From claire.fackler at noaa.gov  Wed Feb  1 09:56:53 2012
From: claire.fackler at noaa.gov (Claire Fackler)
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:56:53 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CINMS and Chumash/ SantaBarbara Film Festival
In-Reply-To: <D6803CDE-6B26-49BD-B02A-57ECCA0D71A6@me.com>
References: <4E62F10B-600A-4E27-AF80-6CB30EF9FC73@me.com>
	<D6803CDE-6B26-49BD-B02A-57ECCA0D71A6@me.com>
Message-ID: <CACab065u3ur1rGt0YqhnbRZ91O5Pgj_MgDENcz7ksLEJDqK9aw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Paul,

Thanks for bringing our attention to the movie *Santa Barbara and the Sea*.
I am sorry to have missed the showing at the Santa Barbara International
Film Festival.

However, I wanted to also take this opportunity to share with you a SBIFF
film I saw late last week called *Minds in the Water*.  This film is the
story of one surfer's international journey to help protect dolphins,
whales and their ocean environment.  It is 90 minutes long and will play
again at the Metro 4 theater on Saturday, Feb. 4.  I was surprised by the
local resources that were featured in this film.  For example, Wishtoyo,
the Chumash Discovery Village in Malibu is featured with Mati Waiya
retelling the story of the Rainbow Bridge.  It also has a small feature on
local artist Peggy Oki and her origami whales project that documents how
many whales have been killed worldwide (over 36,000) since the moratorium
on whaling went into effect in 1986.

Also, just a reminder about Bob Talbot's film, *Otter 501* will make its
world premiere on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 4 pm at Metro 4 theaters.  It will
also show on Feb. 4 at 8 am and Feb. 5 at 2 pm both at the Metro 4 theaters.

Enjoy!

Claire


Claire Fackler, National Education Liaison and Ocean for Life Program
Director
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
735 State Street, Suite 617
Santa Barbara, California 93101
(805) 963-3238 ext. 18 (office)
(805) 570-1113 (cell)
(805) 963-2438 (fax)
claire.fackler at noaa.gov

*America's Underwater Treasures*
*http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education*




On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM, paul jr petrich <ppetrich39 at me.com> wrote:

>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
> Hi Again ,
>  I was corrected rightfully so. It is Laura Francis, not "Laurie", who is
> our Education Coordinator for the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary.   Dr.
> Tanya Atwater was featured as well on the geological development of our
> Channel Islands.    Paul
>
>
> Subject: [CINC] CINMS and Chumash/ SantaBarbara Film Festival
>
>
> Hey Ocean People,
>  I came straight home from the Santa Barbara Film Festival to share this
> wit you! I just saw the film documentary "Santa Barbara and the Sea". It is
> a fantastic full length feature that researches and chronicles not just
> Santa Barbara's unique relationship with the ocean: It just as much
> explores the Santa Barbara Channel, the Channel Islands, our Channel
> Islands National Marine Sanctuary (and its  origin), and the relationship
> various maritime people have had with all these locales for over 13,000
> years. Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait is interviewed extensively , as are
> historic individuals from the fishing and undersea exploration industries,
> plus marine scientist as well as famous surfers; and our own Laurie
> Francis! Laurie speaks a lot at the end, and the concluding consensus and
> message given is that Santa Barbara  environmentalist, fisher people, and
> scientist are showing the way to  treat our ocean resources in the manner
> that they require to sustain all that lives in the ocean and next to it.*It is a must see film!
> * A full house at the SB Museum of Art gave its producers a well deserved
> applause.
>  WE all in the audience vote for each film on a scale of 1 to 5. High vote
> gathering films get shown again at TBA venues and times in town between now
> and Feb 5th. I will let you know when it comes up again, if I can.  Paul
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing listChannel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.orghttp://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps
>
>
>
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From diane.rennell at gmail.com  Wed Feb  1 10:25:27 2012
From: diane.rennell at gmail.com (Diane Rennell)
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:25:27 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Fwd: The Must-See Trailer of 2012
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References: <9a3489521910b397919c0cd2ff9cc88d@bounce.bluestatedigital.com>
Message-ID: <CAMxO2o9R_CUbQaQVwtSj50jtNU4E+V513yJrfzPQ4H2QeE=H-g@mail.gmail.com>

Fellow CINCers,
OWOO is a world-wide effort just initiated by MacGillivray-Freeman Films
Foundation to save the oceans -- they are the IMAX film company that has
done so many films about coral reefs, etc.  This is of interest to all
naturalists.  Please post!
Many thanks,
Diane Rennell

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: One World One Ocean <team at oneworldoneocean.org>
Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Subject: The Must-See Trailer of 2012
To: Diane Rennell <diane.rennell at gmail.com>


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   process behind the sustainable seafood movement
   - *Artists & Oceans
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   the eyes of some of today?s most talented artists
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   the oceans through their actions, big and small

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clips for other series coming soon in 2012, including: Ocean
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Feb  1 18:28:56 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:28:56 -0800
Subject: [CINC] SantaBarbaraFilm Fest
Message-ID: <E7BC9D3C-51CA-4A52-97A8-89C2C0409867@me.com>

Ocean People,
 To check  when and if the film "Santa Barbara and the Sea" that I reviewed yesterday shows again, go online to < www.sbiff.or> and check each day through Feb 5th about the TBAs that rate add ons of films getting good reviews that show again. This film has outstanding reviews.  Please share with us all if you have seen another favorite. Good luck, Paul

From kuzzi738 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  1 21:52:11 2012
From: kuzzi738 at gmail.com (John Kuizenga)
Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:52:11 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CX,  2/1
Message-ID: <CB4F648B.7B21%kuzzi738@gmail.com>

The numbers for 2/1 are as follows:

    200 Common Dolphins
      30 Risso Dolphins
        1 Gray Whale
      25 Porpoising Sea Lions

While wind and swell where minimal 4-5 miles out of SB Harbor, clouds
hovering over the west end of SCI foretold of building wind out of the west,
and the likelihood of bumpy seas once we were out of the lee of Pt
Conception. As we approached mid-channel the wind ratcheted up, resulting in
a short period swell off the starboard beam and a few bilious passengers.
Here we also encountered a group of 200 Common Dolphin working their way up
(west) the SB Channel.  Skipper Dave turned the boat and all aboard had good
view of Commons bow riding, jumping and darting hither and fro, while a
large contingent (10%) of youngsters did an admirable job of keeping pace
with the adults. As we approached SCI in the area of Arch Rock we
encountered a group of 30 Risso?s, which thanks to Capt. Dave adapt driving,
the sun behind us, we had great looks at them. Their colors ran the gamut
from almost totally white, to dark with few teeth marks.  Clear skies and
clear water gave them a vibrancy and the illusion of being closer than they
actually were. At this point half of the group of 17 passengers were
experiencing the effects of bumpy seas and we headed east, down swell, about
I/2 to l mile off the north face of SCI in search of Gray?s. The Island was
looking lush with coreopsis beginning to bloom and potreros (sp?) as green
as watered, cultivated fields. We searched for some time, but not until we
were near Potato Bay did we discover the blow of one very shy juvenile Gray
traveling east by him/herself.  We followed for thirty minutes and I did
manage three fluke shots for what was my total PID production for the day.
We continued on to the east end of SC (off San Pedro Point) and that was our
point of return to SB.

The crew of, Capt. Dave, Dennis and Matt were on top of their game, as usual
and in spite of the some rocking and rolling it was a great trip!  Talked
with passengers from England, the Bay Area and Las Vegas and many of whom
asked great questions during the pre-trip briefing.

John Kuizenga, PID, Naturalist, Apprentice Cook and Bottle Washer! -  In
other words, running solo today
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Feb  1 23:00:14 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:00:14 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Fwd: Santa Barbara and the Sea Re-Premiere
References: <C0F258F2-96FF-4D3A-A9DE-14018EE7A484@noaa.gov>
Message-ID: <BC710592-FAC0-4681-A53F-35BC44482AC6@me.com>

Ahoy Again Ocean People,
 Laura Frances just forwarded this update to me about a screening of the film "Santa Barbara and the Sea" outside the perimeters of the SBIFF. It will be shown at the Santa barbara Maritime Museum on Feb 10th @ 7 p.m./ $10. That is actually a better deal the the $15, or 4 films for $57 @ the SBIFF for those interested in only it. Details follow.  Thanks Laura, Paul

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "laura.francis at noaa.gov" <laura.francis at noaa.gov>
> Subject: Fwd: Santa Barbara and the Sea Re-Premiere
> Date: February 1, 2012 7:05:18 PM PST
> To: paul jr petrich <ppetrich39 at me.com>
> 
> Hi Paul,
> Here is another showing of SB and the Sea.
> 
> Laura
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> 
>> Subject: Santa Barbara and the Sea Re-Premiere
>> 
>> Dear Santa Barbara and the Sea participants,
>>  
>> Yesterday, the film that you participated in was very warmly received by a sold-out crowd at the Santa Barbara Film Festival!   Many people, who wanted to see the film, could not make that screening so  I?m happy to announce that we are going to put it on the big screen again Friday, February 10th at 7 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.   If you are interested in going please RSVP to the Maritime Museum at 962-8404 x115.  Tickets are $10.  Also please let me know if you?re going to attend so I can give you your copy of the film in person.
>>  
>> Regards,
>> Chris Bell 
>> Producer/Editor 
>> CityTV18 
>> 805-564-5311 
>> www.citytv18.com
>>  

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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Thu Feb  2 07:40:14 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:40:14 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Fwd:  CINMS and Chumash/ SantaBarbara Film Festival
References: <CACab065u3ur1rGt0YqhnbRZ91O5Pgj_MgDENcz7ksLEJDqK9aw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FACEEE78-4E30-4074-9893-3779076204B6@me.com>

Hello again Ocean People,
 Just sharing some info from Claire Flackler about upcoming and repeating ocean films at the SBIFF , including OTTER 501 latter today. Check out < www.sbiff.org>.   Paul

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Claire Fackler <claire.fackler at noaa.gov>
> Subject: Re: [CINC] CINMS and Chumash/ SantaBarbara Film Festival
> Date: February 1, 2012 9:56:53 AM PST
> To: channel_islands_ naturalist_corps <channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org>
> 
> Hi Paul,
> 
> Thanks for bringing our attention to the movie Santa Barbara and the Sea.  I am sorry to have missed the showing at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.  
> 
> However, I wanted to also take this opportunity to share with you a SBIFF film I saw late last week called Minds in the Water.  This film is the story of one surfer's international journey to help protect dolphins, whales and their ocean environment.  It is 90 minutes long and will play again at the Metro 4 theater on Saturday, Feb. 4.  I was surprised by the local resources that were featured in this film.  For example, Wishtoyo, the Chumash Discovery Village in Malibu is featured with Mati Waiya retelling the story of the Rainbow Bridge.  It also has a small feature on local artist Peggy Oki and her origami whales project that documents how many whales have been killed worldwide (over 36,000) since the moratorium on whaling went into effect in 1986.
> 
> Also, just a reminder about Bob Talbot's film, Otter 501 will make its world premiere on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 4 pm at Metro 4 theaters.  It will also show on Feb. 4 at 8 am and Feb. 5 at 2 pm both at the Metro 4 theaters.
> 
> Enjoy!
> 
> Claire
> 
> 
> Claire Fackler, National Education Liaison and Ocean for Life Program Director
> NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
> 735 State Street, Suite 617
> Santa Barbara, California 93101
> (805) 963-3238 ext. 18 (office)
> (805) 570-1113 (cell)
> (805) 963-2438 (fax)
> claire.fackler at noaa.gov
> 
> America's Underwater Treasures
> http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM, paul jr petrich <ppetrich39 at me.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>> Hi Again ,
>>  I was corrected rightfully so. It is Laura Francis, not "Laurie", who is our Education Coordinator for the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary.   Dr. Tanya Atwater was featured as well on the geological development of our Channel Islands.    Paul
>> 
>>> 
>>> Subject: [CINC] CINMS and Chumash/ SantaBarbara Film Festival
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hey Ocean People,
>>>  I came straight home from the Santa Barbara Film Festival to share this wit you! I just saw the film documentary "Santa Barbara and the Sea". It is a fantastic full length feature that researches and chronicles not just Santa Barbara's unique relationship with the ocean: It just as much explores the Santa Barbara Channel, the Channel Islands, our Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (and its  origin), and the relationship various maritime people have had with all these locales for over 13,000 years. Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait is interviewed extensively , as are historic individuals from the fishing and undersea exploration industries, plus marine scientist as well as famous surfers; and our own Laurie Francis! Laurie speaks a lot at the end, and the concluding consensus and message given is that Santa Barbara  environmentalist, fisher people, and scientist are showing the way to  treat our ocean resources in the manner that they require to sustain all that lives in the ocean and next to it. It is a must see film!  A full house at the SB Museum of Art gave its producers a well deserved applause.
>>>  WE all in the audience vote for each film on a scale of 1 to 5. High vote gathering films get shown again at TBA venues and times in town between now and Feb 5th. I will let you know when it comes up again, if I can.  Paul
>>>  
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
>>> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
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From nymeetsca at gmail.com  Thu Feb  2 08:29:43 2012
From: nymeetsca at gmail.com (HAL ALTMAN)
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:29:43 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CX CANCELLED TODAY, FEB 2
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From garydel at aol.com  Thu Feb  2 11:48:10 2012
From: garydel at aol.com (garydel at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:48:10 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] Condor Spot available 2-11-12
Message-ID: <8CEAFFAB9FCB4E0-144C-B51A@webmail-m047.sysops.aol.com>


Hi...

