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Channel Islands: Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
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"The Channel Islands marine zoning network is now the largest in the continental United States," said Daniel J. Basta, director of the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program. "This action was developed through an eight-year public process, coordinated closely with the state of California, the Pacific Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries Service. The countless community members who helped NOAA by providing scientific information, input and advice can be proud of this important conservation accomplishment."
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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary was designated in 1980 to protect marine resources surrounding San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara islands. The sanctuary spans more than 1,456 square miles extending from island shorelines to six miles offshore, encompassing a rich diversity of marine life and habitats, as well as rich historic and cultural resources.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has completed a network of marine zones in the federal waters of Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The federal water marine zones, which will protect marine habitats and sensitive species, went into effect on July 29, 2007. NOAA's action complements an existing network of marine zones established in the waters of the sanctuary by the state of California in 2003.
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In addition to the land sections of the park, the islands are surrounded by the Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary. The picture below shows a portion of the sanctuary on the north side of Santa Cruz Island.
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