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Channel Islands

Channel Islands. By: Alexis Annunziata, Jazmin Petion , and Annie Werner. 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.

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Channel Islands

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  1. Channel Islands By: Alexis Annunziata, JazminPetion, and Annie Werner

  2. 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

  3. Ecological History • The Mediterranean biome • Mediterranean Climate • Native Mammals • Breeding areas for birds • Paleontological Record

  4. Channel Island Species • Threatened: • Brown Pelican • Endemic: • Channel Island Fox • Island Scrub Jay • Island Night Lizard

  5. 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

  6. Threats • Pollution • Plastic bags • Noise pollution • The US Navy’s use of the Active sonar • Civilian vessels • Free roaming vessels

  7. Solutions • The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary advisory council • Sonar Facility • Sanctuary Permit

  8. Bibliography • "History & Culture." National Parks Service. National Parks Service, 06 Feb. 2014. Web. 19 Feb. 2014. <http://www.nps.gov/chis/historyculture/index.htm>. • "San Miguel Island Photo Gallery." National Parks Service. National Parks Service, 12 Feb. 2014. Web. 19 Feb. 2014. <http://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=ED972E19-155D-4519-3E62E6A30A8FC495>. • "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.

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