I have had to give up my spot on the Condor on Feb 11. I have removed my name from the Volunteer DB for that date. Go grab it!!

Gary Delanoeye
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From laura.francis at noaa.gov  Thu Feb  2 12:40:45 2012
From: laura.francis at noaa.gov (Laura Francis)
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:40:45 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Free California Tidepools App now available in the Apple
	Store
Message-ID: <CAFbg0zjsvt2Bxx+edoV0xt2=2yYvLXqWis8xmZ5tB+KYcMs9WQ@mail.gmail.com>

Free California Tidepools App now available in the Apple Store

Make exploring the beach a fun and educational experience and learn about
the creatures that inhabit this important ecosystem. It's one thing to find
an urchin or a fish. It's more fun to learn that a red urchin can live for
100 years, or that the fish is a baby Opaleye that can breathe air when
young. Search a database containing: photos, common and scientific name,
taxonomy, description, habitat, eats and eaten by, fun facts, frequently
asked questions, and more.

This iPhone app (works on an iPad too) is a great tool for teachers,
naturalists, students, and anyone who is curious about tidepool life on the
California coast. Created by the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary,
UCSB Marine Science Institute, LiMPETS (Long-term Monitoring Program and
Experiential Training for Students), and volunteers from Citrix Systems,
Inc.

The App was also designed to raise awareness about the future Outreach
Center for Teaching Ocean Science (OCTOS) which will increase ocean
literacy by engaging visitors in scientific discovery (more at
octos.ucsb.edu).

Search for Tidepools in the Apple Store and download using a wireless
network as it is a fairly large file (186mb).
Screen shots and more info here:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/california-tidepools/id497631839?mt=8


/><{{{{">

Laura Francis
Education Coordinator
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
735 State Street, Suite 617
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-3238 (voice)
805-963-2438 (fax)
laura.francis at noaa.gov
http://channelislands.noaa.gov
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From NSwan15541 at aol.com  Fri Feb  3 09:11:41 2012
From: NSwan15541 at aol.com (NSwan15541 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:11:41 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] the harbor @ hollywood by the sea
Message-ID: <24701.695f5d2f.3c5d6f4d@aol.com>

4 cd
on 2/2  at 4 pm  2 pairs of common dolphins entered the harbor  headed w 
toward the whales tail [happy hour?]   joyfully  playing.
    a family at one of the picnic tables was celebrating a  birthday. they 
said this was the best present of all
 
     naturalist  natalie  swan .
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Fri Feb  3 11:21:00 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:21:00 -0800
Subject: [CINC] L.A.Times: Marine biologist pleads not guilty to feeding
	killer whales
Message-ID: <16102DD2-7297-412F-82A3-C0D7ED7EF8CA@aol.com>

From the Los Angeles Times:

Marine biologist pleads not guilty to feeding killer whales

A prominent marine biologist and whale-watching tour operator has pleaded not guilty to illegally feeding killer whales in a Monterey Bay marine sanctuary, a violation of federal wildlife provisions.

The full story can be viewed at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/02/marine-biologist-pleads-not-guilty-to-feeding-killer-whales.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 staci at savzsea.com  Fri Feb  3 18:51:44 2012
From: staci at savzsea.com (Staci Kaye-Carr)
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:51:44 -0800
Subject: [CINC] NY Times article on Santa Rosa Island
Message-ID: <A7FBF2FA-3E63-43E1-BDE9-E81FE37C3691@savzsea.com>

In one of the least visited parks in the country, beautiful beaches, native foxes and even a campground with solar-heated showers.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/travel/new-lures-for-an-elysian-isle-close-to-los-angeles.html

From oceanladytoo at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  4 10:17:47 2012
From: oceanladytoo at yahoo.com (Tina Armbruster-Stephens)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 10:17:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] IPCO boats available
Message-ID: <1328379467.35428.YahooMailNeo@web114714.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Dear Naturalists,
I have just purchased a home and have an incredible short escrow!? I am due to close on February 29th, and now need to relinquish the 20th, 22nd and 29th on IPCO's whale watching trips!? I hope someone can sign up for these trips and enjoy the day on the water.? I apologize for relinquishing so many at once, but trying to do this early so the boat is manned by one of us.? Let me know!? Thanks so much!!!

Happy sails to you :-)
Tina Armbruster Stephens
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From ciharbor1 at roadrunner.com  Sat Feb  4 10:45:05 2012
From: ciharbor1 at roadrunner.com (Carol Shoemaker)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 10:45:05 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Fw:  IPCO boats available
Message-ID: <32DAB20A9E264AEE8AC6A9A0C5EF9938@OwnerPC>

I have taken the 22nd and will cancel the 24th on IPCO. Carol Shoemaker
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Tina Armbruster-Stephens 
To: CINC 
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 10:17 AM
Subject: [CINC] IPCO boats available


Dear Naturalists,
I have just purchased a home and have an incredible short escrow!  I am due to close on February 29th, and now need to relinquish the 20th, 22nd and 29th on IPCO's whale watching trips!  I hope someone can sign up for these trips and enjoy the day on the water.  I apologize for relinquishing so many at once, but trying to do this early so the boat is manned by one of us.  Let me know!  Thanks so much!!!


Happy sails to you :-)
Tina Armbruster Stephens



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From diver23 at cox.net  Sat Feb  4 11:43:10 2012
From: diver23 at cox.net (Kevin Bailey)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 11:43:10 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Mike deGruy
Message-ID: <5E49C0CF-3C63-410F-8F22-4E793EE45A63@cox.net>

We are at SBIFF and it was announced that Mike died in a helicopter crash early this morning. Very sad news!
The local and legendary filmmaker of the ocean was on location somewhere that has yet to be announced. We heard he was on location when we saw the Frozen Planet at SBIFF. 

Kevin Bailey
Sent from my IPhone 

From diane.rennell at gmail.com  Sat Feb  4 12:34:03 2012
From: diane.rennell at gmail.com (Diane Rennell)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:34:03 -0800
Subject: [CINC] OWOO - save the ocean!
Message-ID: <CAMxO2o9398BCy1cWxzZ-e6s8xMoqNRv_uH=J04oa7dAyrWrwOg@mail.gmail.com>

*CINC naturalists who care about the world's oceants:  Please check out
this non-profit campaign and website!
*

*
*

*About One World One Ocean*
One World One Ocean is a twenty?year, multi?platform campaign that is
harnessing the power of film, television and new media to generate greater
global awareness of the ocean?s importance to society. The campaign is an
initiative of the One World One Ocean Foundation, established by Greg and
Barbara MacGillivray as a non-profit, public charity dedicated to ocean
education through giant-screen films and educational public engagement
programs. As "the ocean's storyteller," One World One Ocean will inspire
and connect millions worldwide in an effort to catalyze a movement to
restore and protect the world's oceans. One World One Ocean will work in
collaboration with MacGillivray Freeman Films, the One World One Ocean
Foundation, and other production companies and campaign partners to produce
and distribute ocean educational programs around the world.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: MFF News <mffnews at macfreefilms.com>
Date: 2012/2/2
Subject: Announcing One World One Ocean's 2012 Original Online Ocean Video
Series
To: Lori Rick <lrick at macfreefilms.com>


Dear Friend and Colleague--****

** **

It is our pleasure to share with you MacGillivray Freeman?s *first original
online ocean series* created for *One World One Ocean (OWOO)*, the
far-reaching, sustained *ocean media campaign* initiated by our One World
One Ocean Foundation to raise awareness about the ocean?s importance to
society and  catalyze a movement to restore it.  Building on the success of
MacGillivray Freeman Films, One World One Ocean is working to do this
through compelling storytelling in the form of IMAX Theatre films,
television, new media and more. ****

** **

Today, we are unveiling a *video sneak peak* (watch it
here<http://www.oneworldoneocean.org/video>)
as well as the *first few episodes* from these online series, which dive
into a range of ocean topics and are tailored for all audiences: ****

? *Boat to Belly: A Sustainable Seafood
Series*<http://98.189.210.18/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ztUglGb1Xs%26list=PL810F95CE811539A9%26index=3%26feature=plpp_video>
*?*the first-ever series documenting the key players and process behind the
growing sustainable seafood movement ****

? *Artists & Oceans*<http://98.189.210.18/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe38PjDs2c8%26list=PL810F95CE811539A9%26index=5%26feature=plpp_video>
*?*a series showcasing the intersection of arts and culture and the ocean
through the eyes of some of today?s most talented artists****

? *Ocean Heroes*<http://98.189.210.18/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BL5o7nRKtE%26list=PL810F95CE811539A9%26index=6%26feature=plpp_video>
*?*a series celebrating the people leading the movement to restore the
oceans through their actions, big and small****

? *The Weekly Dive*<http://98.189.210.18/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC2A2FAE86FE135E6%26feature=plpp>?an
online ocean newscast targeted at young adults****

? *OWOO Field Reports*<http://98.189.210.18/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq7bjkSddbc%26list=PL810F95CE811539A9%26index=2%26feature=plpp_video>
*?*short pieces featuring the critical field work of scientists and IMAX
Theatre filmmakers participating in OWOO ocean expeditions ****

** **

We hope you?ll find time to check out this new content and that you?ll want
to share it with your friends. You can read more details in the *press
release below*.  We also invite you to explore the OWOO website?*
www.oneworldoneocean.org* <http://www.oneworldoneocean.org/>?and *sign up
for future campaign updates* (click
here<http://www.oneworldoneocean.org/page/s/signup>).
Our goal is for the site to become, by 2014, the top online destination for
all things ocean. ****

** **

Let us know what you think! ****

** **

Yours, in a clean ocean,****

** **

Greg MacGillivray ****

Producer/Director, MacGillivray Freeman Films****

Chairman, One World One Ocean Foundation****

*                                                            *

[image: Description: MFF Logo 800px]* *

                          [image:
Description: H:\One World One Ocean Production\ONE WORLD OCEAN
IDENTITY\PRIMARY LOGOS\JPGS\2 COL\STANDARD\WORDMARK\REGULAR\OWO-03.jpg]**

* *

*ONE WORLD ONE OCEAN PREVIEWS 2012 ORIGINAL DIGITAL PROGRAMMING*

*Online Video Content Is Part of Largest Ocean Conservation Media Campaign
Ever Launched*

** **

*LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.* *February 2, 2012* ? Today, *One World One
Ocean*(OWOO), the largest, most far-reaching, for-purpose media
campaign aimed at
restoring the world?s oceans, revealed a video sneak peek and first five
episodes of its 2012 original digital programming (*watch
here*<http://www.oneworldoneocean.org/video/entry/one-world-one-ocean-2012-digital-media-sneak-peek>).
****

