From kensword at cox.net  Sun Apr  1 11:03:29 2012
From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro)
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 11:03:29 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor special for Sea Center and SBMNH volunteers.
Message-ID: <E5C107A0-97E0-4CC3-8156-7EB4E3DD246C@cox.net>

Hi folks, 

I was on this with Valerie Olson, who is the lead on this. 12:00 to 2:30 PM, Monday, 2 April, tomorrow, on the Condor Express out of Santa Barbara, is now open on the volunteer spot. If you are a PID person all the better, as I was going to share what that is all about, but any Naturalist will be a very good thing.

We have a family emergency, so I am bummed at not being able to complete this commitment, which I was soooo looking forward to, but these things have no schedule.

It should be a fun time to share what we do with all the volunteers of both the Sea Center and the Museum. 

Sign up and contact Valerie, <vfolson at cox.net>, on what is up on this special, fun and teaching moment kind of trip.

Ken Tatro

From mr.zalophus at gmail.com  Sun Apr  1 14:09:09 2012
From: mr.zalophus at gmail.com (Mr Zalophus)
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 14:09:09 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Elephant Seal Pup
Message-ID: <CA+6Q2B6NOxnvraEGFNw644e=OkPBZW5KCsc9RmsujMn0AfGP5Q@mail.gmail.com>

Colleagues,

Along with the Grays and Commons yesterday, the CX had a nice visit by a
very young Northern Elephant Seal pup.  It stayed on the surface next to
the boat for quite a while, then departed for the deep.
Portraits of this animal are now posted to the boat photo site:

    http://www.condorexpressphotos.com/Other/2012-03-31-SB-Channel/

Captain Dave Beezer, a trained mammal rescue person and CIMWI volunteer,
told the CX guests that the animal was a "weaner."  Pups are born from
December to March.  Mothers nurse their pups for about 28 days then wean
them by rather abruptly heading off and leaving them
to fend for themselves on the beach. At this time the weaners have lost
their newborn black fur and are uniformly brown, and they often form weaner
pods on the beach.  In fairness, mothers need to get back to deep water and
feed, since they have been fasting the entire time they are on the beach
and may have lost 30% of their body weight.

Bob Perry
Condor Express
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From thusone at aol.com  Sun Apr  1 18:07:21 2012
From: thusone at aol.com (thusone at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 21:07:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] Condor special for Sea Center and SBMNH volunteers.
In-Reply-To: <E5C107A0-97E0-4CC3-8156-7EB4E3DD246C@cox.net>
References: <E5C107A0-97E0-4CC3-8156-7EB4E3DD246C@cox.net>
Message-ID: <8CEDE84172DB795-1F58-D38C@webmail-m056.sysops.aol.com>

I've signed up for the PID.  Thanks!
What a great opportunity.  YAY, get to go
with Ms. Olson again!

Shirley Johnson


 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Kenneth A. Tatro <kensword at cox.net>
To: Channel Islands Naturalist Corp, Rain List <channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org>
Sent: Sun, Apr 1, 2012 11:10 am
Subject: [CINC] Condor special for Sea Center and SBMNH volunteers.


Hi folks, 

I was on this with Valerie Olson, who is the lead on this. 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 
Monday, 2 April, tomorrow, on the Condor Express out of Santa Barbara, is now 
open on the volunteer spot. If you are a PID person all the better, as I was 
going to share what that is all about, but any Naturalist will be a very good 
thing.

We have a family emergency, so I am bummed at not being able to complete this 
commitment, which I was soooo looking forward to, but these things have no 
schedule.

It should be a fun time to share what we do with all the volunteers of both the 
Sea Center and the Museum. 

Sign up and contact Valerie, <vfolson at cox.net>, on what is up on this special, 
fun and teaching moment kind of trip.

Ken Tatro
_______________________________________________
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Sun Apr  1 18:52:47 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 18:52:47 -0700
Subject: [CINC] IPOC march 31st
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP133F0C365B8EDD6629E2C21CD4C0@phx.gbl>

Am trip
1 gray whale
400 common dolphin

Pm trip
2 gray whales
100 common dolphin

Gray whales were very long winded and not very friendly.  I suppose they just want Tom get home ASAP.   Had to pick up some campers on Santa Cruz.  Started raining just as we got into the harbor.  Thanks to  Captain Anthony and his crew for a great day out.   Debbie Shelley 

Sent from my iPad

From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Sun Apr  1 19:03:26 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2012 19:03:26 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor April 1st
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1864D732E447FAF71ECB76ECD4C0@phx.gbl>

100 humpbacks
50 blue whales. 

Oops April fool's

For real 
1 stealth gray whale

We headed out into the fierce winds to the west.  Had to go east.  Captain Dave manage to find a small spout in all that wind.  Once we spotted it the whale went in stealth mode, snorkeling and barely showing his head.  The passenger were glad for the boat ride and even the small sightings we did manage to get.  Thanks to the crew Captain Dave, Dennis, and Matt for the find and a pretty smooth trip in all that wind and swell.  Debbie Shelley 

Sent from my iPad

From NSwan15541 at aol.com  Mon Apr  2 09:35:49 2012
From: NSwan15541 at aol.com (NSwan15541 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:35:49 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] vanguard on march 31
Message-ID: <1f8f2.694f335a.3cab2f65@aol.com>

it was smooth sailing through choppy waters with captain  jason.  we saw 
the same 2 shy greys as our ipco sister ship and a few pods  of 
dolphins.natalie swan
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From rustgarden at msn.com  Mon Apr  2 13:16:21 2012
From: rustgarden at msn.com (Morgan Coffey)
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 13:16:21 -0700
Subject: [CINC] More good stuff
Message-ID: <COL121-W28139E441412FBFA1AA44DE4C0@phx.gbl>


This link will take you to a bunch of great podcasts, including a recent bit about the Pacific Gyre: http://www.thankyouocean.org/news/podcasts/ The Thank You Ocean Report focuses on interesting and exciting California ocean topics such as marine mammals, the latest news on ocean health, timely ocean issues and fascinating ocean facts. Stories feature interviews with ocean experts, explorers, scientists, conservationists, government and business leaders. Listeners learn about ocean activities and recreation, surfing, fishing, boating, and the many ways we all can thank the ocean through conservation and stewardship.  As always,Morgan    	   		 	   		  
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From dgillies8 at cox.net  Mon Apr  2 17:04:57 2012
From: dgillies8 at cox.net (dgillies8 at cox.net)
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:04:57 -0700
Subject: [CINC] ESCI hike tomorrow
Message-ID: <07A57A2ED5F6487886F91E6A6D22DB33@OwnerPC>

I have signed up for the Scorpion hike tomorrow 9-4:30.  However, I have been on a jury panel that I thought would be finished tomorrow but it did not so I have get a sub at the last moment.  I will take my name off the Volunteer spot and tell IPCO.  If anyone can take my spot I would appreciate it if you would sign up and tell IPCO.  Carolyn McClesky is in the VC on that trip.

Thanks,

Don Gillies
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From vfolson at cox.net  Mon Apr  2 17:52:12 2012
From: vfolson at cox.net (Valerie Olson)
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:52:12 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Monday on the Condor
Message-ID: <0F22CB2D-6FE1-4908-8A14-59FAD7CFB138@cox.net>

Hi All,

Noon trip on the Condor ..

4 Gray Whales traveling west

120 passengers enjoyed a sunny, beautiful day on the Channel.   
(However, a few of our folks were bothered by the large swell.)

Valerie Olson
Shirley Johnson (PID)

From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr  3 05:49:25 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 05:49:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] VC Star - Boating Tips
Message-ID: <1333457365.39630.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/apr/02/boating-enthusiasts-experts-offer-tips-for-safe/?

VC Star, posted 4/2/2012 by Cindy Von Quednow

"After a boating accident that left four men dead after their boat capsized near Santa Cruz Island last month, boating enthusiasts and authorities are reminding boaters to be aware of conditions and prepare for the worst....

...24-foot outboard motor-powered boat...?taking a boat of that size out to the islands was, on a good day, risky, on a bad day can be terribly hazardous,"?
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From hilburndesigns at gmail.com  Tue Apr  3 18:35:11 2012
From: hilburndesigns at gmail.com (Barbara Hilburn)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 18:35:11 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Wed., April 4 Condor open
Message-ID: <DE84166B-0944-4984-9FD1-3E571CE5EAA6@gmail.com>

My mom just went into the hospital.  I need to cancel my 9:00 and 1:00 trips on the Condor.  I already signed off on Volunteer Spot.

Barbara Hilburn

Sent from my iPad

From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Tue Apr  3 19:33:56 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 19:33:56 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor 4th
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP39700968CE42E674A13FAD0CD320@phx.gbl>


I signed up.  If anyone else wants it I will give it up.  I cannot pass up a open spot.   Debbie
Sent from my iPhone

From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Tue Apr  3 19:55:58 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 19:55:58 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor 3rd of April
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP33552417D1D9BB84DB48FCFCD320@phx.gbl>

1 gray whale
100 common dolphin

9am trip headed west.  Found a gray whale thanks to Michael's great spotting from campus point.  Then we spotted some common dolphin.  There was a very young calf that got all the oh's and ah's from the passenger's.  

Noon trip
4 gray whales

Great sightings of 4 gray whales out in mid channel.  We think it was 3 males and 1 female by their behavior.  They were all over the place and going about 5 knots per hour.  Probably trying to mate.  Few folks going green on us to to big swells.  Even those folks were happy with the trip.  Thanks to the crew Matt for the best blt.  Dennis for rescuing the sea sick guy who lock himself in the head.  Captain Mat for a awesome trip and answering all my questions I could not answer.  Thank you Bob Perry for great pictures and John Kuiz.   Debbie Shelley 

Sent from my iPhone

From ppetrich39 at me.com  Tue Apr  3 21:29:23 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:29:23 -0700
Subject: [CINC] UCSB Bookstore to Ban Plastic Bags
Message-ID: <8D27F1D7-CAB4-4C11-912E-C138659869A4@me.com>

Ocean People,
   The UCSB Bookstore kicked off the start of Spring Quarter with "A Day Without a Bag" yesterday, as reported by the Daily Nexus. It was the beginning of a phasing out of plastic bag use in favor of compostable bag use. UCSB will become the first UC campus to do so. Signs on campus identified whole  countries that have recently passed bans on plastic bag use due to their economic necessity in maintaining a healthy marine environment ( Ireland; Rwanda; and the Philippines.  Paul Petrich
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr  4 05:05:19 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 05:05:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Tu 4/3 Islander Ven - EAI
Message-ID: <1333541119.94420.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Outbound - 10 common dolphins, 1 Xantus' murrelet
Inbound - 3 gray whales (perhaps 2 male, 1 female in perhaps mating?behavior) near a big Del Monte carrier ship (Horn Cap?)

?"Estimates in 1979 were that somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 tons of
Latin America bananas would be delivered annually through the Port of Hueneme.? Today Del Monte Fresh Produce Company
routinely exceeds more than 250,000 tons of bananas in addition to regular
imports of fresh pineapple, melons, cantaloupe and other fresh produce." (undated document, ?Port of Pt. ?Hueneme website)?
?
Captains Alex and Dave, Jean, Steve S., Pancho, Paige

by Marty F., CINC
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Apr  4 08:19:37 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:19:37 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Fwd: UCSB Bookstore to Ban Plastic Bags
References: <8D27F1D7-CAB4-4C11-912E-C138659869A4@me.com>
Message-ID: <537D70E9-E0A5-4610-87CA-4795D91A1053@me.com>

Trying again to send this a.m. 3/4

Begin forwarded message:

> From: paul jr petrich <ppetrich39 at me.com>
> Subject: UCSB Bookstore to Ban Plastic Bags
> Date: April 3, 2012 9:29:23 PM PDT
> To: channel_islands_ naturalist_corps <channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org>
> 
> Ocean People,
>    The UCSB Bookstore kicked off the start of Spring Quarter with "A Day Without a Bag" yesterday, as reported by the Daily Nexus. It was the beginning of a phasing out of plastic bag use in favor of compostable bag use. UCSB will become the first UC campus to do so. Signs on campus identified whole  countries that have recently passed bans on plastic bag use due to their economic necessity in maintaining a healthy marine environment ( Ireland; Rwanda; and the Philippines.  Paul Petrich

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From macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu  Wed Apr  4 10:11:33 2012
From: macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu (Ken Macdonald)
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:11:33 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Whales and the bends
Message-ID: <CBA1CED5.1E040%macdonald@geol.ucsb.edu>

Awhile back, Calambokidis (sp?) speculated that Navy sonars and other loud
sounds might adversely affect some whales, not so much because of the direct
sound energy, but because they might flee, changing depth too rapidly, thus
getting the bends.  With all the Navy sonar activity in southern CA waters,
this may be relevant to some of the whales we see.  Woods Hole researchers
now have some direct evidence supporting this idea:
http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do?id=133791&sectionid=1021



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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Wed Apr  4 14:20:23 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 17:20:23 -0400
Subject: [CINC] Whales and the bends
In-Reply-To: <CBA1CED5.1E040%macdonald@geol.ucsb.edu>
References: <CBA1CED5.1E040%macdonald@geol.ucsb.edu>
Message-ID: <50E79BF7-6541-4974-9705-A36429100A66@aol.com>

FYI: John is currently doing a study for the Navy on the subject near San Nicolas.

Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.


On Apr 4, 2012, at 1:11 PM, Ken Macdonald <macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu> wrote:

Awhile back, Calambokidis (sp?) speculated that Navy sonars and other loud sounds might adversely affect some whales, not so much because of the direct sound energy, but because they might flee, changing depth too rapidly, thus getting the bends.  With all the Navy sonar activity in southern CA waters, this may be relevant to some of the whales we see.  Woods Hole researchers now have some direct evidence supporting this idea:  http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do?id=133791&sectionid=1021


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From massina at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr  4 20:53:58 2012
From: massina at sbcglobal.net (Rose Messina)
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 20:53:58 -0700
Subject: [CINC] IPCO Vanguard April 3, 2012
Message-ID: <2E8D7ABB-49FC-49B7-96B1-716FE97EAFF1@sbcglobal.net>

A.M. trip

Sightings:		2 grays traveling slowly
			200 dolphins playing around the boat

Passengers were from  San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, Truckee, Thousand  
Oaks, Oxnard, Temucla and Idaho.

The grays stayed on the surface for about 30 minutes, much to the  
delight of everyone aboard.  The dolphins were crowd-pleasers, as  
usual. We visited Anacapa and passengers were impressed with Captain  
Jason's close approach to the landing platform, as well as the close  
look at arch rock and the back of the island with its usual bevies of  
sea lions.


P.M. trip

Sightings:		3 grays traveling slowly
			150 common dolphins who followed the boat back to the harbor

Passengers were from Tulare, Tahoe, Moorpark, Moranga, Las Vegas,  
Chattanooga, Indiana, Georgia, Illinois, London and Germany.

There were many birders on board. One couple from Chicago was very  
impressed with the variety of birds in the area, entering at least 30  
first-time sightings in their book.  We followed the grays for 45  
minutes with many shows of flukes, supplying many photo ops to the  
photographers.    Captain Jason found a group of dolphins which  
followed us to the breakwater for a perfect ending to an perfect day.

Thanks to Captain Anthony, Dani, Luke

Rose Messina


From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Thu Apr  5 12:16:25 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:16:25 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Whales and the bends
In-Reply-To: <50E79BF7-6541-4974-9705-A36429100A66@aol.com>
References: <CBA1CED5.1E040%macdonald@geol.ucsb.edu>
	<50E79BF7-6541-4974-9705-A36429100A66@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FOLikFzVLtkFu3yCuA8ukUkYag7Ss08G=HmY8w=T8mK5Q@mail.gmail.com>

I am forwarding this message from Cascadia about this topic

Yes there is growing indication of behavioral response to sonar resulting
in decompression related injury being the likely mechanism of injury to
deep diving marine mammals like beaked whale that have stranded associated
with Navy exercises. We have not had direct indication of these types o
strandings in S California although our recent studies on behavioral
response have indicated that a variety of species including blue whales do
react to fairly low received levels of sonar sounds. See SOCAL-BRS
information at http://sea-inc.net/socal-brs/****

** **

** **

Best,****

John Calambokidis****

Research Biologist****

Cascadia Research****

218 1/2 W 4th Ave****

Olympia, WA 98501****

Email: Calambokidis at cascadiaresearch.org****

Phone: 360-943-7325 ext 104****

www.cascadiaresearch.org

On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 2:20 PM, Catherine French <cfrench1366 at aol.com>wrote:

> FYI: John is currently doing a study for the Navy on the subject near San
> Nicolas.
>
> Calm seas,
>
> Catherine French
>
> Writer, naturalist, mentor
> 805.570.0432
> To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.
>
>
> On Apr 4, 2012, at 1:11 PM, Ken Macdonald <macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu> wrote:
>
> Awhile back, Calambokidis (sp?) speculated that Navy sonars and other loud
> sounds might adversely affect some whales, not so much because of the
> direct sound energy, but because they might flee, changing depth too
> rapidly, thus getting the bends.  With all the Navy sonar activity in
> southern CA waters, this may be relevant to some of the whales we see.
>  Woods Hole researchers now have some direct evidence supporting this idea:
>  *http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do?id=133791&sectionid=1021
> *
>
>  _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps
>
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>
>


-- 
Shauna Bingham
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-884-1460
805-568-1582 (fax)
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From massina at sbcglobal.net  Thu Apr  5 13:37:30 2012
From: massina at sbcglobal.net (Rose Messina)
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:37:30 -0700
Subject: [CINC] IPCO - April 3, 2012
Message-ID: <4D218BD5-D03B-41B1-817B-8FB6AB765699@sbcglobal.net>

My apologies to all, especially Jason.  Jason was the great captain  
on Tuesday.  Don't know where that came from.

I'm sorry.

Rose

From yergs at hotmail.com  Fri Apr  6 07:59:50 2012
From: yergs at hotmail.com (Pam Yerger)
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 07:59:50 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Recent outreach events
Message-ID: <BAY159-W31E773AF34DBC3707C8A67B5300@phx.gbl>


On March 21, CINC volunteers Kathy Van Slyke, Cliff Rodriguez and Pam Yerger joined Carol Peterson and Kelly Moore of the Park Service at the annual Ventura County Science fair at the fairgrounds.  Students from county middle and high schools passed through the Anacapa Pavilion seeking stamps to complete their passports and be eligible to win prizes.  We had a marine table, a fox and eagle table, the matching game, a scuba table and a challenge to name photos of various mammals, birds and fish found in the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary.  Students and teachers mobbed the various tables and demonstrated significant interest in learning about their local waters and islands.  With fewer exhibitors this year, more quality time was spent at each exhibit.






On March 27, CINC volunteers Marty Flam and Pam Yerger assisted Park Rangers Carol Peterson and Kelly Moore at the Blackstock Junior High School Annual Career Fair.  Pam and Kelly handled a group of students interested in becomiing a marine biologist and Marty and Carol had a group interested in the career of a Park Ranger.  After classroom presentations, we moved our exhibits to the outdoor courtyard for all students to enjoy during their lunch hour.  Once again we were mobbed with students interested in the fox, eagle, scuba and marine exhibits.  Students earned raffle tickets for asking exceptional questions and we handed out a number of tickets.  Questions were well thought out and students were extremely interested in learning not only about the careers but also about the Islands and Channel.




On March 29 CINC volunteers Kathy Sandoval (and her pre-vet daughter home for spring break), and Pam Yerger joined Carol Peterson at the San Cayentano School Family Science Night in Fillmore.  Kids as young as 4 were mesmerized by the Island Fox and eagle exhibit, including a demonstration of the tracking devices and collars used to locate both eagles and foxes.  Older kids were challenged to identify the photos of birds, mammals and fish while the younger ones mobbed the craft table to color a banner reading Watch Wildlife Safely and glue it to binoculars made of toilet paper rolls!  


At all 3 events, we were busy non-stop from start to finish.  Feedback comments were quite positive and students, teachers and parents alike enjoyed themselves, asked great questions, and went home with a better understanding of the Islands and the Channel waters.
Pam Yerger for all

 		 	   		  
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From Sally.Eagle at cox.net  Fri Apr  6 12:57:10 2012
From: Sally.Eagle at cox.net (Sally Eagle)
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 12:57:10 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Easter Sunday 9 am trip  PID on CX open
Message-ID: <B53B61E6A25B4704B86A52C59B1392A5@sallyPC>

Anyone want to forego the egg hunt and look for whales?
The 9 am PID spot is open for someone.
Thanks,
Sally
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Fri Apr  6 22:31:14 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:31:14 -0700
Subject: [CINC] National Parks Not attracting the young!
Message-ID: <D662C0C9-6C51-4F1A-8B02-574DD35D7AD3@me.com>

All Outreach Troopers,
 USA TODAY published the following article today which expressed the National Park Service's concern that younger Americans are tuning out of the real life experience of interacting with nature through our National Parks. As voters and tax payers of the future, will they support them? I think our CINC can be proud of being a positive counter-weight to this drift!   Paul Petrich
Park visitors getting grayer - USATODAY.com
www.usatoday.com/.../2012-04-06-aging-park-visitors_ST_U.htm
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From diver23 at cox.net  Sat Apr  7 09:24:19 2012
From: diver23 at cox.net (Kevin Bailey)
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 09:24:19 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CRUISE SHIP COMING TOMORROW
Message-ID: <7684A1A0-AE2C-42DA-96EF-D8E3A6D91F34@cox.net>


We are on Condor now and there are still some spaces available for tomorrow 
Mat would like full staff if you want to spend your Easter on the water
It's a great flat day today

Kevin Bailey
Sent from my IPhone 

From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Sat Apr  7 10:40:36 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 10:40:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] PID Easter
Message-ID: <1333820436.90549.YahooMailClassic@web160703.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Thanks to Sally and Kevin's reminders, I have signed up for PID at 9AM tomorrow, to join with Debbie Shelley for what is sure to be an amazing day !
?Wishing all a happy and blessed Easter,
?Carolyn
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From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Sat Apr  7 11:00:44 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 11:00:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Condor on Sunday
Message-ID: <1333821644.82591.YahooMailClassic@web160706.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

?There is still room for another naturalist, to join with Debbie Shelley and Barbara La Corte(PID) on later trips.
Celebrate? Passover !
Carolyn
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From vfolson at cox.net  Sat Apr  7 11:18:00 2012
From: vfolson at cox.net (Valerie Olson)
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 11:18:00 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CRUISE SHIP COMING TOMORROW
In-Reply-To: <7684A1A0-AE2C-42DA-96EF-D8E3A6D91F34@cox.net>
References: <7684A1A0-AE2C-42DA-96EF-D8E3A6D91F34@cox.net>
Message-ID: <8EE03203-8E16-4836-B877-6E7E0E54C77C@cox.net>

I'm signed up for 9 and noon.

Kevin ... thanks for letting us know.

Valerie Olson

On Apr 7, 2012, at 9:24 AM, Kevin Bailey wrote:

>
> We are on Condor now and there are still some spaces available for  
> tomorrow
> Mat would like full staff if you want to spend your Easter on the  
> water
> It's a great flat day today
>
> Kevin Bailey
> Sent from my IPhone
> _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps


From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Sat Apr  7 19:25:02 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2012 19:25:02 -0700
Subject: [CINC] vanguard
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP20634052C82BC55CA46D1F8CD360@phx.gbl>

1 gray whale
60 common dolphin 

Went out with Joel who was taking Rose out on Anacapa for a shadow.  Found 1 very shy gray whale by Point Magu.

2nd trip 
1 gray whale ( same whale as first trip)
1 humpback

Watched same shy gray whale on the way to Anacapca.  After picking up passengers there we headed home.  Someone saw a spout so we turned around.  Thinking it was a gray whale most everyone was looking west, then a passenger (Dan the man) said it's behind us.  When I saw the spout I thought it was a little big.  Well it turned out to be a humpback.  It was a good show and everyone on board awe and oohed very loudly and gave a encore for the tail flukes.  Dan the man got his recognition have telling the boat that he spotted it.  He even wanted tips.   

Thanks to the great crew Captain Jason, Dee and Poncho.   Another day in paradise.  

On the way home
 
Cow calf gray whale pair off Rincon point.   I pulled over to watch.  1 spout was so much smaller and they were very  close to shore.  Hopefully this will be the start of the cow calf pairs!!

Pulled over to 

Sent from my iPad

From macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu  Sat Apr  7 20:51:00 2012
From: macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu (Ken Macdonald)
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:51:00 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Double Dolphin Sat
Message-ID: <CBA65934.1E0E9%macdonald@geol.ucsb.edu>

10am trip cancelled (actually turned into private memorial service, but
cancelled for CINC).

1am trip:  2 bottle nose dolphins, lots of sea lions at the usual buoy.
Motored west into the wind ~4 miles, then two nice broad reaches sailing
back to the harbor (engines off) in 15 knots of steady wind;  full boat with
about 50 people who enjoyed the sailing enough to not be too disappointed at
not seeing any whales.  Lots of good questions.  Capt Larry and Brian did a
great job.

