Dive into the vibrant underwater world surrounding the Channel Islands, a national marine sanctuary teeming with life.
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A Marine Sanctuary Off California's Coast
Five rugged islands sit scattered across the Santa Barbara Channel, between twenty and seventy miles off the Southern California coast.
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Giant Kelp Grows Two Feet Daily
Giant kelp can grow up to two feet in a single day, making it one of the fastest-growing organisms on the planet.
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Twenty-Seven Cetacean Species in One Channel
The Santa Barbara Channel supports twenty-seven species of whales and dolphins — one of the highest concentrations of cetacean diversity anywhere on the Pacific coast.
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San Miguel's Massive Pinniped Gathering
San Miguel Island hosts one of the largest pinniped breeding colonies in North America, with over a hundred thousand animals crowding its beaches during peak season.
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Where Land Meets Sea Between Tides
Some of the most densely populated real estate in the Channel Islands measures just a few square feet.
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Guarding the Waters Around the Islands
In 2003, a network of marine protected areas was established around the Channel Islands, creating one of the first science-based marine reserve systems in the United…
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