Santa Barbara Island

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Santa Barbara Island is a small, remote volcanic island off the coast of Southern California known for its rugged cliffs, seabird colonies, and protected natural habitats within the Channel Islands archipelago.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Channel Islands National Park unit
island
protected area
volcanic island
access only by boat
administeredBy National Park Service
area approximately 1 square mile
approximately 2.6 square kilometers
climate Mediterranean climate
conservationStatus protected area within a national park
country United States of America
county Los Angeles County
ecosystem Mediterranean climate ecosystem
elevation approximately 193 meters
approximately 635 feet
fauna California sea lion
harbor seal
seabirds
feature marine terraces
offshore kelp forests
rugged cliffs
steep shorelines
flora coastal scrub
native grasses
geologicalOrigin volcanic
hasFacility hiking trails
primitive campground
small ranger station
humanPopulation uninhabited
importantFor marine mammal haul-outs
seabird nesting
knownFor native vegetation restoration
protected natural habitats
remote location
seabird colonies
locatedIn Channel Islands archipelago
Pacific Ocean
Southern California
nearestCity Los Angeles
Ventura
partOf Channel Islands National Park
protectionFocus marine environment
native plant communities
seabird habitat
recreation diving
hiking
snorkeling
wildlife viewing
state California


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