** **

The OWOO campaign was launched last year by Academy Award?-nominated
filmmaker *Greg MacGillivray* of *MacGillivray Freeman Films* (MFF)?the
world's best-selling independent producer of IMAX? Theatre films and
mastermind behind blockbuster documentaries such as *Everest *and *The
Living Sea*?as an initiative of the new *One World One Ocean Foundation**. *
 ****

** **

OWOO?s original online programming is a critical part of the campaign?s
massive effort to showcase and celebrate the importance of the world?s
oceans, with the goal of catalyzing a movement to protect it.  Other OWOO
programming includes *three ocean-focused 3D IMAX Theatre films, an 8-part
television series *and a* 3D theatrical documentary*?photographed with the
most cutting-edge 3D, digital and IMAX technologies available?to be
released over the next five years in collaboration with MacGillivray
Freeman Films in theatres, museums and aquariums around the world.  ****

** **

?I can?t think of a better, more purposeful way for MacGillivray Freeman
Films to extend its more than 30 years of successful IMAX filmmaking into
the digital space than through One World One Ocean,? said *Greg MacGillivray
*, President of MacGillivray Freeman Films and Chairman of the One World
One Ocean Foundation. ?When people see this incredible ocean video content,
in the highest-quality format out there, our hope is that they will be
moved on an emotional level and feel compelled to join the growing movement
to help save the oceans.?****

** **

OWOO?s online ocean series are being produced by MacGillivray Freeman
Films? newly formed digital media production unit, a first for the company,
which has focused traditionally on the production of films for IMAX
Theatres. In the tradition of MFF, the online content is being produced
with the same high-quality, cutting-edge filmmaking technologies audiences
have come to associate with MFF?s giant-screen films.   ****

** **

Viewers can now watch the first full episodes of the campaign?s original
series, which provide the online community with an unprecedented look into
a wide range of ocean topics:****

**?         ***Boat to Belly: A Sustainable Seafood
Series*<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ztUglGb1Xs&list=PL810F95CE811539A9&index=3&feature=plpp_video>
*?*the first-ever series documenting the key players and process behind the
growing sustainable seafood movement  ****

**?         ***Artists &
Oceans*<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe38PjDs2c8&list=PL810F95CE811539A9&index=5&feature=plpp_video>
*?*a series showcasing the intersection of arts and culture and the ocean
through the eyes of some of today?s most talented artists****

**?         ***Ocean
Heroes*<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BL5o7nRKtE&list=PL810F95CE811539A9&index=6&feature=plpp_video>
*?*a series celebrating the people leading the movement to restore the
oceans through their actions, big and small****

**?         ***The Weekly
Dive*<http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC2A2FAE86FE135E6&feature=plpp>?an
online ocean newscast targeted at young adults****

**?         ***OWOO Field
Reports*<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq7bjkSddbc&list=PL810F95CE811539A9&index=2&feature=plpp_video>
*?*short pieces featuring the critical field work of scientists and IMAX
Theatre filmmakers participating in OWOO ocean expeditions  ****

** **

In addition, OWOO?s sneak peek video features clips from other original
series coming soon in 2012, including: *Ocean Expedition Series**,
*with* *behind-the-scenes
footage and stories from OWOO?s filmmaking expeditions; *Sea Creature Fun
Facts** *for children under age 12; and others.****

** **

The new digital content can be found on OWOO?s website?*
www.oneworldoneocean.org* <http://www.oneworldoneocean.org>?which aims to
become the top online destination for ocean-focused content. Watch OWOO?s
digital sneak peek video
*here*<http://www.oneworldoneocean.org/video/entry/one-world-one-ocean-2012-digital-media-sneak-peek>
.****

** **

?The ocean, our planet?s lifeline, is in trouble ? plain and simple,?
said *Shaun
MacGillivray*, Managing Director of MacGillivray Freeman Films. ?But we
believe that through great storytelling in the form of films, photography
and must-watch online programming like these series, we can create a wave
of positive social impact with lasting effects.? ****

** **

In line with its goal to spark a mass movement to save the world?s ocean,
OWOO?s online programming will feature tailored content for all audiences ?
adventurers, adults and kids alike ? available for viewing on all devices,
including TV, tablets and mobile devices.****

** **

Premiering later this year is One World One Ocean?s first film
presentation, *To The Arctic 3D**, *a co-production from Warner Bros.
Pictures, MacGillivray Freeman Films and IMAX Corporation, narrated by
Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep.  *To The Arctic 3D *opens in
select IMAX? theatres starting April 20. ****

** **

To dive into more One World One Ocean media, visit
www.oneworldoneocean.org<http://www.1world1ocean.org/>and follow OWOO
on
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/OneWorldOneOcean?ref=ts>,
YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/OneWorldOneOcean?feature=g-all-a>and
Twitter <http://twitter.com/1world1ocean>.****

** **

*# # #*

*About One World One Ocean*

One World One Ocean is a twenty?year, multi?platform campaign that is
harnessing the power of film, television and new media to generate greater
global awareness of the ocean?s importance to society. The campaign is an
initiative of the One World One Ocean Foundation, established by Greg and
Barbara MacGillivray as a non-profit, public charity dedicated to ocean
education through giant-screen films and educational public engagement
programs. As "the ocean's storyteller," One World One Ocean will inspire
and connect millions worldwide in an effort to catalyze a movement to
restore and protect the world's oceans. One World One Ocean will work in
collaboration with MacGillivray Freeman Films, the One World One Ocean
Foundation, and other production companies and campaign partners to produce
and distribute ocean educational programs around the world.   ****

* *

*About MacGillivray Freeman Films*

MacGillivray Freeman Films is the largest, most experienced independent
producer and distributor of giant-screen 70mm films in the world.
Throughout the company's 40-year history, its films have won numerous
international awards including two Academy Award nominations. The company's
hit film *Everest* is currently the highest grossing giant-screen film of
all time. In 2011, MacGillivray Freeman Films became the first documentary
filmmakers to reach the $1 billion worldwide box office benchmark in the
history of cinema. MacGillivray Freeman's films are known for their
artistry and successful blend of education and entertainment, as well as
their celebration of science and the natural world*.  *

* *

*Media Contacts:*

Molly Malloy                                                   Lori Rick****

One World One Ocean Foundation                MacGillivray Freeman Films****

mmalloy at oneworldoneocean.org                lrick at macfreefilms.com****

(847) 691-5219                                               (818) 212-3434*
***

** **
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From langle411 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  4 12:56:29 2012
From: langle411 at gmail.com (Lisa Angle)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:56:29 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Mike deGruy
References: <5E49C0CF-3C63-410F-8F22-4E793EE45A63@cox.net>
Message-ID: <FDE9FF2A424A462EB1ABF18C445B6547@Janeway>

Below is the official statement SBIFF sent out to the press.

We have lost a valued member of our SBIFF family last night.  Filmmaker, 
underwater cinematographer and adventurist Mike DeGruy died last night in a 
helicopter crash off the coast of Australia while scouting locations for an 
upcoming project.  Mike, who curated the Reel Nature sidebar and was the 
force behind Field Trip to the Movies, had an incredible sense of adventure. 
He loved his work, he was full of life.  He traveled the world and his 
passionate affection for all things outdoors was infectious and only 
eclipsed by his love and dedication to his wife, Mimi, and his children. 
And he loved sharing his passion with this festival.  We've suffered a 
tremendous loss, but he would want us to forge ahead.  He sent a message 
yesterday asking how everything was going and was so excited, saying "I can't 
wait to tell you about this little adventure".thank you, Mike, you've been 
an inspiration to us all.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Bailey" <diver23 at cox.net>
To: "RAIN LIST email list" <channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 11:43 AM
Subject: [CINC] Mike deGruy


We are at SBIFF and it was announced that Mike died in a helicopter crash 
early this morning. Very sad news!
The local and legendary filmmaker of the ocean was on location somewhere 
that has yet to be announced. We heard he was on location when we saw the 
Frozen Planet at SBIFF.

Kevin Bailey
Sent from my IPhone
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From leeza at seasnailonline.com  Sat Feb  4 13:08:29 2012
From: leeza at seasnailonline.com (Leeza Price)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 21:08:29 +0000
Subject: [CINC] Outreach at Brandon School Science Night February 2nd
Message-ID: <E23DD4DCE09EAC4D86D4FB24A740AD9B1CE5B018@S10MAILD001N2.SH10.lan>

CINC Outreach at Brandon School Science Night February 2nd



Pam and I enjoyed interacting with the many families and teachers that filled the classroom during the event, answered a lot of good questions, and had a great time. In addition to the regular materials in the outreach kit, banners, the whale photo ID matching game, and hand stamps the children really liked the large wooden matching game that we borrowed from CINP Education that I had never seen before. It was really nice to have so many interesting outreach materials to use that were appropriate for all ages and interest levels.



CINC Volunteers Pam Yerger and Leeza Price


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From staci at savzsea.com  Sat Feb  4 13:49:51 2012
From: staci at savzsea.com (Staci Kaye-Carr)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:49:51 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Mike deGruy
In-Reply-To: <5E49C0CF-3C63-410F-8F22-4E793EE45A63@cox.net>
References: <5E49C0CF-3C63-410F-8F22-4E793EE45A63@cox.net>
Message-ID: <A4FC4456-4077-423A-B76C-6636D45C9118@savzsea.com>

This is heartbreaking. Mike DeGruy, was a amazing underwater filmmaker and truly a nice guy.
There will be more about Mike DeGruy and his life and career on KEY News tonight at 6 & 11

http://www.independent.com/news/2012/feb/04/sb-filmmaker-mike-degruy-killed-helicopter-crash/
http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Mike-DeGruy-Cinematographer-from-Santa-Barbara-has-Died-in-a-Helicopter-Crash-138712704.html

Staci


On Feb 4, 2012, at 11:43 AM, Kevin Bailey wrote:

> We are at SBIFF and it was announced that Mike died in a helicopter crash early this morning. Very sad news!
> The local and legendary filmmaker of the ocean was on location somewhere that has yet to be announced. We heard he was on location when we saw the Frozen Planet at SBIFF. 
> 
> Kevin Bailey
> Sent from my IPhone 
> _______________________________________________
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From claire.fackler at noaa.gov  Sat Feb  4 16:51:42 2012
From: claire.fackler at noaa.gov (Claire Fackler)
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:51:42 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Mike deGruy
In-Reply-To: <A4FC4456-4077-423A-B76C-6636D45C9118@savzsea.com>
References: <5E49C0CF-3C63-410F-8F22-4E793EE45A63@cox.net>
	<A4FC4456-4077-423A-B76C-6636D45C9118@savzsea.com>
Message-ID: <CACab064PGZifBF2cwTMAufjUmEtMPYcY+iyrrPypD9GF4Jpm+g@mail.gmail.com>

Absolutely heart breaking news!  I am so saddened by this loss, as will be
many people around the world and especially here in the Santa Barbara
community.  Mike was so full of life and such a great person.  My love and
prayers go out to Mimi and their two children.  --Claire

Claire Fackler, National Education Liaison and Ocean for Life Program
Director
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
735 State Street, Suite 617
Santa Barbara, California 93101
(805) 963-3238 ext. 18 (office)
(805) 570-1113 (cell)
(805) 963-2438 (fax)
claire.fackler at noaa.gov

*America's Underwater Treasures*
*http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education*




On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 1:49 PM, Staci Kaye-Carr <staci at savzsea.com> wrote:

> This is heartbreaking. Mike DeGruy, was a amazing underwater filmmaker and
> truly a nice guy.
> There will be more about Mike DeGruy and his life and career on KEY News
> tonight at 6 & 11
>
>
> http://www.independent.com/news/2012/feb/04/sb-filmmaker-mike-degruy-killed-helicopter-crash/
>
> http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Mike-DeGruy-Cinematographer-from-Santa-Barbara-has-Died-in-a-Helicopter-Crash-138712704.html
>
> Staci
>
>
> On Feb 4, 2012, at 11:43 AM, Kevin Bailey wrote:
>
> > We are at SBIFF and it was announced that Mike died in a helicopter
> crash early this morning. Very sad news!
> > The local and legendary filmmaker of the ocean was on location somewhere
> that has yet to be announced. We heard he was on location when we saw the
> Frozen Planet at SBIFF.
> >
> > 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
> >
>
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From dean.benjamin at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb  5 19:15:25 2012
From: dean.benjamin at sbcglobal.net (Dean Benjamin)
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:15:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Island Adventure 2/5
Message-ID: <1328498125.17023.YahooMailRC@web82308.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

AM:
4 Gray Whales

PM:
3 Gray Whales
1 Risso's Dolphin

The morning trip had about 40 folks, mostly local.  Gusty Santa Ana winds made 
for a lumpy ride but everyone fared fine.  Nothing at Anacapa Passage but 
finally found 4 cooperative Grays near Chinese Harbor and we followed them 
around Cavern Point.

