From dean.benjamin at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 1 06:26:57 2010 From: dean.benjamin at sbcglobal.net (Dean Benjamin) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 06:26:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [CINC] Tsunami Surge at Ventura Harbor Message-ID: <2146.76432.qm@web82308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Here is a link to a Youtube video showing the tsunami surging into the Ventura Harbor.? It's not such a big event, but an interesting phenomenon for our area. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imfd2tTpxv4 I was racing on Saturday.? After a couple of hours of rain, hail, high winds, no wind, and big seas, we could not enter the Ventura harbor due to this surge, so we never got to the finish line.? Two harbor patrol boats and 2 coast guard channel islands boats prohibited our entrance.? We arrived just after the IPCO boat seen at the end of this video. Dean -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Enjoy 1. http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/summary/sci;327/5968/968 2. http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/short/327/5968/993 Maria G. Ornelas maria at rasnowpeak.com \ / \ / ??'?.??..><((((?>.???'?.??.???'?.?><((({?>?.???'?.?. ,. / \ / \ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From klez18 at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 2 18:58:15 2010 From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:58:15 -0800 (PST) Subject: [CINC] Anacapa today Tues March 2 Message-ID: <323332.20719.qm@web180115.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Hope to see many of you out on our CINC restoration park boat?trip to Anacapa Wed March 10.? Please contact Derek now if you can go.? It's great healthy fun.? Today's Anacapa?report:? ? 2 Gray Whales ? Vanguard's 24 passengers from throughout the USA saw common dolphins in great numbers just off CI Harbor continuing? almost all the the way to Landing Cove in virtually flat seas and wonderful weather (just a little surge at the cove, no problem for Cap. Jason).? In addition to the brilliant yellow blossoming Giant Coreopsis trees backed by every shade of green imaginable and other flowering plants, the guided walkers were rewarded with a couple of Cetatae, probably Grays, spouting as they ?headed slowly toward the east several hundrend meters north of Cathedral Cove.? Adult Laurus Occidentalis in their bright white feathers matching the freshly painted lighthouse and other buildings provided contrast to the multi-colored sea and sky.? II'd guess we have about?1500 of the expected perhaps 10 thousand couples which should make about five thousand nests with 15 thousand mostly fertilized eggs expected to appear in the next few months.? 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URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 2 21:13:48 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 21:13:48 -0800 Subject: [CINC] 3/2/10 UCSB Lecture: "Personal Experiences, Observations, and Challenges for Protecting California's Ocean" In-Reply-To: <4B86CE48.6030406@noaa.gov> References: <4B86CE48.6030406@noaa.gov> Message-ID: Hi All, Did anyone out there make this event? I got sidetracked at the last minute. Would like to hear your summary or highlights. Paul > Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:23:52 -0800 > From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov > To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > Subject: [CINC] 3/2/10 UCSB Lecture: "Personal Experiences, Observations, and Challenges for Protecting California's Ocean" > > UCSB/ES Lecture - Please distribute widely. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > FREE UCSB LECTURE: > > "Personal Experiences, Observations, and Challenges for Protecting > California's Ocean" > > by BRIAN BAIRD, Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy, CA > Resources Agency > > Tuesday, March 2nd, 5:00pm > UCSB, Buchanan Hall, Rm 1910 > > About the Speaker: > > Brian E. Baird, UCSB and Environmental Studies Alumnus, serves as the > Director of the California Ocean Resources Management Program under > Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and also served in this role under > Governors Davis and Wilson. He represents the Administration on the West > Coast Governors' Agreement on Ocean Health, California Coastal > Commission, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development > Commission, the federal Outer Continental Shelf Advisory Board, the > California Ocean Science Trust, and the Southern California Coastal > Water Research Project among others. > > He has authored or co-authored papers on ocean management, liquefied > natural gas facility siting, archaeological resources, oil spill > contingency planning, marine managed areas, regional ocean governance, > and coastal economics and was the chief writer of chief writer of > Governor Schwarzenegger's 2004 strategy titled, ?Protecting Our Ocean - > California's Strategy for Action.? > > On Earth Day April 23, 1999, Assistant Secretary Baird was designated an > "Environmental Hero" by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric > Administration and in February 2008 he received NOAA's Susan Snow-Cotter > Award for Excellence in Ocean and Coastal Management. > > Sponsored by: UCSB's College of Letters and Science Critical Issues in > America Lecture Series and the Environmental Studies Program > > > ************************************************************************* > Eric Zimmerman Office: Bren Hall, Rm 4312B > Academic/Internship Coordinator Email: zimmerman at es.ucsb.edu > Environmental Studies Program Phone: 805-893-3185 > University of California Fax: 805-893-8686 > Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4160 Web: http://www.es.ucsb.edu > ************************************************************************* > "Work Hard ~ Play Harder!" > > -- > Shauna Bingham > Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator > NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary > 3600 S. Harbor Blvd. #111 > Oxnard, CA 93035 > Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov > (805) 382-6149 ext. 102 > Fax (805) 382-9791 > http://channelislands.noaa.gov > > ??`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??.. > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Wed Mar 3 09:26:58 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:26:58 -0500 Subject: [CINC] WW IPCO 2/28 and 3/2 Message-ID: <8CC890DDC8EC93A-1898-1F44@webmail-d020.sysops.aol.com> Sorry for the late report. Doug Williams and I had a pleasant day onboard the Islander Sunday, February 28 with two big boatloads of passengers from all over the planet (89 and 130). Rolling seas caused some sea sickness, so crew of Mike, Steve O. and Steve S. were very busy. Alex at the helm. Morning trip: 500 common dolphins 2 shy gray whales on the rig line on the north side of Anacapa, they did fluke so we could ID easily the two different whales 3 humpbacks -- on the South side of Anacapa, the first one very active, spy hopping, fluking, lots of pec slapping 50 oceanic bottlenose in the same area playing(?) with the humpback 2 more humpbacks further south that were less active but attracted the attention of the bottlenose, one time it seemed as if one of the dolphins was laying on the back of the humpback! 1,000 more common dolphins on the way back toward Ventura Harbor Afternoon: 1,000 common dolphin lots of calves maybe a 100 offshore Anacapa near east end about 1 mile 2 gray whales coming from San Pedro Point at southeast Santa Cruz, then watched them as they continued past Smuggler's Cove and headed around the south side of Santa Cruz, (I guess they changed their minds about taking the Channel route to Alaska). 1,000 more common dolphins on our way back through the Channel to Ventura. Tuesday afternoon, March 3 (added trip for a group of chemists studying peptides with a few open party): 200 common dolphins on the north side of Anacapa Island 60 oceanic bottlenose on the south side of AI, with 2 Pilot Whales mixed in the group. Their color, rotund shape and bulbous heads stood out in the crowd, not sure if short finned, but looking at photos, I think so. No grays or humpbacks Capt. Lee, crew Steve O. and Lisa Anderson and yours truly on board the Island Adventure. It was gorgeous out there, flat and mild. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov Wed Mar 3 12:08:45 2010 From: Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov (Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:08:45 -0800 Subject: [CINC] CDFG News Release - Scientists Zero In on Causes of Pelican Stranding Along California Coast Message-ID: Forwarded from Derek: California Department of Fish and Game News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 22, 2010 Contacts: Esther Burkett, Wildlife Biologist, (916) 445-3764 Dana Michaels, Information Officer, (916) 322-2420 Scientists Zero In on Causes of Pelican Stranding Along California Coast Scientific investigation indicates shortages of preferred prey items, like anchovies and sardines, and rough winter weather as primary causes for the pelican mass-stranding. Scientists from the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center, Sea World San Diego and International Bird Rescue Research Center pooled their resources to determine why so many brown pelicans are stranding along the California and Oregon coast. "Working collaboratively with other organizations, we have been able to quickly examine multiple causes for the stranding event," said DFG Wildlife Veterinarian Melissa Miller, in Santa Cruz. "Unfortunately, we are looking primarily at a cyclical event driven largely by weather and oceanographic conditions. Food shortage coupled with bad weather have taken a toll on the pelicans." Mass-stranding of brown pelicans was reported along the California and Oregon coast about this time in 2009, again with widespread food shortages identified as a factor. Some stranded birds have little or no body fat stores and atypical foods in their digestive tracts. Shortages of preferred prey items could be caused in part by the current El Nino event. Some pelicans have also had waterproofing problems with their feathers, possibly related to storm runoff from recent heavy coastal rains. Preliminary findings from postmortem examinations suggest that infectious disease and/or marine toxins are not major contributors to this event. Live-stranded birds are responding quickly to feeding at rehabilitation facilities, although these facilities have been overwhelmed at the sheer magnitude of birds stranding along the coast. DFG is donating frozen trout to these organizations to assist with the rehabilitation effort. When pelicans are starving and sick they may fly into or be found in unusual places, be unaware of their surroundings, tolerate human approach or demonstrate other unusual behaviors. Anyone finding stranded or dead pelicans should not approach or handle the birds, but note their location and report it to either 800-39-WHALE in Los Angeles County or 866-WILD-911 elsewhere. #### Note: This e-mail account is used to distribute information to the public. Do not reply to this e-mail. Direct questions or comments regarding the information contained in this e-mail to the Department staff listed as points of contact for this subject. - Subscribe to DFG News via e-mail or RSS feed -- go to www.dfg.ca.gov/news - Subscribe (or unsubscribe) to DFG Marine Region News Service (e-mail notification of ocean-related news and information) at www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/subscribe.asp . From Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov Wed Mar 3 14:28:51 2010 From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:28:51 -0800 Subject: [CINC] MARCH OUTREACH EVENT UPDATES Message-ID: <4B8EE2A3.2010802@noaa.gov> _Thank you for your sign-ups so far supporting our March and April outreach events:_ We are fully covered for the March 4th Hollister School Science Night and the March 21st Channel Islands Harbor Celebration of Whales. However, we are still in need of at least one volunteer for the *Las Colinas Middle School Science Night in Camarillo, on March 10, 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm. * This is a hands-on workshop style science night where students will visit you in a classroom for an activity related to the sanctuary and park. We are planning on a nautical chart mapping activity to show shipwrecks, shipping lanes, whales, etc. You have the option to attend the pre-workshop displays which begin at 5:30 as does the In-N-Out meal, which is provided free to CINC volunteers. This event is next week, so please email Shauna if you are interested so we can RSVP to the school. p.s. April outreach updates will be coming, we have lots of events next month!! -- Shauna Bingham Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary 3600 S. Harbor Blvd. #111 Oxnard, CA 93035 Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (805) 382-6149 ext. 102 Fax (805) 382-9791 http://channelislands.noaa.gov ??`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??.. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mbucholtz at me.com Wed Mar 3 15:38:29 2010 From: mbucholtz at me.com (Mary Bucholtz) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:38:29 -0800 Subject: [CINC] 3/2/10 UCSB Lecture: "Personal Experiences, Observations, and Challenges for Protecting California's Ocean" In-Reply-To: References: <4B86CE48.6030406@noaa.gov> Message-ID: <8C392824-F2B2-4D51-91D2-9B8939106FE3@me.com> I attended; it was part of an Environmental Studies class so the focus was largely on how to get a job in environmental policy and what exactly such a position involves, based on Brian Baird's own experiences. The highlights for me were hearing (all too briefly!) about the many activities of the Ocean Protection Council (http://www.opc.ca.gov/) and seeing the new PSAs cosponsored by the state, NOAA, and others, viewable at thankyouocean.org. He also mentioned the California and the World Ocean Conference on Sept. 7 in San Francisco, sponsored by OPC; here's their still-rudimentary website: http://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/cnra/cwo2010/index.htm. Others who attended may have more to add. Best, Mary On Mar 2, 2010, at 9:13 PM, Paul Jr. Petrich wrote: > Hi All, > Did anyone out there make this event? I got sidetracked at the last minute. Would like to hear your summary or highlights. Paul > > > Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:23:52 -0800 > > From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov > > To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > > Subject: [CINC] 3/2/10 UCSB Lecture: "Personal Experiences, Observations, and Challenges for Protecting California's Ocean" > > > > UCSB/ES Lecture - Please distribute widely. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > > FREE UCSB LECTURE: > > > > "Personal Experiences, Observations, and Challenges for Protecting > > California's Ocean" > > > > by BRIAN BAIRD, Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy, CA > > Resources Agency > > > > Tuesday, March 2nd, 5:00pm > > UCSB, Buchanan Hall, Rm 1910 > > > > About the Speaker: > > > > Brian E. Baird, UCSB and Environmental Studies Alumnus, serves as the > > Director of the California Ocean Resources Management Program under > > Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and also served in this role under > > Governors Davis and Wilson. He represents the Administration on the West > > Coast Governors' Agreement on Ocean Health, California Coastal > > Commission, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development > > Commission, the federal Outer Continental Shelf Advisory Board, the > > California Ocean Science Trust, and the Southern California Coastal > > Water Research Project among others. > > > > He has authored or co-authored papers on ocean management, liquefied > > natural gas facility siting, archaeological resources, oil spill > > contingency planning, marine managed areas, regional ocean governance, > > and coastal economics and was the chief writer of chief writer of > > Governor Schwarzenegger's 2004 strategy titled, ?Protecting Our Ocean - > > California's Strategy for Action.? > > > > On Earth Day April 23, 1999, Assistant Secretary Baird was designated an > > "Environmental Hero" by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric > > Administration and in February 2008 he received NOAA's Susan Snow-Cotter > > Award for Excellence in Ocean and Coastal Management. > > > > Sponsored by: UCSB's College of Letters and Science Critical Issues in > > America Lecture Series and the Environmental Studies Program > > > > > > ************************************************************************* > > Eric Zimmerman Office: Bren Hall, Rm 4312B > > Academic/Internship Coordinator Email: zimmerman at es.ucsb.edu > > Environmental Studies Program Phone: 805-893-3185 > > University of California Fax: 805-893-8686 > > Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4160 Web: http://www.es.ucsb.edu > > ************************************************************************* > > "Work Hard ~ Play Harder!" > > > > -- > > Shauna Bingham > > Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator > > NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary > > 3600 S. Harbor Blvd. #111 > > Oxnard, CA 93035 > > Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov > > (805) 382-6149 ext. 102 > > Fax (805) 382-9791 > > http://channelislands.noaa.gov > > > > ??`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??.. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. Sign up now. _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps *********************** Mary Bucholtz mbucholtz at me.com *********************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Commons were along the way out to Anacapa, and the Fins were on the backside of Anacapa. It is an educated guess from Captain Lee as to the species of these whales, but I will always defer to his expert judgment and knowledge. Lee said they were black on their backs, had a more substantial dorsal fin, and were very fast to leave us. The afternoon was calmer, both in terms of sea state and wildlife, but everyone had a good time and enjoyed what we did see. Capt. Lee gave a heroic effort in search of more marine life, running some 75 miles, but there just was not much out there in the afternoon. Passengers were from Austria, UK, Michigan, Arizona, and California. The morning trip included those volunteers who were scheduled to help with the ice plant removal on Anacapa but who could not land due to the excessive surge. In addition to Lee, crew included Dani, Paige, and Tony, all as pleasant and helpful as ever. 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The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sanmiguel5-2010mar05,0,4769217.story Visit latimes.com at http://www.latimes.com From davidchubb at cox.net Fri Mar 5 11:13:10 2010 From: davidchubb at cox.net (David Chubb) Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:13:10 -0800 Subject: [CINC] =?windows-1252?q?Warming_Coastal_Water=2C_Thinning_Marine_?= =?windows-1252?q?Populations=3A_Tracking_of_2010_El_Ni=F1o_Reveals_Marine?= =?windows-1252?q?_Life_Reductions?= Message-ID: <4B9157C6.6090907@cox.net> Copied from Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100303162856.htm Warming Coastal Water, Thinning Marine Populations: Tracking of 2010 El Ni?o Reveals Marine Life Reductions CalCOFI CTD seawater sampling such as this is augmented by data from satellites, research buoys and robotic gliders to track the physical and biological response to El Ni?o. (Credit: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego) ScienceDaily (Mar. 4, 2010) ? The ongoing El Ni?o of 2010 is affecting north Pacific Ocean ecosystems in ways that could affect the West Coast fishing industry, according to scientists at NOAA and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Researchers with the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) at Scripps and NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center report a stronger than normal northward movement of warm water up the Southern California coast, a high sea-level event in January and low abundances of plankton and pelagic fish -- all conditions consistent with El Ni?o. Sea surface temperatures along the entire West Coast are 0.5 to 1 degree Celsius (0.9 to 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than normal and at points off Southern California are as much as 1.6 degrees Celsius (2.9 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than normal. The most unusually high temperatures were mapped around Catalina and San Clemente islands. While strong winter storms caused an increase in coastal sea levels, scientists are investigating whether the higher sea levels are primarily a result of El Ni?o, a cyclical phenomenon characterized by warming eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean waters. "Based on our previous experience of El Ni?o in California, it is likely to reduce ocean production below normal, with possible effects extending to breeding failure of seabirds, and much lower catches in the market squid fishery," said Sam McClatchie, a fisheries oceanographer at NOAA's Southwest Fisheries. "However, predictions are never certain, and CalCOFI and NOAA ocean-observing systems will continue to provide essential monitoring of the situation." A combination of satellite remote sensing and field measurements is offering scientists a broader view of the evolution of this El Ni?o that was not available during previous El Ni?os, which were especially strong in 1982-83 and 1997-98. Internet technology aboard CalCOFI research vessels is delivering that information faster. "You can post data the same day it's collected," said CalCOFI information manager Jim Wilkinson of Scripps Oceanography. "It used to take six months to work up some of the data and interpret it." NOAA Southwest Fisheries oceanographer Frank Schwing said scientists' analytical tools provide better ways to assess the strength of anomalies such as warming that are associated with El Ni?o. "We're taking a much more ecosystem-based approach to managing the system," said Schwing. "Because we are more on top of the observations, we can give a more timely heads-up to scientists and managers who are interested in the effects of El Ni?o." The two research centers use data collected by satellites and buoy-mounted instruments to measure sea surface temperature. CalCOFI researchers embark on quarterly cruises off the California coast to collect vertical temperature profiles in the upper reaches of the water column. They also count eggs of commercially important fishes such as sardines and anchovies as well as measure plankton volumes to estimate the amount of "production" available to marine organisms. NOAA's Advanced Survey Technologies Group assesses fish populations through acoustic surveys. In contrast with the last major El Ni?o, Scripps now deploys Spray gliders, diving robots that now gather ocean temperature and other data along transects between CalCOFI stations. The NOAA and CalCOFI scientists have observed a drop in biological abundance, or productivity, that appears to be related to the northward movement of warm water from the equator. The flow arrives in pulsing Kelvin waves that are detected by sea level and altimeter monitors and coastal tidal gauges. The layer of warm water often stifles the upwelling of nutrients from lower ocean depths that sustain larger populations of fishes and invertebrates. The researchers reported finding fewer hake and anchovy eggs than usual in the most recent CalCOFI surveys. Sanddab and flounder eggs dominated the samples. Most were collected in a small area east of the Channel Islands. The scientists added that if El Ni?o conditions continue, they are likely to be characterized by weaker than normal upwelling and lower biological production. El Ni?o conditions are forecast to persist into spring. If so, greater biological anomalies than have already been observed may develop. From thusone at aol.com Fri Mar 5 11:41:02 2010 From: thusone at aol.com (thusone at aol.com) Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:41:02 -0500 Subject: [CINC] need sub for DD for Saturday Message-ID: <8CC8AB2EC0BBDF2-58DC-16D0@webmail-m029.sysops.aol.com> Can anybody take my trip for the DoubleDolphin tomorrow Saturday? 10am to 3:30pm if it goes on both trips. My doggie was recently diagnosed with heart failure and he is starting a heart drug this afternoon and I would like to stay with him. It's tough. No telling what tomorrow will bring. Thanks! Shirley Johnson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Fri Mar 5 12:06:02 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:06:02 -0800 Subject: [CINC] =?windows-1252?q?Warming_Coastal_Water=2C_Thinning_Marine_?= =?windows-1252?q?Populations=3A_Tracking_of_2010_El_Ni=F1o_Reveals_Marine?= =?windows-1252?q?_Life_Reductions?