Ken, solo naturalist
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From kat at recycledgoods.com  Sun Apr  8 01:32:30 2012
From: kat at recycledgoods.com (Kathyrn Wasden)
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 01:32:30 -0700
Subject: [CINC] an App to spare the whales
Message-ID: <001201cd1562$23b5fcc0$6b21f640$@com>

>From Fox News:

 

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/04/07/app-aims-to-spare-whales-from-ship
s-in-atlantic/?test=latestnews

 

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From kensword at cox.net  Sun Apr  8 11:49:05 2012
From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro)
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 11:49:05 -0700
Subject: [CINC] IPCO Fri 6 April
Message-ID: <7FC085B1-DD3C-47E9-95CB-BFC07313AEFE@cox.net>

Hi folks,

AM
20 Bottle Nose Dolphin
(2 Grays) Seen only by the skipper and a couple of the 95 folks so board, not seen by the two Naturalist.

Shortly out of the Ventura harbor we encountered the Bottle Nose leisurely swimming about. Folks we delighted, hoping this was a good sign of the day.

Yet, with a good 4-5 foot swell and much white capping, we soon had several folks on the stern, nursing the queezies. 

The rest of the trip was seemingly in vain as far as whales were concerned. Headed west out of the harbor to the Platform ridge line and then turned east cruising the ridge in search. Finding none, we went on to Anacapa's south side taking in the many Sea Lions sunning themselves on those southern AI beaches. As we approached, several rose up and headed for the water, to the delight of the folks on board. Coming an around AI Arch, folks were delighted at the beauty of the the area. Cameras were out and humming.

Time to return, with no whale sitings under our belt, just out side of the harbor a good bit, Captain Jimmy stopped the boat upon suddenly siting two gray whales right in front of us. He was as startled as were the two Grays. Yet, after hanging around for a good time and late for our return, we finally had to figure they had buzzed off, surfacing well out of sight. 

PM

100 Common Dolphin
No Whales

This trip we angled out and headed for SCI waters. The wind was suppose to increase in the afternoon, but did the opposite, quieting down quite a lot, yet with still some not feeling that great, most did very well.

In the steady, yet not fast, crossing we came on the Commons as they played with us and we with them. As usual, the folks we delighted. Babies were in the group, which added to the good pleasure of the folks. Still looking for the Grays (or Humpbacks), we approached SCI at about Platts Harbor, I would say, and turned east, cruising very close to give the folks a good sense of this area of SCI. The folks were quite delighted and taking may pictures of the features, birds and wave action on the cliffs. Even some members of the human species were spotted on the cliff tops above. One, a friendly, was even waving to us, or that is what we guessed that individual was doing. Being a wild animal, it is hard to tell why they do what they do. But we enjoyed it anyway.

We made a stop at Scorpion Harbor to pick up a good number of campers returning to the mainland. 

Heading back, it was a beautiful palmy day, yet still with a good breeze, so some of the young folks had a great time making sure they got themselves well soaked in the port side spray.

No whales this day, not for a good solid try of cruising to find them.

Folks from all over as usual, Switzerland, Michigan, Texas, Louisiana, Philadelphia, with a good representation  of locals enjoying the day, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Newberry Park filled out the crowds.

Captain Jimmy, and Crew of Mike and Luke did their usual fine job of seeking them out, and keeping the folks happy.

Tom Boyd was my sidekick Naturalist on this trip, always a fun day with him on board.

Ken Tatro 

From diver23 at cox.net  Sun Apr  8 18:14:31 2012
From: diver23 at cox.net (Kevin Bailey)
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 18:14:31 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor Express Sat April 7, 2012
Message-ID: <008f01cd15ee$26148090$723d81b0$@net>

9am trip 

 

1 Gray whale by the end of Goleta pier; a juvenile about 5-7 years old 

It was shy and didn't show much then it went to a little deeper water and
BREACHED 2x - full body out of the water!

Then close to campus point it Spyhopped in the kelp to check out the
"corner" right by where Gray Whales Count was watching

 

Bottlenose dolphins 8 + 3 + 2 - all headed east

 

A Harbor Seal swimming by the boat

Sea Lions swimming (and of course on and near the buoy)

 

Lots of birds on the morning trip; super calm; clear; no wind

Pacific Loon

Cassin's Auklet

Surf Scoter

DC and Pelagic Cormorants 

Flocks of Brandt's flying by

Common Murre

Western Grebes

Snowy Egret standing on the kelp

Great Blue Heron

Black Crown Night Heron

CA and Western Gulls

Pelicans

 

12pm trip

 

10  Bottlenose dolphins off Shoreline Park

 

We cruised toward Hope Ranch and then turned out toward islands until we got
a call from the Gray Whales Count folks and did a u-turn to go see the 1
Gray whale but it only snorkeled ; no photo PID opps ; you could see it just
below the surface and it would only poke its blowhole through surface to
catch a breath and no other action; we followed it to the Bacara and then
turned for home

 

Very few birds compared it AM trip

 

 

3pm trip

 

For this trip we headed straight toward deeper water to see what we could
find

 

Harbor Seals and Sea Lions 

 

We found 50 Commons that played with boat a while and thrilled the crowd -
then head toward shore near western Carpinteria and followed shore home

 

100's of Grebes floating off of Carpinteria in several groups

 

Off of Carpinteria  pier we saw 1 Gray whale in surf zone that we followed a
bit but it was pretty shy too with just snorkeling and quick breaths

 

 

Kevin Bailey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Sun Apr  8 19:44:33 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:44:33 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Easter condor
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP16299914C567760BCA44C49CD370@phx.gbl>

9am
10 bottle nose dolphin 
2 gray whales

Gray whales 1 cow calf pair, first of them spotted by boat.  

12noon
20 bottle nose dolphin
 
2:30 trip
2 humpback whales

Captain Dave got a call about some humpbacks out on the west end of Santa Cruz.  Okayed by Fred to pursue them we headed west.  We spotted 2 spouts that turned out to be a trip to heaven on the boat.  2 very friendly humpbacks approached the  boat and held us hostage for 45 minutes.     It was totally awesome dude.  At one point one of the whales took a long look at us we his left eye out of the water.  I call that a very close encounter with a whale.  We were all speechless with our encounter.   The best in 7 years.   Thanks to the great crew Captain Dave, Dennis, and Matt.  All the naturalist Valerie Olson (what a great talk) Carolyn McCleskey, Barbara  on PiD.  I think I died and went to heaven Debbie Shelley.  What a wonderful day in paradise!!!

Sent from my iPad

From nymeetsca at gmail.com  Mon Apr  9 08:08:51 2012
From: nymeetsca at gmail.com (HAL ALTMAN)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 08:08:51 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CONDOR EXPRESS, 4/6
Message-ID: <CAAyxsSrSDqk4JX+qrxhC3iPzY9Lb_uLkM-MheQ+xpAORXZnosA@mail.gmail.com>

9am Trip:
1 Gray Whale
4 Bottnose Dolphins

123 students from the Aliso school got to see a Gray Whale who liked to
travel barely under the surface of the water, taking short breaths, without
spouting; this behavior continued for 36 minutes.  Not something you see
every day.

12 Noon Trip:
1 Gray Whale
100+ Common Dolphins (40+ in one sighting; 60+ in another)

This was a charter trip with 54 passengers from the huge Sapphire Princess
(with a capacity of around 3,200 people).

Expert sighting and narration from both Capt. Mat and Capt. Dave; Matt in
the galley; CINC represented by Don Shubert and Hal Altman (PID).


ENJOYING LIFE,
Hal Altman
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From claire.fackler at noaa.gov  Mon Apr  9 12:27:06 2012
From: claire.fackler at noaa.gov (Claire Fackler)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:27:06 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Blue Marbles
Message-ID: <CACab066-rbXuEMo-jgqTLuxdsMJ_eGB71cOOVWB3aY0tmqBxLw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear CINC members,

I thought I would share the latest Thank You Ocean Report podcast.

As a lead up to Earth Day, listen to this a great podcast with Wallace J.
Nichols talking about his blue marble project.

http://www.thankyouocean.org/news/podcasts/

Cheers, Claire
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From kat at recycledgoods.com  Mon Apr  9 14:39:34 2012
From: kat at recycledgoods.com (Kathyrn Wasden)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:39:34 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CA kelp shows radio active material from Japan's nuclear
	meltdown
Message-ID: <004601cd1699$41b0b700$c5122500$@com>

(nuclear reactor meltdown in Fukushima).from LA Times online

 

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/04/calif-kelp-radioactivity-study
.html

 

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From lhittnp at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr  9 15:10:41 2012
From: lhittnp at sbcglobal.net (Linda Hitt)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:10:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Easter Sunday IPCO Whale Watch, Capt Lee, crew Steve & Thomas
Message-ID: <1334009441.78388.YahooMailRC@web83711.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

AM: 4 Bottlenose right in the Ventura harbor
????? Also in the harbor right in front of the IPCO dock was a small raft of sea 
lions with all their flippers up, seen all day.? Also seen all day & apparently 
have been around for a few weeks is a group of male sea lions taking over one of 
the CINP docks, much like Pier 39 in San Francisco.
????? 2 Humpbacks very interested in feeding & not interested in the boat.? They 
did show nice flukes.
????? Common Dolphin- several small groups

PM: Common Dophin- small group
?????? Gray Whale- one very shy
?????? Gray - one "leaping" after we were already 30 minutes overdue, very close 
to shore.? Couldn't stay with it.
?????? 1st sighting of the Sooty Shearwaters indicating the season changing

It was the most calm day on the water in a long time & was very much appreciated 
by all.? But the critters were scarce.? The Grays were seen in very shallow 
waters while returning late?to the harbor after Capt Lee had covered many miles 
& had responded to other boats sightings without finding the subjects.? He 
really worked hard.? 


Thanks to fellow CINC member Laura Shelton for her great interaction with the 
large group of passengers on both trips.
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From NSwan15541 at aol.com  Tue Apr 10 14:23:55 2012
From: NSwan15541 at aol.com (NSwan15541 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:23:55 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] april 9 on island adventure
Message-ID: <139ae.3f4dd4d0.3cb5feeb@aol.com>

on the way back , after a day at the vc,we saw a large pod of  orcas...up 
close....performing the most perfect syncronized  swim . .thanks capt dave 
for taking us off the regular route so  we could see this.   and no one minded 
a late arrival.  natalie  swan
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Tue Apr 10 22:51:11 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:51:11 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor X: 4/10
Message-ID: <39CB7E63-ECF2-4118-BA2A-E1BEAC222642@me.com>

Ocean People,
 Today Captains Matt and Dave alternated in guiding 71 passengers on the solo noon trip out of Santa Barbara Harbor.We counted:
5 Humpbacks; and 350 Common Dolphin.
 Today was truly the "Calm before the Storm." Our first stop going west along the coast was off Goleta to view nothing more than the ocean bottom at 30 to 40 feet below us, in very clear detail. Skipper Matt said the water clarity was the best he could recall in recent years. The sun shone brightly, the surf was near nil along the coast, and the ocean surface looked like a velvet tablecloth. However, no Gray whales chose to discommbuberate this calm.
  Our skippers headed south toward the Santa Cruse Island and Santa Rosa Island gap. We saw a pod of 300 active Common Dolphin very soon, not far from the coast. They seemed to enjoy the especially clear water conditions as we could see many of them playing deep (turning over) under others who enjoyed riding the bow's pressure wake. 
  Humpback blows were spotted prior to getting to the Gap, and we soon enjoyed watching 3 Humpbacks feed and fluke. Not long after turning for home we saw a Mamma Humpback and her large  calf fluke and one actually breach twice.  Fifty more Common Dolphin approached us to play not more than 2 miles from the coast.
 Passengers aboard came from distant places like Sweden, Norway, Germany, England, and the landlocked states of Nevada and Colorado. We had a large number of local Californians aboard who had never been whale watching before, including over 15 young children with separate families, who were all totally delighted with the days experience! All of them knew the difference between a seal and a sea lion before we landed at a sun baked dock, as too!   Bob Perry was aboard taking photos, and relayed grid readings to me from the the top deck where most of the skippering was done this fine day. Kelly handled a busy galley.  Paul Petrich
 
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Wed Apr 11 07:32:09 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:32:09 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Santa Barbara Council Ponders Longer Grace Period for
	Plastic-Bag Ban
Message-ID: <C2546108-E807-4615-ABFD-D4ACCBD8293C@aol.com>

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/041112_sb_grace_period_for_plastic_bag_ban/


Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.