Afternoon trip the winds died down and the seas flattened out.  It was a 
delightful trip.  Headed to Anacapa, around the backside and found a shy Gray 
and a Risso's Dolphin.  Then on to Santa Cruz and found 2 more Grays near San 
Pedro Point.  Followed them into Anacapa Passage, then home.

Captain Jimmy at the helm assisted by Luke and Paige...nice work by all.

Dean
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From michaelberg6 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  5 20:05:40 2012
From: michaelberg6 at gmail.com (Michael Berg)
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:05:40 -0800
Subject: [CINC] 2/3 Condor Express W W Trip
Message-ID: <CAKyY=7zb07HUrdaBXx7JxU5TprRy4-KEqNDMgV30b1ZDpQyrHw@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry for the delay in posting this report. My computer
malfunctioned and it took me awhile to restore the
system.

Sighting Facts:

5 gray whales
12 Risso Dolphins
20 Common Dolphins

26 passengers from Italy, France, Netherlands,
Japan, Kansas and Santa Barbara enjoyed sunny
skies, great visibility, and mostly calm seas with the
wind blowing from an easterly direction . Whale
sightings occurred near the gap between Santa Cruz
and Santa Rosa. Thanks to Captain Mat, Matt and Dennis
for a very relaxing cruise. Also, special thanks to naturalists
Marilyn Dannebower and Don Gillies for assisting me in
providing informal commentaries on Channel Island marine
life.

Michael Berg
Newbie Naturalist
michaelberg6 at gmail.com
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From ginnyafischer at me.com  Mon Feb  6 10:37:32 2012
From: ginnyafischer at me.com (Ginny Fischer)
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:37:32 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Mike de Gruy
Message-ID: <CB696E43-2988-4A26-B57D-CA993E58A646@me.com>

I just wanted to share a personal experience Debra Herring and I had with Mike de Gruy.  Geez, maybe 8 years ago Debra and myself were onboard the Condor for a special event honoring Michel Cousteau.  There were drawings and we won the opportunity to go out on a photo shoot with Mike.  I think (memory loss) that due to weather cancelations, the get together was changed to dinner with Mike at Chuck's Waterfront Grill.  We were blessed to spend a few hours with such a charismatic man; so full of life and love.  It was one of those 'time capsule' moments.  We were blessed.

From lolalynch at live.com  Mon Feb  6 16:11:29 2012
From: lolalynch at live.com (Lola Lynch)
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:11:29 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Whale Watch now open
Message-ID: <BLU137-W2CE161FB05CB4F27B5305DD750@phx.gbl>


I just learned thay I must stay in Los Angeles through Wednesday to take my friend to a hospital appointment. So I have to give up my whale watching trip on Wednesday, 2/8, Ventura from 1:30--5:00.  I'm sorry to lose it, but one of you will have a great day.  Lola 		 	   		  
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  6 19:36:54 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:36:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] 2/6 PM Vanguard Whale Watch
Message-ID: <1328585814.62943.YahooMailNeo@web180103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

100 Common Dolphins
10 ? Risso Dolphins
3 ? ? Gray Whales

Long vistas on gray-sky cruise by lighthouse west along back side of AI to AI gap and back to lighthouse and back to CI Harbor on flat sea , ?

Near full?vessel?with inquisitive open party and Road Scholars (aka Elder Hostel) who moved up their CI trip 24 hours trip as bad weather was forecast for tomorrow.


Captain Jason, Joel, Paige, IPCO crew.?


By Marty Flam, CINC naturalist.
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From tom.boyd.underwater at gmail.com  Mon Feb  6 21:08:14 2012
From: tom.boyd.underwater at gmail.com (Thomas Boyd)
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:08:14 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Removed from February 20th IPCO Whale Watch
Message-ID: <3CFD26F2-79D0-4022-9EFB-C565D432742F@gmail.com>

I had to remove myself from the February 20th Island Packer trip due to booking a job that week. The spot is now available.


Tom Boyd
Underwater Photographer
cell: 818.974.1937
www.tomboydimages.com
www.taboyd.com




From bart at vnusinfo.com  Mon Feb  6 22:29:30 2012
From: bart at vnusinfo.com (Bart Francis)
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:29:30 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CX Whale Watching Spot Open
Message-ID: <24D87F00-DF8E-43F1-92C9-73D17A8D6072@vnusinfo.com>

I will be unable to take my spot on the Condor Express for Sat, 2/11, 10:00- 2:30, and have therefore taken myself off the sign up list. The spot is open for anyone who would like to take it.
Bart Francis

From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb  7 05:46:27 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 05:46:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] CINC in-service Thursday;  Orca  hearing  Monday
Message-ID: <1328622387.21170.YahooMailNeo@web180114.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Yesterday (Monday) the lawsuit of five orca plaintiffs,?Tilikum, Katina, Corky, Kasatka, and Ulises, was heard in federal court. Decision pending.?
Their "next friends" seek for them the same constitutional protection as humans.?

Named as "next friends" are?Richard ?Ric? O?Barry,Ingrid N. Visser, Ph.D., Howard Garrett, Samantha Berg,?Carol Ray and PETA.

Defendant is SeaWorld.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16920866
Complaint is ?linked in
http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/10/25/peta-sues-seaworld-for-violating-orcas-constitutional-rights.aspx

Our CINC in-service Thursday is timely as Dr. Rennie ?has spoken to us about his experiences with captive marine mammals. ?

Marty??
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From miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  7 07:49:05 2012
From: miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com (Deborah Lee Clark)
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:49:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Mike deGruy memorial
Message-ID: <1328629745.25974.YahooMailRC@web181002.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

A memorial for Mike will be held Sunday, February 12 at Fess Parker's Double 
Tree Resort starting at 3 P.M.  Details are on his website: 
  http://mikedegruy.com/
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From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Tue Feb  7 09:23:15 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:23:15 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CINC in-service Thursday; Orca hearing Monday
In-Reply-To: <1328622387.21170.YahooMailNeo@web180114.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1328622387.21170.YahooMailNeo@web180114.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FNQ6oM2E9fRVLBm-grQKkV5oQRGJSis3Sci-UEVvwWXiA@mail.gmail.com>

Please note, our in-service CINC meeting is Wednesday, February 8th!



On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 5:46 AM, Marty Flam <klez18 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Yesterday (Monday) the lawsuit of five orca plaintiffs, Tilikum, Katina,
> Corky, Kasatka, and Ulises, was heard in federal court. Decision pending.
> Their "next friends" seek for them the same constitutional protection as
> humans.
> Named as "next friends" are Richard ?Ric? O?Barry,Ingrid N. Visser,
> Ph.D., Howard Garrett, Samantha Berg, Carol Ray and PETA.
> Defendant is SeaWorld.
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16920866
> Complaint is  linked in
>
> http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/10/25/peta-sues-seaworld-for-violating-orcas-constitutional-rights.aspx
>
> Our CINC in-service Thursday is timely as Dr. Rennie  has spoken to us
> about his experiences with captive marine mammals.
>
> Marty
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
> http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/channel_islands_naturalist_corps
>
>


-- 
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 ppetrich39 at me.com  Tue Feb  7 16:05:16 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:05:16 -0800
Subject: [CINC] SB County to Recycle Plastic Bags!
Message-ID: <73AE66F7-4253-4154-81FD-848D5CA73F4D@me.com>

Good News Ocean People!
 The UCSB's Daily Nexus  headline today was  "County Passes Program to Increase Plastic Recycling"!  The accompanying photo depicts a sea turtle struggling with a plastic bag in its mouth and highlights the fact that the new program hopes to reduce the harmful effects of plastic bags on the environment.
 The Santa Barbara Public Works Dept. approved on Monday an initiative that allows residents to dispose of plastic bags in the Blue  Curbside containers already used for other recycled items. Waste Management and MarBorg Industries will begin collecting and recycling the bags as part of the county's latest measure to minimize the negative environmental impact of the bags that escape that escape into the environment or get stuck in landfills. New capabilities have been embraced by the trash hauling companies, that can now make the processing of he bags profitable. At most only 9% go these bags previously got recycled via the drop-off at grocery store method.   
 I could not find mention of this in our local community newspaper today.    Paul 


From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Tue Feb  7 16:30:16 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:30:16 -0800
Subject: [CINC] **CINC 2/8/12 MEETING CANCELED**
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FO=2UUGs+advL8SZdUb62HsE1kP-vZjQspjK_5GS00NhA@mail.gmail.com>

(APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING)

Dear CINC Volunteers:
This email is to inform you that our *Wednesday, February 8, 2012 CINC
volunteer in-service meeting with Dr. Rennie has been canceled*. Dr. Rennie
is very sorry he cannot make the meeting. He prepared a wonderful
presentation that we will reschedule at a later date.
Out of respect for your time, we have decided that the best option was to
cancel the meeting. In addition, we did not want to simply provide a last
minute filler that does not meet our goals and expectations for quality
CINC professional development.
As a reminder, the monthly From Shore to Sea Lecture series (March, April,
May and September, October, November) is also part of your professional
development (these lectures are recorded and posted online for your
convenience). The next monthly in-service meeting for the CINC will be held
on Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
Thank you for your understanding.


-- 
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 klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb  8 06:36:01 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 06:36:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Endangered North American Right Whale Population Change
Message-ID: <1328711761.26440.YahooMailNeo@web180101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Credible??
Ship noise stresses
Historic causes of ?N. Atlantic right whale decline
Population increase to an estimated 490 individuals from about 350 a decade ago.
?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16926005?


Marty
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From bweinerth at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  8 07:16:38 2012
From: bweinerth at hotmail.com (bill weinerth)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:16:38 +0000
Subject: [CINC] AI for 2/26 now open
Message-ID: <BLU160-W9CCFC353CC68F9B6FFCC7B37A0@phx.gbl>


I have to pull my name from this trip since I will be headed to SMI to pull weeds.
Bill Weinerth 		 	   		  
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From richardrhauge at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  8 07:54:13 2012
From: richardrhauge at yahoo.com (Richard Hauge)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:54:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] **CINC 2/8/12 MEETING CANCELED**
Message-ID: <1328716453.11523.YahooMailMobile@web160601.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hi Shawna,
Could you please see that I'm taken off the "rain" email list?  Thanks, Richard Hauge
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From diane.rennell at gmail.com  Wed Feb  8 08:22:25 2012
From: diane.rennell at gmail.com (Diane Rennell)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:22:25 -0800
Subject: [CINC] TAKEN:  AI for 2/26
Message-ID: <CAMxO2o-xtsU5dmOwXfo9dzOdbvDc-rF+JZXrF++erPe55ESQOg@mail.gmail.com>

Bill, I have signed up for this trip.   Hope you are well!
Diane

On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 7:16 AM, bill weinerth <bweinerth at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  I have to pull my name from this trip since I will be headed to SMI to
> pull weeds.
> Bill Weinerth
>
> _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
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From hilburndesigns at gmail.com  Wed Feb  8 11:10:03 2012
From: hilburndesigns at gmail.com (Barbara Hilburn)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:10:03 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor Cancelled
Message-ID: <63AE7689-DA4A-429F-87AF-79862E601226@gmail.com>

The whale watching trip for today, Feb. 8, was cancelled.