= In-Reply-To: <4B9157C6.6090907@cox.net> References: <4B9157C6.6090907@cox.net> Message-ID: Thanks David, Can you direct us to the best scientific links evaluating research on the overall importance of the San Pedro and SB Channel to egg hatchings of various fish species?Paul > Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:13:10 -0800 > From: davidchubb at cox.net > To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > Subject: [CINC] Warming Coastal Water, Thinning Marine Populations: Tracking of 2010 El Ni?o Reveals Marine Life Reductions > > Copied from Science Daily > http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100303162856.htm > > > Warming Coastal Water, Thinning Marine Populations: Tracking of 2010 El > Ni?o Reveals Marine Life Reductions > > CalCOFI CTD seawater sampling such as this is augmented by data from > satellites, research buoys and robotic gliders to track the physical and > biological response to El Ni?o. (Credit: Scripps Institution of > Oceanography, UC San Diego) > > ScienceDaily (Mar. 4, 2010) ? The ongoing El Ni?o of 2010 is affecting > north Pacific Ocean ecosystems in ways that could affect the West Coast > fishing industry, according to scientists at NOAA and Scripps > Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. > > Researchers with the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries > Investigations (CalCOFI) at Scripps and NOAA's Southwest Fisheries > Science Center report a stronger than normal northward movement of warm > water up the Southern California coast, a high sea-level event in > January and low abundances of plankton and pelagic fish -- all > conditions consistent with El Ni?o. > > Sea surface temperatures along the entire West Coast are 0.5 to 1 degree > Celsius (0.9 to 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than normal and at points > off Southern California are as much as 1.6 degrees Celsius (2.9 degrees > Fahrenheit) higher than normal. The most unusually high temperatures > were mapped around Catalina and San Clemente islands. While strong > winter storms caused an increase in coastal sea levels, scientists are > investigating whether the higher sea levels are primarily a result of El > Ni?o, a cyclical phenomenon characterized by warming eastern equatorial > Pacific Ocean waters. > > "Based on our previous experience of El Ni?o in California, it is likely > to reduce ocean production below normal, with possible effects extending > to breeding failure of seabirds, and much lower catches in the market > squid fishery," said Sam McClatchie, a fisheries oceanographer at NOAA's > Southwest Fisheries. "However, predictions are never certain, and > CalCOFI and NOAA ocean-observing systems will continue to provide > essential monitoring of the situation." > > A combination of satellite remote sensing and field measurements is > offering scientists a broader view of the evolution of this El Ni?o that > was not available during previous El Ni?os, which were especially strong > in 1982-83 and 1997-98. Internet technology aboard CalCOFI research > vessels is delivering that information faster. > > "You can post data the same day it's collected," said CalCOFI > information manager Jim Wilkinson of Scripps Oceanography. "It used to > take six months to work up some of the data and interpret it." > > NOAA Southwest Fisheries oceanographer Frank Schwing said scientists' > analytical tools provide better ways to assess the strength of anomalies > such as warming that are associated with El Ni?o. > > "We're taking a much more ecosystem-based approach to managing the > system," said Schwing. "Because we are more on top of the observations, > we can give a more timely heads-up to scientists and managers who are > interested in the effects of El Ni?o." > > The two research centers use data collected by satellites and > buoy-mounted instruments to measure sea surface temperature. CalCOFI > researchers embark on quarterly cruises off the California coast to > collect vertical temperature profiles in the upper reaches of the water > column. They also count eggs of commercially important fishes such as > sardines and anchovies as well as measure plankton volumes to estimate > the amount of "production" available to marine organisms. NOAA's > Advanced Survey Technologies Group assesses fish populations through > acoustic surveys. In contrast with the last major El Ni?o, Scripps now > deploys Spray gliders, diving robots that now gather ocean temperature > and other data along transects between CalCOFI stations. > > The NOAA and CalCOFI scientists have observed a drop in biological > abundance, or productivity, that appears to be related to the northward > movement of warm water from the equator. The flow arrives in pulsing > Kelvin waves that are detected by sea level and altimeter monitors and > coastal tidal gauges. The layer of warm water often stifles the > upwelling of nutrients from lower ocean depths that sustain larger > populations of fishes and invertebrates. > > The researchers reported finding fewer hake and anchovy eggs than usual > in the most recent CalCOFI surveys. Sanddab and flounder eggs dominated > the samples. Most were collected in a small area east of the Channel > Islands. > > The scientists added that if El Ni?o conditions continue, they are > likely to be characterized by weaker than normal upwelling and lower > biological production. El Ni?o conditions are forecast to persist into > spring. If so, greater biological anomalies than have already been > observed may develop. > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From eradding at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 6 10:28:24 2010 From: eradding at sbcglobal.net (EUGENE RADDING) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 10:28:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: [CINC] CX FRI. 3/5/10 Message-ID: <382551.84292.qm@web180316.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> We were lucky today as the 9am and 12pm trips both went out. The first trip?in?a westerly direction along the coast from SB harbor yielded two westbound gray whales. One of them did??several flukes to delight the passengers. There were also some 120 common dolphins?between two places further south from the Goleta area. The second trip along the same area led us to a gray that may have been the one?seen on the morning trip near the harbor. It looked like a juvenile and didn't do much but move along. We did see 5 Pacific?White Sided dolphins and the surprise of the trip: two humpbacks?south of UCSB that fluked and just as we were pulling away to return to the harbor, one of them did a full body breach. It was?awesome! 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Tatro) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:53:04 -0800 Subject: [CINC] SanMiguel, Elephant Seals Message-ID: <270B04C9-400C-4FED-B523-FF8B9C359832@cox.net> Hi folks, Here is a very good article on these guys in the LA Times of yesterday. A video is included on the page. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sanmiguel5-2010mar05,0,4769217.story Ken Tatro From cfrench1366 at aol.com Sat Mar 6 12:59:43 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:59:43 -0500 Subject: [CINC] Greetings from Santa Cruz Island Message-ID: <8CC8B8714B8846D-28A0-11FC1@webmail-m003.sysops.aol.com> Two beautiful weather days so far, I arrived here at 10:30 Friday with Kathy Van Slyke (BWET school trip support) and Lola Lynch (VC duty) yesterday. We have seen lots of foxes, hawks, nesting pairs of ravens and the island is awash in bight yellow hues from the coreopsis, mustard, fiddle neck and emerald green from all the plants and grasses. The big pod ceanothus is stunning everywhere you look it is lush and alive. We saw two gray whales yesterday on our crossing and a small pod of common dolphins. The trails are in good shape and no rain yet. Diane Rennell is on VC today with a good group of visitors and campers on the island to keep us busy. Pretty sure I saw a lone bald eagle this mornning as I walked to the pier to meet the boat. More on Monday. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Sat Mar 6 14:14:27 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 14:14:27 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Condor X 3p.m. 3/5 cancelled Message-ID: Hi All, Bummer or me! Marty and Eugene had great trips yesterday, but the 3 p.m. was cancelled. Paul _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. 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Sign up now. > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > From thusone at aol.com Sat Mar 6 18:14:00 2010 From: thusone at aol.com (thusone at aol.com) Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:14:00 -0500 Subject: [CINC] DD Sat March 6 Message-ID: <8CC8BB2FC589D74-A3A8-DC13@webmail-d027.sysops.aol.com> Thanks for all the kind wishes for my old heart doggie. With the meds he seems stabilized, so I called the Double Dolphin and they said they were going out for the 1pm trip Sat. Looking up at dramatic mountain sized black clouds, I wondered who would want to go out on a day like today. Me, for one. I was less worried about doggie and thought this would be a rare opportunity to have an adventure under such skies. Having been out on the DD with as few as two passsengers, would you believe on this day, 29 folks showed up for the ride. And this group of whale watchers were ready for anything. So enthusiastic. They were all on the front of the boat as we squeezed past the dredgers and out past the pier, and whammo wave came across the bow and everybody got wet, much to their delight. Capt. Scott gave it another minute or two & decided to call the trip. He said he has never had to turn back before, but it was just too choppy and windy. Durn, and i wasn't even seasick yet. Well, it was worth the hour adventure and to share good company with this fun group. Shirley -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From maria at rasnowpeak.com Sun Mar 7 18:06:34 2010 From: maria at rasnowpeak.com (Maria G. Ornelas) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:06:34 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Whale Watching IP Sunday Message-ID: Hi Naturalists, A.M. Trip: 1 Gray whale small pod Common dolphins (~ 60) 84 Passengers Few Sea Lions P.M. Trip: Cancelled We left the Ventura Harbor under sunny skies and small white caps (the wind was minimal). Captain Jimmy was at the helm, and assisted by Cptn. Lee. Crew members were Dan and Allie. Our guests were mainly locals from Los Angeles, Orange county, Sta. Clarita, Newbury Park and a woman from Mexico City. It was a beautiful morning. At ~ 10:30 a.m. we encountered a small, very dispersed pod of commons, which as always, delighted everyone. At this time, the Cptn. announced the wind at 20 knots. We continue west along the coast for an hour, past Hueneme Canyon, where the swells were beginning to build up. Cptn. turned around, again keeping the mainland in sight at all times. Right at noon, a Gray was spotted by excited passengers. We slowed down hoping to see the Gray again, to no avail. By this time, it was pretty exciting out there, and half the people were sick or nauseous. The swells reached a category of ~ 7, and Beaufort 5, under overcast skies. The boat was coming down hard, to the delight/ apprehension of the young people, who had started singing. Cptn. Jimmy's navigational skills were put to the test, and he did a fabulous job. He advised passengers to sit down and hold on. Cptn. then took the boat out into a bit deeper water, so that we'd catch the wind head on, and not sideways. The ocean was less fierce, and mainly on our backs by this time. Everyone was relieved as the boat was eased into a sunny harbor, and back to normality. People said goodbye in a friendly way (for the most part). It is always great to be out in the ocean, and taught a bit more respect and humility. Maria G. 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We were back to Oxnard before noon and all passengers, mostly UCLA alumni and their family, plus open party Ohio, Texas and Ventura's Temple Beth Torah?hikers?received a full refund, beneficiaries of IPCO's generous refund policy.??? Those Giant Coreopsis must await another day. ? Marty --- On Sun, 3/7/10, Maria G. Ornelas wrote: From: Maria G. Ornelas Subject: [CINC] Whale Watching IP Sunday To: "RAIN" Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 6:06 PM Hi Naturalists, A.M. Trip: 1 Gray whale small pod Common dolphins (~ 60) 84 Passengers Few Sea Lions P.M. Trip: Cancelled We left the Ventura Harbor under sunny skies and small white caps (the wind was minimal). Captain Jimmy was at the helm, and assisted by Cptn. Lee. Crew members were Dan and Allie. Our guests were mainly locals from Los Angeles, Orange county, Sta. Clarita, Newbury Park and a woman from Mexico City. It was a beautiful morning.? At ~ 10:30 a.m. we encountered a small, very dispersed pod of commons, which as always, delighted everyone. At this time, the Cptn. announced the wind at 20 knots. We continue west along the coast for an hour, past Hueneme Canyon, where the swells were beginning to build up. Cptn. ?turned around, again keeping the mainland in sight at all times. Right at noon, a Gray was spotted by excited passengers. We?slowed down hoping to see the Gray again, to no avail. By this time, it was pretty exciting out there, and half the people were sick or nauseous.?The swells reached a category of ~ 7, and Beaufort 5, under overcast skies. The boat was coming down hard, to the delight/apprehension of the young people, who had started singing. Cptn. Jimmy's navigational skills were put to the test, and he did a fabulous job. He advised passengers to sit down and hold on. ?Cptn. then took the boat out into a bit deeper water, so that we'd catch the wind head on, and not sideways. The ocean was less fierce, and mainly on our backs by this time. Everyone was relieved as the boat was?eased into a sunny harbor, and back to normality. People said goodbye in a friendly way (for the most part). It is always great to be out in the ocean, and taught a bit more respect and humility. Maria G. Ornelas maria at rasnowpeak.com ?? ? ? ? \ /????????????????????? \ /? ??'?.??..><((((?>.???'?.??.???'?.?><((({?>?.???'?.?. ,.? ???????? / \????????????????????? / \ -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mommasisa at gmail.com Sun Mar 7 19:18:54 2010 From: mommasisa at gmail.com (Lisa Anderson) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:18:54 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Anacapa crossing scuttled mid-Channel In-Reply-To: <150534.4429.qm@web180110.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <150534.4429.qm@web180110.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1f69dbb41003071918o70b7fa5exba84167904088b8f@mail.gmail.com> BUMMER!! If you can't make it to the islands soon--check out the coast up by Sycamore Canyon (past Pt. Mugu)--and also up the Camarillo Grade. Or hike in the Santa Monica Mountails--I ran from Newbury Park to Sycamore Canyon beach--about 15 miles--the hills are gorgeous!! Plenty of flowers, plants, grasses and trees in full bloom--plus plenty of creek crossings. Happy Spring to all-- remember this is the time of the year til May that the wind will determine whether the boats go or not ;0( ALWAYS CALL Lisa Anderson On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 6:41 PM, Marty Flam wrote: > Hi Naturalists, > > Half-way or more across the channel to Anacapa Captain Jason, Vanguard's > helmsman, got radio message from Tim that the Landing Cove had become an > agitated washing machine, no place for us, and prudently Jason turned back > to our safe harbor in Oxnard. Everybody found the common dolphins exciting, > the human bow riders endured plenty of pleasurable splash, the white caps > were magnifique but were a bit much for some/many? of the 67 passengers. We > were back to Oxnard before noon and all passengers, mostly UCLA alumni and > their family, plus open party Ohio, Texas and Ventura's Temple Beth > Torah hikers received a full refund, beneficiaries of IPCO's generous refund > policy. Those Giant Coreopsis must await another day. > > Marty > > > > --- On *Sun, 3/7/10, Maria G. Ornelas * wrote: > > > From: Maria G. Ornelas > Subject: [CINC] Whale Watching IP Sunday > To: "RAIN" > Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 6:06 PM > > Hi Naturalists, > > > A.M. Trip: > 1 Gray whale > small pod Common dolphins (~ 60) > 84 Passengers > Few Sea Lions > > P.M. Trip: Cancelled > > We left the Ventura Harbor under sunny skies and small white caps (the wind > was minimal). Captain Jimmy was at the helm, and assisted by Cptn. Lee. Crew > members were Dan and Allie. Our guests were mainly locals from Los Angeles, > Orange county, Sta. Clarita, Newbury Park and a woman from Mexico City. It > was a beautiful morning. > > At ~ 10:30 a.m. we encountered a small, very dispersed pod of commons, > which as always, delighted everyone. At this time, the Cptn. announced the > wind at 20 knots. We continue west along the coast for an hour, past Hueneme > Canyon, where the swells were beginning to build up. Cptn. turned around, > again keeping the mainland in sight at all times. Right at noon, a Gray was > spotted by excited passengers. We slowed down hoping to see the Gray again, > to no avail. By this time, it was pretty exciting out there, and half the > people were sick or nauseous. The swells reached a category of ~ 7, and > Beaufort 5, under overcast skies. The boat was coming down hard, to the > delight/apprehension of the young people, who had started singing. Cptn. > Jimmy's navigational skills were put to the test, and he did a fabulous job. > He advised passengers to sit down and hold on. Cptn. then took the boat out > into a bit deeper water, so that we'd catch the wind head on, and not > sideways. The ocean was less fierce, and mainly on our backs by this time. > Everyone was relieved as the boat was eased into a sunny harbor, and back to > normality. People said goodbye in a friendly way (for the most part). It is > always great to be out in the ocean, and taught a bit more respect and > humility. > > > Maria G. Ornelas > *MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from > "us.mc1801.mail.yahoo.com" claiming to be* maria at rasnowpeak.com > > \ / \ / > ??'?.??..><((((?>.???'?.??.???'?.?><((({?>?.???'?.?. ,. > / \ / \ > > > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > *MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from > "us.mc1801.mail.yahoo.com" claiming to be*Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > -- Lisa Proud Marine Corp Mom LCPL. Nicholas Hale Anderson KIA 11/12/2004 "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. 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Really got off the mark with my jounaling assignment...forgot about that also...perhaps I do not have a velcro brain or it's just selective memory?? love and appreciate you g On Mar 7, 2010, at 6:43 PM, channel_islands_naturalist_corps-request at rain.org wrote: > Send Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list submissions to > channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > channel_islands_naturalist_corps-request at rain.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > channel_islands_naturalist_corps-owner at rain.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Channel_islands_naturalist_corps digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. DD Sat March 6 (thusone at aol.com) > 2. Sub needed tomorrow on the Condor, 9am and 12pm (Anna Hilliard) > 3. Double Dolphin check in (Deborah Lee Clark) > 4. Whale Watching IP Sunday (Maria G. Ornelas) > 5. Anacapa crossing scuttled mid-Channel (Marty Flam) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:14:00 -0500 > From: thusone at aol.com > Subject: [CINC] DD Sat March 6 > To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > Message-ID: <8CC8BB2FC589D74-A3A8-DC13 at webmail-d027.sysops.aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > > > Thanks for all the kind wishes for my old heart doggie. > With the meds he seems stabilized, so I called the > Double Dolphin and they said they were going out > for the 1pm trip Sat. Looking up at dramatic mountain sized > black clouds, I wondered who would want to go out on a day like today. > Me, for one. I was less worried about doggie and thought this > would be > a rare opportunity to have an adventure under such skies. > > Having been out on the DD with as few as two passsengers, > would you believe on this day, 29 folks showed up for the ride. > And this group of whale watchers were ready for anything. > So enthusiastic. They were all on the front of the boat as we > squeezed past the dredgers and out past the pier, and whammo > wave came across the bow and everybody got wet, much to > their delight. Capt. Scott gave it another minute or two & > decided to call the trip. He said he has never had to turn back > before, but it was just too choppy and windy. Durn, and i wasn't > even > seasick yet. Well, it was worth the hour adventure and to > share good company with this fun group. > > Shirley > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:33:41 -0800 > From: Anna Hilliard > Subject: [CINC] Sub needed tomorrow on the Condor, 9am and 12pm > To: > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > Hi all, > > I've managed to get myself sick, and think it best if I pass on the > 9am and 12pm Condor trips tomorrow to someone else. If you can take > them, please let me know! If not, I'll go out as scheduled. > > Thank you, > Anna Hilliard > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:39:45 -0800 (PST) > From: Deborah Lee Clark > Subject: [CINC] Double Dolphin check in > To: CINC rain list > Message-ID: <174267.94864.qm at web63403.mail.re1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Just a little tip that has helped me: > > If you are scheduled to go out on the Double Dolphin check this > website: > > http://www.sbsail.com/whale_watching.html > > and then go to: > > "Click Here to Book Your Santa Barbara Whale Watching Trip." > > This will take you to the site which tells you how many spaces there > are left on any given trip. There are a total of 49 available, so > that should give you an indication of whether there are any > reservations. I checked this morning to find that there is only one > trip scheduled tomorrow instead of two and the departure time is 11 > instead of 10. This has helped me plan my time and avoid > frustration. Hope this helps. > > Deb Clark > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:06:34 -0800 > From: "Maria G. Ornelas" > Subject: [CINC] Whale Watching IP Sunday > To: RAIN > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"; > DelSp="yes" > > Hi Naturalists, > > > A.M. Trip: > 1 Gray whale > small pod Common dolphins (~ 60) > 84 Passengers > Few Sea Lions > > P.M. Trip: Cancelled > > We left the Ventura Harbor under sunny skies and small white caps (the > wind was minimal). Captain Jimmy was at the helm, and assisted by > Cptn. Lee. Crew members were Dan and Allie. Our guests were mainly > locals from Los Angeles, Orange county, Sta. Clarita, Newbury Park and > a woman from Mexico City. It was a beautiful morning. > > At ~ 10:30 a.m. we encountered a small, very dispersed pod of commons, > which as always, delighted everyone. At this time, the Cptn. announced > the wind at 20 knots. We continue west along the coast for an hour, > past Hueneme Canyon, where the swells were beginning to build up. > Cptn. turned around, again keeping the mainland in sight at all > times. Right at noon, a Gray was spotted by excited passengers. We > slowed down hoping to see the Gray again, to no avail. By this time, > it was pretty exciting out there, and half the people were sick or > nauseous. The swells reached a category of ~ 7, and Beaufort 5, under > overcast skies. The boat was coming down hard, to the delight/ > apprehension of the young people, who had started singing. Cptn. > Jimmy's navigational skills were put to the test, and he did a > fabulous job. He advised passengers to sit down and hold on. Cptn. > then took the boat out into a bit deeper water, so that we'd catch the > wind head on, and not sideways. The ocean was less fierce, and mainly > on our backs by this time. Everyone was relieved as the boat was eased > into a sunny harbor, and back to normality. People said goodbye in a > friendly way (for the most part). It is always great to be out in the > ocean, and taught a bit more respect and humility. > > > Maria G. Ornelas > maria at rasnowpeak.com > > \ / \ / > ??'?.??..><((((?>.???'?.??.???'?.?><((({?>?.???'?.?. ,. > / \ / \ > > > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:41:55 -0800 (PST) > From: Marty Flam > Subject: [CINC] Anacapa crossing scuttled mid-Channel > To: CINC Rainlist > Message-ID: <150534.4429.qm at web180110.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi Naturalists, > ? > Half-way or more across the channel to Anacapa Captain Jason, > Vanguard's helmsman,?got radio message from Tim that the Landing > Cove had become an agitated washing machine, no place for us, and > prudently Jason?turned back to our safe harbor in Oxnard. ?Everybody > found the common dolphins exciting, the human?bow riders endured > plenty of pleasurable splash, the white caps were?magnifique?but > were a bit much for some/many? of the 67 passengers.? We were back > to Oxnard before noon and all passengers, mostly UCLA alumni and > their family, plus open party Ohio, Texas and Ventura's Temple Beth > Torah?hikers?received a full refund, beneficiaries of IPCO's > generous refund policy.??? Those Giant Coreopsis must await another > day. > ? > Marty > > > > --- On Sun, 3/7/10, Maria G. Ornelas wrote: > > > From: Maria G. Ornelas > Subject: [CINC] Whale Watching IP Sunday > To: "RAIN" > Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 6:06 PM > > > Hi Naturalists, > > > > > A.M. Trip: > 1 Gray whale > small pod Common dolphins (~ 60) > 84 Passengers > Few Sea Lions > > > P.M. Trip: Cancelled > > > We left the Ventura Harbor under sunny skies and small white caps > (the wind was minimal). Captain Jimmy was at the helm, and assisted > by Cptn. Lee. Crew members were Dan and Allie. Our guests were > mainly locals from Los Angeles, Orange county, Sta. Clarita, Newbury > Park and a woman from Mexico City. It was a beautiful morning.? > > > At ~ 10:30 a.m. we encountered a small, very dispersed pod of > commons, which as always, delighted everyone. At this time, the > Cptn. announced the wind at 20 knots. We continue west along the > coast for an hour, past Hueneme Canyon, where the swells were > beginning to build up. Cptn. ?turned around, again keeping the > mainland in sight at all times. Right at noon, a Gray was spotted by > excited passengers. We?slowed down hoping to see the Gray again, to > no avail. By this time, it was pretty exciting out there, and half > the people were sick or nauseous.?The swells reached a category of ~ > 7, and Beaufort 5, under overcast skies. The boat was coming down > hard, to the delight/apprehension of the young people, who had > started singing. Cptn. Jimmy's navigational skills were put to the > test, and he did a fabulous job. He advised passengers to sit down > and hold on. ?Cptn. then took the boat out into a bit deeper water, > so that we'd catch the wind head on, and not > sideways. The ocean was less fierce, and mainly on our backs by this > time. Everyone was relieved as the boat was?eased into a sunny > harbor, and back to normality. People said goodbye in a friendly way > (for the most part). It is always great to be out in the ocean, and > taught a bit more respect and humility. > > > > > > > > > Maria G. Ornelas > maria at rasnowpeak.com > > > > ?? ? ? ? \ /????????????????????? \ /? > ??'?.??..><((((?>.???'?.??.???'?.?><((({?>?.???'?.?. ,.? > ???????? / \????????????????????? / \ > > > > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > > End of Channel_islands_naturalist_corps Digest, Vol 25, Issue 7 > *************************************************************** From greywhalejewelry at hotmail.com Mon Mar 8 13:38:55 2010 From: greywhalejewelry at hotmail.com (Keith Grey Hale) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:38:55 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Sub need for all day on the Condor X 3-10-10 Message-ID: HI everyone. This sucks!! I have a stomach bug or something. I have not made it out on the Condor yet this year. I am scheduled for all three trips that day. Can any of you good folks take over for me or trade ? That's 3-10-10 on the Condor X 9:00, 12:00, and 15:00 hours. Thank you Keith _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From klez18 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 8 18:05:14 2010 From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:05:14 -0800 (PST) Subject: [CINC] IPCO boat from Ventura to Ancapa 9:30 am Tues/Tomorrow/March 9th Message-ID: <859966.49506.qm@web180109.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> ANY CERTIFIED ISLAND HIKE LEADERS?AVAILABLE TO?LEAD AN ISLAND HIKE? TOMORROW?? Scheduled vessel an IPCO catamaran leaving Ventura Harbor at 9:30 a.m. ? You can call me at 805-647-3839 ASAP tonight until 11:30 pm or tomorrow morning between 5:30 and 7 a.m. Marty -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kensword at cox.net Tue Mar 9 07:17:07 2010 From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 07:17:07 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Brown Pelican by our Karen Telleen Lawton Message-ID: <75453BE5-963C-47F8-95DB-BE7054078D4C@cox.net> Hey Folks, Thought you might enjoy. Thanks Karen. http://www.noozhawk.com/karen_telleen_lawton/article/030810_karen_telleen-lawton_a_wonderful_bird Ken Tatro From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 9 08:46:17 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:46:17 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Is. Pac SCI day trip cancelled: 3/9 Message-ID: Bummer Again! The day trip to SCI was cancelled due to rough seas. Let's keep our fingers crossed for tomorrow's Ice Plant detail! Paul _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 9 09:32:20 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:32:20 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Kelp Beds article: SB News-Press/ 3/8 Message-ID: So, No interp hike today requires sharing this from yesterday's Santa Barbara News-Press; "Sustainable Ecosystems: Kelp Beds and Sea Otters." Ed Keller, professor of Environmental Studies at UCSB , wrote a long, informative article on coastal kelp beds and their importance to the ecosystem. The inclusion of sea otters is interesting, and argues for consideration of their importance in keeping kelp beds along the coast healthy. He covers the unique geological rocky offshore folds and faults that create platforms on which kelp can grab a hold. He also covers the multitude of invertebrates, fish, and even the Grey Whale, who are attracted to the protection and nutrients provided to them in these underwater forests. The otter pops up as sea roving gardener in his account. Prof Keller discusses the otter's predicament as an illegal alien in the current political climate, but relates to it's historical claims, and to its reclamation of old kelp habitats elsewhere that are doing quite well. The issue of sea urchin barrens due to a screwed up kelp bed ecosystem is a discussed, with the fishing of sea urchins commercially seen as a possible positive. HOWEVER, LEFT OUT, and a subject I have broached before, are questions and answers about sea otter urchin fishing, as apposed to commercial urchin fishing. Can anyone weigh in with the facts on these? Do urchin divers still only fish for Red Sea Urchins, as apposed to the Purple? How about the Sea Otters? What % of our Urchin Barrens are produced by Purple Sea Urchins as apposed to Red. And, did the past abundance of various species of Abalone along our coast keep at bay the over abundance of urchins in kelp beds? Facts only are requested. I will pass these questions o to Prof Keller, too. Sincerey, Paul Petrich _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From camccleskey at yahoo.com Tue Mar 9 10:06:20 2010 From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:06:20 -0800 (PST) Subject: [CINC] Anacapa carpool Message-ID: <636720.95858.qm@web33401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> ?All potential S.B. iceplant pullers :??? 