From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Apr 11 09:31:28 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:31:28 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor X: 4/10
In-Reply-To: <39CB7E63-ECF2-4118-BA2A-E1BEAC222642@me.com>
References: <39CB7E63-ECF2-4118-BA2A-E1BEAC222642@me.com>
Message-ID: <3EF44F66-A9FE-453F-8A0B-EE6AE1F5CA89@me.com>

Bill,
Yes, I'm on. Got it on my calendar. Originally we were scheduled for rain, but not now? What time do you want me at dock side? At Oxnard IPCO, right? What is our restoration project this time?  Paul
On Apr 10, 2012, at 10:51 PM, paul jr petrich wrote:

> Ocean People,
>  Today Captains Matt and Dave alternated in guiding 71 passengers on the solo noon trip out of Santa Barbara Harbor.We counted:
> 5 Humpbacks; and 350 Common Dolphin.
>  Today was truly the "Calm before the Storm." Our first stop going west along the coast was off Goleta to view nothing more than the ocean bottom at 30 to 40 feet below us, in very clear detail. Skipper Matt said the water clarity was the best he could recall in recent years. The sun shone brightly, the surf was near nil along the coast, and the ocean surface looked like a velvet tablecloth. However, no Gray whales chose to discommbuberate this calm.
>   Our skippers headed south toward the Santa Cruse Island and Santa Rosa Island gap. We saw a pod of 300 active Common Dolphin very soon, not far from the coast. They seemed to enjoy the especially clear water conditions as we could see many of them playing deep (turning over) under others who enjoyed riding the bow's pressure wake. 
>   Humpback blows were spotted prior to getting to the Gap, and we soon enjoyed watching 3 Humpbacks feed and fluke. Not long after turning for home we saw a Mamma Humpback and her large  calf fluke and one actually breach twice.  Fifty more Common Dolphin approached us to play not more than 2 miles from the coast.
>  Passengers aboard came from distant places like Sweden, Norway, Germany, England, and the landlocked states of Nevada and Colorado. We had a large number of local Californians aboard who had never been whale watching before, including over 15 young children with separate families, who were all totally delighted with the days experience! All of them knew the difference between a seal and a sea lion before we landed at a sun baked dock, as too!   Bob Perry was aboard taking photos, and relayed grid readings to me from the the top deck where most of the skippering was done this fine day. Kelly handled a busy galley.  Paul Petrich
>  
> _______________________________________________
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From yergs at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 11 09:35:10 2012
From: yergs at hotmail.com (Pam Yerger)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:35:10 -0700
Subject: [CINC] IPCO Vanguard April 10
Message-ID: <BAY159-W16E40E4C7E1379105DB9F6B5350@phx.gbl>


AM trip:
1 humpback2 grays (cow/calf)numerous dolphins in distance - about 5 to 10 near boat.
PM trip:
NO WHALEShuge pod of apx 2000 dolphins with hundreds of babies and juveniles - feeding, mating and playing
As Paul said about the Condor trip, it was the calm before the storm.  Both morning and afternoon trips on the Vanguard left in calm seas with lots of sunshine.
The morning trip headed along the coast and near Port Hueneme we spotted a lone humpback who eventually came close to the boat and provide passengers with excellent views of spouts and tail flukes.  Very clear tail marking were able to be seen and we got at least 4 tail shots.  Then as we headed back to Channel Islands Harbor we spotted a cow/calf pair of gray whales on their northward home migration.  They stayed mostly just below the surface but did show several blows and a couple of times passengers were able to see their backs.  On our way out we also saw a very small group of common dolphins several of which came to ride the boat wake.  We could see others in the distance but they never came very close to the boat.  About 25 passengers from New Zealand and North Carolina, as well as several local family groups on spring break, were delighted with the sightings.  We had one birthday gal onboard who said that it was the best birthday ever!
The afternoon group was a bit larger than the morning group and had folks from Germany, Switzerland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and again there were a number of local families enjoying a day on the water for spring break.  We were unable to head down to see if we could find the humpback and/or greys from the morning due to live fire exercises in the area, so we headed out to Gina and when we found no sign of dolphins or whales, Captain Jason took us out to Anacapa and delighted passengers with a terrific view of Cabrillo's Arch and a number of sunning sea lions on the rocks.  The still illusive whales and dolphins were not to be found until we were a couple miles off the east side of the island and found a huge pod of about 2000 dolphins.  It appeared to be a nursery pod with what appeared to be hundreds of babies and juveniles.  they also exhibited some mating behaviors and had clearly been feeding as hundreds of Western Gulls swarmed the outlying waters for any remnants of their lunch!  We stayed with this pod for quite some time until we had to head back to port.  Even though we did not see any whales, passengers were so thrilled with the dolphins they didn't seem to mind.
This was the last whale watching trip until blue season on the Vanguard and Captain Jason, crew Steve and Joel, did an incredible job narrating for passengers and making sure they were safe, fed and happy.
Pam Yerger naturalist


 		 	   		  
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Apr 11 10:18:46 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:18:46 -0700
Subject: [CINC] P.S. Condor X: 4/10
Message-ID: <64B1CB86-4800-406C-A305-88AC802B7524@me.com>

Opps, Sorry Hoosiers out there who know folks from Indiana were aboard yesterday's beautiful noon trip on the Condor X. I did not list them as a landlocked state as they have contact with the Mississippi River outlet ( at least by rafting!). Paul

From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Apr 11 12:41:07 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:41:07 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CINC "Summer" Sunset Picnic" Aug 6th
Message-ID: <95C2195F-B6E9-4C42-B83F-C3591D4994C6@me.com>

Ahoy CINC and Boat, Park , and Sanctuary People,
 Mark your calendars! Our 3rd Annual Spring Sunset Picnic-BBQ will be in the Summer this year due to the shift in our CINC training schedule. We have Monday August 6th reserved at the same Rincon Beach Park at the SB-Ventura County line.  Dick Bellmen will send out his flyer as a reminder as we get into our busy summer. Last year we had a great turnout and a lot of good food and good socializing.  Paul
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From nymeetsca at gmail.com  Wed Apr 11 22:07:37 2012
From: nymeetsca at gmail.com (HAL ALTMAN)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:07:37 -0700
Subject: [CINC] C/X APRIL 11
Message-ID: <CAAyxsSrWtJ+gOdeK4cGP4NVmP7+1aYE6isOV8io_YVfNdenb5A@mail.gmail.com>

9am trip cancelled

12 Noon Trip:
2 Humpback Whales, plus a glimpse of a third.
3 Dall's Porpoises


No Gray Whales close to the harbor, so we headed south, about 12 miles,
towards Santa Cruz.  Pleased to see the Humpbacks instead of the usual
Grays.


ENJOYING LIFE,
Hal Altman
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From dbellman28 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 11 22:24:58 2012
From: dbellman28 at gmail.com (Dick Bellman)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:24:58 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Islander 4/11
Message-ID: <CAA1aTKOqPzT_oARw6z=-Gx=J_SAFR_787XjGCjqApSiv4DC6Gg@mail.gmail.com>

Here are the highlights of today's trip aboard the Islander:

AM Trip -  75 Common Dolphins; 1 Stellar Sea Lion (back of Arch Rock); 1
Minke (nice look)
 Small group, sunny skies, breezy.

PM Trip -  1 Blue Whale (which gave us great looks for about 45 minutes); 3
Bottlenose Dolphins (as we entered the harbor)
 Another relatively small group, overcast skies, but the wind laid down.
 Could see it raining on Santa Cruz, but we were dry.

Thanks to Captain Anthony along with crew Danielle and Luke.  Laura Shelton
assisted on the afternoon trip.

Dick Bellman
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Thu Apr 12 08:12:15 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:12:15 -0700
Subject: [CINC] S.O.S/State Beach Outreach
Message-ID: <6EBD64F6-A195-4288-9CF7-736126D51501@me.com>

 S.O.S to CINC Troupers,
  A sub or two is/are needed to fill in for Tara as my partner at the "Marine Mammals of our CINP and CINMS" presentation at El Capitan State Beach the night of Sat. May 26th ( Memorial Day weekend ). I have a power point presentation set up as a virtual whale watch I will give that lasts about 45 minutes in their outdoor amphitheater, which can seat up to 200. My sidekick would be responsible for the whale watch kit which I will bring, and set items out to be viewed under a watchful eye at the end when attendees are asked to come forward to peak and ask questions ( Of course!). The last video clip in the presentation is about the Chumash Tomol Crossing( humans being mammals, too), and how we today can also access our CINP. So, questions will abound in this regard, too. 
  I will gladly give up my campground for that  night to you and yours, as I live in nearby Goleta and can easily drive home. Tara has a care giver emergency that popped up-plus we may need at least 3 Troupers including me that holiday eve!   Hope to here from you soon, Paul


From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Thu Apr 12 18:51:30 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:51:30 -0700
Subject: [CINC] ESCI notes found
Message-ID: <6E4811AD-EDE4-4F9A-BA33-05315DB09CAA@aol.com>

Hello fellow hike guides and VC volunteers:
I was on VC duty on Wednesday, April 11 and while refilling the hiking maps box I found Jr. Ranger booklets stuffed in with trail maps as well as someone's laminated island orientation notes. Let me know who they belong to and I will leave them for you at IPCo or NPS.

Also, I refilled the $2 Interpretive Guides and the restocked storage locker behind the orientation kiosk. I learned from the Ranger that the interpretive guides are just about out of stock and are being edited and reprinted. So if there aren't any in the storage locker at some point in the near future, there may be a delay to get restocked. In any case, let Derek know if  stock has run out.

Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.


From thusone at aol.com  Thu Apr 12 21:07:57 2012
From: thusone at aol.com (thusone at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:07:57 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] double dolphin Thurs
Message-ID: <8CEE7422469032D-1F24-11464@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>

No whales

inshore dolphins on both trips and 200 common dolphins on the 10am trip

Pretty darn smooth considering the impending dark clouds & wind picking up.
Nice day.   Enthusiastic passengers from Canada, Australia and elsewhere.

shirley


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From yergs at hotmail.com  Thu Apr 12 22:22:19 2012
From: yergs at hotmail.com (Pam Yerger)
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:22:19 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Training notes
Message-ID: <BAY159-W57C071509DF905512B59E9B53B0@phx.gbl>


Someone told me that they found my training notes in the whale kit on one of the IPCO boats out of Ventura.  they don't seem to be there now, so if anyone picked them up, let me know and I'll arrange to get them from you.
Thanks,
Pam Yerger 		 	   		  
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Fri Apr 13 07:34:23 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:34:23 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Two whales rescued in same week in so sal - The Log
	Newspaper - 4/13/2012
Message-ID: <DD1145B4-06A2-4217-ACAE-4D33E094C0EC@aol.com>

A tale of two whales, both entangled then freed. Good and bad news, but worth the read.
Go to the link/page story is on page three of The Log Newspaper.
http://read.uberflip.com/i/61667/3


Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.


From lolalynch at live.com  Fri Apr 13 17:58:07 2012
From: lolalynch at live.com (Ventura County Star)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:58:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] From Ventura County Star: Coastal Commission advances plan
	forVentura Harbor project
Message-ID: <20120414005807.67643B0034@app02.scrippsing.com>

Lola Lynch sent you this:

Coastal Commission advances plan for Ventura Harbor project 

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/apr/12/coastal-commission-approves-zone-change-for/




Ventura County Star

From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Fri Apr 13 22:44:51 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:44:51 -0700
Subject: [CINC] All IPCO trips canceled Saturday, 4/14/12
Message-ID: <DC654975-339B-44B0-96AA-D2D7586EDA2D@aol.com>



Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.


From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr 13 23:46:45 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:46:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] "Mexican Galapagos" by Mark Carwadine
Message-ID: <1334386005.97746.YahooMailNeo@web180101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

"An Affair to Remember" ?Off Baja California, the 'Mexican Galapagos', zoologist Mark Carwardine flirts with the world's friendliest whales.
From his Sydney Morning Herald blog. Blues, Humpbacks and Grays.


http://www.smh.com.au/travel/holiday-type/eco-tourism/an-affair-to-remember-20120412-1wu4m.html?
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Sat Apr 14 09:50:34 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:50:34 -0700
Subject: [CINC] L.A.Times: Marines to train off Carpinteria for duty in
	Persian Gulf
Message-ID: <F3974EB0-218A-4FA8-B3AA-5222CE982A5C@aol.com>

The Marines have landed.

From the Los Angeles Times:

Marines to train off Carpinteria for duty in Persian Gulf

The Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Pendleton might someday be ordered to defend the Iraqi oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.

