channel islands by: alexis annunziata, jazmin petion, and annie werner
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Geological History
• 100 million years ago• Convergent boundaries in southern CA
• 30 million years ago• Transform boundary• Underwater volcanic eruptions• Orientation and uplift
• Transtention & Shear
Ecological History
• The Mediterranean biome
• Mediterranean Climate
• Native Mammals
• Breeding areas for birds
• Paleontological Record
Channel Island Species
• Threatened:• Brown Pelican
• Endemic:• Channel Island Fox• Island Scrub Jay• Island Night Lizard
Human History
• Chumash Community
• Europeans arrive in the 16th Century
• Land was rich with resources; harvesting, ranching, fishing
• California Fish and Game Commission vs. National Park Service
Threats
• Pollution• Plastic bags
• Noise pollution• The US Navy’s use of the Active sonar
• Civilian vessels• Free roaming vessels
Solutions
• The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary advisory council
• Sonar Facility
• Sanctuary Permit
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• "Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary." Wikipedia.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
• "Southern California's Mediterranean Biome Parks." Home. National Park Service, Apr. 2008. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
• Inventory & Monitoring Learn about Scientific Research in the Park at the Mediterranean Coast Network Website. Read More. National Parks Service. National Parks Service, 07 Feb. 2014. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
• "Sonar." - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. N.p., 16 Feb. 2014. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.