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URL: From Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov Tue Mar 9 13:26:20 2010 From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov) Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:26:20 -0800 Subject: [CINC] March 19: Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Message-ID: <9fc2362b1861571c.4b964c7c@noaa.gov> A public meeting announcement: ************************************** c h a n n e l i s l a n d s n a t i o n a l m a r i n e s a n c t ua r y Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Friday, March 19, 2010 9:00 am ? 3:30 pm Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center Auditorium, Channel Islands National Park Headquarters 1901 Spinnaker Drive ? Ventura Harbor, CA D R A F T A G E N D A All times are subject to possible adjustment 9:00-10:30AM 1. Administrative Business and Announcements A. Comment on/Adoption of January 29, 2010 Draft Key Outcomes (Council Action Requested) B. Brief Council Member Announcements (No Council Action Requested) C. Sanctuary Superintendent?s Report D. Remarks from Dan Basta, Director of NOAA?s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (No Council Action Requested) 10:30-11:15AM 2. Multicultural Education for Resource Issues Threatening Oceans (MERITO) (No Council Action Requested) A. MERITO Academy Student Poster Presentations ( Tentative item) ? Brief environmental poster presentations from MERITO Academy students [20 min.] B. Discussion with Dan Basta concerning Advisory Council letter about MERITO funding 11:15-11:30AM 3. Public Comment (1st of 2) (may be extended at the discretion of the Chair or used as a break) 11:30-12:30PM 4. Changes in Shipping Traffic near the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (No Council Action Requested) ? Presentation by U.S Coast Guard representative and Capt. Dick McKenna (Executive Director, Marine Exchange of Southern California) on shipping traffic that has shifted out of the Santa Barbara Channel into waters south of the northern Channel Islands. ? Information provided by John Ugoretz (Marine Biologist, NAVAIR Sustainability Office, Point Mugu, U.S. Navy) on issues concerning an increase in shipping traffic within offshore Navy testing areas. ? Council questions and discussion 12:30-1:30PM LUNCH BREAK 1:30-2:30PM 5. Update on Acoustics (No Council Action Requested) A. Informational presentation by Megan McKenna, Doctoral candidate from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, on her current work with acoustics in and around the CINMS region. ? Council Questions and Discussion B. Status report on recommendations received from the Advisory Council concerning acoustics (see SAC report here: http://channelislands.noaa.gov/sac/pdf/7-12-04.pdf) (Dr. Steve Katz, CINMS Research Coordinator) ? Council Questions and Discussion 2:30-2:45PM 6. Public Comment (2nd of 2) (may be extended at the discretion of the Chair or used as a break) 2:45-3:10PM 7. Working Group Reports (No Council Action Requested) Brief reports from active Working Groups A. CINMS Interagency Enforcement Working Group (Dayna Matthews, NOAA Office for Law Enforcement) B. Sanctuary Education Team (Maria Petueli) C. Research Activities Panel (Bob Warner) D. Recreational Fishing Working Group (Capt. David Bacon) E. Commercial Fishing Working Group (Bruce Steele) F. Conservation Working Group (Linda Krop) 3:10-3:25PM 8. Plans for 2010 Sanctuary Advisory Council Summit (No Council Action Requested) ? Final meeting opportunity for Council discussion with Chair Eric Kett before he attends the 2010 annual SAC Summit in Washington State, May 11-14. 3:25-3:30PM 9. Meeting Close-Out (No Council Action Requested) ? 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ALL ISLAND LANDING TRIPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED (as well as their 9:30 a.m. whale watch trip) according to Island Packers recording last night which was?unchanged this morning after 5:30 a.m., presumaably due marine forecast. ? I hope the iceplant trip?can be rescheduled soon, such?great healthy?fun,?especially when slightly cool and moist,?and?can give our native and endemic plants?room to spread grow this spring! Marty ? --- On Mon, 3/8/10, Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov wrote: From: Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov Subject: iceplant trip this wednesday To: Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 3:58 PM If you are heading to Anacapa this Wednesday for the iceplant trip, please see Derek's message below and contact him at derek_lohuis at nps.gov or 658-5736 if you have any questions. Thanks! Just a reminder to all who signed up for the Anacapa iceplant removal trip on March 10th. The trip will depart from the NPS boat dock at 8:30 am sharp so please arrive no later than 8:00 am to check in. Boat should return to Ventura between 4 and 5 pm. Please check the Island Packers pre recorded message (805-642-1393) on the morning of departure after 5:30 am. If they cancel their boats, then park boat will cancel. Please bring food, water, and gloves if you have them. You do not need to wear your CINC uniform shirt (to keep it in good condition), but it would be appreciated if you would wear your CINC nametag and hat. Please park in the lot across from NPS headquarters on the ocean side of Spinnaker. Derek Lohuis Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Dr. Ventura, CA 93001 805-658-5736 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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School group - well behaved attentive? Frank (Oxnard) Middle Schoolers?and their science teachers guided by Andrea & Danielle ? Resource manager Jim Roberts?explained his and Clark Cowan's SCI weed removal work on both TNC & NPS?parcels to both CINCers. ? Anthony & Dave showed us so much on the channel we got back 45 minutes late, but I heard no complaints, only well deserved praise! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Fri Mar 12 07:27:00 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:27:00 -0500 Subject: [CINC] March 19 to 21 ESCI trip Message-ID: <8CC900F982447EA-28A0-F5C2@webmail-d032.sysops.aol.com> I sent an email from the island on Saturday. Here is an update. Diane Rennell and I had a lot of company in the VC on Saturday afternoon as the rain started about 3:00. It is nice to have places for people to get out of inclement weather. After we stayed in there for a while, we got a radio call that the boat was arriving a bit early, to the visitor's glee. So mot of use moved to the orientation kiosk for further shelter but being closer to the pier and able to hear the boat make its way around Cavern Point. Everyone was in great spirits. Foxes had come out during the light rain and this brought joy to all who saw them. At the pier, we loaded everyone as fast as we could but discovered we had 4 campers missing. So Ranger Lulis went to round them up and as I was heading back to housing I met a man sauntering down from Smugglers Road. I asked if he was to be on the boat and he said, "Yeah, but it isn't supposed to be here yet." Well, we didn't know we were missing a day hiker. He took off at a fleet pace and did make the boat. Good thing, as my radio had died and I couldn't alert the boat or Lulis. Sunday, a gale was building and the hike to Cavern was interesting, but I had a great family group that didn't seem to mind. 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URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Fri Mar 12 08:01:37 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:01:37 -0500 Subject: [CINC] I meant March 5 to 7 on ESCI! sorry Message-ID: <8CC90146E2F26DD-5730-10797@webmail-m099.sysops.aol.com> Boy did I spring forward in my report about ESCI on March 5, 6 and 7. Turn your clocks forward tomorrow night. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From judyw88 at hotmail.com Fri Mar 12 20:33:22 2010 From: judyw88 at hotmail.com (judy w) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:33:22 -0800 Subject: [CINC] sub needed 3/15 Message-ID: Who would like to sub for me on the whale watch out of Channel Islands Sportfishing this Monday? Step right up, Mondays are light so there is a chance it won't even go, but just in case.... Thanks Judy Willens _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_3 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From captlee48 at aol.com Sat Mar 13 08:20:42 2010 From: captlee48 at aol.com (captlee48 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:20:42 -0500 Subject: [CINC] The Last Great Extinction - Dr Robert Gray lecture at SBCC Message-ID: <8CC90E042B84CB5-6584-F758@webmail-d056.sysops.aol.com> Dr Robert Gray Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, presented the Annual Faculty Lecture, which is considered to be Santa Barbara City College's Highest Honor, on March 11, 2010. His presentation was entitled "The Last Great Extinction" and he presented evidence supporting the hypothesis of the onset of the Younger Dryas mini-ice age. His field work on the Channel Islands and elsewhere has been a component in uncovering evidence for the mega fauna mass extinction of 12,900 years BP (before present). It is tied directly to our Channel Islands and has an impact on our interpretation of events that may have helped shape the development of our precious isolated habitats. For those of you who were unable to attend this wonderfully fascinating lecture, here is a brief synopsis: - At 30,000 years BP extraordinarily large (by modern day standards) herbivores and carnivores roamed the Southern California landscape (Mammoths, mastodons, camels, horses, giant ground sloths, longhorn bison, ancient bison, pronghorns, great cat of CA, short-faced bear, dire wolves, saber-toothed cat). - One of them, the exiled (pygmy) mammoth (Mammuthus exilis) was found only on the Channel Islands - About 12,900 years BP this pantheon of animals vanished into the fossil record - The Northern Hemisphere had been plunged into a mini age which lasted for about 1,300 years. - It may have only take months for these climatic changes to occur. - Mounting evidence suggests that a major extraterrestrial event - an exploding fragmental comet air burst over Canada - literally changed the climate of North America and the course of our pre-history - The resulting mini ice age onset disrupted the North American ecosystem and widespread extinctions resulted - Evidence found in a charcoal 'black mat' layer on SRI and SCI (and elsewhere at mainland sites as well) includes nano-diamonds and hexagonal diamonds, sub-microscopic evidence of meteorites that supports the extraterrestrial event theory Dr Gray is an engaging and motivating speaker; his visual presentation was clear and understandable even by this layperson. And, he had some really cool mammoth, bison and saber tooth bones and bone casts on display. He's a hands on guy with an intimate knowledge of our islands. If you ever get a chance to be in his audience, please don't miss it! Best regards ... Lee Fleischer captlee48 at aol.com 805.452.4338 (cell) Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. - George Carlin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From thusone at aol.com Sat Mar 13 13:17:10 2010 From: thusone at aol.com (thusone at aol.com) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:17:10 -0500 Subject: [CINC] CX Friday Message-ID: <8CC9109ADC8F0DA-35B4-B186@webmail-d066.sysops.aol.com> Humpbacks & Grays & commons 9am trip with 40something passengers started with a shy gray & then we got a good group of 4 grays, one or two smaller ones which hung around the boat & rolled & stuff. Also a nice feeding flurry with pelicans & seals & dolphins, & other groups of commons. 12noon trip with 96 passengers saw some grays. We went further west & a little out and saw a humpback, which came up right by the boat. On the way back, we saw 2 more humpbacks & then about 5 or 6 more that Capt Dave saw which I didn't see. Could be that the humpies are back in the channel in numbers, and not all that far out, either. Great trips, nice calm waters. Both trips passengers were engaged and interested. Capt. Dave with Dennis & Jaques and myself as the lone naturalist. Shirley Johnson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Sat Mar 13 14:38:48 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:38:48 -0500 Subject: [CINC] Fwd: Wanted: Applicants for the Best Internship on Earth! In-Reply-To: <9969658.1268419425626.JavaMail.www@app218> References: <9969658.1268419425626.JavaMail.www@app218> Message-ID: <8CC9115153B5958-2EFC-A493@webmail-m063.sysops.aol.com> Neat opportunity for the right young person. Thought someone might know someone, wish I could do it. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -----Original Message----- From: Tony Rango, Sierra Club Outings To: cfrench1366 at aol.com Sent: Fri, Mar 12, 2010 9:20 am Subject: Wanted: Applicants for the Best Internship on Earth! Dear Catherine, Do know a young person with a passion for the outdoors? If so, they may be interested in an amazing new Sierra Club internship opportunity, which we've dubbed "The Best Internship on Earth." The lucky young person (age 18?25) selected to be our Outdoors Youth Ambassador will: Travel around the country camping, rafting, hiking, contributing to environmental service projects, and enjoying the outdoors with the Sierra Club's youth programs. Create an awesome video blog that documents the experience. Be based in beautiful San Francisco at the Sierra Club's headquarters. Earn a $2,500 stipend for the 8-week internship, plus all expenses paid for travel. Be outfitted with $2,000 worth of gear from The North Face and Planet Explore. The Outdoors Youth Ambassador will spend the summer video-blogging on a variety of Sierra Club-sponsored programs that include National Outings Volunteer Vacations, Inner City Outings, and Building Bridges to the Outdoors programs. Find out more and apply online at www.sierraclub.org/bestinternship. Deadline is March 31st! And while you?re at it, why not firm up your summer outdoor plans with one of more than 200 upcoming trips from Sierra Club Outings? Select from the featured trip types below or sign up for our outings list to stay informed on upcoming trips! Service Family Backpack Kayak, Canoe & Raft International Summer is just around the corner and spaces are filling up quick. So don?t delay - sign up now! Sincerely, Tony Rango Director, National Outings Program You received this email because you have previously supported the Sierra Club's efforts and/or expressed interest in future communications from us. We appreciate that you have chosen to receive email from us. If, however, you received this email in error or do not wish to receive future emails like this, click here to be removed from this type of email contact. Sierra Club 85 Second Street, 2nd Fl. 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Tatro) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:07:50 -0800 Subject: [CINC] Sat Double Dolphin Message-ID: Hi folks, AM - 200 Common Dolphin, 13 folks from, PA, MI, India, San Diego, Hamburg, Germany, very bumpy and a dip wash (the bow dips into the oncoming wave, scoops and throws it up and back across the entire craft) for every one not under the canopy. 6'-8' swells in short frequency, we turned east to run with it and let is settle. Everyone had a good time and got return coupons for no whale sightings. PM - A Calf/Cow pair of Grays, heading east at a steady at a good clip; fun to see in choppy white capped seas, sow then severs time riding just under the surface. 42 folks from PA, upper NY, MI, WI, Berlin Germany, Palm Springs and a couple who made their career working disaster relief globally, he from the U.S., she from Peru with five of their 8 grown kids here for a family birthday event. They are working here now, just in from Haiti, following a stint in Afghanistan, after two stints in Iraq. With lots of good questions from each of them, a neat couple and their family to say the least. Several couples were quite interested in getting on the islands and were pleasantly surprised that they could. Gave these and some others, brochures on both the Sanctuary and Park. So it's not just the Cetaceans we look forward to seeing and enjoying. Some of the human beings are quite remarkable, to say the least. Captain Scott and Captain Jim, doing crew duty did a fine job of it. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From scott at scottcuzzo.com Sun Mar 14 11:49:57 2010 From: scott at scottcuzzo.com (Scott Cuzzo) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:49:57 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Friday, IPCO Message-ID: AM Two grays Common dolphin Two bat rays PM Two humpbacks Three grays Common dolphin ><=^========;> Friday had two half day trips aboard the Island Adventure. The whole day was beautiful and calm, with just a bit more wind in the afternoon. In the a.m. with the glassy sea, it was very easy to see all of the scratches and other minute details on the common dolphin as they rode the bow wave of the boat. The two a.m. grays were traveling north and everyone had great viewing opportunities. For the few who were looking in the right direction, there were two 4 foot wide bat rays below the surface. In the p.m. we found two humpbacks. One of them announced their presence with a single breach, which many of us missed, myself included. They seemed to be feeding close to the surface. There were a couple of semi lunges at the surface, and LOTS of tail flukes lifted high. One seemed quite large, and the other a juvenile. Even though the tails would be lifted high, the whales would surface very quickly, so everyone got to see lots of whale action. Sadly, no friendly, close approaches. On the way back we found three northbound grays. Both trips were pretty full. The morning trip was mostly school kids, who were well behaved. From mr.zalophus at gmail.com Sun Mar 14 20:53:04 2010 From: mr.zalophus at gmail.com (Mr Zalophus) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:53:04 -0700 Subject: [CINC] CX Sat 3/13 Message-ID: Photos from this Saturday's 9a and 12n trips on the Condor Express are now available for viewing on the boat website: http://www.condorexpressphotos.com/Other/2010-03-13-SB-Channel/11501693_nFzpm#810071081_QewHG Friendly humpbacks, including a couple of breaches, and a sea lion munching on a shark. A very windy but glorious day. Bob Perry Condor Express From mbucholtz at me.com Mon Mar 15 08:57:30 2010 From: mbucholtz at me.com (Mary Bucholtz) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:57:30 -0700 Subject: [CINC] CX Sunday, March 13, 9 a.m. trip Message-ID: 1000+ Dc 3 Er 3 Mn and then another 500+ Dc (possibly part of the earlier megapod) Around 30 passengers headed out for a gorgeous morning on the water with Captain Dave at the helm. We spotted a large group of feeding common dolphins soon after we left the harbor, then 3 gray whales that provided us with good viewing as they traveled. We then headed further into the Channel to find the friendly humpbacks that have been in the area--and we found them! They came straight for the boat and gave us a great show--lots of fluking, rolling around (giving us good looks at the pectoral fins and ventral pleats), and a spectacular breach. The enthusiastic passengers kept me busy with lots of great questions. A perfect morning! Mary *********************** Mary Bucholtz mbucholtz at me.com *********************** From cfrench1366 at aol.com Mon Mar 15 11:51:06 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:51:06 -0400 Subject: [CINC] Endemic land birds in Channel Islands National Park In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CC92879AB38A89-1F3C-2486@webmail-d001.sysops.aol.com> Great job, Kathy. We have really wonderful volunteers! Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -----Original Message----- From: Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov To: Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov Sent: Mon, Mar 15, 2010 9:26 am Subject: Endemic land birds in Channel Islands National Park ere is a wonderful compilation that Derek sends from CINC naturalist Kathy an Slyke--very nice, especially with the images! kathy van slyke has generously donated a considerable amount of time to compile the attached documents on endemic birds in the park. thank you kathy for all your hard work on this. (See attached file: Islands where Endemic birds found Mar 15 2010.pdf) (See attached file: Island Endemic Birds Overview March15 2010.pdf)(See attached file: Chart of Endemic Birds Mar 15, 2010.pdf)(See attached file: Endemic Birds Channel Islands final for Derek Mar15, 2010.pdf) Derek Lohuis Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Dr. Ventura, CA 93001 805-658-5736 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From richardrhauge at yahoo.com Mon Mar 15 18:07:00 2010 From: richardrhauge at yahoo.com (Richard Hauge) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:07:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CINC] CX Sunday, 3-14 Message-ID: <183672.42355.qm@web32408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Two trips on the CX: Noon-1430 50 passengers with Capt. Dave at the helm. 2 grays; then 3, poss 5, humpbacks around the boat for all to watch for a while. Later, 2 more humpbacks and more spouts in the distance. On the way back large group of common dolphins to delight everyone. 1500-1730 Right off we, i.e., Capt. Dave found the dolphins again for about 30 passengers. Then after a short time, he was able to locate 2 humpbacks that we stayed with for a quite a long while. A really beautiful day. Lots of sun, clear skies, marvelous sea conditions, and miles of visibility. Passengers on both trips from all over the states; Iowa, Ohio, Texas, and even a few locals! Richard Hauge -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Mon Mar 15 18:33:04 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:33:04 -0400 Subject: [CINC] REPLACMENTS NEEDED FOR HIKE AND MERITO LIMPETS TRIPS Message-ID: <8CC92BFC2510E31-511C-54D8@webmail-m065.sysops.aol.com> Hello Fellow CINCers: As much as I hate to ever give up a volunteer opportunity, I have an unforeseen schedule change. I must give up my day hike to SCI at Scorpion on Wednesday, March 24th. I hope someone can cover that day, it should be beautiful. Lola Lynch is on the calendar for the VC at Scorpion. I must give up my Friday, March 25 MERITO Limpets trip, too. So, if you have been trained on this particular subject, it is a trip to the beach at County Line. Let Rocio Lozano know at: Rocio.Lozano at noaa.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From camccleskey at yahoo.com Mon Mar 15 21:13:10 2010 From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:13:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CINC] Monday's Condor EX trips Message-ID: <455333.20864.qm@web33402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Except for Capt.? Matt driving the Condor, it was almost a repeat of Sunday's report !? The 9 A.M. trip cancelled, but at noon we headed directly south to find those friendly humpbacks, which were scattered in two's and singles not too far apart.? No grays, but a large pod of commons? and lots of fishing birds on the way back in.? The 3 P.M. trip was attended by a group of students from Alan Hancock College with some relatives and children.? First we went west to find a couple of grays and then returned to the earlier area to watch the humpbacks again.? Warm weather, glassy ocean, and no wind made it a perfect day.? Dennis and Jacque kept all happy and I got some great PID pictures between visiting with the guests.?? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reholm at roadrunner.com Tue Mar 16 16:54:43 2010 From: reholm at roadrunner.com (robert e holm) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:54:43 -0700 Subject: [CINC] RANGER 85 on Tuesday 3/16 Message-ID: <265719A32FAE4A3D84C05F0E6F02FD32@DELLREH> Hi Folks, Quite a day on the Ranger 85. First it was HOT HOT HOT on the very flat water with vitrually no breeze and lots of sun. Just past Gina towards Gail we joined a Pod of 4 mature gray's heading West. Stuck with them for about half an hour and spotted two breeching Humpbacks about a mile ahead. Eventually we caught up with the humpbacks and found 4 mini-pods of about 4 whales each. Got lots of close up looks with 2 pods while a 3RD pod continued breeching, tail lobing (I'm talking almost the length of the whale), fluke slapping, pectoral fin waving and, in general, party time behavior. All this for about 2 hours. So the only thing missing was the dolphins. Got a small pod of maybe 20 commons on the way back into the harbor to complete the picture. A great compensation for several cancelled trips earlier due to wave action. It's a tough job but somebody has to do it - am I right? Bob Holm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Tue Mar 16 18:17:24 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:17:24 -0400 Subject: [CINC] Fwd: REPLACMENTS NEEDED FOR HIKE AND MERITO LIMPETS TRIPS In-Reply-To: <8CC92BFC2510E31-511C-54D8@webmail-m065.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CC92BFC2510E31-511C-54D8@webmail-m065.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CC9386BC383512-3BE0-470A@webmail-m032.sysops.aol.com> Second Request for a replacement Hello Fellow CINCers: As much as I hate to ever give up a volunteer opportunity, I have an unforeseen schedule change. I must give up my day hike to SCI at Scorpion on Wednesday, March 24th. I hope someone can cover that day, it should be beautiful. Lola Lynch is on the calendar for the VC at Scorpion. I must give up my Friday, March 25 MERITO Limpets trip, too. So, if you have been trained on this particular subject, it is a trip to the beach at County Line. Let Rocio Lozano know at: Rocio.Lozano at noaa.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From klez18 at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 16 20:19:17 2010 From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:19:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CINC] IPCO Adventure Tues. 3/16 Scorpion crossings Message-ID: <4584.71778.qm@web180107.