Barbara Hilburn

From trent_barnhart at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  9 10:15:13 2012
From: trent_barnhart at hotmail.com (Trent Barnhart)
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:15:13 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Ship Noise Boosts Stress in Whales
Message-ID: <SNT131-W27986985F759E387823168F97B0@phx.gbl>





http://news.discovery.com/animals/whales-stress-hormones-maritime-traffic-120208.html 		 	   		  
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  9 16:23:10 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie shelley)
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:23:10 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Ipco 2/10
Message-ID: <COL112-W24BBF9C3798064DD28B317CD780@phx.gbl>


Sorry for the late notice but I am unable to go on the IPco trip tomorrow.  I have developed a cold.  I though I was better, but still not up to an all day trip.  It is up for grabs. 		 	   		  
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From vfolson at cox.net  Thu Feb  9 19:54:15 2012
From: vfolson at cox.net (Valerie Olson)
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 19:54:15 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Today on the Condor
Message-ID: <C213C982-9E44-463A-ACF5-88366EC77419@cox.net>

Hi All,

HUMPBACKS!!  - 2
Risso's Dolphins - 250 dispersed
Common Dolphins - 1000

One would have thought it was the middle of the summer!  Beautiful,  
calm, warm, sunny day on the Channel for the FIRST HUMPBACK SIGHTING  
OF THE SEASON!!  The water was so clear we could see the pair of  
humpbacks going back and forth underneath the boat.  And, we were  
treated to lots and lots of very active Risso's  ... with at least 4  
calves.

Wonderful day!

Valerie Olson, Rae Emmett and Laura Shelton (PID)



From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb  9 22:52:26 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:52:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Varvera's perignations. Actually two separate populations?
	Update to Feb. 5
Message-ID: <1328856746.25451.YahooMailNeo@web180101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jan/23/rare-gray-whale-mixes-crowd-sd/?


?One idea is that some grays near Russia are actually eastern grays that have sought out new territory because there are so many whales along the United States and Canada. Another possibility is that some western Pacific whales routinely cross the ocean but they haven't been discovered until now.?


http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/Sakhalin2011?


During this last week [ending Feb 5] Varvara started out north of Bahia Magdalena and traveled south to a latitude halfway between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. There she turned back northwest to the most westerly point of land north of the mouth of Magdalena Bay.??
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Fri Feb 10 18:28:44 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:28:44 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] Great trip to SCI
Message-ID: <8CEB67C02D624F7-1FE8-819C@Webmail-d107.sysops.aol.com>


On the way to Scorpion today, Larry Driscoll and I were on the boat and got to see three gray whales heading west. Lots of flukes and great viewing. Earlier we had encountered a couple hundred common dolphins.

Larry took the hike and I got to watch and record the raising of the recreated historic windmill. Volunteer and engineer extraordinaire Don Mills, created the designs and plans. The crew did an exemplary job of raising the tower/windmill into place. Stacy Kaye-Carr was on island to film the process and Ann Huston, Chief of Cultural History was here as well. The team of Sterling, Rachel, Duck and Murray were amazing. And, a fox came by to visit us while we were appreciating the beauty of the new structure reminding us of the rich ranching
history out here.

Thanks to Island crew Capt. Dave, Luke and Paige for making the ride safe and fun. 



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 garydel at aol.com  Sat Feb 11 08:32:25 2012
From: garydel at aol.com (garydel at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:32:25 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] Condor Feb 12
Message-ID: <8CEB6F1DF2F6447-2F4-7DCB@Webmail-d113.sysops.aol.com>


Hi... I have needed to remove my name from the Volunteer Data Base for tomorrow, 2/12 on the Condor.  Go and grab it!!

Gary Delanoeye
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From donshubert at roadrunner.com  Sat Feb 11 09:33:39 2012
From: donshubert at roadrunner.com (Don Shubert)
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:33:39 -0800
Subject: [CINC] February 10th on the Condor
Message-ID: <02db01cce8e3$4b2fb620$6401a8c0@D999Z091>

Yesterday was a beautiful day on the Channel, there were 24 passengers from all over the country and England who were treated to a sunny but slightly windy day on the channel with a small swell.

the sightings were two gray whales who were heading south but did several flukes and stayed on the surface much of the time to the delight of the passengers and 50 common dolphins.

Capt Matt, Capt Dave and Dennis as crew.

Carolyn McCleskey on Photo ID, Debby Medaelo and I as naturalists
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From lhittnp at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 11 16:32:56 2012
From: lhittnp at sbcglobal.net (Linda Hitt)
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:32:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] IPCO Adventure Feb 10
Message-ID: <1329006776.66653.YahooMailRC@web83702.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

AM- 3 Greys southbound
?????? 350 Common Dolphins in 2 groups

PM-2 Greys?southbound

The morning was sunny with good swells navigated well by the captain.? The first 
whale was a juvenile which appreared very close to us in shallow water with no 
warning spout.? It did a lot of rolling behavior & provided good views.? The 
later two also did a lot of rolling?& stayed at the suface more than?usual, to 
the delight of the passengers.??There were some small spyhops & headlobs.? A few 
dolphin wre interacting with them.? 


The afternoon clouded up & seas were less forgiving.? We did find a couple of 
Greys which became very shy & were snorkeling most of the time.? No dolphins for 
the afternoon!

Linda Hitt
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From maria at rasnowpeak.com  Sat Feb 11 19:50:43 2012
From: maria at rasnowpeak.com (maria ornelas)
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:50:43 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Whale watching IP Oxnard
Message-ID: <DC44F794-69CC-4FA5-B54C-DF97BAC5AD93@rasnowpeak.com>

Hi Naturalists,

It was a wild ride (6-8 ft. swells) out in the water today during the whole trip . Captain Jason expertly took the Vanguard mid-Channel, where we found a lone Gray. This whale was heading north, traveling slowly, giving us some great sightings of the knuckles along its dorsal ridge. The 21 California passengers onboard were elated, as they finally got to see the massive giant. Crew members Pancho and DeDe where great support for some nauseous passengers. On our way back to the harbor, we came across a small pod of Common Dolphins, to everyone's delight. The PM trip was cancelled primarily because of high winds.

Maria G. Ornelas
maria at rasnowpeak.com

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From diver23 at cox.net  Sat Feb 11 20:59:59 2012
From: diver23 at cox.net (Kevin Bailey)
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:59:59 -0800
Subject: [CINC] IPCO Adventurer 2/11/2012
Message-ID: <005401cce943$2bfb6c80$83f24580$@net>

What started as windy became windy and more with 25 knot winds and 6-8 waves

Passengers saw 2 Grays heading north (a mama and baby maybe a year or 2 old
- not this year's calf) pretty early on about 1/3 of the way to the islands

Shortly after the Grays we saw about 50 commons but the waves were too high
for great looks and they didn't even come near the boat

With the chop getting heavier we headed toward E. AI and cruised around the
arch for several photogenic moments and then along the south side where it
was a bit calmer and we saw 

sea lions by the zillions in their rookeries

Hundreds Surf Scoters in little groups for several hundred yards along the
back side of AI - there are such cool looking birds with that distinctive
head and colorful beak!

Lots of Pelicans resting on the cliffs

Lots of Western Gulls sitting in water, flying over the island and prepping
for the busy season

Several groups of Brandt's Cormorants sitting in tight groups on the back
sit of AI (probably close to each for wind shelter)

Right before we turned the corner at the SCI/AI gap we saw a few Risso's but
they too were a quick glance - white bodies in a lot of white water is not
easy to see

The passengers cheered when we saw the multiple blows of the mom/calf and
then again when we were safely in the harbor

Thanks to Capt Jimmy for keeping us all safe along with Laurie and Steve

Kevin Bailey

 

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From susiewilliams at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 12 07:11:49 2012
From: susiewilliams at sbcglobal.net (Susie)
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:11:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Feb. 19 Scorpion Visitor's Center now Open
Message-ID: <1329059509.24073.YahooMailNeo@web81108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have removed myself from Sunday, February 19, Scorpion Visitor's Center.
Susie
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 12 09:13:40 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:13:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] CINC LENDING  LIBRARY - EUGENE RADDING
Message-ID: <1329066820.73181.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

CINC and other volunteers,

Books and laminates live-on. ?Borrow from the CINC library in Ventura. ?Contributions from Eugene Radding's family are listed below. ? Additional books are also?available there for you to borrow.?Please direct your questions and comments to me. ?Thank you.?

Marty Flam
CINC Library Volunteer (Acting)
805-647-3839

CINC LIBRARY MATERIALS FROM EUGENE RADDING?

LAMINATED DISPLAY ITEMS
1.?????? ERIC ZIMMERMAN?S MARINE
MAMMALS HANDBOOK, ENLARGED ,2 COPIES
2.?????? NATUICAL CHART OF SANTA
BARBARA CHANNEL
3.?????? NOAA CETAEANS &
PINAPEDS
4.?????? FRANKO?S MAP OF CINP &
CINMS 2007
5.?????? PARTS OF A WHALE
6.?????? MAC?S FIELD GUIDE TO CA
COASTAL BIRDS
7.?????? FISHING RESOURCES IN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BOOKS
8.?????? PT. HONDA NAVAL SHIPWRECKS
OF 1923
9.?????? MILTON LOVE HUMOROUS GUIDE
TO PACIFIC FISHES 2ND ED 1996
10.?? MARK CARWARDINE WHALES
DOLPHIN & PORPOISES 1995
11.?? PETER FOLKENS GUIDE TO
MARINE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD 2002
12.?? DALE RICE ALLEN WOLMAN LIFE
HISTORY AND ECOLOGY OF GRAY WHALE 1971
13.?? TOM MILLER WORLD OF THE
CALIFORNIA GRAY WHALE 1975
14.?? JOAN EASTON LENTZ BIRDS OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST 2006
15.?? NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FIELD
GUIDE TO BIRDS OF N. AMERICA 3RD ED. 1999
16.?? MARGARET EATON AN TIMBROOK
DIARY OF SEA CAPTAIN?S WIFE 1980
17.?? SAENZ WONG CARILLO WHALES
AND DOLPHINS OF C. AMERICA BALLENAS Y DELFINES DE AMERICA CENTRAL (2004)
ENGLISH & SPANISH
18.?? SCHOLASTIC WHALES AND
DOLPHINS 2002 JUV
19.?? EVE BUNTING WHALES PASSING
2003 JUV
20.?? VIVIAN FRENCH WHALE JOURNEY
1998 JUV
21.?? NICOLA DAVIES BIG BLUE
WHALE 2001 JUV
22.?? CALIFORNIA DESERT
WILDFLOWERS
23.?? WILD DOLPHINS & WHALES
OF S CALIF. DVD CAPT DAVE ANDERSON
24.?? VOLUNTEER TRAINING MANUAL
2011
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From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 12 15:46:06 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:46:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Scorpion VC 2/14 up for grabs
Message-ID: <1329090366.88752.YahooMailClassic@web160706.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

With regret, I have released my assignment to work at the VC 
this coming Tuesday.? Carolyn
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From rustgarden at msn.com  Mon Feb 13 13:11:42 2012
From: rustgarden at msn.com (Morgan Coffey)
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:11:42 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Home | Ocean Conservation Research
Message-ID: <COL121-W132E1E1A972401738B98E2DE7F0@phx.gbl>


This website, Ocean Conservation Research, is worth a browse--particularly if you're interested in ocean noise, man-made and otherwise.  http://ocr.org/?utm_content=phamner at ucla.edu 		 	   		  
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 13 18:21:23 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:21:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Tuesday IPCO to Scorpion 9 AM departure time changed to noon.
Message-ID: <1329186083.66666.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Due to weather forecast, IPCo 9 AM departure from Ventura to Scorpion and Prisoners has been changed to a NOON departure, with final confirmation of this change to be made by 9:30 AM
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From oaars at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 13 19:45:42 2012
From: oaars at sbcglobal.net (Warren Glaser)
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:45:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Whale watch opening...
Message-ID: <1329191142.68427.YahooMailRC@web180015.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Fellow Naturalists...

My spot on the DD for this coming friday has been opened, I will not be in 
town...?I hope someone can fill this...

Thanks,? Warren
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From lisa at venturaembroidery.com  Tue Feb 14 10:17:39 2012
From: lisa at venturaembroidery.com (Lisa Rizzo)
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:17:39 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Island Packers Sunday Feb 12
Message-ID: <CAOra1yR2VdWTJanQPR6-6C6P0G=m+931Vrg8XnRnhUp9Fz0GfA@mail.gmail.com>

9:30am Trip Cancelled.

