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Experience the “Galapagos of North America” in this biodiverse seascape off Southern California.


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sea lion swimming near a diver

Explore the Blue: 360 Sea Lion Encounter

Located off the coast of Southern California, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is a biological hotspot. Swim along with a playful sea lion as it takes you on a tour through the sanctuary's kelp forests and rocky outcrops.

Dive In

A crew of modern-day Chumash pullers paddle a Tomol (plank canoe) under the milky way and past Anacapa Island's lighthouse and arch rock. Below the waves reveal a kelp forest where California sea lions swim among a garibaldi, leopard shark, white abalone, California spiny lobster, California sheephead, giant sea bass, sea stars, and red and purple urchins.
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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Poster

This poster features Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, located off the coast of central California. A special place for endangered species, sensitive habitats, historic shipwrecks, and cultural resources, this poster highlights the true beauty and importance of the waters surrounding the Channel Islands.

Illustration by Matt McIntosh/NOAA