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Hi Folks, ? Five?grays 13 humpbacks including a massive back breach from?30 meters half?dozen pods of commons totaling 900+. ? Quite a day on the Capitan Lee's Island Adventure crossing to and fro from Scorpion. on? flat sea, under clear sky and warm sun:? ? The vessel was filled with spring break returning campers and others, many of whom went out Saturday on a camper crossing in wild woolly weather and ?who returned today on a crossing perhaps?unrivaled. ? So much to see in the sea! Capt. Lee and chief narrator Jeanne and crew brought their Adventure full of gushing passengers?into harbor more than an hour later than scheduled.?? ? Scorpion?was warm and green punctuated with blooming natives plus especially? large colorful stands of?black mustard* (*=invasive weed).? Volunteer trail crew had weed whacked the bluff loop trail and chiseled out some of the toughest steepest rock.? Visitors enjoyed Kathy VS's new endemic birds chart and info (thank you Kathy). NPS?Resource Managers Paula, Clark, Jim were evaluating fennel vs native?along the steep eastern slopes of Scorpion Valley below and above Smugglers Road. Some easterners who kayaked were slightly sunburned.? What a wonderful day! ? Marty? Flam & Bart Francis?-?naturalists: visitor center and hike leader? ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From j_bar_j at hotmail.com Tue Mar 16 20:30:19 2010 From: j_bar_j at hotmail.com (Joel E. Justin) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:30:19 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Fw: Top 10 Reasons to Sign-up for Anacapa Iceplant Removal... Message-ID: Hey Everyone, We still need people for the rescheduled Anacapa Iceplant removal trip on Wednesday, March 24th. I know some of you who were signed up for the 10th can't make it on the 24th, but there should also be some of you who couldn't make it on the 10th that can now. So get your email off to Derek to get signed up! Here are some additional reasons to sign up: 15. We can't let the high school kids have all the fun. 14. How about this weather lately? Well, the long range weather forecast looks just as good. 13. The air you breathe out there is as fresh as it gets. 12. You'll get to experience the nostalgia of old stairs ONE MORE TIME. 11. Peregrine falcons, Red tailed hawks, Burrowing owls, American kestrels, Harriers, Pigeon guillemots, Black oystercatchers, Pacific slender salamanders, Deer mice, Side blotched lizards, Alligator lizards, Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY. Joel... From: Joel E. Justin Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:54 PM To: CINC Subject: [CINC] Top 10 Reasons to Sign-up for Anacapa Iceplant Removal... Fellow CINCers, I can't believe there are still openings for the March 10th Anacapa iceplant removal trip. Here's my top 10 reasons to send Derek an email to sign-up right now: 10. The gulls aren't there yet. Well, they're starting to show up now, but they're not dive bombing yet! 9. Without more people we won't be able to finish East Anacapa that day. 8. A free boat ride on the CINP boat. 7. What else are you doing on a Wednesday? Work? (A bad day on AI beats a good day at work, and it won't be a bad day!) 6. Camaraderie amongst fellow CINCers. 5. Whales are in the channel. Humpbacks even! 4. Exercise, exercise, exercise. 3. Help Russell Galipeau achieve his goal of having AI iceplant free by 2016 (100th anniversary of the NPS - you were all at the last Shore to Sea lecture weren't you?). 2. Think about how good you'll feel after a good day's work in one of the most beautiful places on earth. 1. The flowers on Anacapa in March after all these rains we've had WILL be SPECTACULAR. Joel... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 16 21:19:24 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:19:24 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Fw: Top 10 Reasons to Sign-up for Anacapa Iceplant Removal... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: PLUS, A little work-out is good for the constitution, along with a chance to socialize with folks we seldom see without the monthly meetings! Paul From: j_bar_j at hotmail.com To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:30:19 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Fw: Top 10 Reasons to Sign-up for Anacapa Iceplant Removal... Hey Everyone, We still need people for the rescheduled Anacapa Iceplant removal trip on Wednesday, March 24th. I know some of you who were signed up for the 10th can't make it on the 24th, but there should also be some of you who couldn't make it on the 10th that can now. So get your email off to Derek to get signed up! Here are some additional reasons to sign up: 15. We can't let the high school kids have all the fun. 14. How about this weather lately? Well, the long range weather forecast looks just as good. 13. The air you breathe out there is as fresh as it gets. 12. You'll get to experience the nostalgia of old stairs ONE MORE TIME. 11. Peregrine falcons, Red tailed hawks, Burrowing owls, American kestrels, Harriers, Pigeon guillemots, Black oystercatchers, Pacific slender salamanders, Deer mice, Side blotched lizards, Alligator lizards, Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY. Joel... From: Joel E. Justin Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:54 PM To: CINC Subject: [CINC] Top 10 Reasons to Sign-up for Anacapa Iceplant Removal... Fellow CINCers, I can't believe there are still openings for the March 10th Anacapa iceplant removal trip. Here's my top 10 reasons to send Derek an email to sign-up right now: 10. The gulls aren't there yet. Well, they're starting to show up now, but they're not dive bombing yet! 9. Without more people we won't be able to finish East Anacapa that day. 8. A free boat ride on the CINP boat. 7. What else are you doing on a Wednesday? Work? (A bad day on AI beats a good day at work, and it won't be a bad day!) 6. Camaraderie amongst fellow CINCers. 5. Whales are in the channel. Humpbacks even! 4. Exercise, exercise, exercise. 3. Help Russell Galipeau achieve his goal of having AI iceplant free by 2016 (100th anniversary of the NPS - you were all at the last Shore to Sea lecture weren't you?). 2. Think about how good you'll feel after a good day's work in one of the most beautiful places on earth. 1. The flowers on Anacapa in March after all these rains we've had WILL be SPECTACULAR. Joel... _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From carole at earthlink.net Tue Mar 16 21:26:20 2010 From: carole at earthlink.net (Carole Rosales) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:26:20 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Double Dolphin 3/16/10 Message-ID: <380-22010331742620656@earthlink.net> 6 Er - slow travel north/west and a few flukes Lots of pelicans Sea lions on the buoy No dolphins 14 pleased passengers from US, Canada, Switzerland Lots of sun and smooth sailing with Captain Don Carole Rosales carole at earthlink.net 805 482 0259 (H) 805 405 1681 (C) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 16 22:10:39 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:10:39 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Take your Bag! Message-ID: Eureka!! I got a free purchase at a grocery store counter as I checked out this eve, FOR BRINGING MY BAG! Everything in it! I was the random lucky individual who had a bag. Without offending shareholders with stock in various grocery stores, I will respond to you if you inquire as to which one pulls off these surprises. Paul _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carol.celic at gmail.com Tue Mar 16 22:49:25 2010 From: carol.celic at gmail.com (Carol Celic) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:49:25 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Ranger 85 Sunday 3.14 Message-ID: AM Trip: 13 Humpbacks 2 Grays 500+ Commons 16 passengers PM Trip: 9 Humpbacks 50 Commons 38 passengers Crew: Captain Alex and Ricky We knew there were Humpbacks to be found, and find them we did! Our destination was just beyond Platform Gina. Just looking at the pages in my sightings log is pretty long, so here's how the morning trip went: 9:30am 100 Commons 9:50am 3 Humpbacks (one was considerably smaller than the other two) 9:58am The Humps were joined by a couple of dozen Commons 10:18am 3 Humpbacks, 2 of them decided to stick around and get up close and personal with us! Lots of trumpeting and whale breath to be enjoyed by all! 11:12am 2 Humpbacks (one was a lot smaller than the larger one,) and they too were joined by about a couple of dozen Commons 11:40am 200 Commons 11:46am 2 Humpbacks 11:55am 2 Grays spotted but not approached on the way back, with another Humpback nearby 12:00pm 2 Humpbacks ~ 4 breaches were seen 12:18pm 200 Commons The afternoon trip: 1:46pm 2 Humpbacks 2:13pm 2 Humpbacks 2:20pm 4 Humpbacks (3 on one side and another not too far away) The 3 were repeatedly pec slapping, almost saying "The party is over here!" So we went over to check them out. There was a lot more pec slapping by one of them that went on for over 5 minutes, that was on its back and flailing both pecs in the air. The 3 were very close together, rolling around, sharking, and spyhopping. 3:25pm 2 Humpbacks 4:00pm 50 Commons, not too far outside of Channel Islands Harbor As always it was a pleasure being aboard the Ranger 85! Another great day on the water! ~ Carol Celic -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carol.celic at gmail.com Wed Mar 17 09:36:14 2010 From: carol.celic at gmail.com (Carol Celic) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:36:14 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Ranger 85, Sunday 3.14 Message-ID: AM Trip: 13 Humpbacks 2 Grays 500+ Commons 16 passengers PM Trip: 9 Humpbacks 50 Commons 38 passengers Crew: Captain Alex and Ricky We knew there were Humpbacks to be found, and find them we did! Our destination was just beyond Platform Gina. Just looking at the pages in my sightings log is pretty long, so here's how the morning trip went: 9:30am 100 Commons 9:50am 3 Humpbacks (one was considerably smaller than the other two) 9:58am The Humps were joined by a couple of dozen Commons 10:18am 3 Humpbacks, 2 of them decided to stick around and get up close and personal with us! Lots of trumpeting and whale breath to be enjoyed by all! 11:12am 2 Humpbacks (one was a lot smaller than the larger one,) and they too were joined by about a couple of dozen Commons 11:40am 200 Commons 11:46am 2 Humpbacks 11:55am 2 Grays spotted but not approached on the way back, with another Humpback nearby 12:00pm 2 Humpbacks ~ 4 breaches were seen 12:18pm 200 Commons The afternoon trip: 1:46pm 2 Humpbacks 2:13pm 2 Humpbacks 2:20pm 4 Humpbacks (3 on one side and another not too far away) The 3 were repeatedly pec slapping, almost saying "The party is over here!" So we went over to check them out. There was a lot more pec slapping by one of them that went on for over 5 minutes, that was on its back and flailing both pecs in the air. The 3 were very close together, rolling around, sharking, and spyhopping. 3:25pm 2 Humpbacks 4:00pm 50 Commons, not too far outside of Channel Islands Harbor As always it was a pleasure being aboard the Ranger 85! Another great day on the water! ~ Carol Celic -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From NSwan15541 at aol.com Wed Mar 17 09:43:46 2010 From: NSwan15541 at aol.com (NSwan15541 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:43:46 EDT Subject: [CINC] trip on cisf Message-ID: what a beautiful day...cancelled due to lack of passengers! thanks so much Kathy V that was a lot of work done so well THANKS, natalie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov Wed Mar 17 18:50:02 2010 From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:50:02 -0700 Subject: [CINC] April Outreach Sign-ups Available! Message-ID: Dear CINC Volunteers: We have an ambitious outreach schedule in April with twelve events planned all the way from Santa Barbara to Fillmore, Malibu and Long Beach! There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with these community events next month and we are hopeful you can help us fulfill our commitment to our community partners by signing up to help at our joint sanctuary and park booth. The online outreach calendar will be updated after I receive your requests. Please be sure to scroll down to view the entire list of events. Thank you in advance for your participation! I also want to put a special thanks out to the producer of our "Channel Islands Puppet Show" -- Staci Kaye-Carr, and her fine assistants -- Kathy VanSlyke, Carol Celic, and Rachel Gomez, for agreeing to host the puppet show at the 4/17 Ventura Earth Day Ecofest and the 4/18 Point Mugu Whale Festival! If you have time please be sure to stop by their shows (show times TBA). Staci has put in numerous hours updating the stage and the script and we are very excited that the show will be a key attraction for these events. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions and please send your outreach sign-up requests directly to Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov. Thanks, Shauna **Events listed on the attached document which have open shifts: 4/10 Oxnard Earth Day 4/14 Ventura County Science Fair 4/15 Washington School Science Night 4/17 Ventura Earth Day Ecofest 4/17 LA Zoo Wildlife Festival 4/18 Pt Mugu Earth Day Whale Festival 4/18 SB Earth Day 4/24 Gold Coast Science Network Conference 4/24 & 25 Long Beach Aquarum of the Pacific Earth Day 4/24 & 25 SB Maritime Museum Sea Fest -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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It was 81F in Santa Barbara on a spectacular wind-free, clear day in the Channel. http://www.condorexpressphotos.com/Other/2010-03-16-SB-Channel-MHS-et/11545399_LtYf4#813076111_mvJJ9 thanks Bob Perry Condor Express From Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov Thu Mar 18 11:49:22 2010 From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:49:22 -0700 Subject: [CINC] APRIL Outreach Sign-Ups Available In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BA275B2.70806@noaa.gov> Correction: We will only be attending the 4/25 at the SB Maritime Museum Sea Fest. Thank you to those of you who have already responded -- we still have a lot of shifts to fill so please take a look below! --Shauna Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov wrote: > > Dear CINC Volunteers: > > We have an ambitious outreach schedule in April with twelve events > planned all the way from Santa Barbara to Fillmore, Malibu and Long > Beach! There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with > these community events next month and we are hopeful you can help us > fulfill our commitment to our community partners by signing up to help > at our joint sanctuary and park booth. > > The online outreach calendar will be updated after I receive your > requests. Please be sure to scroll down to view the entire list of > events. Thank you in advance for your participation! I also want to > put a special thanks out to the producer of our "Channel Islands > Puppet Show" -- Staci Kaye-Carr, and her fine assistants -- Kathy > VanSlyke, Carol Celic, and Rachel Gomez, for agreeing to host the > puppet show at the 4/17 Ventura Earth Day Ecofest and the 4/18 Point > Mugu Whale Festival! If you have time please be sure to stop by their > shows (show times TBA). Staci has put in numerous hours updating the > stage and the script and we are very excited that the show will be a > key attraction for these events. > > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions and > please send your outreach sign-up requests directly to > Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov . > > Thanks, Shauna > > We could use your support in filling the following April Outreach shifts: > > *April 10, OXNARD EARTH DAY, *11 am ? 3 pm > > First shift 9:30AM?11:30AM (includes set-up): > > 1. _ * > _2._ _ > > __Second shift 11:30AM?1:30PM: > > 1. _ Diane Rennell _2._ Maria > Ornelas _ > > Third shift 1:30PM?3:30PM (includes breakdown): > > 1. _ * _2._ > _ > > > > *You will be assisting CINMS staff member Rocio Lozano with > transporting materials to and from the Oxnard sanctuary office. > > **** > > **April 14, Wednesday, *VENTURA COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR & CAREER EXPO - > Ventura, * Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10am-2:30pm > > > > First shift 9:15AM?12PM (includes set-up) & w/ free breakfast: > > > > 1. _ *Warren Glaser (until 12:30) _2._ Diane Rennell? > Maria Ornelas?_ > > > > Second shift 12PM?3PM: (includes set-up) & w/free lunch: > > > > 1._ _ > 2._ _ > > __ > > *CINP/ Carol Peterson to transport materials to or from event. > > ** > > *April 15, Thursday, WASHINGTON SCHOOL SCIENCE NIGHT - Santa Barbara, > *6-8pm > > First shift 5:15-8PM (includes set-up & breakdown) w/free dinner: > > 1. _ *Louise Komp _2._ > _ > > *CINC to transport materials to and from event. > > **** > > **** > > **April 17, Saturday: *VENTURA EARTH DAY ECOFEST - Ventura, *Promenade > Park, 10am-5pm > > First Shift: 8:30 AM -11:30AM (includes set-up*): > > 1. _ _2._ > __ _ > > __ > > Second Shift: 11:30AM-2:30PM > > 1. _ Sally Narkevic _2._ > _3._ _ > > __ > > Third Shift: 2:30PM-5:30PM (includes breakdown*): > > 1. _ _ 2._ > _3._ _ > > __*Materials will be transported to and from by CINP > > > > *April 17, Saturday, CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE FESTIVAL ? Los Angeles Zoo, > *10 am ? 4 pFirst Shift: 9AM?1PM (includes set-up): > > 1._ _ > > Second Shift: 1PM?5PM (includes breakdown): > > _1. _ > > *CINC volunteer needed to transport outreach kit and banner materials > to & from event > > > > > > **April 18, Sunday, *14^TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY WHALE FEST ? Malibu, *Leo > Carrillo State Park, Point Mugu, 10 am ? 4 pm > > __ > > First Shift: 9AM-12:45PM (includes set-up): > > 1. _ _2._ > _3._ _ > > __ > > Second Shift: 12:45PM-4:30PM (includes breakdown): > > 1. _Judy Willens _2._ > _3._ _ > > *CINMS intern will transport materials to or from event > > ** > > *April 18, SundayCEC South Coast EARTH DAY FESTIVAL ? Santa Barbara, > *Alameda Park, 10 am ? 5:30 pm > > __ > > First Shift: 8:30AM?1:30PM (includes set-up): > > 1._ _ 2._ > Diane Rennell?_ > > Second Shift: 1:30?6PM (includes breakdown): > > 1._ _2._ > _ > > *CINP will transport materials to & from event > > **** > > **April 24, Saturday, *Gold Coast Science Network ? **Oxnard, *Oxnard > College, 8 am-4:30 pm > > One Shift: 7:30AM?5PM (includes breakdown): > > 1._ Debra Herring > _2._ _*CINP will > be transporting materials. > > > > > * * > > > *April 24-25, Saturday & Sunday, EARTH DAY ? Long Beach, > *Aquarium of the Pacific, 9 am ? 5 pm > > > > *April 24, SAT:*__ > > First Shift: 8AM?12:30PM (includes set-up) > > 1._ _S_Warren Glaser _2._ > _ > > Second Shift: 12:30?5:30PM: > > __ > > 1._ _2._ > _ > > *April 25, SUN:*__ > > First Shift: 8:30AM?1PM > > 1._ _ 2._ > _ > > Second Shift: 1?5:30PM (includes breakdown): > > 1._ *Warren Glaser _2._ > _ > > *CINP will set up on Saturday & Warren will break down onSunday, & > transport materials from event. > > > > *April 25th, Sunday, SBMM Sea Fest? Santa Barbara, *Maritime Museum, > 10 am ? 5:00 pm > > __ > > First Shift: 9:00AM?1:30PM (includes set-up): > > 1._ > _ 2._ _ > > Second Shift: 1:30?5:30 PM (includes breakdown): > > 1._ _2._ > _ > > *CINP will transport materials to & from event > -- Shauna Bingham Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary 3600 S. Harbor Blvd. #111 Oxnard, CA 93035 Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (805) 382-6149 ext. 102 Fax (805) 382-9791 http://channelislands.noaa.gov ??`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??.. From jjwinkel at cox.net Fri Mar 19 11:22:16 2010 From: jjwinkel at cox.net (Cubby Winkel) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:16 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Condor Express 3/18 Message-ID: <003501cac791$1ae2ffb0$50a8ff10$@net> 0900 Trip 121 passengers 1 HumpbackWhale 400 Long Beaked Common Dolphins 1200 Trip 65 passengers 1 Grey Whale 2 Humpback Whales 200 Long Beaked Dolphind 1430 Trip 18 passengers 2 Grey Whales 2 Humpback Whales 1000 Long Beaked Dolphins Crew: Captain Mat, Captain Jacques & DJ Another incredible day in the Channel! For the early trip Capt. Mat went east towards Anacapa in search of reported Humpbacks. After an hour of no sitings everybody on board, including Capt. Mat, was beginnig to think we were about to be skunked. Then up popped a lone Humpie. We spent about half an hour with her when Capt. Mat headed for the harbor with "the pedal to the metal." For the noon trip Capt. Mat said "No way am I going that far for this trip." We headed west found a Grey after a short while, spent some time with a fairly reclusive whale, then Capt. Mat announced he would like to look for some Humpbacks. After a very short time he found a grouping of Humpbacks. Two of these Humpbacks came right to the boat and entertained an enthusiastic crowd by fluking, spyhopping and giving everybody a whale breath shower. Reluctantly we had to leave to go back and pick up the 1500 trip. Capt. Mat announced to the people we would be heading back out to where the Humpbacks had been seen on the earlier trip. There were actually a few people who wer dissapointed we weren't going to go find the Greys. Well, they were not to be dissappointed as we encountered a pair of juvenile Greys enroute to the Humpback location. We spent a short while with the Greys then headed to the Humpback location. As we headed towards the location we could see multiple breaches in the distance. The passengers became quite excited and just couldn't wait to arrive. Let me tell you everybody got their moneys worth on this trip. The Humpacks did absolutely every behavior you could name, multiple times. We spent close to an hourwhith these two Humpbacks and when Capt. Mat announced he would be heading for the Harbor there was on big groan emitted from the passengers. ASDIP Cubby Winkel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bart at vnusinfo.com Fri Mar 19 11:26:00 2010 From: bart at vnusinfo.com (Bart) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:26:00 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Substitute Needed Message-ID: I have to be out of town Monday, March 22. Would anyone be able to take my whale watching trips on the Condor Express? I am scheduled for the 12:00 and 2:30 trips. 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Debbie Shelley From cfrench1366 at aol.com Fri Mar 19 15:15:39 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:15:39 -0400 Subject: [CINC] Fwd: IPCO Whale of a time with humpbacks In-Reply-To: <8CC952153744392-16C8-7AA4@webmail-m034.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CC952153744392-16C8-7AA4@webmail-m034.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CC95C8D665E4F3-8A0-87AA@webmail-m045.sysops.aol.com> I tried to send this with a great couple of photos of the whale from the message below, but it would not send. So here is the story sans pictures. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -----Original Message----- From: Catherine French To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org Sent: Thu, Mar 18, 2010 7:16 pm Subject: IPCO Whale of a time with humpbacks I was fortunate enough to go out on an IPCO WW trip today and was able to experience up close and personal visits from some very friendly and curious whales. My iPhone shots attached. 12 humpbacks, north shore of Anacapa a few common dolphin on the way out 1,000s of birds including: double crested and Brandt's cormorants, Xantus murrelets, pigeon guillemots, pelicans, Western, Hermann and Bonaparte gulls, sooty shearwater, surf scoters and more 2 mature gray whales heading from just south east of AI toward the northwest 500 common dolphins The humpbacks seemed to be in pairs with the first nearest pair leaving the Islander (with no passengers aboard, they had dropped of people at Anacapa) and coming over to see us. We could see these two as we approached popping their massive heads up out of the water at the bow and starboard forward of the boat. When we arrived, it was like they were boat hopping. They came right over and starting mugging us. And, everyone got a great whiff of the wonderful (not) smell that they shared with us with each breadth. Allie did a great job explaining that the odor is from the oil that lines their blowholes. The whales would spy hop on one side, go to the other side of the boat, repeat and repeat. They came right to the surface showing off the length of and breadth of their bodies. They were so close we could clearly see their tubercles and the hairs in them. One of them had a massive amount of barnacles on its rostrum and seemed to have a cut or something on his right "chin". Couldn't tell for sure. But I got some great iPhone shots. These two whales mugged us for about 30-minutes, then we were treated to more visits by yet another pair just a bit closer to the island and we saw other pairs just further in the distance. We got close looks of six out of the 12. Lots of flukes, spy hops and some tail lobbing as well as seeing one with his giant yaw open at the surface and his tongue peaking out. We were treated as well, with great views of millions of krill and sardines seemingly running away from the whales. They swarmed next to the boat for a long time and everyone aboard got a great look. It was a great outreach opportunity. The sea was green from all the algae with red roils from the krill. Aw! We went around to the back side AI saw thousands of sea lions, and one really enormous male. Then as we left the south side to turn north, I saw two spouts in the distance about 1/8-mile from the boat. Sure enough, two grays heading up the coast. As we headed back to the harbor, the 500 commons came to play, fly through the air, and wow all the jubilant passengers. Famed local photographer, Tim Hauf, was on board and delighted to get so many great shots. It was a fantastic day on our glorious Pacific. Thanks to Capt. Lee for his great skill and speaking ability, Allie as well and Steve. Good crew and fun was had by all. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Bart Francis ------------------------- _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps ----- End forwarded message ----- ----- End forwarded message ----- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Sat Mar 20 07:19:25 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:19:25 -0400 Subject: [CINC] Hike replacedment still need for 3/34 and limpets on 3/25 Message-ID: <8CC964F7A4028A6-A5C-CF42@webmail-d037.sysops.aol.com> This is my third plea for a replacement for each of these volunteer opportunities. Please, someone step up and take the hike at ESCI next Wednesday and the Limpets trip on Thursday. Thank you. 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I acquired a great deal of material, the product of which will be either heard on my segment of Living on Earth or posted here at Salt Marsh Diary over the next 5 or 6 months (it will take that long to write everything that needs to be written, and to edit sound and images). Of this work, the most concentrated and unusual material by far comes from Channel Islands National Park, this year celebrating its 30th anniversary. To say these islands are ?gems? is to tarnish them: No diamond, no sapphire or emerald ever shone this bright. You will find a small sample of what I saw below. This is just a quick survey, but feel free to share your thoughts. Mark Seth Lender March 1, 2010 ? http://www.saltmarshdiary.com/ ? Marty ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Sat Mar 20 11:00:59 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:00:59 -0700 Subject: [CINC] What shines brighter than diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, other gems? In-Reply-To: <956318.73164.qm@web180115.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <956318.73164.qm@web180115.