13:30pm Trip on Island Adventure
1 - Gray Whale
1 - mola mola

It was windy with rough seas.  We spotted a lone gray whale near the Arch @
Anacapa.  Whale sounded several time over 30 minute period giving us a good
look at the flukes.  Hundreds of Calif Sea Lions hauled up on the beach
(South side Anacapa).
Naturalist - Kathy van Syke & Lisa Rizzo
-- 
My best,
Lisa Rizzo
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From mbucholtz at me.com  Tue Feb 14 10:58:07 2012
From: mbucholtz at me.com (Mary Bucholtz)
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:58:07 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor Express, Sunday, 2/12
Message-ID: <0056B49E-2560-458D-85A4-EDFCC89094B3@me.com>

Cancelled.

***********************
Mary Bucholtz
mbucholtz at me.com
***********************




From dpicard1 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 14 11:14:55 2012
From: dpicard1 at sbcglobal.net (Drew Picard)
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:14:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] sub Needed Saturday 18th 9-1130  Condor Express
Message-ID: <1329246895.15944.YahooMailClassic@web80503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hello, 
 
I have a memorial service to attend Sat February 18th.

I cannot do the Saturday spot on the Condor Express.
 
Saturday 18th, 9:00am - 11:30 pm. 

I need someone to help me out and fill that spot.
 
I removed my name from Volunteer Spot online already.  
 
Let me know if anyone can fill that spot on Condor Express.  

You can sign up online.
 
Thanks Very much, Drew Picard 


From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 15 09:41:35 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:41:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] PID assignments
Message-ID: <1329327695.39000.YahooMailClassic@web160702.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hi, all you camera buffs,? I have opened up the PID for Monday 2/20
on the Condor Express for anyone interested.? Carolyn
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Feb 15 10:37:35 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:37:35 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Varvera's perignations. Actually two separate
 populations? Update to Feb. 5
In-Reply-To: <1328856746.25451.YahooMailNeo@web180101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1328856746.25451.YahooMailNeo@web180101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0318FBF0-D521-4F48-9F24-72BE3A1E0D67@me.com>

Thanks Marty, Great stuff! 
 To all: Could the urge to find a mate cause Western Grays to dump old  that no longer work as well for them? After all, the urge to find a mate has caused evolution to change course for a long, long time among many species. Happy Day After Valentine's Day here - but just starting in the Western Pacific countries ( South Korea has 3 days dedicated to finding a mate! ) Paul
On Feb 9, 2012, at 10:52 PM, Marty Flam wrote:

> http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jan/23/rare-gray-whale-mixes-crowd-sd/ 
> 
>  One idea is that some grays near Russia are actually eastern grays that have sought out new territory because there are so many whales along the United States and Canada. Another possibility is that some western Pacific whales routinely cross the ocean but they haven't been discovered until now. 
> 
> http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/Sakhalin2011 
> 
> During this last week [ending Feb 5] Varvara started out north of Bahia Magdalena and traveled south to a latitude halfway between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. There she turned back northwest to the most westerly point of land north of the mouth of Magdalena Bay.  
> _______________________________________________
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Wed Feb 15 13:35:45 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:35:45 -0800
Subject: [CINC] DoubleDolphin 2/15/12 cancelled
Message-ID: <BE9F91C8-A0AC-49BA-9572-83F83C5F759D@me.com>

Both Double Dolphin trips were cancelled today: Rain in a.m.-escalating wide in p.m. Bummer, Paul

From m_jsos at verizon.net  Wed Feb 15 14:59:57 2012
From: m_jsos at verizon.net (mike & joyce sos)
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:59:57 -0800
Subject: [CINC] IPCO SCI 14 Feb 2011
Message-ID: <4F3C38ED.6030404@verizon.net>

Departure IPCO, Ventura 12 pm.
Depart SCI  3:30pm

A total of less than forty (nps employees, campers and visitors) aboard 
the trip to Scorpion and Prisoners. A pretty bumpy ride with swells 
(4-8ft), the wind picked up dramatically (15+ mph) as we moved into the 
channel; and continued for the day. The wind chop combined with swell 
had Dave putting on the brakes as we came up on some of the occasional 
10-12 ft swells.  It was exceptional light and visibility steaming to 
the islands and Cabrillo Arch was well defined on Anacapa Is, east end.
With the stiff, unrelenting ocean breeze on the island from the vc I 
noticed the wind creating continuous, pulsing waves over the tall 
grasses along the canyon walls. I was able to get a quick look at the 
recently erected windmill; it's a fine addition to the history of the 
ranching community. Kathy Van Slyke provided the orientation for 30 
visitors and led the hike to Cavern Pt for 14. In spite of the short 
stay of about 2.5  hours, 6 hikers were able to make the trip to Potato 
Harbor. We noticed no serious side effects from mal de mer although most 
of us appreciated having our feet on terra firma.
Some large flocks of Scoters in the waves as we left Scorpion; several 
Western Grebes, Pelicans  and Cormorants as we approached the mainland; 
and a male, Ca Sea Lion on the  red, Ventura Harbor entrance buoy was 
our sole sea mammal sighting.
The passengers included locals and families from Indiana and Vancouver, 
Canada. They were pleased with their experience and complimented us on 
the added knowledge to their island visit.
A great job from Capt.  Dave and the crew of Island Packers.

Mike Sos

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From miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 15 18:57:07 2012
From: miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com (Deborah Lee Clark)
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:57:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Double Dolphin's 1st trip
Message-ID: <1329361027.33073.YahooMailRC@web181009.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Valentine's day 2012
The usual bouyed sea lions but no other marine mammals seen.

Spotted aboard the Double Dolphin numerous couples enjoying a leisurely cruise 
along the coastline.  A few wind gusts but mostly calm seas.  Glad to be aboard 
again.  Thanks to office staff Sherry & Michelle and aboard Capt. Michael and 
first mate Sean who did spot a cow calf pair on Sunday.

Deb Clark
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 16 04:42:51 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:42:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Unexplained dolphin strandings continue in Mass.
Message-ID: <1329396171.29553.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://news.yahoo.com/unexplained-dolphin-strandings-continue-mass-073735266.html?
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From b.matt at cox.net  Thu Feb 16 07:05:07 2012
From: b.matt at cox.net (R BRUCE MATTHEWS)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 7:05:07 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor opening tomorrow
Message-ID: <20120216100507.VO60N.332218.imail@fed1rmwml301>

Down with a cold, had to cancel my spot tomorrow 3/17.

--

Bruce Matthews
b.matt at cox.net
805-562-3502
703-674-9335

From imparo11 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 16 08:54:02 2012
From: imparo11 at yahoo.com (Cary Stevens)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:54:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] CX, Friday, February 17
Message-ID: <1329411242.55674.YahooMailNeo@web120606.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Greetings, All~
I am fighting a bad cold, therefore, tomorrow's 9:00a, noon & 3:00p trips on the Condor are now up for grabs.
~Cary Stevens
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From CalMeuser at aol.com  Thu Feb 16 10:25:01 2012
From: CalMeuser at aol.com (CalMeuser at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:25:01 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] March 23, two openings, CX
Message-ID: <83e3.4e925d08.3c6ea3fd@aol.com>

Two openings are available on March 23rd on the CX. 
 
Peggy & Cal Meuser.
 
 
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 16 10:43:27 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:43:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] WARREN GLASER ADDITIONS - CINC LENDING LIBRARY
In-Reply-To: <1329417363.82369.YahooMailNeo@web180104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <1329066820.73181.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<1329417363.82369.YahooMailNeo@web180104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1329417807.71713.YahooMailNeo@web180103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

CINC,


These additions were made in honor of Warren's Glaser's 75th birthday.

Contact me first as they're being labelled.?

Marty??

?
1.?????? AUDUBON FIELD GUIDE NORTH
AMERICAN BIRDS W. REGION 1977, 1993
2.?????? NAT. AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD
GUIDE FISHES, WHALES & DOLPHINS 1973, 2000
3.?????? DOUG THOMPSON WHALES
TOUCHING THE MYSTERY W/DVD 2006
4.?????? JOAN EASTON LENTZ BIRDS OF
S. CALIF. COAST 2006 (copy 2)
5.?????? T.C. BOYLE WHEN THE KILLING?S
DONE 2011
6.?????? KEN MC ALPINE ISLANDS APART
A YEAR ON THE EDGE OF CIVILIZATION? 2009
7.?????? SUSAN LAMB CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK 2000
8.?????? JAMES DELGADO WRECK OF SS
WINFIELD SCOTT 1998 
9.?????? DAVID BUNNELL SEA CAVES OF
ANACAPA ISLAND 1993
10.?? ANITA DAUGHERTY MARINE
MAMMALS OF CALIF. 1966
11.?? MARLA DAILY (ED.), SANTA
CRUZ ISLAND ANTHOLOGY 1989
12.?? BILL EVARTS TORREY PINES [STATE RESERVE] LANDSCAPE & LEGACY 1994
13.?? LARRY AGENBROAD PYGMY
(DWARF) MAMMOTHS OF THE C.I. OF CALIF. 1998
14.?? AUDREY WOOD? RBT FLORCZAK ILL. THE RAINBOW BRIDGE, 1995,
2000.
15.?? ?RICHARD ELLIS DOLPHINS & PORPOISES 1982
16.?? R.F. HEIZER & M.A.
WHIPPLE CALIFORNIA INDIANS 2ND ED. REV & ENLARGED, 1951, 1971

LAMINATED DISPLAY ITEMS
1.?????? ERIC ZIMMERMAN?S MARINE
MAMMALS HANDBOOK, ENLARGED , 2 COPIES
2.?????? NATUICAL CHART OF SANTA
BARBARA CHANNEL
3.?????? NOAA CETAEANS &
PINAPEDS
4.?????? FRANKO?S MAP OF CINP &
CINMS 2007
5.?????? PARTS OF A WHALE
6.?????? MAC?S FIELD GUIDE TO CA
COASTAL BIRDS
7.?????? FISHING RESOURCES IN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
OTHER BOOKS
8.?????? PT. HONDA NAVAL SHIPWRECKS
OF 1923
9.?????? MILTON LOVE HUMOROUS GUIDE
TO PACIFIC FISHES 2ND ED 1996
10.?? MARK CARWARDINE WHALES
DOLPHIN & PORPOISES 1995
11.?? PETER FOLKENS GUIDE TO
MARINE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD 2002
12.?? DALE RICE ALLEN WOLMAN LIFE
HISTORY AND ECOLOGY OF GRAY WHALE 1971
13.?? TOM MILLER WORLD OF THE
CALIFORNIA GRAY WHALE 1975
14.?? JOAN EASTON LENTZ BIRDS OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST 2006
15.?? NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FIELD
GUIDE TO BIRDS OF N. AMERICA 3RD ED. 1999
16.?? MARGARET EATON JAN TIMBROOK
DIARY OF SEA CAPTAIN?S WIFE 1980
17.?? SAENZ WONG CARILLO WHALES
AND DOLPHINS OF C. AMERICA BALLENAS Y DELFINES DE AMERICA CENTRAL (2004)
ENGLISH & SPANISH
18.?? SCHOLASTIC WHALES AND
DOLPHINS 2002 JUV
19.?? EVE BUNTING WHALES PASSING
2003 JUV
20.?? VIVIAN FRENCH WHALE JOURNEY
1998 JUV
21.?? NICOLA DAVIES BIG BLUE
WHALE 2001 JUV
22.?? CALIFORNIA DESERT
WILDFLOWERS
23.?? CAPT DAVE ANDERSON WILD
DOLPHINS & WHALES OF S CALIF. 
24.?? VOLUNTEER TRAINING MANUAL
2011
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From David_Begun at nps.gov  Thu Feb 16 10:48:28 2012
From: David_Begun at nps.gov (David_Begun at nps.gov)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:48:28 -0800
Subject: [CINC] March sign ups
Message-ID: <OF9D311A52.8F6AF292-ON882579A6.0066EDCA-882579A6.006750BE@nps.gov>


March sign ups do not begin until Tuesday, February 21 (one per type of
event), then open sign ups begin Friday, February 24. Some early sign ups
for March have been deleted. Please remember that sign ups for following
month start on the third Tuesday of each month limited, then unlimited on
the Friday that follows.

