The "From Shore to Sea" lecture series is sponsored by Channel Islands National Park with support from Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The purpose of the series is to further the understanding of current research on the Channel Islands and surrounding waters. Past lecture topics have included the recovery of the sea otter populations in southern California water, the French and Italian heritage of Santa Cruz Island, survival strategies of open water fishes, new approaches to understanding kelp forest ecosystem health, and park efforts to restore the Prisoners Harbor wetland.

The lectures occur 6 times a year at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Drive in the Ventura Harbor. The programs are free and open to the public.

Past lectures may be viewed or downloaded by visiting From Shore to Sea Lecture Videos.

2011 Schedule

March 9: Southern California Whale Behavioral Response Study, John Calambokidis

April 13: Geologic Creation of the Channel Islands, Dan Muhs

May 11: Update on Oil Platform Reef Study, Milton Love

September 14: Pinniped Update, Sharon Melin

October 12: Harmful Algal Blooms and their Effects on Local Waters, David Caron

November 9: Archaeological Research on Chinese Abalone Fishermen Sites on Santa Rosa Island, Todd Braje

Please visit News Releases for a detailed description of the next scheduled lecture.