeles, the park’s five islands provide a delightful break from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
The Channel Islands are home to over 2,000 plant and animal species of which 150 are found nowhere else in the world, earning these islands their nickname as North America’s Galapagos. Santa Barbara Channel is home to over 30 marine mammal species including whales, dolphins, and elephant seals, as well as marine life ranging from sea stars and anemones to blue whales, the largest animals in the world.
The Channel Islands are also the site of the oldest known human remains in North America, and provide the opportunity to experience coastal southern California as it once was. Archeologists have discovered that dwarf wooly mammoths thrived on the island until the last Ice Age ended 11,000 years ago. The islands are also known for being settled by maritime Paleo Indian peoples at least 13,000 years ago. Many archeological sites on the island serve as an invaluable record of those times. Archeologists have discovered approximately 148 historic village sites, including 11 on Santa Cruz Island, eight on Santa Rosa Island, and two on San Miguel Island.
Diving the Northern Channel Islands
I spent a few days diving around the islands of San Miguel, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz off the coast of southern California, near Santa Barbara. The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary doesn't quite live up to the tag of the Galapagos Islands of the North, but it's pretty enough, with some fun critters :-)
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Channel Islands of California
Channel Islands of California
The Channel Islands of California are a chain of eight islands located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern California along the Santa Barbara Channel in the United States of America Five of the islands are part of Channel Islands National Park, and the waters surrounding these islands make up Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary The islands were first colonized by the Chumash and Tongva Native Americans 13,000 years ago, who were then displaced by European settlers who used the islands for fishing and agriculture The US military uses the islands as training grounds, weapons test sites, and as a strategic defensive location The Channel Islands and the surrounding waters house a diverse ecosystem with many endemic species and subspecies
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1 Characteristics
2 History
3 Military use
4 Wildlife
41 Flora
42 Fauna
5 Conservation
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
Characteristics
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Your Earth Is Blue: Acoustic Monitoring in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
What's one key way that researchers can monitor what's living in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary? Acoustic monitoring! With acoustic receivers, we can get the exact position of tagged animals like leopard sharks, soupfin sharks, juvenile white sharks, and sevengill sharks, which use the sanctuary as habitat and help maintain the ecosystem. #EarthIsBlue
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