Channel IslandsBy: 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

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

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.