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Thanks, Marty! What a wonderful journey he will have to share. Paul Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:47:00 -0700 From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org Subject: [CINC] What shines brighter than diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, other gems? Hi Naturalists, What shines brighter than diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or to say their gems tarnishes them? Mark Seth Lender, writer and photograhper for Living on Earth, a PRI/NPR radio program, yesterday heading out to Scorpion for the weekend with a lot of gear, gave me his card. Writing in his blog: "From February 15 through the 23 I was on the California coast taking stills, video and making recordings of wildlife. I acquired a great deal of material, the product of which will be either heard on my segment of Living on Earth or posted here at Salt Marsh Diary over the next 5 or 6 months (it will take that long to write everything that needs to be written, and to edit sound and images). Of this work, the most concentrated and unusual material by far comes from Channel Islands National Park, this year celebrating its 30th anniversary. To say these islands are ?gems? is to tarnish them: No diamond, no sapphire or emerald ever shone this bright. You will find a small sample of what I saw below. This is just a quick survey, but feel free to share your thoughts. Mark Seth Lender March 1, 2010 http://www.saltmarshdiary.com/ Marty _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. 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This time it was 3 large north bound grays, who also treated the passengers to nice fluke shots and at one point all 3 came up for air at the same time (originally we thought it was 2 whales we were following.) Now we can see the fog moving towards us that originally was sticking around Anacapa. I spotted more blows and this time it was a couple of humpbacks. They were feeding and treated the passengers to some flukes. Then the fog was upon us, and visibility was probably about 10 to 20 yards, and we lost the whales. The fog was pretty thick heading in to the point that Capt. Frank had to use the horn on the Ranger to alert vessels that were in the area. No other marine creatures were to be seen on that trip, let alone land. The fog was still pretty thick when we departed for the afternoon trip and Capt. Frank decided to venture out in the direction of platform Gail where there were humpbacks reported a couple of hours before. Not to far out of the harbor again, we came across a pod of about 200 commons that were actively feeding that the passengers enjoyed watching. We continued on in the fog, looking and looking for both whales and for the fog to clear. We got word from IPCO that they found a clearing near the Anacapa gap. We weren't far from there and decided to search for blue skies and the islands. As we approached the clearing we found the Conception (out on an all day whale watch trip,) the Islander, a private vessel, and 3 different groups of humpbacks! The groups were in the same area but gave each of the whale watching boats there own pairs to watch pretty much, but the whales decided they wanted to check out all the boats. There was pec slapping, spy hopping, rolling, and lots of whale breath to be enjoyed by all. I commented to the passengers on the Ranger that the whales seem to enjoy when the passengers get excited (whether that's true or not) all the passengers started cheering and "woo'ing" really loud to get the whales' attention, that then got the passengers on the Islander cheering and then the folks on the Conception joined in. It was pretty funny, Ricky and I contemplated about getting a "wave" going between all the boats. Lieu the sea dog even came out on the top deck to see what was going on and enjoyed sniffing the whale breaths. About 50 commons passed through the area as all of this was going on. Another private craft and the Explorer also joined in on the action, so Capt. Frank decided it was time to head home and give the others a look. On the way back I spotted a couple of more humpbacks that were actively feeding, but one treated us to a view of its very large fluke before disappearing. As we were nearing the harbor we found about 5 more commons feeding. 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Dave, Dennis, and staff photographer Bob Perry CINC & PID:me 1500 trip 1 shy grey Then off to the breaching humpbacks in the distance, back up at 14n, 48w. We stayed with the group of 3 very entertaining, "mugging" humpbacks for a while. They rolled around, did numerous pec slaps, some breaching, a spyhop, trumpeting, and oh the breath...! The passengers were very happy. Mat said the one with the ring of barnicles around its blowhole, and more barnicles where the pecs join the body, is a friend of his (I think Fred has him/her on the payroll.) - it's not the first time they'd seen it this week. I'm sure you'll enjoy Bob's photos when he posts them tomorrow. 50 passengers Crew: Capt. Mat, Dennis, jacque, and staff photographer Bob Perry CINC & PID:me _____________________________________ Lisa Angle at Ninety Degrees Media Subscribe to my BLOG: http://www.ninetydegreesmedia.com/blog Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dolphingal805 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kat at recycledgoods.com Sun Mar 21 10:50:17 2010 From: kat at recycledgoods.com (Kathryn Wasden) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:50:17 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Islander 20 March Message-ID: <000001cac91e$f821d890$e86589b0$@com> 8-10 humpback (each trip) Total of 4 grays 1 blue shark Common dolphin (total of both trips) I think Carol Celic's write up sums up my day so I won't be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat "flew" over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing.with no regard.quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed documentation.but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help you can supply. Kat. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From staci at savzsea.com Sun Mar 21 11:35:02 2010 From: staci at savzsea.com (Staci Kaye-Carr) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:35:02 -0700 Subject: [CINC] AMAZING new series! "Life" on Discovery Channel Message-ID: To all my fellow nature lovers, there is a new series on Discovery...... AMAZING new series! "Life" on Discovery Channel. Watch the entire "Mammals" episode TONIGHT Humpback whale "heat run" where males battle for mating rights. Here's a little preview http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/life-humpback-whale-heat-run.html From sallymarian at earthlink.net Sun Mar 21 13:30:32 2010 From: sallymarian at earthlink.net (Sally Narkevic) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:30:32 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Islander 20 March References: <000001cac91e$f821d890$e86589b0$@com> Message-ID: Good question, I have too , wondered about what to do when I see boats fishing in MPA areas. Sally Narkevic ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathryn Wasden To: 'RAIN' Cc: channel_islands_naturalist_corps-bounces at rain.org Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 10:50 AM Subject: [CINC] Islander 20 March 8-10 humpback (each trip) Total of 4 grays 1 blue shark Common dolphin (total of both trips) I think Carol Celic's write up sums up my day so I won't be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat "flew" over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing.with no regard.quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed documentation.but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help you can supply. 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"Life" on Discovery Channel > To all my fellow nature lovers, there is a new series on Discovery...... > > AMAZING new series! "Life" on Discovery Channel. Watch the entire > "Mammals" episode TONIGHT > Humpback whale "heat run" where males battle for mating rights. > Here's a little preview > http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/life-humpback-whale-heat-run.html > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps From staci at savzsea.com Sun Mar 21 14:28:53 2010 From: staci at savzsea.com (Staci Kaye-Carr) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:28:53 -0700 Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March References: Message-ID: <6387A036-B063-42A4-BAA4-B447B544E88E@savzsea.com> > I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying > MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS > To report a violation contact the > NOAA Enforcement Hot Line > 800-853-1964 You can also use the above number for MLPA violations > To Report a Poacher or Polluter > If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and > wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, > immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. > On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: > >> 8-10 humpback (each trip) >> Total of 4 grays >> 1 blue shark >> Common dolphin >> >> (total of both trips) >> >> I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be >> repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the >> Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). >> >> I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you >> have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the >> spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were >> viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat >> and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we >> witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak >> quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My >> question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation >> what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed >> documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for >> any help you can supply. Kat. >> _______________________________________________ >> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list >> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org >> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From staci at savzsea.com Sun Mar 21 14:47:29 2010 From: staci at savzsea.com (Staci Kaye-Carr) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:47:29 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Author sheds light on little known subject of octopus reproduction Message-ID: <3F2CB045-4DE1-4A26-9618-D2924CFC9967@savzsea.com> Author sheds light on little known subject of octopus reproduction By Stefania Seccia, Westerly NewsMarch 18, 2010 http://www.canada.com/Author+sheds+light+little+known+subject+octopus+reproduction/2697654/story.html Jim Cosgrove, renowned marine biologist, unveiled some of the mysteries around the reproduction process of the giant pacific octopus during his March 11 whale festival presentation No Mother Could Give More: The Giant Pacific Octopus. A Giant Pacific octopus has roughly 200 suckers per arm. After conducting an experiment to see how powerful the arms of an octopus are, researchers found a sucker could hold up to 6.8 kg (15 lbs.) "So if you do the math, each one holds 15 lbs. per sucker times 200 suckers per arm, times eight arms comes into multi-tonnes of pressure," Cosgrove told a packed house at the Clayoquot Community Theatre. For the past 15 years Cosgrove has studied the reproduction process of these extremely powerful octopus vulgaris. Cosgrove warns if anyone does get near them they should exercise caution. "When they get a hold of you, you are not going anywhere until they let you go," he said from experience. Although no one has been recorded as dying from an octopus attack, they still attack, he added...... http://www.canada.com/Author+sheds+light+little+known+subject+octopus+reproduction/2697654/story.html From ktl at canyonvoices.com Sun Mar 21 16:08:06 2010 From: ktl at canyonvoices.com (Karen Telleen-Lawton) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:08:06 -0700 Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: <6387A036-B063-42A4-BAA4-B447B544E88E@savzsea.com> References: <6387A036-B063-42A4-BAA4-B447B544E88E@savzsea.com> Message-ID: <2D8C7633-04F2-494F-BD14-5C0A5EB921F1@canyonvoices.com> thanks, Staci, I did it! On Mar 21, 2010, at 2:28 PM, Staci Kaye-Carr wrote: >> I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. > > Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying > >> MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS > >> To report a violation contact the >> NOAA Enforcement Hot Line >> 800-853-1964 > > You can also use the above number for MLPA violations > >> To Report a Poacher or Polluter > >> If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number > 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. > > Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. > > >> On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: >> >>> 8-10 humpback (each trip) >>> Total of 4 grays >>> 1 blue shark >>> Common dolphin >>> >>> (total of both trips) >>> >>> I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). >>> >>> I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. 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URL: From mr.zalophus at gmail.com Sun Mar 21 16:22:24 2010 From: mr.zalophus at gmail.com (Mr Zalophus) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:22:24 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Photos - CondorX Saturday, March 20 Message-ID: Images of the Humpbacks that ran amok and mugged the Condor Express on Saturday are now posted for your viewing pleasure. http://www.condorexpressphotos.com/Other/2010-03-20-SB-Channel/11571669_EWh7N#815726160_mLsGm best fishes, Bob Perry Condor Express On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 2:02 AM, Lisa Angle wrote: > First day of Spring and great whale sightings! > > 0900 trip > 25 commons on the way out > 2 greys > 2 humpacks > 1 Minke > a hundful of Dall's > (the minke and the Dall's seemed to be hanging our with the humpbacks) > 750 commons on the way in > 23 passengers > Crew: Capt. Mat, Capt. Dave, Dennis, and staff photographer Bob Perry > CINC & PID:me > > 1200 trip > a couple more Dall's > 2 humpacks then another group of very active 5 humpacks with other whales > in the 14n, 47w area. > 100 passengers > Crew: Capt. Mat, Capt. Dave, Dennis, and staff photographer Bob Perry > CINC & PID:me > > 1500 trip > 1 shy grey > Then off to the breaching humpbacks in the distance, back up at 14n, 48w. > We stayed with the group of 3 very entertaining, "mugging" humpbacks for a > while. They rolled around, did numerous pec slaps, some breaching, a spyhop, > trumpeting, and oh the breath...! The passengers were very happy. Mat said > the one with the ring of barnicles around its blowhole, and more barnicles > where the pecs join the body, is a friend of his (I think Fred has him/her > on the payroll.) - it's not the first time they'd seen it this week. I'm > sure you'll enjoy Bob's photos when he posts them tomorrow. > 50 passengers > Crew: Capt. Mat, Dennis, jacque, and staff photographer Bob Perry > CINC & PID:me > _____________________________________ > Lisa Angle at Ninety Degrees Media > Subscribe to my BLOG: http://www.ninetydegreesmedia.com/blog > Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dolphingal805 > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mommasisa at gmail.com Sun Mar 21 19:09:21 2010 From: mommasisa at gmail.com (Lisa Anderson) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:09:21 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: References: <000001cac91e$f821d890$e86589b0$@com> Message-ID: <1f69dbb41003211909v7a0ac5e6padfa296177a728b@mail.gmail.com> Please note that ALL IPCO Captains and crew are fully aware who and where to report--and trust me they do!!--However the more reports the better--I wouldn't be surprised if the Capt didn't fire off on the radio to these boaters in violation! Lisa On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 1:30 PM, Sally Narkevic wrote: > Good question, I have too , wondered about what to do when I see boats > fishing in MPA areas. > Sally Narkevic > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Kathryn Wasden > *To:* 'RAIN' > *Cc:* channel_islands_naturalist_corps-bounces at rain.org > *Sent:* Sunday, March 21, 2010 10:50 AM > *Subject:* [CINC] Islander 20 March > > 8-10 humpback (each trip) > > Total of 4 grays > > 1 blue shark > > Common dolphin > > > > (total of both trips) > > > > I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive > here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of > guests to talk to J ). > > > > I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had > personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last > breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite > horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are > quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and > proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as > well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation > what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed > documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help > you can supply. Kat. > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > -- Lisa Proud Marine Corp Mom LCPL. 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Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS To report a violation contact theNOAA Enforcement Hot Line800-853-1964 You can also use the above number for MLPA violations To Report a Poacher or Polluter If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote:8-10 humpback (each trip)Total of 4 grays1 blue sharkCommon dolphin (total of both trips) I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help you can supply. Kat._______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Mon Mar 22 08:25:30 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:25:30 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Author sheds light on little known subject of octopus reproduction In-Reply-To: <3F2CB045-4DE1-4A26-9618-D2924CFC9967@savzsea.com> References: <3F2CB045-4DE1-4A26-9618-D2924CFC9967@savzsea.com> Message-ID: And the are very, very intelligent. Recently discovered fact is that one species uses coconut shells on the sea floor to build a protective environment. Paul > From: staci at savzsea.com > To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:47:29 -0700 > Subject: [CINC] Author sheds light on little known subject of octopus reproduction > > Author sheds light on little known subject of octopus reproduction > By Stefania Seccia, Westerly NewsMarch 18, 2010 > http://www.canada.com/Author+sheds+light+little+known+subject+octopus+reproduction/2697654/story.html > Jim Cosgrove, renowned marine biologist, unveiled some of the > mysteries around the reproduction process of the giant pacific octopus > during his March 11 whale festival presentation No Mother Could Give > More: The Giant Pacific Octopus. > > A Giant Pacific octopus has roughly 200 suckers per arm. After > conducting an experiment to see how powerful the arms of an octopus > are, researchers found a sucker could hold up to 6.8 kg (15 lbs.) > > "So if you do the math, each one holds 15 lbs. per sucker times 200 > suckers per arm, times eight arms comes into multi-tonnes of > pressure," Cosgrove told a packed house at the Clayoquot Community > Theatre. > > For the past 15 years Cosgrove has studied the reproduction process of > these extremely powerful octopus vulgaris. Cosgrove warns if anyone > does get near them they should exercise caution. > > "When they get a hold of you, you are not going anywhere until they > let you go," he said from experience. > > Although no one has been recorded as dying from an octopus attack, > they still attack, he added...... > > http://www.canada.com/Author+sheds+light+little+known+subject+octopus+reproduction/2697654/story.html > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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As an IPCO employee, we strive to protect our resources, and that would include all whales!! If the whales come up to our boats the captains usually shut the boats down as well. Maybe you should be a little more careful about accusing companies of wrongful doing before you hit that reply to all button. I take offense to your accusations. Lisa Anderson On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 10:14 AM, wrote: > Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at > least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is > seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they > do. Keep it real. > > Scott > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Staci Kaye-Carr > Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM > To: CINC > Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March > > *I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. * > > > Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying > * > * > > *MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS* > > > *To report a violation contact the* > *NOAA Enforcement Hot Line* > > *800-853-1964* > > * > * > *You can also use the above number for MLPA violations* > > To Report a Poacher or Polluter > > > If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife > violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the > toll free CalTIP number > > *1 888 DFG-CALTIP **(888 334-2258)**, *24 hours a day, seven days a week. > > Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including > the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, > direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it > occurred. *You do not* *have to give your name.* > * > * > > On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: > > 8-10 humpback (each trip) > Total of 4 grays > 1 blue shark > Common dolphin > > (total of both trips) > > I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive > here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of > guests to talk to J ). > > I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had > personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last > breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite > horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are > quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and > proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as > well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation > what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed > documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help > you can supply. Kat. > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > -- Lisa Proud Marine Corp Mom LCPL. Nicholas Hale Anderson KIA 11/12/2004 "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -General George S. Patton, Jr. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rain at applexpert.com Mon Mar 22 10:58:19 2010 From: rain at applexpert.com (Josh Kaye-Carr) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:58:19 -0700 Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: <31599230.1269278066543.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: Answer: Most of them... Really. How far? Well from my observations, at least Condor Express and IPCO have kept a respectful distance (whether it is at least 100 yards or not I can?t say as I generally don?t bring a rangefinder with me on the boat). In my experience, the whale watch boats maintain a good distance from the creatures and when there is a close encounter it is due to the animal making a close approach on the boat, not the other way around. While I didn?t personally witness the encounter mentioned in the prior posts, it seems to me that the usual whale watch activities of the local boats are a far cry from a recreational boater zipping over the last known footprint and then disgorging kayakers for a closer look. Yes, the commercial whale watch boats do indeed want to give their passengers a show, and I believe most of them do it within the limits they?re required to adhere to. It doesn?t look like that was the case for this recreational craft. Keepin? it real. Josh Josh Kaye-Carr Channel Islands Naturalist Corps Photo-ID/Video Support (805) 658-5700 x5919 - NPS HQ (805) 643-4012 - home office (805) 290-6089 - cell josh at applexpert.com > > Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at > least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is > seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they > do. Keep it real. > > Scott > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Staci Kaye-Carr >> Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM >> To: CINC >> Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March >> >>> I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. >> >> Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying >> >>> MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS >>> >> >>> To report a violation contact the >>> NOAA Enforcement Hot Line >>> 800-853-1964 >> >> You can also use the above number for MLPA violations >> >>> To Report a Poacher or Polluter >> >>> If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife >>> violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the >>> toll free CalTIP number >> 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. >> >> Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including >> the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, >> direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it >> occurred. You do not have to give your name. >> >> >>> On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: >>> >>>> 8-10 humpback (each trip) >>>> Total of 4 grays >>>> 1 blue shark >>>> Common dolphin >>>> >>>> (total of both trips) >>>> >>>> I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive >>>> here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of >>>> guests to talk to J ). >>>> >>>> I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had >>>> personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last >>>> breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no >>>> regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony >>>> left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked >>>> kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented >>>> this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant >>>> violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed >>>> documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any >>>> help you can supply. Kat. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list >>>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org >>>> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps >>> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Mon Mar 22 11:21:36 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:21:36 -0700 Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: <1f69dbb41003221054k7909be57lc2b05dff81411266@mail.gmail.com> References: <31599230.1269278066543.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>, <1f69dbb41003221054k7909be57lc2b05dff81411266@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi All, Did I misread the original concern posted:That a non-whale watch boat sped through the area where whale watch boats were in compliance, as Lisa described? In such a case that skipper is not in compliance, and should know it-but, maybe he did not, if the whales were down? Contacting said boat if possible, might be an "outreach " function, with help of the whale boat captains.Maybe there are no evil persons in this situation? Fishing inside the MPAs is another matter.Paul Petrich Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:54:16 -0700 From: mommasisa at gmail.com To: islandkayaker at earthlink.net CC: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org Subject: Re: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March Scott, Actually IPCO boats do!! If the whales come UP to the boats--then that is different! As an IPCO employee, we strive to protect our resources, and that would include all whales!! If the whales come up to our boats the captains usually shut the boats down as well. Maybe you should be a little more careful about accusing companies of wrongful doing before you hit that reply to all button. I take offense to your accusations. Lisa Anderson On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 10:14 AM, wrote: Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they do. Keep it real. