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