Channel Islands National Park

Watch Eagles Being Banded at Channel Islands National Park

If you can't travel to Channel Islands National Park on Thursday -- and really, how many of us can? -- but want to watch two bald eagles being banded, you can do that with a computer connection.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 26th, 2010 1:15am

Dolphins Are Frequent Visitors To the Waters Surrounding Channel Islands National Park

While there are a handful of islands to explore when visiting Channel Islands National Park, don't overlook the rich and intriguing resources of the Pacific Ocean when heading to the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 2:15am

Eaglets Hatched At Channel Islands National Park

Forgive the staff at Channel Islands National Park if they popped open some champagne this past weekend. It turns out that a pair of bald eagles on Santa Cruz Island are the parents of two eaglets.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 6th, 2010 2:15am

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National Park Quiz 78: Harbors

Don’t harbor any illusions; this month’s quiz is no walk in the park. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: "During the 1950s, some scientists suggested that 'instant harbors' could be created with well-placed atomic bombs."

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 5:52am

Brown Pelican Removed from Endangered Species List

If you've recently visited any of the national parks in Florida, or the national seashores on the Gulf Coast, or even Channel Islands National Park, Cape Lookout National Seashore, or Cape Hatteras National Seashore, you might wonder why all the fuss over the removal of the brown pelican from the Endangered Species List.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2010 1:21pm

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Rum Runners and Torpedo Bombers At Channel Islands National Park

Who would have figured that Channel Islands National Park has ties to rum runners?

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 11th, 2009 11:41am

Death At Channel Islands National Park Demonstrates Need to Be Prepared

A hiker who died at Channel Islands National Park from a presumed case of heat stroke sadly demonstrates not only the need to be prepared when you head out into a park, but also the wisdom of heeding advice from rangers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2009 6:00am

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Shock-Synthesized Diamonds Unearthed in Channel Islands Reveal a Death-Dealing Extraterrestrial Impact

Scientists working in Channel Islands National Park have found yet more evidence that an extraterrestrial impact about 12,900 years ago caused the extinction of numerous megafauna in North America and abruptly terminated the Clovis era of human occupancy.

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By Bob Janiskee - August 28th, 2009 7:10am

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Does Ashy Storm Petrel Ruling Imply that Bush-Era “Ignore the Science” Policies are Being Perpetuated at DOI?

Brushing aside scientific evidence that the ashy storm petrel population is in profound decline, the Interior Department has ruled that this seabird doesn’t deserve federal protection. Having expected better from the new administration, disappointed environmentalists think it looks like same-old, same-old at Interior.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 22nd, 2011 11:18am

What Lurks Beneath the Surface of National Park System Waters, A Diving Guide

Some of the least-known resources of the National Park System are the cultural and natural resources that lie below the waters within the boundaries of our park areas. While not as mainstream as activities such as camping and hiking, diving and snorkeling are increasingly popular ways to enjoy and be inspired by these resources.

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By Rick Smith - August 23rd, 2009 5:24pm

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