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Staci Kaye-Carr Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM To: CINC Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS To report a violation contact the NOAA Enforcement Hot Line 800-853-1964 You can also use the above number for MLPA violations To Report a Poacher or Polluter If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: 8-10 humpback (each trip) Total of 4 grays 1 blue shark Common dolphin (total of both trips) I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help you can supply. Kat. _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -- Lisa Proud Marine Corp Mom LCPL. Nicholas Hale Anderson KIA 11/12/2004 "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -General George S. Patton, Jr. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mardanne at silcom.com Mon Mar 22 11:27:42 2010 From: mardanne at silcom.com (Marilyn Dannehower) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:27:42 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Fw: To report a violation contact Islander 20 March Message-ID: In my five years on the boats, I know that they do NOT agressively approach whales and they certainly don't run the over or disembark kayaks near them!! That is real. Mar Marilyn Dannehower ----- Original Message ----- From: islandkayaker at earthlink.net To: Staci Kaye-Carr ; CINC Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they do. Keep it real. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Staci Kaye-Carr Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM To: CINC Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS To report a violation contact the NOAA Enforcement Hot Line 800-853-1964 You can also use the above number for MLPA violations To Report a Poacher or Polluter If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: 8-10 humpback (each trip) Total of 4 grays 1 blue shark Common dolphin (total of both trips) I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help you can supply. Kat. _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carol.celic at gmail.com Mon Mar 22 11:35:42 2010 From: carol.celic at gmail.com (Carol Celic) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:35:42 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Article in the VC Star: Cargo ships skirting Channel Islands creating problems Message-ID: Here's an interesting article from today's VC Star. I just want to provide the information, no need for an open discussion on the RAIN list. http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/mar/21/cargo-ships-skirting-channel-islands-creating/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov Mon Mar 22 11:54:26 2010 From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:54:26 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Fw: To report a violation contact Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4BA7BCE2.8070506@noaa.gov> Thank you for your recent posts regarding marine mammal violations. NMFS has issued an informal response regarding the actions of the recreational vessel in this incident. They said it would be very hard to prove harassment as no whale was at the surface at the time of the incident so no avoidance behavior could be documented. The recommended 100 yard distance is a guideline, not a regulation, so harassment needs to be proved before a citation could be issued. CDFG may be able to make a case for reckless boating. Education is the key to reaching out to recreational boaters and your role as a CINC volunteer is vital since you provide watchable wildlife information at community events and through our Adopt-a-Business brochure distribution program. As a CINC volunteer you are the eyes and ears on the water for the sanctuary and park, however, discretion is definitely appreciated in these situations as we strive to maintain a positive relationship with our boating community. All of the commercial whale watch companies participating in the CINC program are informed regarding whale watch guidelines and the Marine Mammal Protection Act so please be respectful of these operators on and off the RAIN list. As always, feel free to submit any concerns you have regarding perceived harassment directly to me and I will make sure it gets to the proper authorities. --Shauna Marilyn Dannehower wrote: > In my five years on the boats, I know that they do NOT agressively > approach whales and they certainly don't run the over or disembark > kayaks near them!! That is real. > Mar > Marilyn Dannehower > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* islandkayaker at earthlink.net > > *To:* Staci Kaye-Carr ; CINC > > *Sent:* Monday, March 22, 2010 10:14 AM > *Subject:* Re: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March > > Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on > stay at least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my > experience it is seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give > people a show.... and they do. Keep it real. > > Scott > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Staci Kaye-Carr > Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM > To: CINC > Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March > >> * I called the number and that incident was reported >> yesterday. * > > Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying > * > * >> *MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS* > >> *To report a violation contact the* >> *NOAA Enforcement Hot Line* >> *800-853-1964* > * > * > *You can also use the above number for MLPA violations* > >> To Report a Poacher or Polluter > >> If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish >> and wildlife violation, or have information about such a >> violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number > > *1 888 DFG-CALTIP **/(888 334-2258)/**, *24 hours a day, seven > days a week. > > Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the > incident including the name, address, age and description of > the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license > number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. /You > do not/ /have to give your name./ > > / > / >> On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: >> >>> 8-10 humpback (each trip) >>> Total of 4 grays >>> 1 blue shark >>> Common dolphin >>> (total of both trips) >>> I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be >>> repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip >>> of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). >>> I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate >>> if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat >>> ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of >>> humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite >>> horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony >>> left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat >>> disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the >>> whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is >>> when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is >>> the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed >>> documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. >>> Thanks for any help you can supply. Kat. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list >>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org >>> >>> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps >> > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > -- Shauna Bingham Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary 3600 S. 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URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Mon Mar 22 12:36:08 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:36:08 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Article in the VC Star: Cargo ships skirting Channel Islands creating problems In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Carol, Here, everyone, is a Santa Barbara additional take on the issue. This weeks SB Independent added to the points mentioned here, the following emphasis about reduced polution in Santa Barbara County due to the cargo ships skirting of the Santa Barbara Channel. Captain Dick McKenna, of the Marine Exchange of So. Calif. quoted in the Ventura article, told the Independent that the ship traffic through the channel amounts now to 17-18% of the total ship traffic in and out of Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor, when it used to be at 65%. According to Terry Dressler, the local expert on Santa Barbara County air quality, this 70 % reduction in ship traffic burning the dirtiest fuel, and the other 30% now required to be cleaner, has dramatically improved Santa Barbara County air quality. Based on a 2007 study, he said at least 40% of the county's air polution came from passing ships in the channel. Have a good day! Paul Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:35:42 -0700 From: carol.celic at gmail.com To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org Subject: [CINC] Article in the VC Star: Cargo ships skirting Channel Islands creating problems Here's an interesting article from today's VC Star. I just want to provide the information, no need for an open discussion on the RAIN list. http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/mar/21/cargo-ships-skirting-channel-islands-creating/ _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kensword at cox.net Mon Mar 22 13:20:35 2010 From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:20:35 -0700 Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: <31599230.1269278066543.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <31599230.1269278066543.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: Hi Scot and all, My going on four years with the corp, doing all the boats fairly regularly, I have never experienced ANY of them approaching closer than the 100 yard minimum. As I understand the rule, and as others have suggested happens, and as it did yesterday on the Islander, and I explained it to the visitors on the boat, by law we cannot approach any closer than that 100 yard limit. But, if the whales choose to approach the boat, even nudge up against the boat, that is just fine. The goal of the law is not to stress the whales, or give them any indication that they are being pursued, chased, ergo, harassed. When the whale chooses to approach the boat operating in this manner, quite obviously, it is comfortable with the boat being there, enough that it wants, and does, make it own approach. Other whales either stay off, or even move off. It is their call. Yesterday in just such a situation, we got quite a show up close and very personal by two very friendly Humpbacks who came over on their own from about 200-300 yards out. Alex shut the engines down and we drifted with them as they entertained for better than an hour. So the key word her is "approach," not necessarily "stay." Maybe that is where your understanding, saw these experiences of yours as, in violation of the rule. Hope this is a help. Ken Tatro On Mar 22, 2010, at 10:14 AM, islandkayaker at earthlink.net wrote: > Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they do. Keep it real. > > Scott > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Staci Kaye-Carr > Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM > To: CINC > Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March > >> I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. > > Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying > >> MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS > >> To report a violation contact the >> NOAA Enforcement Hot Line >> 800-853-1964 > > You can also use the above number for MLPA violations > >> To Report a Poacher or Polluter > >> If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number > 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. > Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. > >> On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: >> >>> 8-10 humpback (each trip) >>> Total of 4 grays >>> 1 blue shark >>> Common dolphin >>> >>> (total of both trips) >>> >>> I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). >>> >>> I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. 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They seem to be mimicking more and more their little cousins, most of whom have never seemed to show a fear of boats with viewing humans aboard. Shame on them for being so gregarious, and causing all this consternation on dry land! But, I personally, think it is a good sign. Paul From: kensword at cox.net Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:20:35 -0700 To: islandkayaker at earthlink.net CC: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org Subject: Re: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March Hi Scot and all, My going on four years with the corp, doing all the boats fairly regularly, I have never experienced ANY of them approaching closer than the 100 yard minimum. As I understand the rule, and as others have suggested happens, and as it did yesterday on the Islander, and I explained it to the visitors on the boat, by law we cannot approach any closer than that 100 yard limit. But, if the whales choose to approach the boat, even nudge up against the boat, that is just fine. The goal of the law is not to stress the whales, or give them any indication that they are being pursued, chased, ergo, harassed.When the whale chooses to approach the boat operating in this manner, quite obviously, it is comfortable with the boat being there, enough that it wants, and does, make it own approach. Other whales either stay off, or even move off. It is their call. Yesterday in just such a situation, we got quite a show up close and very personal by two very friendly Humpbacks who came over on their own from about 200-300 yards out. Alex shut the engines down and we drifted with them as they entertained for better than an hour. So the key word her is "approach," not necessarily "stay." Maybe that is where your understanding, saw these experiences of yours as, in violation of the rule. Hope this is a help. Ken Tatro On Mar 22, 2010, at 10:14 AM, islandkayaker at earthlink.net wrote:Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they do. Keep it real. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Staci Kaye-Carr Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM To: CINC Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS To report a violation contact theNOAA Enforcement Hot Line800-853-1964 You can also use the above number for MLPA violations To Report a Poacher or Polluter If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote:8-10 humpback (each trip)Total of 4 grays1 blue sharkCommon dolphin (total of both trips) I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help you can supply. Kat._______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft?s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kat at recycledgoods.com Mon Mar 22 14:35:24 2010 From: kat at recycledgoods.com (Kathryn Wasden) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:35:24 -0700 Subject: [CINC] quick comments on 100 yard distance Message-ID: <008b01caca07$95262f90$bf728eb0$@com> I appreciate those who have commented with helpful replies. I did contact a special agent with NOAA and sent what photos I could to be of help. I believe others have called in this incident as well. Whether the NOAA special agent will pursue this incident or not I have no idea, but felt I did what was absolutely necessary- as we are so fond of hearing "we are the eyes and ears" .this incident obviously wasn't a boating error but complete disregard to the mammals. We have all been in situations where we must make a judgment call. I felt and so did the captain of the boat that although we volunteer for informational purposes, that serious and dangerous situations might call for further action. This was the case on Saturday. Again, thanks to all of you who have helped with getting the correct contact information out on the rain list, I really appreciate the proper use of this forum as it can be so useful. Kat. Wasden -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kensword at cox.net Mon Mar 22 16:05:27 2010 From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:05:27 -0700 Subject: [CINC] IPCO Islander, Sunday 21Mar'10 Message-ID: <40C745CC-C7B9-430A-9091-B4700B84905D@cox.net> Hi folks, Well, what a day, not sure it rises to the standard of some the recent reports, but it genuinely approaches them, for sure. The Stats: AM 4 Grays 2 Humpbacks PM 2 Grays 2 Humpbacks 500 Common Dolphin Yes, we must have had the nice visit of the very friendly Humpbacks out and about, in the channel. First the AM trip was very nice, very smooth waters, slight swell, 130 guests from Wisconsin, India, New York, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and other nearby communities. Many had several questions at the end of my usual presentation, and more across the day. Interesting group of folks. A cool morning with fog hanging around and out toward the islands. The challenge, to find them with very limited view. Capt. Alex even turned on the olfactory meter to smell them out, sighting one olfactory incident, "We know they are not far as they just sent their scent our way." But no, these guys were not to be found. Humpbacks for sure, the skipper said, and explained that each of the species have their own distinct scent. The fog lifting a bit now, and yea, a couple of grays heading west on a steady march to the Alaskan dinning halls. We approached and they kept their steady troll. We got some very good looks and a few flukes, score 2 grays on our list. ... Then suddenly, one, then two breaches by these two, yes grays, breaching in SB Channel on their march north. Whoa, what was that about? Who knows, but yes, it does happen now and again with the grays. I have seen it before, but very inoften, to say the least. The folks were very pleasantly surprised and pleased. Having left them we were off to find others and the Goddess of Success was with and blessing us, as we came on two Humpbacks seemingly feeding. Many an arch and several flukes, score 2 Humpbacks. The folks were thrilled and taking photos. A nice show to be sure. But time to head back and get ready for the afternoon run. The Afternoon trip showed a bit more swell and a steady light ripple of the waters, the fog lifting quite nicely for the 132 on board. Twenty international students from Pierce College, about the same for a group from Woodland Hills, a family from Alabama, another from Atlanta, and several youngsters with their folks, one just two months, out on her very first WW, made up a large portion of the very full boat. Visibility was very good. Yet, no whales. Sea Lions on the harbor entry was it for mammals, that was more than an hour ago. Finally a couple of north bound Grays on the same march as the morning pair. Good looks and nice fluke here and there. A very usual gray whale sighting. Chatting it up, many we curious about the islands and could they go on them, do some hiking etc. These got some brochures for their next trip planning. Breaking off, on we go, looking for others. Again it has been a good hour since we encountered the Grays. Then a couple of blows far off, not sure the kind, but we are after it. Drawing closer we saw they were Humpbacks. Good! Maybe they are the friendlies we heard so much about. Soon we are in proximity, slowing we began sizing them up. These two, like the morning pair, seemed to be feeding, but not quite. Cruising off of them, nice arches, often flukes and gone. Surface again, and a seeming part rollover, a turn and they are now coming toward the boat. Not fast, but steady. On arrival, they began just lounging around, blowing and not really diving. Capt. Alex shut the Islander down, to see what these two might be up to. They were definitely checking us out, bow, sides, stren, under and again all around. Then trumpeting as they continued their very thorough survey of us. We are about a half hour into their visit, the folks going crazy as they run from side to side hoping to get the best photo. If it were not for digital, a lot of film would have been used up by then. More trumpeting, and again more trumpeting and several doses of fresh whale breath were now wafting across the Islander. Nice! Suddenly a huge splash at the stern. A full tail lob by an adult Humpback sent the folks screaming in delight. More lounging, and blowing, as they rounded the bow and went under on the starboard side. Gone. ... I noticed the water beginning to roil on that starboard side and said I thought they were coming up right there. Whooooosh!! Kerslaaaaplash!!! A full breach right next to the Islander's PORT stern. It went under the boat breaching with not five feet clearance, up and over its left side and back. As they surface agin, it was about 100 yards off and two sea lions begin a playful back and forth, jump over the whales rostrum routine. The whales now were more interested in playing with the Sea Lions than us, so Capt. Alex fired up the Islander to head out, and the friendlies again began to approach the boat. We hung in there a bit more and they began to drift off, the Sea Lions cavorting along with them, a good show to be sure. Not to be out done a couple of humpback off in the distance began breaching and peck slapping. The folks had had a very nice treat, to be sure. Off we were to Anacapa, viewing of the arch and the Sea Lions on the back side, more "film" was burned as the folks took this all in to the fullest. Running behind time now we headed home, crossing the channel quietly as folks settled in for the run to port. Well the day was not over, just outside the harbor a nice pod of Commons greeted us home, with many a jump and surf the wake and bow pressure wave. Folks agin were up and out, shooting more "film." One guy had spent his batteries on the whales so go no dolphin pix for him. The Island Adventure was coming in with a load of hikers and kayakers, so we let them go ahead, two very full Packer boats coming home. We had a very full dock to be sure coming out. Capt. Alex, Capt. Steve, and Steve did their usual find job of it, with great commentary and fine service to all, on two very full boat runs for the day. Yours truly was the sole Naturalist on these two runs. It never gets old. ... ... ... are we having fun yet??? Ken Tatro -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mommasisa at gmail.com Mon Mar 22 16:27:58 2010 From: mommasisa at gmail.com (Lisa Anderson) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:27:58 -0700 Subject: [CINC] IPCO Islander, Sunday 21Mar'10 In-Reply-To: <40C745CC-C7B9-430A-9091-B4700B84905D@cox.net> References: <40C745CC-C7B9-430A-9091-B4700B84905D@cox.net> Message-ID: <1f69dbb41003221627m45030b80kae04f3f393e9bf8d@mail.gmail.com> NICE!! On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Kenneth A. Tatro wrote: > Hi folks, > > Well, what a day, not sure it rises to the standard of some the recent > reports, but it genuinely approaches them, for sure. > > The Stats: > > AM > > 4 Grays > 2 Humpbacks > > PM > > 2 Grays > 2 Humpbacks > 500 Common Dolphin > > Yes, we must have had the nice visit of the very friendly Humpbacks out and > about, in the channel. > > First the AM trip was very nice, very smooth waters, slight swell, 130 > guests from Wisconsin, India, New York, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ventura > and other nearby communities. Many had several questions at the end of my > usual presentation, and more across the day. Interesting group of folks. > > A cool morning with fog hanging around and out toward the islands. The > challenge, to find them with very limited view. Capt. Alex even turned on > the olfactory meter to smell them out, sighting one olfactory incident, "We > know they are not far as they just sent their scent our way." But no, these > guys were not to be found. Humpbacks for sure, the skipper said, and > explained that each of the species have their own distinct scent. The fog > lifting a bit now, and yea, a couple of grays heading west on a steady march > to the Alaskan dinning halls. We approached and they kept their steady > troll. We got some very good looks and a few flukes, score 2 grays on our > list. ... Then suddenly, one, then two breaches by these two, yes grays, > breaching in SB Channel on their march north. Whoa, what was that about? > Who knows, but yes, it does happen now and again with the grays. I have > seen it before, but very inoften, to say the least. The folks were very > pleasantly surprised and pleased. > > Having left them we were off to find others and the Goddess of Success was > with and blessing us, as we came on two Humpbacks seemingly feeding. Many > an arch and several flukes, score 2 Humpbacks. The folks were thrilled and > taking photos. A nice show to be sure. But time to head back and get ready > for the afternoon run. > > The Afternoon trip showed a bit more swell and a steady light ripple of the > waters, the fog lifting quite nicely for the 132 on board. Twenty > international students from Pierce College, about the same for a group from > Woodland Hills, a family from Alabama, another from Atlanta, and several > youngsters with their folks, one just two months, out on her very first WW, > made up a large portion of the very full boat. Visibility was very good. > Yet, no whales. Sea Lions on the harbor entry was it for mammals, that was > more than an hour ago. Finally a couple of north bound Grays on the same > march as the morning pair. Good looks and nice fluke here and there. A very > usual gray whale sighting. > > Chatting it up, many we curious about the islands and could they go on > them, do some hiking etc. These got some brochures for their next trip > planning. > > Breaking off, on we go, looking for others. Again it has been a good hour > since we encountered the Grays. Then a couple of blows far off, not sure > the kind, but we are after it. Drawing closer we saw they were Humpbacks. > Good! Maybe they are the friendlies we heard so much about. Soon we are in > proximity, slowing we began sizing them up. > > These two, like the morning pair, seemed to be feeding, but not quite. > Cruising off of them, nice arches, often flukes and gone. Surface again, > and a seeming part rollover, a turn and they are now coming toward the boat. > Not fast, but steady. On arrival, they began just lounging around, blowing > and not really diving. Capt. Alex shut the Islander down, to see what these > two might be up to. They were definitely checking us out, bow, sides, stren, > under and again all around. Then trumpeting as they continued their very > thorough survey of us. We are about a half hour into their visit, the folks > going crazy as they run from side to side hoping to get the best photo. If > it were not for digital, a lot of film would have been used up by then. More > trumpeting, and again more trumpeting and several doses of fresh whale > breath were now wafting across the Islander. Nice! > > Suddenly a huge splash at the stern. A full tail lob by an adult Humpback > sent the folks screaming in delight. More lounging, and blowing, as they > rounded the bow and went under on the starboard side. Gone. ... I noticed > the water beginning to roil on that starboard side and said I thought they > were coming up right there. Whooooosh!! Kerslaaaaplash!!! A full breach > right next to the Islander's *PORT* stern. It went under the boat > breaching with not five feet clearance, up and over its left side and back. > As they surface agin, it was about 100 yards off and two sea lions begin a > playful back and forth, jump over the whales rostrum routine. The whales > now were more interested in playing with the Sea Lions than us, so Capt. > Alex fired up the Islander to head out, and the friendlies again began to > approach the boat. We hung in there a bit more and they began to drift off, > the Sea Lions cavorting along with them, a good show to be sure. Not to be > out done a couple of humpback off in the distance began breaching and peck > slapping. The folks had had a very nice treat, to be sure. > > Off we were to Anacapa, viewing of the arch and the Sea Lions on the back > side, more "film" was burned as the folks took this all in to the fullest. > > Running behind time now we headed home, crossing the channel quietly as > folks settled in for the run to port. Well the day was not over, just > outside the harbor a nice pod of Commons greeted us home, with many a jump > and surf the wake and bow pressure wave. Folks agin were up and out, > shooting more "film." One guy had spent his batteries on the whales so go no > dolphin pix for him. The Island Adventure was coming in with a load of > hikers and kayakers, so we let them go ahead, two very full Packer boats > coming home. We had a very full dock to be sure coming out. > > Capt. Alex, Capt. Steve, and Steve did their usual find job of it, with > great commentary and fine service to all, on two very full boat runs for the > day. > > Yours truly was the sole Naturalist on these two runs. > > It never gets old. ... ... ... are we having fun yet??? > > Ken Tatro > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > -- Lisa Proud Marine Corp Mom LCPL. Nicholas Hale Anderson KIA 11/12/2004 "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -General George S. Patton, Jr. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kensword at cox.net Mon Mar 22 16:36:15 2010 From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:36:15 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Nice article on outdoor stuff and CINP Message-ID: Hi folks, You might enjoy this. http://www.noozhawk.com/outdoors/article/032010_its_a_blooming_good_time_for_wildflower_blossoms Ken Tatro From cfrench1366 at aol.com Mon Mar 22 18:25:49 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:25:49 -0400 Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: <1f69dbb41003221054k7909be57lc2b05dff81411266@mail.gmail.com> References: <31599230.1269278066543.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> <1f69dbb41003221054k7909be57lc2b05dff81411266@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8CC983EE791DC2B-1608-50C@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com> Scott: Check with Capt. Lee, or Jimmy or Anthony or Dave. When the whales approach the boats and get within the 100 yard range, they turn off the props for the whale's safety. I speak from experience from having gone out on IPCO boats for many years, that they do not approach the whales within 100 yards. Whales can approach (and do) the boats, but the props are turned off at that moment. In fact, the captains usually explain this to the passengers. If you have seen other operators doing something different than what I and Lisa have described, then you should report that behavior. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Anderson To: islandkayaker at earthlink.net Cc: CINC Sent: Mon, Mar 22, 2010 10:54 am Subject: Re: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March Scott, Actually IPCO boats do!! If the whales come UP to the boats--then that is different! As an IPCO employee, we strive to protect our resources, and that would include all whales!! If the whales come up to our boats the captains usually shut the boats down as well. Maybe you should be a little more careful about accusing companies of wrongful doing before you hit that reply to all button. I take offense to your accusations. Lisa Anderson On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 10:14 AM, wrote: Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they do. Keep it real. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Staci Kaye-Carr Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM To: CINC Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS To report a violation contact the NOAA Enforcement Hot Line 800-853-1964 You can also use the above number for MLPA violations To Report a Poacher or Polluter If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number 1 888 DFG-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it occurred. You do not have to give your name. On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: 8-10 humpback (each trip) Total of 4 grays 1 blue shark Common dolphin (total of both trips) I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of guests to talk to J ). I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help you can supply. Kat. _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -- Lisa Proud Marine Corp Mom LCPL. Nicholas Hale Anderson KIA 11/12/2004 "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -General George S. Patton, Jr. _______________________________________________ hannel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list hannel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org ttp://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mr.zalophus at gmail.com Mon Mar 22 18:41:59 2010 From: mr.zalophus at gmail.com (Mr Zalophus) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:41:59 -0700 Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March In-Reply-To: <8CC983EE791DC2B-1608-50C@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com> References: <31599230.1269278066543.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> <1f69dbb41003221054k7909be57lc2b05dff81411266@mail.gmail.com> <8CC983EE791DC2B-1608-50C@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Companies like the Condor Express and Island Packers could not stay in the business for decades (as they both have done) if they violated the laws. Passengers as well as CINC naturalists won't tolerate abuse, and would have reported them years ago. These boat owners and their crew are among the most whale-savy and cetacean-loving people I know. And to get back to the start of all this, neither Island Packers or the Condor Express will be found launching kayaks in the midst of the whales. Not today, not yesterday, not ever. Bob Perry On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 6:25 PM, Catherine French wrote: > Scott: > > Check with Capt. Lee, or Jimmy or Anthony or Dave. When the whales approach > the boats and get within the 100 yard range, they turn off the props for the > whale's safety. I speak from experience from having gone out on IPCO boats > for many years, that they do not approach the whales within 100 yards. > Whales can approach (and do) the boats, but the props are turned off at that > moment. In fact, the captains usually explain this to the passengers. > > If you have seen other operators doing something different than what I and > Lisa have described, then you should report that behavior. > > Sincerely, > Catherine French > cfrench1366 at aol.com > 805.815.3523 > 805.570.0432 mobile > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lisa Anderson > To: islandkayaker at earthlink.net > Cc: CINC > Sent: Mon, Mar 22, 2010 10:54 am > Subject: Re: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March > > Scott, > Actually IPCO boats do!! If the whales come UP to the boats--then that is > different! As an IPCO employee, we strive to protect our resources, and that > would include all whales!! If the whales come up to our boats the captains > usually shut the boats down as well. > Maybe you should be a little more careful about accusing companies of > wrongful doing before you hit that reply to all button. I take offense to > your accusations. > Lisa Anderson > > On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 10:14 AM, wrote: > >> Question: How many whale watch boats that any of you have been on stay at >> least 100 yards off the whales... Really. How far? In my experience it is >> seldom outside 100 yards. The boats need to give people a show.... and they >> do. Keep it real. >> >> Scott >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Staci Kaye-Carr >> Sent: Mar 21, 2010 5:28 PM >> To: CINC >> Subject: [CINC] To report a violation contact Islander 20 March >> >> *I called the number and that incident was reported yesterday. * >> >> >> Shall we all put these numbers in are cell phones...just saying >> * >> * >> >> *MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT VIOLATIONS* >> >> >> *To report a violation contact the* >> *NOAA Enforcement Hot Line* >> >> *800-853-1964* >> >> * >> * >> *You can also use the above number for MLPA violations* >> >> To Report a Poacher or Polluter >> >> >> If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife >> violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the >> toll free CalTIP number >> >> *1 888 DFG-CALTIP **(888 334-2258)**, *24 hours a day, seven days a week. >> Be prepared to give the fullest possible account of the incident including >> the name, address, age and description of the suspect, vehicle description, >> direction of travel, license number, type of violation and when and where it >> occurred. *You do not* *have to give your name.* >> * >> * >> >> On Mar 21, 2010, at 10:50 AM, Kathryn Wasden wrote: >> >> 8-10 humpback (each trip) >> Total of 4 grays >> 1 blue shark >> Common dolphin >> >> (total of both trips) >> >> I think Carol Celic?s write up sums up my day so I won?t be repetitive >> here. There were over 100 passengers on each trip of the Islander (a lot of >> guests to talk to J ). >> >> I do have a question if anyone can help I would appreciate if you have had >> personal experience. A recreational boat ?flew? over the spot of the last >> breathing cycle of humpbacks several boats were viewing?with no regard?quite >> horrifying. I did document the boat and capt. Cpt. Anthony left the are >> quickly after and as we witness the same boat disembarked kayaks and >> proceeded to kayak quite near to the whales a well. I documented this as >> well. My question is when you are a witness to such a flagrant violation >> what is the proper procedure. I believe I have good detailed >> documentation?but not sure what the proper procedure is. Thanks for any help >> you can supply. Kat. >> _______________________________________________ >> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list >> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org >> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list >> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org >> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps >> >> > > > -- > Lisa > > Proud Marine Corp Mom > LCPL. Nicholas Hale Anderson > KIA 11/12/2004 > "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. > Rather we should thank God that such men lived." > -General George S. Patton, Jr. > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing listChannel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.orghttp://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anthonynsocal at yahoo.com Mon Mar 22 19:16:50 2010 From: anthonynsocal at yahoo.com (Anthony Lombardi) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:16:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CINC] cincer's Message-ID: <751984.2567.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> If anyone would like to ask questions about the incident, with the boat and the whales, you can contact me personally, and you will get the full story. Maybe this way everyone who is interested can get the full story instead of assumptions of what happened, after reading this all day, it's funny how the story progessively changes. I would be more than happy to answer any questions on what happened, and how it was dealt with. Thanks, Anthony -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From klez18 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 22 22:08:43 2010 From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:08:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CINC] 3/22 Island Adventure Message-ID: <143004.25938.qm@web180108.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> 12 Humpbacks 500 Common Dolphins Naturalists Linda Hitt, Marty Flam ?IPCO Island Adventure, Captain Jimmy ? Noon crossing to Scorpion,?return at?Vta Harbor 5:15 pm Island?campers and day visitor passengers observed 12 Humpbacks spouting, feeding, flukeing & a breach off a ways, plus 500 Common Dolphins.? Another spectacular day in our Galapagosian biosphre and on?our offshore Eden...Thank you to all responsible! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dean.benjamin at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 23 06:54:41 2010 From: dean.benjamin at sbcglobal.net (Dean Benjamin) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:54:41 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Invitation to view dean.benjamin's Picasa Web Album - March HumpbackPalooza Message-ID: <72CF1DBDD4EF4CB395F98D6BF032AD6C@HomeLaptop> What with all the rancor the past few days, I am loathe to send this. But the encounter was just too incredible to not share. So, this was yesterday, 2 people, 5 humpbacks, 1 hour. We stood off well over 100 yards and shut the engine off..not idling but off. The humpbacks came over and I stopped taking pix after about 15 minutes and just enjoyed the next 45 minutes. With all the whales I have seen in my life, this was the experience of a lifetime. Dean Location: 1 mile south of Grace. Vessel: Ranger 25 Tug owned by Phil Peterson ViP. _____ From: Picasa Web Albums [mailto:picasawebalbums-noreply at google.com] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:04 PM To: dean.benjamin at sbcglobal.net Subject: Invitation to view dean.benjamin's Picasa Web Album - March HumpbackPalooza You are invited to view dean.benjamin's photo album: March HumpbackPalooza March HumpbackPalooza Mar 22, 2010 by dean.benjamin View Album Play slideshow Contribute photos to this album Message from dean.benjamin: Was out on the Santa Barbara Channel and was bumped into, literally, by 5 humpbacks. Enjoy. 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It ran during the news on Ventura channels 11 & 13 at 10pm & 11pm last night, respectively. http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/ventura-county-whale-watching-20100322 Clare Fritzsche Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 658-5733 FAX: (805) 658-5799 Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov From Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov Tue Mar 23 14:04:06 2010 From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:04:06 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Outreach Calendar Updated and Online Message-ID: Thank you for your responses to our community events and outreach calendar! Your requests have been confirmed and the calendar can now be viewed online at: http://www.nps.gov/chis/supportyourpark/volunteer-schedules.htm We still have a variety of shifts available, however, we need especially need coverage at the following events: (see link above for shifts) 4/17/10 VENTURA EARTH DAY ECOFEST, 10 am - 5 pm, down at the Ventura Promendade Park by the ocean. 4/17 CA WILDLIFE FESTIVAL, 10 am - 4 pm, Los Angelese Zoo. Please send your requests to Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov. Thank you! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From camccleskey at yahoo.com Tue Mar 23 16:12:03 2010 From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:12:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CINC] PID Sub for Condor tomorrow ! Message-ID: <430332.3496.qm@web33401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This is soooo late, but I just noticed that I am double booked for tomorrow.? 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Now I've got to get back to erradicaring this ice plant. ~ Carol Celic Sent by two cans and piece of string From kensword at cox.net Wed Mar 17 10:20:45 2010 From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:20:45 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Channel Islands Restoration Message-ID: Hi Folks, For those of you who missed it, this is a very brief report on a talk by Russell Galipeau, Channel Island National Park Superintendent, last Tuesday evening at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. It was a lot of fun and very informative. The little photo slide show, to the right on this page, of the Islands. First is of the three Islets of Anacapa Island, showing west at sunset, East Anacapa in the foreground, Middle Anacapa to the left and West Anacapa in to background. The second is of East Anacapa, up on top, looking east across the Coreopsis, now in full bloom, to the light house and the many Western Gulls, some 10-12,000 of them nesting and bring up their young. The third is of Bechers Bay, Santa Rosa Island, and last, I think, is a small portion of the vast, several species, seal rookery on San Miguel Island. http://www.noozhawk.com/outdoors/article/031410_channel_islands_national_park Ken Tatro From cfrench1366 at aol.com Thu Mar 18 19:16:32 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:16:32 -0400 Subject: [CINC] IPCO Whale of a time with humpbacks Message-ID: <8CC952153744392-16C8-7AA4@webmail-m034.sysops.aol.com> I was fortunate enough to go out on an IPCO WW trip today and was able to experience up close and personal visits from some very friendly and curious whales. My iPhone shots attached. 12 humpbacks, north shore of Anacapa a few common dolphin on the way out 1,000s of birds including: double crested and Brandt's cormorants, Xantus murrelets, pigeon guillemots, pelicans, Western, Hermann and Bonaparte gulls, sooty shearwater, surf scoters and more 2 mature gray whales heading from just south east of AI toward the northwest 500 common dolphins The humpbacks seemed to be in pairs with the first nearest pair leaving the Islander (with no passengers aboard, they had dropped of people at Anacapa) and coming over to see us. We could see these two as we approached popping their massive heads up out of the water at the bow and starboard forward of the boat. When we arrived, it was like they were boat hopping. They came right over and starting mugging us. And, everyone got a great whiff of the wonderful (not) smell that they shared with us with each breadth. Allie did a great job explaining that the odor is from the oil that lines their blowholes. The whales would spy hop on one side, go to the other side of the boat, repeat and repeat. They came right to the surface showing off the length of and breadth of their bodies. They were so close we could clearly see their tubercles and the hairs in them. One of them had a massive amount of barnacles on its rostrum and seemed to have a cut or something on his right "chin". Couldn't tell for sure. But I got some great iPhone shots. These two whales mugged us for about 30-minutes, then we were treated to more visits by yet another pair just a bit closer to the island and we saw other pairs just further in the distance. We got close looks of six out of the 12. Lots of flukes, spy hops and some tail lobbing as well as seeing one with his giant yaw open at the surface and his tongue peaking out. We were treated as well, with great views of millions of krill and sardines seemingly running away from the whales. They swarmed next to the boat for a long time and everyone aboard got a great look. It was a great outreach opportunity. The sea was green from all the algae with red roils from the krill. Aw! We went around to the back side AI saw thousands of sea lions, and one really enormous male. Then as we left the south side to turn north, I saw two spouts in the distance about 1/8-mile from the boat. Sure enough, two grays heading up the coast. As we headed back to the harbor, the 500 commons came to play, fly through the air, and wow all the jubilant passengers. Famed local photographer, Tim Hauf, was on board and delighted to get so many great shots. It was a fantastic day on our glorious Pacific. Thanks to Capt. Lee for his great skill and speaking ability, Allie as well and Steve. Good crew and fun was had by all. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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"Everyone" who Loves our Coastal Front Yard is So Lucky you Remain at the Helm!!-Including our marine cousins! > From: carol.celic at gmail.com > To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:58:22 -0700 > Subject: [CINC] IPCO GOT THE CONCESSION! > > Greetings from Anacapa! > > I just got a message via Scott Cuzzo & Lisa Anderson...it's official > IPCO got their concession contract with the NPS! > > Congrats! Now I've got to get back to erradicaring this ice plant. > > ~ Carol Celic > > Sent by two cans and piece of string > _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. 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I could not do my day hike, and Kat Wasden could not get dropped off for her overnight training, leaving Joel all alone on the island again! Skipper Jason went to plan "B" and we cruised west along the north shore of Anacapa toward Santa Cruz Is. With the wind it was not bad. About mid-gap between the islands all 78 aboard were treated to a t least a 45 minute show of two Humpbacks "continuously" tail flopping and pec-flapping! They got our attention with a few acrobatic breaches, then kept "flopping and flapping" until we left them for home. Crew member Mike said he has seen the same two Humpbacks amusing the boat off and on for a couple weeks. He described today's antics as "foreplay!" I wondered to myself how much energy, if any, they could have had left for whatever? The trip home into the Easterly winds proved not so much fun for at least half of the passengers, including visitors from Poland, Germany, and Japan. Crew-persons Mike and Laurie did a great job of moving people around so they avoided getting wet. About 200 Common Dolphin joined us closer in, seemingly oblivious to the wind and rough seas. Paul Petrich _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From scott at scottcuzzo.com Sat Mar 27 21:55:58 2010 From: scott at scottcuzzo.com (Scott Cuzzo) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:55:58 -0500 Subject: [CINC] Afternoon trip on the Vanguard, today, Sat. 3/27 Message-ID: <20100328045558.44a5865a@corp.kvcinc.com> 5+ humpbacks a few commons no barfing I was only on the afternoon whale watching trip on the Vanguard today. As I approached the IPCO office there were LOTS of unhappy people who'd been tossed about during the morning trip. Even naturalist Kat, who looked a lot like a glazed donut from salt spray, warned me that it had been very rough. So, with a wad of ginger in my mouth, like chewing tobacco, I boarded warily. Well the sea had calmed a lot by the afternoon, and while surely not calm, it was pretty bearable. We found probably three humpbacks close to SCI, getting some good views of blows and flukes, but it was a bit rocky on the waves at this location, so we moved more towards the gap between Anacapa and SCI. It was much more calm and there was a pair of humpbacks that we observed again. More blows and flukes. No close approaches or anything too exciting, but a good chance for the passengers to see humpback whales. Lots of great questions from passengers. I don't think anyone threw up. And no one got soaked. Regards, Scott Cuzzo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From twofishx2 at verizon.net Sun Mar 28 06:58:24 2010 From: twofishx2 at verizon.net (twofishx2 at verizon.net) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:58:24 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [CINC] Substitute covered Message-ID: <2000965349.1436467.1269784704786.JavaMail.root@vms170009.mailsrvcs.net> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jkuizenga at linkline.com Sun Mar 28 09:07:38 2010 From: jkuizenga at linkline.com (John Kuizenga) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:07:38 -0700 Subject: [CINC] WW on the Islander, 3/27/10 Message-ID: Hi All, Here?s the count for the ?Islander?s? AM Trip, Sat. 3/27: * Two Humpback?s THE TALE OF TWO COASTAL CITIES: Left Santa Barbara yesterday am, no wind! Arrived at Ventura Harbor and the wind was blowing a gale (actually 20-25 kts.) out of the east. Heading out to mid-channel aboard the Islander with the wind at our backs wasn?t bad. However, once we arrived in the neighborhood of the shipping lanes and approx. 