Channel Islands National Park

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Channel Islands National Park is a U.S. national park off the coast of Southern California that protects five rugged, ecologically rich islands and the surrounding marine environment known for unique wildlife and excellent kayaking, hiking, and diving.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf national park
protected area
tourist attraction
access boat only
small aircraft to some islands
adjacentTo Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
area approximately 100,000 hectares
approximately 249,561 acres
climate mild coastal Mediterranean
contains Channel Islands fox habitat
Chumash cultural sites
archaeological sites
historic ranching structures
island scrub-jay habitat
country United States
ecosystemType Mediterranean climate ecosystem
coastal sage scrub
island chaparral
marine kelp forest
established 1980
governingBody National Park Service
hasPart Anacapa Island
San Miguel Island
Santa Barbara Island
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Rosa Island
IUCNCategory II
knownFor ecologically rich marine environment
hiking
kayaking
kelp forests
rugged islands
scuba diving
sea caves
snorkeling
unique wildlife
whale watching
locatedIn California
Pacific Ocean
Southern California
managedFor conservation
public recreation
scientific research
marineArea significant portion of total area
nearestCity Oxnard, California
Ventura, California
offersActivity backcountry camping
birdwatching
wildlife viewing
partOf United States National Park System
previousDesignation Channel Islands National Monument
protects Channel Islands marine ecosystems
Channel Islands terrestrial ecosystems
endemic species
marine mammals
seabird colonies
region Channel Islands of California
visitorCenter Ventura Harbor Visitor Center


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