There are a few occasions where we permit early sign ups for training
purposes or special group events. Those are always set up directly by me or
Shauna in conjunction with the participants. When entered on volunteer spot
a note is made regarding those special arrangements.


David Begun
Channel Islands National Park
david_begun at nps.gov
805-658-5731


From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Thu Feb 16 13:50:31 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:50:31 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Plants and Fire So Cal Ecology Game Testing
Message-ID: <CAF2Z4FN0THsF7wMMDfwQUsFWNYz7iJYAavRBgkciVrdhpwWnGw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear CINC Volunteers:

This is an FYI -- if you are interested in pursuing this on your own time I
am sure the game developers would really appreciate it. The abstract about
the game is below and the idea was initiated through the Santa Monica
Mountains NRA.



Anyone interested in being a playtester should email Tim H..at
unnumberedt at gmail.com

Note that Tim welcomes friends or family who would be interested.


*- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - *

*Abstract: *

Plants and Fire is a card game based on the ecology of Southern California,
and designed in the style of collectible card games such as Yu-Gi-Oh!,
Pok?mon, or Magic: The Gathering. The game is a fun and interactive context
in which players can learn about the real ecology of SoCal. Game cards
represent real plants, places, and people. Through exposure to the cards,
players will learn factual information about these real entities. More
importantly, the rules and relationships within the game model the real
ecology of SoCal shrublands. By playing the game, players will learn about
ecological issues affecting SoCal.**

*Website:* https://sites.google.com/site/samoplantsandfire/

*Target audience:* 12 years (7th grade) and up

*Biological Themes*:

   - Diversity
      - Native plant communities tend to be more diverse than nonnative
      plant communities, having more different types of species than the
      nonnative communities.
      - Native plant species are far more diverse in shape, size, and
      behavior, than invasive plant species.
   - Fire
      - Fire may be good, bad, or neutral.
      - Different plant species respond to fire in different ways.
      - The amount of time between successive fires plays a part in
      determining the effect of fire (good, bad, or neutral).
   - Plant Identification
      - This game contains fifteen different plant species that live in
      Southern California. Players will learn a few basic facts about each.
   - Invasive plants
      - Invasive plants tend to be disturbance-loving, and can out-compete
      native species when disturbances (such as fire) become
unnaturally frequent.
   - Natural Events
      - Players will learn about five different types of natural events
      that commonly affect Southern California: fire, El Ni?o, La Ni?a,
      earthquakes, and wind.
   - Importance of Human Choices
      - Human actions have big effects on the environment. These can be
      positive (e.g. restoration efforts) or negative (e.g. careless fires).



*Affect:*

   - Fun
      - This is an educational game, but it's not one of *those* educational
      games, the ones that are unfun, and give a bad name to learning.
Rather, it
      combines both fun and learning, utilizing a principle of
attraction rather
      than one of promotion. Those who play the game will be more interested in
      thinking, learning, nature, and the environment.
      - All in-game locations are real places. The production version of
      the game will include a set of road and trail maps to those places. These
      maps will encourage players to visit the places in person, and
see what the
      game is really all about.
   - Interaction
      - The design of the game strongly encourages interaction among
      players. Players may cooperate, compete, or any combination of
the two. The
      tone of a game will depend on the individuals involved.
      - If a group of players is particularly aggressive, favoring offence
      over defence, it is possible to create a wasteland in which it is
      impossible for anyone to win.

*Critical Thinking Skills:*

   - Systems thinking
      - It's all connected, just like real life. Every choice has clear and
      intuitive consequences for plants, lands, and players.


-- 
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 ginnyafischer at me.com  Thu Feb 16 16:05:20 2012
From: ginnyafischer at me.com (Ginny Fischer)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:05:20 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CANCELLATION
Message-ID: <A6D43599-C299-4C63-B245-9ABAF8ABF9D4@me.com>

Unfortunately the Condor 3 p.m. trip was canceled due to a lack of passangers.  Sniff.

From yergs at hotmail.com  Thu Feb 16 19:01:29 2012
From: yergs at hotmail.com (Pam Yerger)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:01:29 -0800
Subject: [CINC] DD Feb 22
Message-ID: <BAY159-W48E101D89671CF0AE4BAFCB5630@phx.gbl>


Seems I have managed to break 2 ribs this week, so I have cancelled my assignment on the Double Dolphin for February 22.  I hope one of you can take the spot.  I'll get back on the schedule as soon as I can breathe again!!
Pam Yerger 		 	   		  
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From thusone at aol.com  Thu Feb 16 19:21:37 2012
From: thusone at aol.com (thusone at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:21:37 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] DD Thurs 16th
Message-ID: <8CEBB3A6467CACD-1988-2C469@webmail-d050.sysops.aol.com>

Double Dolphin:
Today Feb 16

Lovely weather.  First trip didn't see any marine mammals other than sealions

Second trip we met up with 800+ group of commons, spread out &  going the same way we were.
Terrific time, to be so close to the water felt like we were swimming along with them.

Shirley Johnson


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From miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 16 20:27:30 2012
From: miramarragamuffin at yahoo.com (Deborah Lee Clark)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:27:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] bottlenose  and humpback "playing"
Message-ID: <1329452850.43465.YahooMailRC@web181004.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

This looks authentic.  Fascinating.  
Deb Clark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC3AkGSigrA
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From creativephoto2 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 16 20:41:27 2012
From: creativephoto2 at gmail.com (Michele Wassell)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:41:27 -0800
Subject: [CINC] January 20 WW Report- ACCURATE
Message-ID: <CAN4LnQ2RMjdk6JaWQu4re6ueqSNBNqSEUP6=8icO1VoupPEuhA@mail.gmail.com>

Hello...

I have gotten several emails asking if the date of this post was correct,
etc. Yes, it is from January 20th. There were some email issues that Shauna
cleared up with me at the end of January, but it just now got posted to the
group. Not sure what the delay was, but it's accurate, just out of date. :)

Cheers!
Michele Wassell
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From larry.driscoll at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 16 20:47:05 2012
From: larry.driscoll at sbcglobal.net (Larry Driscoll)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:47:05 -0800
Subject: [CINC] 2/16 Whale watch trips on the Condor
Message-ID: <96EC8555-6AFE-400E-95AD-F0F6B554D475@sbcglobal.net>

A beautiful day on the water. 

On the morning and noon trips there were megapods of feeding common dolphins with lots of diving birds. We also saw two gray whales - the same ones on both trips. (Some of you may have seen one of them on other trips. There is a very noticeable round white spot on his upper back on his left side.  SI saw him about a week ago on a trip to Scorpion.)  

Both trips were quite full. The AM trip had a group of biology students from SBHS and the noon trip consisted mainly of a group of senior citizens who were thrilled to see the dolphins and whales. 

The PM trip was cancelled. 

Other naturalists on the trip were Carolyn on PID and Marty. Capt. Matt, Dave and Matt handled the boat. 

Larry Driscoll
Sent from my iPhone

From sallymarian at earthlink.net  Fri Feb 17 13:50:00 2012
From: sallymarian at earthlink.net (Sally  Narkevic)
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:50:00 -0800
Subject: [CINC] whale/IP/23
Message-ID: <BCC479E8E6E140439B33560BF2D65073@blackie>

Need Sub for Island Packers on February 23, 9:30 to 5:30.  Thank you. Sally N.
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From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 17 13:58:47 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:58:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Tomorrow on the Condor
Message-ID: <1329515927.33945.YahooMailClassic@web160702.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hello all Whale Watchers !? I am due to go out tomorrow as PID on
the Condor, and no naturalists have signed up for any of the trips, or 
for next Monday ! ! !? I hope someone is inspired to volunteer, so I 
don't have to go it alone ? ??? Now that the Condor Express has
started the 3 trips/day schedule, there is plenty of flexibility, so come
on out.?? Cheers, ?? Carolyn 
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 17 14:10:12 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:10:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Press today on Channel's sea otters & oil drilling,
	Stellar sea lions wearing cameras
Message-ID: <1329516612.67499.YahooMailNeo@web180103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Sea otter hearings ?-?VC?Star, Zeke Barlow

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/16/proposed-bill-addresses-sea-otter-controversy/?print=1?


Channel oil drilling from existing platforms w/o state review - VC Star, ?Michael Barlow

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/16/house-passes-legislation-to-allow-oil-drilling/?partner=RSS?


Stellar sea lions wearing cameras for research (with video) - BBC, Pallab Ghosh
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17051429?
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From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 17 14:11:55 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:11:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Condor openings
Message-ID: <1329516715.12794.YahooMailClassic@web160701.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Although Debbie Shelley did sign up,? and her name is on the
weekly PDF file, it didn't show on Volunteer Spot, so I was mistaken.
Everyone should be sure to confirm their signup on VolSpot,
or it won't be verified.? Thanks, Debbie !? Carolyn
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Fri Feb 17 16:35:50 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:35:50 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Gallegly Sea Otter Bill
Message-ID: <6F0CB4E8-6273-4177-A72A-F2C1BEF59D70@me.com>

Marty and Others,
 Left out of the SeaOtter article is any mention about two facts: The colony of Sea Otters out there is very stable and healthy right now, and gradually growing, while coexisting with the Navy . And, the Black Abalone population out there is growing, and resisting Withering Syndrome, better then anywhere else on the Channel Islands, while coexisting with the Otters and current regulations. Food for thought.   Paul 

From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 18 08:07:42 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:07:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Cats officially gone from San Nicolas Island By Zeke Barlow
Message-ID: <1329581262.89425.YahooMailNeo@web180103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/16/cats-officially-gone-from-san-nicolas-island/?


...
This week, Navy officials, environmentalists and animal rights activists officially declared an end to the cat population that plagued the island for?decades.

...

?The last cat was captured in 2010, but officials continued to monitor the island to make sure the felines were completely gone before declaring?success.

?...


From skline at pdoutreach.com  Sat Feb 18 16:38:35 2012
From: skline at pdoutreach.com (Susan Kline)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:38:35 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor spot open
Message-ID: <BLU161-W14917695654A0EC9F91189A4610@phx.gbl>


My fervor to get out on the Condor tomorrow morning 2/19 at 9am has been replaced by a fever. So much for the flu shot. Should be a great morning for someone to grab in my place.
Sadly holed up in bed,
Susan Kline, Naturalist

 


 		 	   		  
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Sat Feb 18 16:52:50 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:52:50 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor spot open
In-Reply-To: <BLU161-W14917695654A0EC9F91189A4610@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU161-W14917695654A0EC9F91189A4610@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP3145F0AD5A4FF2F8017D284CD610@phx.gbl>

I just called the condor and the only trip going out tomorrow is the noon trip.      Debbie Shelley 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 18, 2012, at 4:38 PM, Susan Kline <skline at pdoutreach.com> wrote:

> My fervor to get out on the Condor tomorrow morning 2/19 at 9am has been replaced by a fever. So much for the flu shot. Should be a great morning for someone to grab in my place.
> Sadly holed up in bed,
> Susan Kline, Naturalist
> 
>  
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Sat Feb 18 16:55:01 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:55:01 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor weds
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP455C0D8049F2CFFFBE0CE60CD610@phx.gbl>


This coming weds I have to go to La so my 2 trips are up for grabs.  Debbie Shelley 
Sent from my iPhone

From maria at rasnowpeak.com  Sat Feb 18 20:06:07 2012
From: maria at rasnowpeak.com (maria ornelas)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:06:07 -0800
Subject: [CINC] DD Whale watching 2/18
Message-ID: <6F8FA9C4-6B06-4944-841B-ED7B7AB3286D@rasnowpeak.com>

Hi Naturalists, 

AM & PM --- No whales sighted
Common Dolphins sighted: ~ 500 in the morning and ~ 250 in the afternoon trip, both pods were very dispersed. 
Passengers: 12 in the morning and 47 in the afternoon.

All passengers, Cptn. Christian and 1st Mate Brian, and myself enjoyed A warm, sunny morning trip, and a much cooler PM trip. Visibility was poor in the morning, but we could still see SCI.  We really had to strain to make out SCI in the PM trip. It was a beautiful day and as always, riding in the Double Dolphin was a real treat.