The full story can be viewed at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/04/marines-to-train-off-carpinteria-for-duty-in-persian-gulf.html?track=latiphoneapp

Get the Los Angeles Times iPhone app from iTunes: http://www.itunes.com/apps/latimes



Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.

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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Sat Apr 14 09:55:38 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:55:38 -0700
Subject: [CINC] "Mexican Galapagos" by Mark Carwadine
In-Reply-To: <1334386005.97746.YahooMailNeo@web180101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1334386005.97746.YahooMailNeo@web180101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <518052DF-F62E-4DD5-8315-CE459AB68238@me.com>

Thanks Marty! Whale People,
  Add to the travel contacts mentioned at the end: Andiamo Tour Mexico in San Ysidro, CA. for very reasonable bus tours down Baja to the lagoons from San Diego, with hotels and whale watching inclusive (plus very informative naturalist aboard). < info at andiamo-travel.com >. Paul
On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:46 PM, Marty Flam wrote:

> "An Affair to Remember"  Off Baja California, the 'Mexican Galapagos', zoologist Mark Carwardine flirts with the world's friendliest whales.
> From his Sydney Morning Herald blog. Blues, Humpbacks and Gra toys.
> 
> http://www.smh.com.au/travel/holiday-type/eco-tourism/an-affair-to-remember-20120412-1wu4m.html 
> _______________________________________________
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Sat Apr 14 11:03:51 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:03:51 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Fwd: Catherine: Please post for me! Re: L.A.Times: Marines
	to train off Carpinteria for duty in Persian Gulf
References: <8227A3ED-7B98-47A9-8FDD-455441D26513@alumni.stanford.edu>
Message-ID: <FD9186F6-3882-4A5E-B7E7-C317816FE1D7@aol.com>



Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.


Begin forwarded message:

From: David Telleen-Lawton <dtl at alumni.stanford.edu>
Date: April 14, 2012 10:12:42 AM PDT
To: Catherine French <cfrench1366 at aol.com>
Subject: Catherine:  Please post for me!  Re: [CINC] L.A.Times: Marines to train off Carpinteria for duty in Persian Gulf

Catherine,

Can you post this for me.  My email address has changed slightly and this is being held up.

Thanks!!

David

================
> Subject: Sunday, April 15th: Scorpion Hike Leader needed to cover Unexpected Change
> 
> Can someone volunteer to lead a hike on Sunday at Scorpion?
> 
> Karen and I are overnights this weekend (but boats were cancelled Fri/Sat) and normally we'd go out Sunday to cover the hikes.
> 
> However, our priest's wife died unexpectedly Friday and there is a service Sunday that Karen and I would like to attend.
> 
> If no one can step in, we'll split up -- one cover the hike and the other attend the service.
> 
> There is a Volunteer Spot open for a hike leader and as of now, the trip scheduled is departing 9 AM, Ventura Harbor.  There is also a 2 PM departure to Scorpion on the schedule, but I can't imagine it needs a hike leader.
> 
> If you respond to the Rain List, please also let Karen or me know at the email addresses below.
> 
> Also, call Island Packers (805) 642-1393 to reserve a spot on the departing and returning boat.
> 
> Thank you!!
> 
> David and Karen Telleen-Lawton
> 
> DTL at Stanfordalumni.org
> KTL at Alumni.Stanford.edu
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From caislandgirl at gmail.com  Sat Apr 14 11:23:15 2012
From: caislandgirl at gmail.com (Sabine Faulhaber)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:23:15 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Sunday day hike (tomorrow) on Anacapa
Message-ID: <CALgWQQi+9Ye5KTP77-AJ9GOQ8FeEEZFWXsvaAe7pAHF-TZJFDg@mail.gmail.com>

Dear fellow Naturalists and day-hike volunteers,

I was very much looking forward to my first island weekend of the season
but weather this winter / spring is notoriously unpredictable - gale force
winds in the Channel this weekend - and hence all the trips for today have
been cancelled. This leaves me with a day hike on Sunday on Anacapa - but
it is a very long drive for me for a day trip - so I was wondering if
someone would like to go in my place tomorrow - if you do send me an email
and I will relinquish my spot on Volunteer Spot and give IPCO a call to
change the reservation.

Sabine
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Sat Apr 14 11:32:58 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:32:58 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Fwd: Sunday,
 April 15th: Scorpion Hike Leader needed to cover Unexpected Change
References: <94F06883-13AE-4223-99FE-235E400B5F1E@lastline.com>
Message-ID: <F78F4184-CB96-4228-A831-8121750E5220@me.com>



Begin forwarded message:

> From: David Telleen-Lawton <dtl at lastline.com>
> Subject: Paul: Can you help me with a post?? Fwd: Sunday, April 15th: Scorpion Hike Leader needed to cover Unexpected Change
> Date: April 14, 2012 10:31:32 AM PDT
> To: paul jr petrich <ppetrich39 at me.com>
> 
> Paul:
> 
> Would you please stick this on the Rain List.  My email address changed and the Rain List is waiting for the moderator to approve, but since it's time sensitive, I'd love it if you can help out.
> 
> I also sent this to Catherine, but she has not posted it.
> 
> Thanks!!
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: David Telleen-Lawton <dtl at alumni.stanford.edu>
>> Date: April 14, 2012 7:51:24 AM PDT
>> To: CINC Rain List <channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org>
>> Subject: Sunday, April 15th: Scorpion Hike Leader needed to cover Unexpected Change
>> 
>> Can someone volunteer to lead a hike on Sunday at Scorpion?
>> 
>> Karen and I are overnights this weekend (but boats were cancelled Fri/Sat) and normally we'd go out Sunday to cover the hikes.
>> 
>> However, our priest's wife died unexpectedly Friday and there is a service Sunday that Karen and I would like to attend.
>> 
>> If no one can step in, we'll split up -- one cover the hike and the other attend the service.
>> 
>> There is a Volunteer Spot open for a hike leader and as of now, the trip scheduled is departing 9 AM, Ventura Harbor.  There is also a 2 PM departure to Scorpion on the schedule, but I can't imagine it needs a hike leader.
>> 
>> If you respond to the Rain List, please also let Karen or me know at the email addresses below.
>> 
>> Also, call Island Packers (805) 642-1393 to reserve a spot on the departing and returning boat.
>> 
>> Thank you!!
>> 
>> David and Karen Telleen-Lawton
>> 
>> DTL at Stanfordalumni.org
>> KTL at Alumni.Stanford.edu
>> 
>> 
>> On Apr 13, 2012, at 10:44 PM, Catherine French wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Calm seas,
>>> 
>>> Catherine French
>>> 
>>> Writer, naturalist, mentor
>>> 805.570.0432
>>> To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
>>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
>>> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps
>> 
>> ==============================
>> David Telleen-Lawton
>> 805.453.6071
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> ==============================
> David Telleen-Lawton
> Major Account Manager
> Lastline, Inc.
> DTL at Lastline.com
> O:  805.456.7076
> M:  805.453.6071
> 

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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Sun Apr 15 09:57:04 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:57:04 -0700
Subject: [CINC] P.S./State Beach Outreach
References: <6EBD64F6-A195-4288-9CF7-736126D51501@me.com>
Message-ID: <DC8A4D7E-9DB7-40A0-A094-DA2E7A05F7A3@me.com>


CINC Volunteers,
 I forgot to mention, this virtual whale watch trip to our CINP and CINMS is cleared and sanctioned by Shauna. I have presented it at Carpinteria and Leo Carrillo State Beaches as well. Tech issues seem to keep it at odds with our new Volunteer Spot. All our primary mammal residents and visitors are covered by slides and video clips. Slides are also shown of my recent visit to the lagoons in Baja. Paul
> 
> S.O.S to CINC Troupers,
>  A sub or two is/are needed to fill in for Tara as my partner at the "Marine Mammals of our CINP and CINMS" presentation at El Capitan State Beach the night of Sat. May 26th ( Memorial Day weekend ). I have a power point presentation set up as a virtual whale watch I will give that lasts about 45 minutes in their outdoor amphitheater, which can seat up to 200. My sidekick would be responsible for the whale watch kit which I will bring, and set items out to be viewed under a watchful eye at the end when attendees are asked to come forward to peak and ask questions. The last video clip in the presentation is about the Chumash Tomol Crossing, and how we today can also access our CINP. So, questions will abound in this regard, too. 
>  I will gladly give up my campground for that  night to you and yours, as I live in nearby Goleta and can easily drive home. Tara has a care giver emergency that popped up-plus we may need at least 3 Troupers including me that holiday eve!   Hope to here from you soon, Paul
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps


From ppetrich39 at me.com  Mon Apr 16 12:17:00 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:17:00 -0700
Subject: [CINC] El Capitan State Park Outreach/5-26
Message-ID: <0F10938F-02FD-4D8F-808D-C56028368734@me.com>

CINC Volunteers,
 Thanks for your responses to help. Shirley Johnson, Bruce Mathews and Ali Widmar have offered to help. The Campfire programs are open to the public, and I will advertise it at the adjacent private RV and Camping establishments across the highway the day prior, so we could have a good holiday crowd. Of course, you are welcome to attend. Usually half the crowd are children dragging there parents along. Paul

From tara_brown_sb at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 16 13:04:29 2012
From: tara_brown_sb at yahoo.com (TARA BROWN)
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:04:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Condor Open 4/18
Message-ID: <1334606669.72873.YahooMailNeo@web163101.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hi friends,
I had to give up my 9:00 and Noon trips on the Condor this Wednesday, 4/18.??Good sightings, anyone want to take my place?
Thank you,
Tara Brown
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From oceanladytoo at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 16 20:00:36 2012
From: oceanladytoo at yahoo.com (Tina Armbruster-Stephens)
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:00:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Monday 4/16 Condor Express
Message-ID: <1334631636.95132.YahooMailNeo@web114720.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

9:00 AM Cancelled
3:00 PM Cancelled

12:00 Trip = perfect!

3 Harbor Seals on the bait dock

5 Sealions on the buoy
3 Mother/calf pair Gray Whales (6total)?
20 Bottlenose Dolphins

What a wonderful day for our apprx. 60 passengers!? We found the first pair of mother and calf right off Ledbetter Beach.? We stayed with those two for about an hour.? Mommy was teaching her baby how to spy hop and treated us to the lesson!??? Bottlenose dolphins enjoyed the company of this pair and also frolicking to the delight of those on board the Condor.? They were very amorous too in the glassy sea.?? Second mother and calf spotted swimming parallel to us off Hendry's Beach very very close to shore.? I am certain some of the beach-goers on the shore saw this couple as they were on the shore side of the kelp, just beyond where the waves were starting to build.? We spotted another pair behind us at one point in the trip and the ocean was suddenly alive with whales in all directions and bottlenose jumping, splashing and waving pec fins a few times.? One dolphin came part way out of the water propelled by his tail and looked just like
 Flipper used to - everyone on board was thrilled to pieces (me too).???? Several private boats joined in to watch, as well one very intrepid person on a paddle board.? 


Passengers from Germany, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, New Jersey, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Paradise and Los Angeles,CA.? Many thanks to Captain Dave, Matt and Dennis for a lovely and very exciting day in the channel.??? Great day for naturalist Rose Messina and I to join in the fun.

signed,

Tina Armbruster Stephens
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From ltaylorart at aol.com  Mon Apr 16 22:24:11 2012
From: ltaylorart at aol.com (ltaylorart at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:24:11 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] Sunday-IPCO-Ventura
Message-ID: <8CEEA717421B192-FE4-1DE3E@webmail-d010.sysops.aol.com>


AM Trip - 
4 grey whales (1 cow calf pair)
One of the greys breached twice!
2 humpbacks
at least 200 sea lions hauled out on the south side of Anacapa
pelagic cormorants near Anacapa, along with Western Gulls, Brown Pelicans and a few Surf Scoters
visitors from Ohio, Michigan, Las Vegas, Russia and Ventura
Captain Lee
Crew - Steve and Pancho
Naturalists- Kathy Van Slyke and Linda Taylor

PM
Kathy Van Slyke-solo naturalist
several grey whales
500 Common Dolphins
campers picked up at Scorpion
many Sooty Shearwaters around the dolphins

A perfect day on the water!
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Mon Apr 16 22:32:26 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:32:26 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CINC Summer Picnic Date Change; 8/13
Message-ID: <88C150D6-8CE8-4CC9-BC1A-052B3DDDA890@me.com>

All CINC volunteers plus Boat, National Park, and Sanctuary People,
 Due to the Ventura County Fair winding down on August 12th, the CINC Sunset Picnic at Rincon Park has been changed to Monday, August 13th.  Please remark your calendar and stay tuned for future info. We have the reservation at Santa Barbara County's Rincon Park at the Ventura-SB county line overlooking the beach.   Paul
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From nymeetsca at gmail.com  Tue Apr 17 15:24:12 2012
From: nymeetsca at gmail.com (HAL ALTMAN)
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:24:12 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CONDOR EXPRESS, APRIL 17
Message-ID: <CAAyxsSr__ryu-aWo9yfvRbrbURYPhpthWmr8Aqk6v44Zb0P1SQ@mail.gmail.com>

9am cancelled

12 Noon:
1 Gray Whale Cow/Calf pair, then 3 Cow/Calf pairs.

Noteworthy:  It's the first time in 7 years that I've seen 3 Cow/Calf pairs
of Gray Whales clustered together.  Yes, there's safety in numbers.

