Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary protects 1,470 square miles of ocean waters around the Northern Channel Islands: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara islands A special place for endangered species, sensitive habitats, historic shipwrecks, and cultural resources, the sanctuary provides protection through
About the Sanctuary | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary The sanctuary's remote, isolated position at the confluence of two major ocean currents supports remarkable biodiversity and productivity It's a special place for endangered species, sensitive habitats, historic shipwrecks, other maritime heritage artifacts, and living Chumash culture
Things To Do | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is a boaters paradise Private boaters may land on all five islands within the Channel Islands National Park year round Check the Park website for updates and closures
Visit | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park encompass the ocean environment and five of the eight California Channel Islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara)
What Will I See | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary offers wonderful kayaking and boating opportunities to explore the islands' sea caves and enjoy breathtaking views of scenic coastlines Check out the Protecting Your Channel Islands Brochure for detailed maps of each island, and information on species of interest, dive spots, marine protected areas
Marine Reserves | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary The network of marine reserves and marine conservation areas within Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary were created in partnership between NOAA and the state of California
Sanctuary Team Members | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary For Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary in particular, Jai has been heavily (and enthusiastically) involved in building a handy-dandy web-based portal for displaying Condition Report information
Volunteering | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Channel Islands Naturalist Corps (CINC) are a group of specially trained volunteers dedicated to educating passengers on board whale watch vessels visiting Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park
Heritage | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is rich in maritime heritage, from living Chumash culture to historic shipwreck resources Sanctuary waters are a significant maritime trade route connecting people and communities with one another and other parts of the world
Sanctuary regulations | Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary The sanctuary's current management plan, published in 2009, guides current and future activities at Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary The plan identifies priority management issues and actions proposed to address them