6-8 miles off the east end of S.C. the wind, short choppy mixed seas were relentless. Many sick folks, others glazed over, staring straight ahead, not moving to see anything and a few slumped in corners. However, many were unphased by the pitching, rolling and jawing, thoroughly enjoyed our two visiting Humpback?s and maintained their good dispositions in spite of the conditions. In the wheelhouse I listened to Captain Anthony talking to Matt (CX) mid-channel off SB and he?s reporting no wind and twelve to fourteen Humpbacks. What a difference some twenty miles can make! Once on station (singular), as we stayed pretty much in the same location the entire am trip, we were joined by the Explorer and the Ranger 85 and everyone aboard the three boats (Islander count, 130) were treated to an array of behaviors by the two Humps, one slightly larger than the other, but both most likely adults. Initially, Captain Anthony spotted breaching in the distance and as we moved closer the display of antics continued including: more breaches, tail lobs, fluking, snorkeling an both pectoral fin and fluke waving and of course blowing! What a Show! These whale approach us within feet and I will never be convinced they don?t like interacting with boats and the waving and shout people aboard them, many yesterday being Pepperdine U. Alumni. We watched them for well over an hour and they literally moved from boat to boat giving everyone close-up looks and mugging each vessel. At one point they were within several feet of the pitching bow of the Explorer and I was concerned one would be hit when the bow came crashing down. Fortunately, neither was hit, although one of the two did have propeller scars on its right flank according to Anthony. He was familiar with these two whales one of which had a white frosting on its dorsal fin and the other a gray patch on his/her back. The larger of the two had a cluster of barnacles near the base of a pectoral fin which didn?t escape Anthony?s eagle eyes. The return trip to Ventura was not pretty and what was so amazing to me was, as I drove back north to SB, the wind ceased to exist just North of the Ventura River, near the old Taylor Ranch, and as I worked my way up the coast the westerlies prevailed and no more off-shore spray being whipped off the wave crest. John -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gksully at pacbell.net Sun Mar 28 11:16:51 2010 From: gksully at pacbell.net (Karen Sullivan) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:16:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [CINC] WW on the Islander, 3/27/10 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <903827.19252.qm@web81708.mail.mud.yahoo.com> What a difference a few hours can make, also. Gary and I went on the afternoon trip yesterday aboard the Islander, as paying passengers with my sister and brother in law. (nice change to be one of the ones sitting and being able to be right at the rail!) No CINC naturalist was on board. Captain Anthony warned everyone that the boat ride was going to very very rough, especially coming back, and offered, almost encouraged, anyone who might get sick to stay ashore. No one did, and it turned out his warning wasn't necessary. Initially he said we weren't going to return to the same 2 humpbacks, because it was too rough, but as we headed out, the seas were smoothing out, and the whitecaps were lessening. A little rocky here and there, but not really unusual. So we headed for the same two whales, and found them. We were off Santa Cruz west of the Anacapa gap. Initially keeping their distance, the pair eventually decided to come over and visit. I have been a naturalist for awhile, starting my 4th year, and I have never seen whales as close as this. I've heard of it, but not seen it. We didn't have any breaches or tail lobs, but what we had were extremely close encounters with these 2. We had spy hops right at the boat. And I mean, they were rubbing the boat as they came up! People could almost touch them. They were rolling around the boats, often being partly under water, then surfacing and spraying everyone. One rolled on it's side and waved it's pectoral fin, which came within inches of the rail. Another one rolled on it's back, and showed off it's ventral pleats and waved it's pec also. They spent a good 30 minutes just circling the Islander, but never being farther away than about 5-10 feet, and mostly closer than that! Can you tell I had a great time! All of this took place in relatively mild sea conditions. There were 2 passengers sick, both of them when we were stopped with the whales, and we got some rocking and rolling as a result of turning the boat. After about 30 minutes the Explorer joined us. (She's an IPCO boat also, but I had never seen her before.) We shared the whales for 15 minutes or so, but since they seemed to like us better, Anthony decided to leave and let the guests on the Explorer enjoy these two. We headed off in search of other delights, and cruised along Anacapa, enjoying the spring green, and the antics of the birds. We had a look at the landing cove, and a beautiful look at the arch. Then we headed in the direction of home, hoping to see some dolphin. We again saw something I have never seen before. An enormous number of cormorants were flying toward Anacapa, low above the water, like they do. For a good 2-3 minutes they kept flying by. Huge groups close together, and it just went on an on. An occasional break where there weren't so many together, and then huge groups together again. Well over a 1,000, possibly as many as 2,000 would be my guess. The ride back in was incredibly smooth. Closer to shore, we found a group of 2-300 commons who amused us with their antics for awhile. The passengers, including me, were almost so overwhelmed and saturated with the awesome encounter with the humpbacks, that the reaction to the dolphins was relatively subdued. Enjoyed of course, but not the usual screams and frenetic running from one side to the other. Maybe that was just me, but my sister (who usually wants to jump in the water with the dolphins) was feeling the same way. Sorry about the long report, but the day was just amazing. Karen Sullivan ________________________________ From: John Kuizenga To: CINC Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 9:07:38 AM Subject: [CINC] WW on the Islander, 3/27/10 WW on the Islander, 3/27/10 Hi All, Here?s the count for the ?Islander?s? AM Trip, Sat. 3/27: * Two Humpback?s THE TALE OF TWO COASTAL CITIES: Left Santa Barbara yesterday am, no wind! Arrived at Ventura Harbor and the wind was blowing a gale (actually 20-25 kts.) out of the east. Heading out to mid-channel aboard the Islander with the wind at our backs wasn?t bad. However, once we arrived in the neighborhood of the shipping lanes and approx. 6-8 miles off the east end of S.C. the wind, short choppy mixed seas were relentless. Many sick folks, others glazed over, staring straight ahead, not moving to see anything and a few slumped in corners. However, many were unphased by the pitching, rolling and jawing, thoroughly enjoyed our two visiting Humpback?s and maintained their good dispositions in spite of the conditions. In the wheelhouse I listened to Captain Anthony talking to Matt (CX) mid-channel off SB and he?s reporting no wind and twelve to fourteen Humpbacks. What a difference some twenty miles can make! Once on station (singular), as we stayed pretty much in the same location the entire am trip, we were joined by the Explorer and the Ranger 85 and everyone aboard the three boats (Islander count, 130) were treated to an array of behaviors by the two Humps, one slightly larger than the other, but both most likely adults. Initially, Captain Anthony spotted breaching in the distance and as we moved closer the display of antics continued including: more breaches, tail lobs, fluking, snorkeling an both pectoral fin and fluke waving and of course blowing! What a Show! These whale approach us within feet and I will never be convinced they don?t like interacting with boats and the waving and shout people aboard them, many yesterday being Pepperdine U. Alumni. We watched them for well over an hour and they literally moved from boat to boat giving everyone close-up looks and mugging each vessel. At one point they were within several feet of the pitching bow of the Explorer and I was concerned one would be hit when the bow came crashing down. Fortunately, neither was hit, although one of the two did have propeller scars on its right flank according to Anthony. He was familiar with these two whales one of which had a white frosting on its dorsal fin and the other a gray patch on his/her back. The larger of the two had a cluster of barnacles near the base of a pectoral fin which didn?t escape Anthony?s eagle eyes. The return trip to Ventura was not pretty and what was so amazing to me was, as I drove back north to SB, the wind ceased to exist just North of the Ventura River, near the old Taylor Ranch, and as I worked my way up the coast the westerlies prevailed and no more off-shore spray being whipped off the wave crest. 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URL: From dbellman at dock.net Sun Mar 28 14:34:26 2010 From: dbellman at dock.net (Dick Bellman) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:34:26 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Ranger 85 on 3/17 Message-ID: <14e524ca1003281434i178467fq75950aaf66376f3d@mail.gmail.com> Very similar day to Vanguard and Islander. The winds were the big story of the day. We did manage to find: 2 Humpbacks; few small pods of Common Dolphin. The am trip was rugged to say the least. We shared two Humpbacks with the Islander and Explorer. Like the other boats that had to head east to get back to port, the trip was difficult. We, too, had our share of passengers lined up at the stern rail. We stayed in the eastern portion of the channel in the pm. Weather markedly better, but absolutely no sightings. Dick Bellman -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From carole at earthlink.net Sun Mar 28 15:11:23 2010 From: carole at earthlink.net (Carole Rosales) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:11:23 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Condor Express Message-ID: <380-220103028221123296@earthlink.net> 9 AM trip - 4 maybe 6 humpbacks ( could have seen one pair twice as we moved between them) Most of the passengers were 5th grade students from Santa Maria. About 30 % were very interested in whales, the others liked the ride as it was a little rough 12 PM trip - two humpbacks up close, and a few dolphins Small family groups on this trip hailing from Germany, Canada and the US. The children, and adults, on this trip(with parents) were very interested and curious about the whales. 3PM cancelled Both times the whales were east of Santa Cruz and were feeding. On one of these trips, a pair of whales did simultaneous breaches on the port side, just off the bow, followed by one doing a twisting breach within 2 minutes of the first one. They seemed to be feeding. 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URL: From Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov Mon Mar 29 10:09:37 2010 From: Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:09:37 -0700 Subject: [CINC] =?windows-1252?q?NOAA=92S_Channel_Islands_National_Marine_?= =?windows-1252?q?Sanctuary_Seeks_Advisory_Council_Applicants?= Message-ID: <4BB0DED1.2030308@noaa.gov> *NOAA?S Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary * *Seeks Advisory Council Applicants* NOAA?s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for eleven seats on its advisory council, which ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: Tourism alternate, Recreational Fishing member and alternate, Commercial Fishing alternate, Business alternate, Education member and alternate, Public at Large alternates (2), and Chumash Community member and alternate. Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of marine resources. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve two-year terms. The advisory council consists of 42 voting representatives representing a variety of public interest groups and county, state, and federal agencies. Applications are due April 23, 2010. For further information please contact Michael Murray by e-mail at Michael.murray at noaa.gov or by phone at 805-884-1464. Application kits can be downloaded from: http://channelislands.noaa.gov/sac/news.html. 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 approximately 1,470 square miles, extending from island shorelines to six miles offshore, and encompassing a rich diversity of marine life, habitats and historical and cultural resources. NOAA understands and predicts changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and conserves and manages our coastal and marine resources. Visit http://www.noaa.gov. On the Web: Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary: http://channelislands.noaa.gov NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries: http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov -- Shauna Bingham Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary 3600 S. Harbor Blvd. #111 Oxnard, CA 93035 Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov (805) 382-6149 ext. 102 Fax (805) 382-9791 http://channelislands.noaa.gov ??`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??..><((((?>???`?.??.. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lisarizzo at earthlink.net Mon Mar 29 12:55:18 2010 From: lisarizzo at earthlink.net (Lisa Rizzo) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:55:18 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [CINC] WW Report March 28 - Island Packers Message-ID: <32836677.1269892518306.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net> AM Trip: 100 Common Dolphin 1-??? PM Trip 3 Fin Whales 2 Grey Whales 500 Dolphin Fortunately the weather was better on Sat than Sunday. The morning trip was odd in that on 2 occasions the crew spotted spouts but upon arriving in the vicinity the whales failed to re-surface. Observing the 3 fin whales was exciting- they were fast moving on the surface - sounding for no more than 5 minutes at a time. Common dolphins were observed close to Anacapa Island, not center of Channel like usual. It was a great day. 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URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 30 22:21:45 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:21:45 -0700 Subject: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? Message-ID: Hello All Volunteers, During the last Anacapa Ice plant eradication homeward trip, there was an almost unanimous opinion expressed in the bow contingent that the CINC should have occasional non-work social gatherings. The lack of monthly meetings now has got members missing each other's company! So, this is a poll on the subject. Dick Bellman and I thought that the mid-point Rincon Beach Park at the Bates Rd turnoff, on the Santa Barbara County side, is a great place to have social. There is a large gazebo with tables and benches, and a BBQ, plus "flush" toilets and running water ( and outside showers). A paved ramp goes down to a fantastic beach, as well as stairs. The view of the sunset is fantastic. Rincon Park is 25 miles from Goleta, as well as Camarillo. There is plenty of parking. Of course we would invite CINP and Sanctuary staff, as well as all boat crews and captains! I am thinking a sunset picnic type outing during the week would be nice, where everyone brings there own food and drink, but the BBQ pit would be started for everyone to use. It has to be reserved, and it would be ours alone for $90. Everyone would donate a couple bucks, depending on how many attend. It would have to be reserved ahead of time, so let me know what you think? Dick thinks a big all day function could be planned closer to to fall. I am thinking many of you might like a late afternoon picnic-sunset gathering right after our next Training session? There is noe reason we can not do both? Let me know your druthers. Paul P.S. Alcoholic beverages are O.K. at the SB County side. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ktl at canyonvoices.com Wed Mar 31 07:31:29 2010 From: ktl at canyonvoices.com (Karen Telleen-Lawton) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:31:29 -0700 Subject: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8B85A52B-865C-4A92-AE51-95C6B2F68849@canyonvoices.com> Great idea. Either one works for me. Karen Telleen-Lawton On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:21 PM, Paul Jr. Petrich wrote: > Hello All Volunteers, > During the last Anacapa Ice plant eradication homeward trip, there was an almost unanimous opinion expressed in the bow contingent that the CINC should have occasional non-work social gatherings. The lack of monthly meetings now has got members missing each other's company! > So, this is a poll on the subject. Dick Bellman and I thought that the mid-point Rincon Beach Park at the Bates Rd turnoff, on the Santa Barbara County side, is a great place to have social. There is a large gazebo with tables and benches, and a BBQ, plus "flush" toilets and running water ( and outside showers). A paved ramp goes down to a fantastic beach, as well as stairs. The view of the sunset is fantastic. Rincon Park is 25 miles from Goleta, as well as Camarillo. There is plenty of parking. > Of course we would invite CINP and Sanctuary staff, as well as all boat crews and captains! > I am thinking a sunset picnic type outing during the week would be nice, where everyone brings there own food and drink, but the BBQ pit would be started for everyone to use. It has to be reserved, and it would be ours alone for $90. Everyone would donate a couple bucks, depending on how many attend. It would have to be reserved ahead of time, so let me know what you think? Dick thinks a big all day function could be planned closer to to fall. I am thinking many of you might like a late afternoon picnic-sunset gathering right after our next Training session? There is noe reason we can not do both? Let me know your druthers. Paul P.S. Alcoholic beverages are O.K. at the SB County side. > > Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. _______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nkvanslyke at verizon.net Wed Mar 31 09:26:13 2010 From: nkvanslyke at verizon.net (Noel and Kathy Van Slyke) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:26:13 -0700 Subject: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0L0500M56N3HOF33@vms173015.mailsrvcs.net> Either or both sound like a good ideas to me. Another way a picnic could be done as well with minimal work is for everyone to bring their own food to barbecue and bring as well something to share. Kathy Van Slyke At 10:21 PM 3/30/2010, Paul Jr. Petrich wrote: >Hello All Volunteers, > During the last Anacapa Ice plant eradication homeward trip, there > was an almost unanimous opinion expressed in the bow contingent > that the CINC should have occasional non-work social gatherings. > The lack of monthly meetings now has got members missing each > other's company! > So, this is a poll on the subject. Dick Bellman and I thought that > the mid-point Rincon Beach Park at the Bates Rd turnoff, on the > Santa Barbara County side, is a great place to have social. There > is a large gazebo with tables and benches, and a BBQ, plus "flush" > toilets and running water ( and outside showers). A paved ramp goes > down to a fantastic beach, as well as stairs. The view of the > sunset is fantastic. Rincon Park is 25 miles from Goleta, as well > as Camarillo. There is plenty of parking. > Of course we would invite CINP and Sanctuary staff, as well as all > boat crews and captains! > I am thinking a sunset picnic type outing during the week would be > nice, where everyone brings there own food and drink, but the BBQ > pit would be started for everyone to use. It has to be reserved, > and it would be ours alone for $90. Everyone would donate a couple > bucks, depending on how many attend. It would have to be reserved > ahead of time, so let me know what you think? Dick thinks a big all > day function could be planned closer to to fall. I am thinking many > of you might like a late afternoon picnic-sunset gathering right > after our next Training session? There is noe reason we can not do > both? Let me know your druthers. Paul P.S. Alcoholic > beverages are O.K. at the SB County side. > > >---------- >Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. >Sign up now. >_______________________________________________ >Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list >Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org >http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cfrench1366 at aol.com Wed Mar 31 09:30:41 2010 From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:30:41 -0400 Subject: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? In-Reply-To: <8B85A52B-865C-4A92-AE51-95C6B2F68849@canyonvoices.com> References: <8B85A52B-865C-4A92-AE51-95C6B2F68849@canyonvoices.com> Message-ID: <8CC9F06A33F5420-AF0-CFF@webmail-d059.sysops.aol.com> Sounds nice, and affordable. Good in between spot. Nice to invite all associated with the corps to come. Just FYI -- IPCO staff are usually working until at least 6:30 or 7:00 at night this time of year, often later. Sincerely, Catherine French cfrench1366 at aol.com 805.815.3523 805.570.0432 mobile -----Original Message----- From: Karen Telleen-Lawton To: Paul Jr. Petrich Cc: channel_islands_ naturalist_corps Sent: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 7:31 am Subject: Re: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? Great idea. Either one works for me. Karen Telleen-Lawton On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:21 PM, Paul Jr. Petrich wrote: Hello All Volunteers, During the last Anacapa Ice plant eradication homeward trip, there was an almost unanimous opinion expressed in the bow contingent that the CINC should have occasional non-work social gatherings. The lack of monthly meetings now has got members missing each other's company! So, this is a poll on the subject. Dick Bellman and I thought that the mid-point Rincon Beach Park at the Bates Rd turnoff, on the Santa Barbara County side, is a great place to have social. There is a large gazebo with tables and benches, and a BBQ, plus "flush" toilets and running water ( and outside showers). A paved ramp goes down to a fantastic beach, as well as stairs. The view of the sunset is fantastic. Rincon Park is 25 miles from Goleta, as well as Camarillo. There is plenty of parking. Of course we would invite CINP and Sanctuary staff, as well as all boat crews and captains! I am thinking a sunset picnic type outing during the week would be nice, where everyone brings there own food and drink, but the BBQ pit would be started for everyone to use. It has to be reserved, and it would be ours alone for $90. Everyone would donate a couple bucks, depending on how many attend. It would have to be reserved ahead of time, so let me know what you think? Dick thinks a big all day function could be planned closer to to fall. I am thinking many of you might like a late afternoon picnic-sunset gathering right after our next Training session? There is noe reason we can not do both? Let me know your druthers. Paul P.S. Alcoholic beverages are O.K. at the SB County side. Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. _______________________________________________ Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps = _______________________________________________ hannel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list hannel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org ttp://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppetrich39 at hotmail.com Wed Mar 31 09:41:01 2010 From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com (Paul Jr. Petrich) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:41:01 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Social poll Message-ID: Hi All, As of 9;30 a.m. 3/31. Nine responses, all in favor: Six for sunset-picnic; one for weekend; 2 for both. Remember: the weekday idea would be from 5 pm.to sunset, which will be 8 ish. Anyone wanting to come early could do so, as the gazebo would be ours all day. The problem with a weekend in late May, when I would request the site after our training session, is it would conflict with so many interp trips and leave a out of us out. BUT, Dicks idea of an all day Gala WOULD BE on the weekend at a less busy time of the year. One person mentioned doing this sunset-picnic quarterly? Paul _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kensword at cox.net Wed Mar 31 10:48:14 2010 From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:48:14 -0700 Subject: [CINC] Social poll In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Folks, Count me in for options, 4( roughly quarterly, one being the October recognition dinner at the Poinsettia Pavilion, that way if you miss one due to a conflict, you still have three to mix it up with the rest); 3 (both 1 and 2); 1(all day weekend day); and 2 (sunset picnic), in that order. Bring your own food and some to share, a quasi potluck sounds good. Ken Tatro On Mar 31, 2010, at 9:41 AM, Paul Jr. Petrich wrote: > Hi All, > As of 9;30 a.m. 3/31. Nine responses, all in favor: Six for sunset-picnic; one for weekend; 2 for both. Remember: the weekday idea would be from 5 pm.to sunset, which will be 8 ish. Anyone wanting to come early could do so, as the gazebo would be ours all day. The problem with a weekend in late May, when I would request the site after our training session, is it would conflict with so many interp trips and leave a out of us out. BUT, Dicks idea of an all day Gala WOULD BE on the weekend at a less busy time of the year. One person mentioned doing this sunset-picnic quarterly? Paul > > > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Learn More._______________________________________________ > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list > Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org > http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From barbara.lacorte at gmail.com Wed Mar 31 11:53:28 2010 From: barbara.lacorte at gmail.com (Barbara LaCorte) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:53:28 -0700 Subject: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? In-Reply-To: <8CC9F06A33F5420-AF0-CFF@webmail-d059.sysops.aol.com> References: <8B85A52B-865C-4A92-AE51-95C6B2F68849@canyonvoices.com> <8CC9F06A33F5420-AF0-CFF@webmail-d059.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Sure, I'm in. :-) Barbara On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Catherine French wrote: > Sounds nice, and affordable. Good in between spot. Nice to invite all > associated with the corps to come. Just FYI -- IPCO staff are usually > working until at least 6:30 or 7:00 at night this time of year, often later. > > Sincerely, > Catherine French > cfrench1366 at aol.com > 805.815.3523 > 805.570.0432 mobile > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Karen Telleen-Lawton > To: Paul Jr. Petrich > Cc: channel_islands_ naturalist_corps < > channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org> > Sent: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 7:31 am > Subject: Re: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? > > Great idea. Either one works for me. > Karen Telleen-Lawton > > On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:21 PM, Paul Jr. Petrich wrote: > > Hello All Volunteers, > During the last Anacapa Ice plant eradication homeward trip, there was an > almost unanimous opinion expressed in the bow contingent that the CINC > should have occasional non-work social gatherings. The lack of monthly > meetings now has got members missing each other's company! > So, this is a poll on the subject. Dick Bellman and I thought that the > mid-point Rincon Beach Park at the Bates Rd turnoff, on the Santa Barbara > County side, is a great place to have social. There is a large gazebo with > tables and benches, and a BBQ, plus "flush" toilets and running water ( and > outside showers). A paved ramp goes down to a fantastic beach, as well as > stairs. The view of the sunset is fantastic. Rincon Park is 25 miles from > Goleta, as well as Camarillo. There is plenty of parking. > Of course we would invite CINP and Sanctuary staff, as well as all boat > crews and captains! > I am thinking a sunset picnic type outing during the week would be nice, > where everyone brings there own food and drink, but the BBQ pit would be > started for everyone to use. It has to be reserved, and it would be ours > alone for $90. Everyone would donate a couple bucks, depending on how many > attend. It would have to be reserved ahead of time, so let me know what you > think? Dick thinks a big all day function could be planned closer to to > fall. I am thinking many of you might like a late afternoon picnic-sunset > gathering right after our next Training session? There is noe reason we can > not do both? Let me know your druthers. Paul P.S. Alcoholic beverages > are O.K. at the SB County side. > > ------------------------------ > Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. 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In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Great ideas, I like the sunset evening bbq, bring your own main course and something to share. Judy From: ppetrich39 at hotmail.com To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:21:45 -0700 Subject: [CINC] CINC Social Outing? Hello All Volunteers, During the last Anacapa Ice plant eradication homeward trip, there was an almost unanimous opinion expressed in the bow contingent that the CINC should have occasional non-work social gatherings. The lack of monthly meetings now has got members missing each other's company! So, this is a poll on the subject. Dick Bellman and I thought that the mid-point Rincon Beach Park at the Bates Rd turnoff, on the Santa Barbara County side, is a great place to have social. There is a large gazebo with tables and benches, and a BBQ, plus "flush" toilets and running water ( and outside showers). A paved ramp goes down to a fantastic beach, as well as stairs. The view of the sunset is fantastic. Rincon Park is 25 miles from Goleta, as well as Camarillo. There is plenty of parking. Of course we would invite CINP and Sanctuary staff, as well as all boat crews and captains! I am thinking a sunset picnic type outing during the week would be nice, where everyone brings there own food and drink, but the BBQ pit would be started for everyone to use. It has to be reserved, and it would be ours alone for $90. Everyone would donate a couple bucks, depending on how many attend. It would have to be reserved ahead of time, so let me know what you think? Dick thinks a big all day function could be planned closer to to fall. I am thinking many of you might like a late afternoon picnic-sunset gathering right after our next Training session? There is noe reason we can not do both? Let me know your druthers. Paul P.S. Alcoholic beverages are O.K. at the SB County side. Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. 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