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Resources
- Channel Islands
Brochures
Newsletters
& Newspapers
Directories
Books
Posters
& Charts
Education
Materials
Web
sites
Brochures
Diving in the Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary
This provides a dive map for each of the Channel
Islands within the sanctuary boundaries complete
with information on anchorage, good diving spots,
shipwrecks and sea lion rookeries. Included are
tips on how divers can have a positive effect on
the marine environment and protect the sanctuary to
ensure its continued beauty for future generations.
Things to Do
Gives an overview of different activities visitors
can do within the Channel Islands National Marine
Sanctuary and contact information or both Ventura
and Santa Barbara harbors. As well there is
information on pinnipeds, whales, dolphins, and
sharks and a map illustrating the pinniped hauling
and breeding areas at each of the five islands
within the sanctuary boundaries.
Shipwrecks of the Channel
Islands
Provides a historical perspective about each
shipwreck site within the sanctuary. Included is a
map showing each of the shipwreck sites,
information on public transportation to the
islands, what to do if divers discover a shipwreck
and safety tips for boaters.
Newsletters &
Newspapers
Alolkoy
This quarterly newsletter offers highlights into
current research projects and educational programs
within the Channel Islands National Marine
Sanctuary. Each issue is themed around an event or
topic and authors are selected to contribute their
expertise on a particular subject. Included in each
issue is a calendar of events, a constituent
commentary page and a kid's page created by
students in the Los Marineros marine education
program.
Annual Reports
An overview of the Channel Islands National Marine
Sanctuary programs and activities to provide
accountability for fulfilling the guidelines
provided by the management plan.
Living Journal
Available on the CINMS website. Sanctuary staff and
interns write entries to offer perspective on
different sanctuary projects and events as well as
local and national events involving Sanctuary
resources. (www.cinms.nos.noaa.gov)
Directories
1995 Marine & Coastal
Educational Resources Directory for the South
Central
California Coast
A comprehensive guide to organizations providing
information and resources on marine and coastal
education.
Books
Window to the
Channel
Provides a look at the varied resources that make
the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary a
national treasure. The book is intended to help
readers appreciate the importance of conserving
this beautiful part of our country.
Posters &
Charts
Channel Islands Aerial
View poster
Aerial photograph showing the four northern Channel
Islands from the perspective of Anacapa Island
looking west. Poster includes a description of the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
boundaries.
Sharks of the Channel
poster
Color poster showing a collection of the kinds of
sharks found within the Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary
Educational
Materials
Los Marineros Education
Program Curriculum
Multidisciplinary approach to marine education. The
science lessons target the fifth grade educational
curriculum goals and feature background information
on different earth, physical and life science
concepts, activities based on accepted scientific
principles and enrichment experiences that extend
these scientific concepts into other areas of the
curriculum.
Web sites
Audubon Society, South Coast
Chapter
www.audubon.org/chapter/ca/socal
Cabrillo High School
Aquarium
www.cabrillo-aquarium.org//
California Department of Fish
& Game
www.delta.dfg.ca.gov/index.html
Channel Islands National
Park
www.nps.gov/chis
Island Packers
www.islandpackers.com
Los Marineros
www.rain.org/~losmar/mariner.htm
Passage Productions
www.passagepro.com
Santa Barbara Museum of
Natural History
www.sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Maritime
Museum
www.sbmm.org
University of California,
Santa Barbara Biodiversity Forum
real.geog.ucsb.edu/bioforum
For more information on how to obtain these
resources, please contact:
Channel Islands National
Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
tel: 805/966-7107
fax: 805/568-1582
channel_islands@ocean.nos.noaa.gov
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