[CINC] July 16 &17 '08 Anacapa Island / Emily's Visit

[Deb4nb at aol.com]

Greetings All,
 
Wed. 7/16/08 Ocean Ranger:
No recorded sightings
 
Thurs. 7/17/08 Vanguard:
Humpback cow/calf pair
 
Details:
 
On 7/16/08, our guest speaker from Tues. Emily Carlson (HIHWNMS Volunteer 
Programs/Outreach Coord.) and her Dad Steve got to check out Anacapa Island.  
Other CINC Volunteers
aboard the Ocean Ranger were Shirley Johnson working on the plankton 
monitoring project, and Park diver Josh Kaye-Carr.
Also on holiday with her family was Bonnie, law enforcement officer from the 
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. 
 
To my surprise there were many Western gull chicks that have already fledged! 
 Gosh time literally flies...they grow so fast!  Emily had a great time and 
was so impressed with the Channel Islands Live Dive Program.  Josh made her a 
dvd copy to take back to Maui. 
 
On 7/17/08 the Vanguard crossed to Anacapa with 42 visitors including 1 
kayaker, 2 campers, at least 8 snorkelers, and 3 divers in the mix.  The Landing 
Cove water temp dropped approximately 10 degrees from the day before (brrr!).  
On the journey back to the mainland, we saw a breach off in the distance!  
Moments later confirmed a humpback cow/calf pair.  As we got closer to home with 
no time to spare, Capt. Jason spotted more humpback activity outside our 
designated path.  
 
Worth Noting:  Emily and her Dad Steve made their way to Santa Cruz Island on 
Thursday 7/17/08.  They had an awesome interpretive hike led by CINC 
Volunteer Catherine French.  During her CA visit Emily truly enjoyed meeting 
volunteers and staff, plus treasured all of the welcomes and hospitalities.  For those 
of you who missed her lecture Tuesday night, Bill Weinerth recorded it on dvd. 
 Contact Clare or Shauna to check it out from the lecture library. 
 
Happy Trails,
 
Debra    
 
   



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