96 school kids and parents were thrilled at the sight, when they weren't
yelling, eating or sleeping.  Valerie Olson and Polly Blackburn joined me,
along with Capt.s Mat, Dave and Matt.

ENJOYING LIFE
HAL ALTMAN
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From vfolson at cox.net  Wed Apr 18 06:37:54 2012
From: vfolson at cox.net (Valerie Olson)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:37:54 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor Tuesday @ 3:00
Message-ID: <27247346-D42E-439D-924F-7FF2EA40F8E0@cox.net>

Hi All,

For the 3:00 trip:

Gray Whales - 5 Cow/Calf Pairs
Bottlenose Dolphin - 6

Three PM trip of the day as lovely as the noon trip.  Moms still  
slowly working their way up the coast with their youngsters.

Valerie Olson and Polly Blackburn



From seagoinggirl at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 18 11:11:16 2012
From: seagoinggirl at yahoo.com (Tamara Thompson)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:11:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] (no subject)
Message-ID: <1334772676.86078.YahooMailNeo@web121504.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I need to cancel my April 21 Whale Watching trip from 0900-1330. Have a cold. Would someone be interested in taking this spot?

Thank you,
Tamara Thompson
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From macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu  Wed Apr 18 15:07:59 2012
From: macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu (Ken Macdonald)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:07:59 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Fat in whale's heads and hearing
Message-ID: <CBB4894F.1E2E8%macdonald@geol.ucsb.edu>

Interesting new research scanning the heads of minke whales:
http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do?id=134389&sectionid=1021

Some other good whale research links if you scan down to the bottom of the
page on the right.

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From seagoinggirl at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 18 17:02:41 2012
From: seagoinggirl at yahoo.com (Tamara Thompson)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:02:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Need replacement
Message-ID: <1334793761.14408.YahooMailNeo@web121501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I have come down with a cold.? Need someone to cover me April 21 on the Condor Express from 9-1130
Thank you,
Tamara Thompson
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 18 20:01:38 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:01:38 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Tangled whale
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP38095375C6C9F3E18927C9BCD3D0@phx.gbl>

Sorry I did not get my report report in on Sunday

Sent from my iPhone

From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 18 20:09:11 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:09:11 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Continue
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP255964DB591C45AED78B2F1CD3D0@phx.gbl>


In on Sunday.  Had to go to Oceanside        .  It was a great day as the Condor reported it.  This am I watched the San  Diego news.  There was another gray whale entangled in nets.  They tried to get the nets off, but had to stop due to darkness.   There were 3 orange buoy 
attached so they could find it today.  I have no update on the whale because I am back in SB today.  Debbie Shelley 
Sent from my iPhone

From miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 19 06:26:16 2012
From: miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com (Deborah Lee Clark)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:26:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Earth Day sub
Message-ID: <1334841976.49686.YahooMailRC@web181011.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Is anyone able to take my afternoon spot on Sunday, April 22 at Earth Day?  I am 
plum tuckered from an exhausting week at work and and it's only Thursday:}  I'll 
keep my name on Volunteer Spot until someone kindly steps up.  Thanks.  Deb 
Clark
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Thu Apr 19 10:05:56 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie shelley)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:05:56 -0700
Subject: [CINC] update
Message-ID: <COL112-W49C1AAF530736D0B1A7307CD3D0@phx.gbl>


found an update on tangled gray whale.  Debbie Shelley
 
 
http://www.ktla.com/news/mobile/ktla-whale-tangled-in-fishing-net,0,531651.story  		 	   		  
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From thusone at aol.com  Thu Apr 19 21:00:38 2012
From: thusone at aol.com (thusone at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] thursday double dolphin
Message-ID: <8CEECC147E47787-21F0-3B2BA@webmail-m069.sysops.aol.com>

One cow calf pair of Grays.  

No takers for the 10am trip... awwwww.....   sunny and the whales are marching through.
Not EVEN two passengers.    It happens.   I was so  dissappointed!    

Anyhoo,   The one pm trip had about 35 passengers from all over the world.    Set out in the 
FOG --- treated to three lovely speckeled harbor seals on the bait barge, past the sea lions on the outer
buoy, including one quite large & stunning male.   Offering an arched profile of his MOST impressive
sagital crest!    Just love those sea lions.     Up the coast seeing only 20 feet in any direction because of the fog.  
 Playing the MUSIC  which our young international crowd enjoyed. 

The fog broke and we saw the mother cow gray whales  on the way back.    
Very nice trip with capt.  Tilor (sp??  i meant to ask him how to spell his name & forgot)  and first mate Brian.  

"What is the   Extreme camping trip???   .....      in tents"    har har har....   (courtesy capt. Tiler)

Shirley Johnson
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From CalMeuser at aol.com  Thu Apr 19 21:06:37 2012
From: CalMeuser at aol.com (CalMeuser at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:06:37 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] VC Reproter April 19 issue
Message-ID: <1bed0.27f42293.3cc23acd@aol.com>

Jean-Michel Cousteau makes the front page of the VC  Reporter.  A must read 
story.
 
The second good story regarding the comeback of the Bald  Eagles on the 
Channel Islands.
 
The third story all in the same issue is about sustainable  gardens that 
save oceans.
 
What a deal.
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Fri Apr 20 11:32:14 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie shelley)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:32:14 -0700
Subject: [CINC] more info on whale entangled in nets
Message-ID: <COL112-W489EBC158FA879347FB0D5CD220@phx.gbl>


see article below
 
http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2012/04/gray_whale_entangled_fishing_n.php  Debbie shelley 		 	   		  
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From mbucholtz at me.com  Fri Apr 20 21:25:35 2012
From: mbucholtz at me.com (Mary Bucholtz)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:25:35 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor Express naturalist spots open Sunday, April 22,
	9 a.m. and noon
Message-ID: <9FEF6425-6318-4BAB-B112-D13FDC6DE517@me.com>

I'm losing my voice and sadly won't be able to take the above trips on Sunday (Earth Day!). They're now open again on Volunteer Spot, if anyone can take them. 

Thanks,

Mary

***********************
Mary Bucholtz
mbucholtz at me.com
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From macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu  Sat Apr 21 10:12:33 2012
From: macdonald at geol.ucsb.edu (Ken Macdonald)
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:12:33 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CX cancelled today
Message-ID: <CBB83891.1E370%macdonald@geol.ucsb.edu>

Not because of fog, but a trip chartered by VENECO; I just called in because
I thought fog might be an issue, glad I did, saved the drive.


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From laura_email2000 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 21 17:05:10 2012
From: laura_email2000 at yahoo.com (Laura Shelton)
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:05:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] 3pm CX open tomorrow
Message-ID: <1335053110.30429.YahooMailNeo@web160105.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hi All,
Looks like it is scheduled to go.?
Thanks,

Laura
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From imparo11 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 21 20:44:09 2012
From: imparo11 at yahoo.com (Cary Stevens)
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:44:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Earth Day spot opening: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Message-ID: <1335066249.67586.YahooMailNeo@web120602.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Fellow CINCers:

I apologize profusely for the late notice, but I was involved in an auto v. pedestrian accident Thursday night (me being the pedestrian) in De La Guerra Plaza (as in, the car was moving relatively slowly) which I did walk away from, so thought I would be sufficiently recovered to keep my commitment to assist at tomorrow's festival at Alice Keck.  But alas, I have been resting at a friend's house and just made the move home, and realizing that my legs are still extremely sore, am afraid I will have to cancel. 

Again, I am so sorry for the late notice, and hope that someone can take the spot.

~Cary Stevens
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From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 21 20:55:52 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:55:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Earth Day spot opening: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
In-Reply-To: <1335066249.67586.YahooMailNeo@web120602.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1335066952.14488.YahooMailClassic@web160701.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

So sorry for your accident, and hope your recovery is swift.? I will
gladly take your place from 10 -2 tomorrow.? Carolyn McCleskey

--- On Sat, 4/21/12, Cary Stevens <imparo11 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Cary Stevens <imparo11 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [CINC] Earth Day spot opening: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
To: "CINC" <channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org>
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 8:44 PM

Fellow CINCers:
I apologize profusely for the late notice, but I was involved in an auto v. pedestrian accident Thursday night (me being the pedestrian) in De La Guerra Plaza (as in, the car was moving relatively slowly) which I did walk away from, so thought I would be sufficiently recovered to keep my commitment to assist at tomorrow's festival at Alice Keck.  But alas, I have been resting at a friend's house and just made the move home, and realizing that my legs are still extremely sore, am afraid I will have to cancel.  
Again, I am so sorry for the late notice, and hope that someone can take the spot.?~Cary Stevens

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From michaelberg6 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 22 08:48:22 2012
From: michaelberg6 at gmail.com (Michael Berg)
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:48:22 -0700
Subject: [CINC] 4/23 Condor X Morning and Afternoon Naturalist Opennings
Message-ID: <CAKyY=7zTn5OnvcYQtorcDpzpjqOK_z-pn4XOLPctatpoPzjcdA@mail.gmail.com>

My newest grandchild (grandson) just arrived and I
am needed to care for my other three grandchildren
on Monday,4/23.  I have removed my commitments
on Volunteerspot and hope another naturalist can
fill my spots.

Michael
michaelberg6 at gmail.com
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Sun Apr 22 12:52:56 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:52:56 -0700
Subject: [CINC] (no subject)
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP2214624B32F662433FEBA2CCD200@phx.gbl>

I just got word from Skip from the Double dolphin that it will not be going out this Monday, Tues. Weds. And Thursday do to needing work done on it.  I do not know who is signed up so I send this out to everyone. My web page on phone is not working.  Thanks Debbie Shelley 

Sent from my iPhone

From donshubert at roadrunner.com  Sun Apr 22 19:12:41 2012
From: donshubert at roadrunner.com (Don Shubert)
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:12:41 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Condor Express April 20th
Message-ID: <059b01cd20f6$908e7030$6401a8c0@D999Z091>

On Friday, Kathleen Roos, Carolyn McCleskey (photo ID) and myself went on the 
9:00 and 12:00 Condor Express Grey Whale trips.

The 9:00 trip had 120 charter school kids, parents and siblings from a charter school in Bakersfield, the fog was very very thick and spotting anything was very difficult.  We were able to find a small (50) pod of commons which the kids loved but no Greys on this trip.

The noon trip was still quite foggy but visibility was better, Capt Matt did find one Grey Whale and calf pair but they were very shy and managed to give us the slip.  On the noon trip we had approximately 50 on board for a calm day on the water.  Capt Matt, Dennis and Matt in galley.

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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Sun Apr 22 11:28:55 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:28:55 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Peru Dolphin Deaths Remain A Mystery - The Huffington Post
Message-ID: <4590009E-B333-434C-89A4-28BF3F915F31@aol.com>

My apologies if this has already hit the list.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/04/21/official-dolphin-deaths-peru_n_1442243.html


Sincerely,

Catherine French
Sent from my iPhone

From garydel at aol.com  Mon Apr 23 17:26:50 2012
From: garydel at aol.com (garydel at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:26:50 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] a question...
Message-ID: <8CEEFC813A36633-18D8-6A0B@webmail-d027.sysops.aol.com>


Hi CINCers...

On Friday, I was with a group of my students (teacher candidates at Antioch University in SB) and we were hiking from Cavern Point to Potato Harbor. On the way, we stopped to observe and photograph a small scorpion... maybe 1.5 inches and a dark brown. After about an hour on various internet sites I came up empty in regards to scorpions on SCI.

Please enlighten me with your experiences with scorpions on SCI....  Thanks!

