Knowledge Is Power!
Channel Islands Live – Nature Talks
Experience the remote, isolated, rugged, and sometimes inaccessible habitats of Channel Islands National Park with this live underwater cam! Watch as park rangers dive through towering kelp forests alongside sea lions and seabirds, ask them questions, and learn more about this unique island chain and the threats it faces.
Be Shark
Smart
Although the likelihood of encountering a shark while surfing, diving, or swimming is low, any marine activity along the coastline carries some risk. To enhance safety and promote coexistence with sharks, it is essential to follow basic guidelines. These principles can help reduce the chances of an encounter and help ensure a safe outcome if one occurs.
Rip Currents
101
Rip currents are the leading cause of rescues by lifeguards at beaches and are responsible for an average of 71 drowning deaths each year in the United States alone. Rip currents do not pull swimmers underwater; instead, they carry them away from the shore. Knowing what to do could mean the difference between life & death.
P'Nut Butter -
Jelly Fish
No, peanut butter, only Jellyfish and humans have a complicated relationship, as jellyfish can be both intriguing and hazardous. They are attracted to human movements in the water, which mimic potential prey. Understanding a few key things can help reduce the chances of encountering jellyfish & know how to react if you’re stung.
White Shark
Research
Great white sharks play a crucial role in marine ecosystems However, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding their population, reproduction, and social structures. Further research is essential to fully understand their longevity and life history, which is vital for effective conservation, management and mitigation strategies to help foster peace.