Gary Delanoeye
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From tara_brown_sb at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 23 19:21:21 2012
From: tara_brown_sb at yahoo.com (TARA BROWN)
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:21:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Condor 4-23
Message-ID: <1335234081.34539.YahooMailNeo@web163102.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

?
Hi CINC friends,
?
An awesome day --- so close to shore.?? You could have kayaked and seen what we saw today!
?
3 gray whale cow/calf pairs playing in the kelp off Hendry's/Hope Ranch beach area
500 OR MORE common dolphin just outside the harbor (I've never seen commons in this close)
3 harbor seals on the bait dock
2 dozen sea lions
Terns
Western Gulls
Brown Pelicans
Cormorants
?
All within paddle-boarding/kayaking distance of Santa Barbara Harbor!
?
Thank you Debbie Shelley for giving me your space!
?
And thanks, especially to?Captain Dave and the Condor crew for an incredible adventure!
?
- Tara Brown
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Mon Apr 23 20:47:17 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:47:17 -0700
Subject: [CINC] a SCORPIONS on SCI question.??..
In-Reply-To: <8CEEFC813A36633-18D8-6A0B@webmail-d027.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CEEFC813A36633-18D8-6A0B@webmail-d027.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <CCCDF8B1-8453-4D79-9179-FE0D5C00BF7F@me.com>

Gary and Insect Folks,
 Hey, A few years ago we had a study on scorpions that were very small and not very dangerous that hit our Rain List.  The study  was done at the Scorpion Anchorage area I think. Does anyone have that info to share with Gary and the rest of we hike leaders?  Paul
On Apr 23, 2012, at 5:26 PM, garydel at aol.com wrote:

> Hi CINCers...
> 
> On Friday, I was with a group of my students (teacher candidates at Antioch University in SB) and we were hiking from Cavern Point to Potato Harbor. On the way, we stopped to observe and photograph a small scorpion... maybe 1.5 inches and a dark brown. After about an hour on various internet sites I came up empty in regards to scorpions on SCI.
> 
> Please enlighten me with your experiences with scorpions on SCI....  Thanks!
> 
> Gary Delanoeye
> _______________________________________________
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Mon Apr 23 21:03:17 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:03:17 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Scorpions for Real!
Message-ID: <D7C5D683-9208-4BFF-8D72-71CCE7BA229C@me.com>

Ahoy Insect People, 
 Here it is, from 2008 via Derek from Warren Savary of the California Academy of Sciences! Paul
Greetings, Hikers!
Derek sends the following information about the scorpion species found on Santa Cruz Island. This is the only information I have. 

Tim, 

Thanks again for your assistance with the permit for Santa Cruz Island. 
What a wonderful place! The endemic species, Pseudouroctonus minimus 
thompsoni (which I will likely recognize as a distinct species rather than 
as a subspecies of P. minimus) is there in great abundance, and it took 
very little time for us to collect the needed series...under the 
supervision of a group of curious Island Foxes, I might add. We didn't 
see any other scorpion species, and judging from the density of the P. m. 
thompsoni population, and its occurrence in most habitat types that we 
examined, I suspect it is the sole scorpion inhabitant of the area. I'll 
put together a report as soon as I have a chance. 

Meanwhile, I've attached an uncaptioned and a captioned image of P. m. 
thompsoni that you are welcome to use. The resolution is likely 
satisfactory for inclusion on a web page, and if you need higher 
resolution for prints, I can send a much larger file on a CD. 

Thanks again, 

Warren Savary 
Field Associate 
California Academy of Sciences 

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From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Tue Apr 24 10:09:21 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:09:21 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CINC Volunteer Needed to Support Ventura County Fair Outreach
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FMk_qUd+tzHON97BP6CY3SWyb6+HXayR2kA-kE-R62rvw@mail.gmail.com>

*Seeking CINC Volunteer to Support Ventura County Fair 2012 Outreach
Committee: *
I am seeking a Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteer to become a
committee member to work on the coordination of a joint booth between the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary,  Channel Islands National Park,
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and California State
Parks. Each year we host and staff a booth to provide fair goers with
information about the incredible resources and activities available within
these areas.

Participation in the fair requires a lot of staff and volunteer support,
however, it allows us to reach to a very diverse and large audience ---  we
generally attract about ten percent of the 300,000 plus fair goers in the
agricultural/ natural resources building. A CINC volunteer is needed to
assist with everything from committee meeting notes, to developing
displays, assisting with the CINC volunteer schedule, and set-up/
break-down of the fair booth. The fair is August 1 -12, 2012. The committee
meetings generally start in May and run through the event. If you are
interested in supporting this effort, please contact Shauna directly.


-- 
Shauna Bingham
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-884-1460
805-568-1582 (fax)
http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
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From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Tue Apr 24 10:19:44 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:19:44 -0700
Subject: [CINC] May Outreach Openings
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FP1BWoaF+O0GTJ+mi2tnb=cCXNJ+BXYKU0rRze1m6ecHw@mail.gmail.com>

*Dear CINC Volunteers:

Thank you for supporting our April Earth Day outreach events, over 7,200
people attended the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific Earth Day last
Saturday and nearly 20,000 attended the Santa Barbara Earth Day on Sunday!

The following MAY 2012 sanctuary/ park outreach events still have openings
on VolunteerSpot:*

   - *May 3: Montessori Center School Science Night, Goleta*
   - *May 5: Santa Barbara Harbor Operation Clean Sweep*
   - *May 12:Safe Boating Expo, Oxnard/ Channel Islands Harbor *
   - *May 12: L. Carrillo State Park Kids Day, Malibu*

*
*
*Thank you for supporting outreach programs, which are an integral part of
sharing the wonders and beauty of the Channel Islands with members of the
public on the mainland! *


-- 
Shauna Bingham
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-884-1460
805-568-1582 (fax)
http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
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From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Tue Apr 24 10:52:04 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:52:04 -0700
Subject: [CINC] May Outreach Openings
In-Reply-To: <CAF2Z4FP1BWoaF+O0GTJ+mi2tnb=cCXNJ+BXYKU0rRze1m6ecHw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAF2Z4FP1BWoaF+O0GTJ+mi2tnb=cCXNJ+BXYKU0rRze1m6ecHw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FPAa-14qWVWzm-7oJbeb-ixh8efN8iMaw3ZEtc30itTrQ@mail.gmail.com>

Please note I forgot to list the following event which appears on
VolutneerSpot and needs volunteers:

*May 17: Washington School Science Night, Santa Barbara*

On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 10:19 AM, Shauna Bingham <shauna.bingham at noaa.gov>wrote:

> *Dear CINC Volunteers:
>
> Thank you for supporting our April Earth Day outreach events, over 7,200
> people attended the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific Earth Day last
> Saturday and nearly 20,000 attended the Santa Barbara Earth Day on Sunday!
>
> The following MAY 2012 sanctuary/ park outreach events still have openings
> on VolunteerSpot:*
>
>    - *May 3: Montessori Center School Science Night, Goleta*
>    - *May 5: Santa Barbara Harbor Operation Clean Sweep*
>    - *May 12:Safe Boating Expo, Oxnard/ Channel Islands Harbor *
>    - *May 12: L. Carrillo State Park Kids Day, Malibu*
>
> *
> *
> *Thank you for supporting outreach programs, which are an integral part
> of sharing the wonders and beauty of the Channel Islands with members of
> the public on the mainland! *
>
>
> --
> Shauna Bingham
> Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
> 113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
> Santa Barbara, CA 93109
> 805-884-1460
> 805-568-1582 (fax)
> http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
>
>
>


-- 
Shauna Bingham
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-884-1460
805-568-1582 (fax)
http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Tue Apr 24 20:49:29 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:49:29 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Greys like new MPAs.
Message-ID: <4FF7A477-6998-4EE1-BF39-9691AA846DBE@me.com>

FYI Ocean People.
 While walking and  recording non sealife data as member of the  MPA Watch team ( a Channel Keepers project ) along the Campus Point MPA  (UCSB), I witnessed 4 Grey Whales cruising just outside the kelp line. One was barely 50 yards off the beach! At Coal Tar Point, the American Cetacean  Society station personal counted 24 total whales passing by today by noon, 12 of them calves. Total for the year passing that point numbered 654 going north! All of our CINP islands were clearly visible on a see forever day, except for Santa Barbara Is.    Paul

From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 25 04:33:33 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:33:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] first all white adult orca
Message-ID: <1335353613.68151.YahooMailNeo@web180103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

BBC's Richard Black: ?"Scientists have made what they believe to be the first sighting of an adult white orca..."?
Far East Russia Orca Project (Dr Erich Hoyt)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17783603?


From miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 25 06:42:14 2012
From: miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com (Deborah Lee Clark)
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:42:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [CINC] Greys like new MPAs.
In-Reply-To: <4FF7A477-6998-4EE1-BF39-9691AA846DBE@me.com>
References: <4FF7A477-6998-4EE1-BF39-9691AA846DBE@me.com>
Message-ID: <1335361334.80726.YahooMailRC@web181009.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I was lucky enough to see grays-from Miramar Beach both Monday and Tuesday. 
 Fellow beach walkers thrilled when I wildly pointed them out.
Deb Clark



________________________________
From: paul jr petrich <ppetrich39 at me.com>
To: channel_islands_ naturalist_corps 
<channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org>
Sent: Tue, April 24, 2012 8:56:14 PM
Subject: [CINC] Greys like new MPAs.

FYI Ocean People.
While walking and  recording non sealife data as member of the  MPA Watch team ( 
a Channel Keepers project ) along the Campus Point MPA  (UCSB), I witnessed 4 
Grey Whales cruising just outside the kelp line. One was barely 50 yards off the 
beach! At Coal Tar Point, the American Cetacean  Society station personal 
counted 24 total whales passing by today by noon, 12 of them calves. Total for 
the year passing that point numbered 654 going north! All of our CINP islands 
were clearly visible on a see forever day, except for Santa Barbara Is.    Paul
_______________________________________________
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From razz442 at verizon.net  Wed Apr 25 06:45:33 2012
From: razz442 at verizon.net (R. Schwartz)
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:45:33 -0500
Subject: [CINC] (no subject)
Message-ID: <0M3100M6UFKIF0Y0@vms173005.mailsrvcs.net>

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From deb4nb at aol.com  Wed Apr 25 12:54:55 2012
From: deb4nb at aol.com (Debra Herring)
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:54:55 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] Found item in CX kit 4/25/12
Message-ID: <8CEF1346B8D99B2-DEC-58A39@webmail-d098.sysops.aol.com>

Greetings All,
I found someone's book titled "I Wonder Why, Whales and Dolphins" by Kingfisher publishing (cute kids book).  I placed it it the SB Harbor CINMS office, in Shauna's mail slot. 
Debra
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From mardanne at silcom.com  Wed Apr 25 20:22:09 2012
From: mardanne at silcom.com (mardanne at silcom.com)
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:22:09 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Friday, April 27 3PM CX Naturalist spot open
Message-ID: <7586906666004A58A9705877A72A0860@OwnerPC>

Hi All:
I am taking Carolyn McCleskey?s 3PM  CX PID slot on Friday, which opens up my 3PM Naturalist spot.  It?s now open on Volunteer Spot, so have at it!
thanks
Marilyn
Marilyn Dannehower


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From razz442 at verizon.net  Thu Apr 26 03:03:14 2012
From: razz442 at verizon.net (R. Schwartz)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:03:14 -0500
Subject: [CINC] (no subject)
Message-ID: <0M3200KF6ZY44K50@vms173005.mailsrvcs.net>

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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Thu Apr 26 10:21:15 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:21:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] Looking for a replacement for April 30 ESCI HIke
Message-ID: <8CEF1E81E824F54-BA8-2880@webmail-d099.sysops.aol.com>

I am suddenly traveling on May 1 and would like to give my trip to someone this coming Monday. I will remove my place from Volunteer Spot, but here is my booking reservation number. You can call IPCO and tell them you are taking my place, reservation # R1215337. It's a 9:-- to 4:30 trip, will be beautiful out there. Please let me know if you will take it! Thank you.



Calm Seas,
 
Catherine French
Writer, mentor, naturalist
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.

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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Thu Apr 26 11:25:43 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:25:43 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] ESCI Trip Wednesday, April 25
Message-ID: <8CEF1F11FD552CF-26F4-3AEC@webmail-d178.sysops.aol.com>


Paul Petrich on VC duty and I on hike duty headed out to Scorpion with 83 kids from Santa Monica, a handful of campers and 4 day hikers.

We encountered about 750 common dolphin within about 6 miles of the island with many babies in the mix.

First hike of the day with day hikers, no special sightings. But in the afternoon hike with campers to Cavern Point found a humpback whale traveling west from Cavern Point overlook toward Chinese Harbor, and almost at the same time spied a bald eagle soaring below the cliff about 300 yards off the island. Could not see the markings blue or orange, though.

Special mention from Saturday, April 21 saw a raven with a fish in it's mouth fly from Scorpion Cove toward the ranch property. That was a rare sight for me. Looked it up on the Internet but couldn't find much, just that they will eat anything, even fish. I wondered if the raven stole the fish from a gull or pelican or something else?




Calm Seas,
 
Catherine French
Writer, mentor, naturalist
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.

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From michaelberg6 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 26 15:15:47 2012
From: michaelberg6 at gmail.com (Michael Berg)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:15:47 -0700
Subject: [CINC] 4/24 Condor X 3:00 Trip
Message-ID: <CAKyY=7ySzdax07egF-YqrAWJ5yi3pvE-q5hkd17usx0R1xR9GQ@mail.gmail.com>

Tuesday,4/24, was another very pleasant trip on
board the Condor X- calm seas, partly sunny/slight
wind weather, and 58 passengers from North Carolina,
Minnesota, Illinois, California and several Western European
countries.  Sightings included 3 cow/calf pairs cruising slowly
along the coastline west of the wharf, a couple bottlenose
dolphins, a few harbor seals on the bait dock, and the typical
cormorant/brown pelican flock sightings.

Captain Mat, Dave,and Kelly are responsible for the enjoyable
cruise. I was the sole naturalist.

Michael
michaelberg6 at gmail.com
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From mardanne at silcom.com  Thu Apr 26 18:24:45 2012
From: mardanne at silcom.com (mardanne at silcom.com)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:24:45 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Fw: Change to tomorrow's schedule on CX.
Message-ID: <C75DAE638F904061B8F7538020FCEF2E@OwnerPC>

From: mar at bridalcrystaldirect.com 
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 4:32 PM
To: CINMS Rain List 
Subject: Change to tomorrow's schedule on CX. 

Just a note that the 3PM trip on the CX is now open for PID.  I just called Sea Landing and the only trips planned tomorrow are at 9 and 12, and there was no naturalist on the 9, so I switched and gave up the 3.  If you want to take a chance and see if it goes, please take the 3PM spot, but there is not currently a trip confirmed.   I thought it best to cover the trips that are going for sure.
thanks
Mar
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From kuzzi738 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 26 21:47:39 2012
From: kuzzi738 at gmail.com (John Kuizenga)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:47:39 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CX ,WW 4/26/12
Message-ID: <CBBF72FB.829E%kuzzi738@gmail.com>

Fellow Naturalist!

Following is the WW Report for 4/26 from the CX:

9:00 am trip cancelled

12:00 pm
4 Gray Whales (two mom and her calf pairs traveling separately)
4 Harbor Seals on the bait barge

3:00 pm trip cancelled

Chatty group of twenty folks from all over the US, most of whom had never
seen a whale.  As has been the case with some regularity since the ER moms
and calves began their northern trek, each pair was spotted very close
(approx.100 yds) to shore. Eight minutes following our departure Captain Mat
spotted the first of the two pairs and we paralleled their course for about
45 minutes.  Neither mom or calf were very showy, mostly snorkeling, a quick
inhalation and back underwater leaving a tell tale trail of foot prints as
they continued on their way, at a steady three knots. The pair made only one
diversion, heading north for a few minutes toward the surf line, before
reverting to a more sensible course.  Just beyond Hendry?s Beach we left the
pair, but first watched as a surfer (with mask and snorkel) slipped off his
board to take a close-up look at the pair.

>From here we travel west to Campus Point and while the wind picked-up (force
three) the wind and ground swell were minimal, so we had a comfortable ride.
Capt Dave assumed the helm and we headed south for a few minutes and then
east back toward the harbor.  Our second and final encounter with an ER mom
and calf pair was like the first, spotted right in the vicinity of the
Stearns Wharf duplicating the behaviors of their predecessors of 90 minutes
earlier.

Naturalist Cal Meuser and Pat Hart shared their knowledge of the marine
world with passengers, while I was making an attempt to take images (PID) of
these Gray Whales, that might be of interest to researchers?

Crew of Captains Mat and Dave and Matt, did their usual stellar job!

John  

    
         
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From kensword at cox.net  Thu Apr 26 22:36:20 2012
From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro)
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:36:20 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Fund raiser for our kindred Ocean folks
Message-ID: <59F79094-8079-4DA9-BE95-6399C2C55737@cox.net>

A nice fundraiser was had for the Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute (CIMWI).

http://www.noozhawk.com/article/042412_channel_islands_marine_wildlife_institute_fundraiser/

Ken Tatro

From garydel at aol.com  Fri Apr 27 17:29:11 2012
From: garydel at aol.com (garydel at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:29:11 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] Condor X 4/27
Message-ID: <8CEF2ED10BED15C-14F8-243D@webmail-d004.sysops.aol.com>


900 trip...

4 cow/calf pairs ...visited twice
200 Commons

1200 trip...
1 cow/calf pair
300 commons

About 75 people from all over, including Santa Barbara, were on each trip. The Condor hadn't passed the bait barge when Capt. Mat spotted 2, then 4.... then 8 spouts! These cooperatives whales proceeded to close ranks as we followed them up the coast. A short break from the whales was taken to observe a pod of commons with many babies!  Then the Condor caught up to the same whales, for another look.  Clear skies, Beaufort/1 and about 2-4 foot swells. Not bad!

For the 1200 trip, the single pair was spotted off the Mesa, just outside the coastal kelp. A cooperative cow/calf pair, they changed directions, the baby rolled over a couple of times and a spyhop. The pod of commons seems to have grown a bit, but probably the same pod as the earlier trip.

Capts. Mat and Dave and Matt provided a great day for all. Marilyn and Carolyn on duty as volunteers and yours truly, who actually got some decent photo ID shots... I think!

Gary Delanoeye




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From lolalynch at live.com  Fri Apr 27 17:39:42 2012
From: lolalynch at live.com (Lola Lynch)
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:39:42 -0700
Subject: [CINC] FW: Brazil Beach Rescue
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From jguttman1 at verizon.net  Fri Apr 27 17:53:28 2012
From: jguttman1 at verizon.net (JOANNA GUTTMAN)
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:53:28 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Steller Sea Lion
Message-ID: <0E42F2391A6F418F83BD579728C4B14D@JoannaG>

There was a female Steller Sea Lion on the buoy at the entrance to Ventura Harbor Thursday, 4/26/12 when we returned from a beautiful day on Santa Cruz Island.  She was very big, a golden color and shy.  I hope she stays around so everyone gets a chance to see her. 
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Sat Apr 28 13:30:45 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:30:45 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Double Dolphin 4/27
Message-ID: <E74A584E-BF11-4612-8658-CF5F88970671@me.com>

Volunteers,
Both trips on the DD yesterday were cancelled due to maintenance. I have a correction to make on my report last Tuesday (4/24) about the  whale count from shore. Michael Smith and his amazing crew of counters are known as their own non-profit 501now. They share their data with multiple whale research agencies, including NOAA's SW Fisheries Science Center. They count from what is noe"Counter Point" , at the Coal Oil Point Reserve overlooking the western reaches of the Campus Point MPA in Goleta.  Paul

From kensword at cox.net  Sat Apr 28 21:26:57 2012
From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro)
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:26:57 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Channel Islands Bald Eagle Restoration, good progress
Message-ID: <B558B9D6-C3AC-4AE9-8EA5-AB1579B5652B@cox.net>

Hi folks, 

This is a very good report on the progress of the Bald Eagle Restoration on the northern Channel Islands.

I am not sure if this link takes you to the exact page in this ocal paper, so it is on Page 26 of this issue, if it doesn't.  Just go to that page when it opens to the the paper.

http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1wjjs/CoastalViewNews04261/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffree.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F514077%2FCoastal-View-News---04-26-12

Ken Tatro



From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Sun Apr 29 10:45:28 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:45:28 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CINC] SOS Need Hike Guide replacement second request
Message-ID: <8CEF447005D47C9-11D0-F32C@Webmail-d119.sysops.aol.com>

HELP: Still looking for a hike leader tomorrow on Santa Cruz at Scorpion. It'll be a beautiful day, there are humpbacks and Orcas in the Channel. Someone please step up and take it!



Calm Seas,
 
Catherine French
Writer, mentor, naturalist
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.

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From bart at vnusinfo.com  Sun Apr 29 13:02:27 2012
From: bart at vnusinfo.com (Bart Francis)
Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:02:27 -0700
Subject: [CINC] CX Available Tuesday
Message-ID: <0D6DD7F9-913E-4113-A0D5-6B8EB4D36128@vnusinfo.com>

I have to give up my naturalist spot on the CX for Tuesday, 5/1. I have taken myself off of the signup list, so the spot is available for anyone who would like it.
Bart Francis

From garydel at aol.com  Sun Apr 29 20:17:47 2012
From: garydel at aol.com (Gary Delanoeye)
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:17:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [CINC] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
Message-ID: <1275239991.15778898.1335755867927.JavaMail.app@ela4-app0129.prod>

LinkedIn
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I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.

- Gary

Gary Delanoeye
Education Faculty at Antioch University Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California Area

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From mr.zalophus at gmail.com  Mon Apr 30 07:56:06 2012
From: mr.zalophus at gmail.com (Mr Zalophus)
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:56:06 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Gray Whale and Baja Lagoon Images 2012
Message-ID: <CA+6Q2B7Sgs1_UKgmDB+35WNWnZx7gbZ6DC7D38Zit2Ua5siSnA@mail.gmail.com>

Colleagues,

Forgive me if this link was already posted here, but I wanted to be sure
everyone interested got a chance to see Eric Zimmerman's fabulous images
from the Baja Lagoons (San Ignacio and Ojo de Liebre) this season.   The
Gray Whale calf photographs he captured are stunning.

You may view the images at:
http://www.ezphotography.net/**eric/baja/index.html<http://www.ezphotography.net/eric/baja/index.html>and
then click on the
"2012 Trip Images" link at the top left of the menu.  IF you have been to
the site recently you may need to "refresh" your browser as he did some
minor edits to the page.
It is fun for me to think that these are the same calves we have enjoyed
the past few weeks now migrating here, along our coast   What a Gray Whale
season it has been !!

best fishes and have a whale of a day

Bob Perry
Condor Express
Santa Barbara
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Mon Apr 30 08:15:33 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:15:33 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Gray Whale and Baja Lagoon Images 2012
In-Reply-To: <CA+6Q2B7Sgs1_UKgmDB+35WNWnZx7gbZ6DC7D38Zit2Ua5siSnA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+6Q2B7Sgs1_UKgmDB+35WNWnZx7gbZ6DC7D38Zit2Ua5siSnA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <86FD2312-A3B8-4F5E-A43A-733BDF8DBE36@aol.com>

I have done this, the experience is truly life changing. I stopped taking photos and just enjoyed my three days of communing with the whales. So nice of you to share the photos.

Calm seas,

Catherine French

Writer, naturalist, mentor
805.570.0432
To own is to have; to share with friends, is to enjoy.


On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:56 AM, Mr Zalophus <mr.zalophus at gmail.com> wrote:

Colleagues,
 
Forgive me if this link was already posted here, but I wanted to be sure everyone interested got a chance to see Eric Zimmerman's fabulous images from the Baja Lagoons (San Ignacio and Ojo de Liebre) this season.   The Gray Whale calf photographs he captured are stunning.
 
You may view the images at:
http://www.ezphotography.net/eric/baja/index.html and then click on the
"2012 Trip Images" link at the top left of the menu.  IF you have been to
the site recently you may need to "refresh" your browser as he did some
minor edits to the page.
It is fun for me to think that these are the same calves we have enjoyed the past few weeks now migrating here, along our coast   What a Gray Whale season it has been !!
 
best fishes and have a whale of a day
 
Bob Perry
Condor Express
Santa Barbara
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From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Mon Apr 30 12:56:54 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:56:54 -0700
Subject: [CINC] MAY CINC Outreach Opening
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FPMqesTb2T1zoqWLzp27n8DJSyu2uwW82m_vw47GOezxw@mail.gmail.com>

1-2 CINC Volunteers are still needed for the following May outreach event:
*

Washington School Science Night, Santa Barbara*
May 17 from 6-7:45pm.
Exhibitors can set up between 4 and 6pm. There will be a *complimentary
dinner* available at 5:15pm!

-- 
Shauna Bingham
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
113 Harbor Way, Suite 150
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-884-1460
805-568-1582 (fax)
http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Mon Apr 30 22:13:09 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:13:09 -0700
Subject: [CINC] Baby "People ( Eric ) watching!"
Message-ID: <FB43D0AC-109A-4174-BFEB-984F7DCC2D4C@me.com>



Baby Grey "People  watching!" 2007.  Bob, This is a photo I got of Eric Zimmerman and cute baby Grey eyeing each other. Can you forward it to Eric?   Paul
 

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