Maria G. Ornelas
maria at rasnowpeak.com

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From harthome at roadrunner.com  Sat Feb 18 21:09:52 2012
From: harthome at roadrunner.com (pat hart)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:09:52 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Ranger 85 report
Message-ID: <B783C271-50CB-4BC7-A2FC-BBD3C19368BD@roadrunner.com>

Lots of common dolphins and sea lions on both trips

And a great sighting of a fin whale on the second trip

Both trips full with great guests

Pat hart

Sent from Pat Hart


From ppetrich39 at me.com  Sat Feb 18 21:33:55 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:33:55 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Islander-ESCI-2/18/12
Message-ID: <71AB0B85-256B-463D-8D00-DD87C8F42DAE@me.com>

Great International Day on Santa Cruz Island!
  Captain Mike took the Islander out to Santa Cruz with a full load of 123 passengers today. Thirty kayakers and as many campers got off at Scorpion, along with about 35 day hikers. The remaining passengers were primarily a burial at sea party that had their memorial near Prisoner's Harbor. The Island Adventure, active today as a whale watch boat, dropped of more day hikers within an hour after the Islander did. Karen and David Telleen-Lawton, both volunteering as overnighters, handled them.
 My 12 hikers to Cavern Point included two UCSB Grad students from South Korea ( my guests ) and a tourist from India. We also had a UC Santa Cruz Grad student from Bulgaria, who accepted and made the challenge to hike to Montan'non Ridge, as we veered up toward Cavern Point. Potato Harbor  ended up a destination for most of the party with me. There we met a bunch of people from the 2nd boat. 
   It was in the open terrain east and west of Cavern Point where we saw a total of three separate fox hunting down mice, totally oblivious to our presence. Red Tailed Hawks and Ravens soared over head, as did  graceful Pelicans below the cliffs; and all the while the song of the unseen Meadowlarks was heard in the background. Everyone, including all of our international visitors, totally enjoyed the day to the max!  The trip back to Ventura was calm, we saw playful common dolphin, and the sunset was beautiful.      Paul

From bweinerth at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 19 06:28:45 2012
From: bweinerth at hotmail.com (bill weinerth)
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:28:45 +0000
Subject: [CINC] AI Feb 18
Message-ID: <BLU160-W318DE48B4FFE73CD08ADD1B3610@phx.gbl>





peregrine falcon, northern harrier (march hawk), fin whalea beautiful day and, of note, ice plant is disappearing fast. Eight students, five from Rio Mesa and three from Pacifica, went out with us (Dick Bellman and Bill Weinerth) to work onthe ice plant removal project.  Ken and Robert, park employees, were busy spraying so a lot of ice plant was removed yesterday.We "haloed" to protect natives so spraying could proceed more rapidly.There were small groups of common dolphins on the way over and on the way back.  The big event on the return wa the fin whale sighting.Capt. Anthony, Paige and Poncho got us onto the Island.There was a helicopter that kept flying about the island - chop chop roar, incessantly.  We think it was giving tours out of Oxnard.They seemed to keep the thousand feet distance but the sound was quite disruptive!Bill Weinerth 		 	   		  
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Sun Feb 19 08:02:09 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:02:09 -0800
Subject: [CINC] AI Feb 18
In-Reply-To: <BLU160-W318DE48B4FFE73CD08ADD1B3610@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU160-W318DE48B4FFE73CD08ADD1B3610@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <678E4A84-48F8-4D74-A438-FA4329314B82@me.com>

Question: Will this our similar helicopters be flying overhead when the nesting season gets in full swing? Paul
On Feb 19, 2012, at 6:28 AM, bill weinerth wrote:

> peregrine falcon, northern harrier (march hawk), fin whale
> a beautiful day and, of note, ice plant is disappearing fast.
>  
> Eight students, five from Rio Mesa and three from Pacifica, went out with us (Dick Bellman and Bill Weinerth) to work on
> the ice plant removal project.  Ken and Robert, park employees, were busy spraying so a lot of ice plant was removed yesterday.
> We "haloed" to protect natives so spraying could proceed more rapidly.
> There were small groups of common dolphins on the way over and on the way back.  The big event on the return wa the fin whale sighting.
> Capt. Anthony, Paige and Poncho got us onto the Island.
> There was a helicopter that kept flying about the island - chop chop roar, incessantly.  We think it was giving tours out of Oxnard.
> They seemed to keep the thousand feet distance but the sound was quite disruptive!
> Bill Weinerth
> _______________________________________________
> 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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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Sun Feb 19 08:41:48 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:41:48 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Day hike conclusion??
Message-ID: <8A22EC9E-B6CB-44C6-9BD2-AC87FCE50B28@me.com>

Hello Day Hikers,
 Just sharing a great conclusion to Day Hike trips I veered toward my last few hikes. I have taken ( or had them follow me )  small groups of especially inquisitive hikers to the CI National Park HQ to point out on the relief map in the foyer where they had been that  day, and what other possibilities exist in their future trips to the islands. The view up top from the tower at sunset is a fantastic closing! Of course, if the Visitor's Center is still open, the tide pools are an interpretive  hit.    Paul

From camccleskey at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 19 16:02:45 2012
From: camccleskey at yahoo.com (Carolyn McCleskey)
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:02:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Saturday on The Condor Express
Message-ID: <1329696165.8766.YahooMailClassic@web160701.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

9:00 AM? Reports of whales out to the East-- so off we went and 
were finally rewarded by sightings by two passengers from Aussie-
land.? Surprise !? They turned out to be? two Humpbacks who were
friendly, but feeding.? Zipped back to harbor to pick up the next
group? with little time to spare.
12:00 PM? Back to the same area and found the two Mn's still feeding and slowly moving west.? Returning to the harbor,we found about 300 commons traveling in a long line, a happy sight.? 
Captains:? Mat & Dave, Matt in the galley and Debbie Shelley and
I as Naturalist and PID.
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From mr.zalophus at gmail.com  Sun Feb 19 19:34:53 2012
From: mr.zalophus at gmail.com (Mr Zalophus)
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:34:53 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Saturday on The Condor Express
In-Reply-To: <1329696165.8766.YahooMailClassic@web160701.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1329696165.8766.YahooMailClassic@web160701.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CA+6Q2B5eKpD=vLAYWXM-mBJMt6bUfkvoOFeuhTXrx9jt6z5X6g@mail.gmail.com>

Photos now posted to the Condor Express Photos website.
Bob Perry
Condor Express

On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 4:02 PM, Carolyn McCleskey <camccleskey at yahoo.com>wrote:

> 9:00 AM  Reports of whales out to the East-- so off we went and
> were finally rewarded by sightings by two passengers from Aussie-
> land.  Surprise !  They turned out to be  two Humpbacks who were
> friendly, but feeding.  Zipped back to harbor to pick up the next
> group  with little time to spare.
> 12:00 PM  Back to the same area and found the two Mn's still feeding and
> slowly moving west.  Returning to the harbor,we found about 300 commons
> traveling in a long line, a happy sight.
> Captains:  Mat & Dave, Matt in the galley and Debbie Shelley and
> I as Naturalist and PID.
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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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From sallymarian at earthlink.net  Mon Feb 20 06:18:52 2012
From: sallymarian at earthlink.net (Sally  Narkevic)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:18:52 -0800
Subject: [CINC] sub
Message-ID: <7238CEEBDDED4576A15C634ED91D4E4B@blackie>

Fellows,
Posted opening on Island Packers this Thursday, as I have another committment.  Was not sure if it went through because I think I may be off the Rain list. Thanks, Sally N.
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Mon Feb 20 15:57:43 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:57:43 -0800
Subject: [CINC] WWII Shelling Near Santa Barbara
Message-ID: <96E22F43-5321-4BAB-9F91-0403D8B4C76F@me.com>

Ocean People,
 The fact that our Santa Barbara Channel was a WWII war zone during the weeks immediately following Pearl Harbor was remembered yesterday  by the Goleta Valley Historical Society. UCSB History Ph.d candidate Ken Hough gave an outstanding historical account of the  period as reflected specifically through events leading up to the shelling of the Goleta Ellwood Oil Pier facility by a Japanese submarine. Mr. Hough compared the reaction by the America people to that attack on February 23, 1942 to be as consequential as the reaction that occurred to the Santa Barbara Oil Spill 27 years later. Though physical damage was minimal, the psychological and emotional effect was emense: no small part due to Japanese propaganda  at home about the attack ( It was made during President FDR's radio address to the nation). Also, Mr. Hough clearly describes how people reacted, once becoming aware of the inept preparations in place to avoid more damaging attacks along our coastline. Ken Hough will give the presentation again on March 11th at Rancho La Patera & Stow House, Goleta. Tickets: 681-7216 / GoletaHistory.org
 Both the S. B. Independent and Venoco.Inc are supporting the GVHS in presenting this lecture and exhibit. Other CINC in attendance: Tara Brown and Vic Cox.  Happy President's day. Paul Petrich

From CalMeuser at aol.com  Mon Feb 20 18:09:10 2012
From: CalMeuser at aol.com (CalMeuser at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:09:10 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] Two openings, Thursday CX
Message-ID: <3220.5e13fb69.3c7456c6@aol.com>

My mother is in Hospice and about to expire,   we have two openings on the 
CX for Thursday.
 
Peggy  Meuser.
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From ltaylorart at aol.com  Mon Feb 20 19:15:03 2012
From: ltaylorart at aol.com (ltaylorart at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:15:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] IPCO-Ventura -2/20
Message-ID: <8CEBE5E23417A97-EE0-75F1@webmail-d129.sysops.aol.com>


Naturalists Bill Weinerth & Linda Taylor accompanied 103 passengers (from Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, Netherlands, Japan) aboard the Islander from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Feb 20.  No whales or even spouts were seen.
  
Animals seen:
Pod of about 100 Common Dolphins, many juveniles included
Over 200 sea lions hauled out on the "back" side of Anacapa, with 4 rafts of multiple sea lions in the water near the shore
Many Double Crested Cormorants
Pelagic Cormorants
California Brown Pelicans resting on the rocks of Anacapa
Common Murres
Rhinoceros Auklets
Tufted Puffins
Western Gulls 
Heermann's Gulls

Captain Dave, mate Andrea did a terrific job of narrating, including much history of the National Marine Sanctuary and the Channel Islands National Park.  Mate Pedro assisted.

Linda Taylor

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From j_bar_j at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 21 03:02:41 2012
From: j_bar_j at hotmail.com (Joel E. Justin)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:02:41 -0800
Subject: [CINC] .
Message-ID: <COL122-W1962144105EA0ABA44033BBE670@phx.gbl>

Hey!!! Ann sends you her kindest regards!
http://www.raj4uonweb.com/httphome-income-at2410.php?imuidname=39



            Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:02:41
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From j_bar_j at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 21 08:09:59 2012
From: j_bar_j at hotmail.com (Joel E. Justin)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:09:59 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Hacked Email...
Message-ID: <COL122-W51CC208570BF12EB4D5727BE670@phx.gbl>


All,
 
Seems like my email address got hacked last night around 3am PST. Please delete any emails from me between then and now, and certainly don't open any attachments or click on any links. I believe I have resolved this issue, but please let me know if you receive any suspicious emails from me after this. Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
 
Joel...
 
  		 	   		  
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From denic04 at roadrunner.com  Tue Feb 21 15:12:07 2012
From: denic04 at roadrunner.com (Dennis Carlson)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:12:07 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Humpbacks
Message-ID: <9616C51752134A6FA585D847CDCEEF39@toshibauser>

On the Surf Ranger today 2/21/12  at 0700 we found a Fin whale about a mile south of Platform Gilda. 
On the inbound trip from Prisoners about 2 miles south of Gilda at 1200 we spotted 2 Humpbacks .  
Lots of tail lobs and a few pec slaps and rolling around in some free floating kelp.

Beautiful calm conditions with plenty of auklets, grebes, murres and a few murrellets.

Dennis Carlson
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From vfolson at cox.net  Tue Feb 21 17:25:12 2012
From: vfolson at cox.net (Valerie Olson)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:25:12 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor on 2/21/12
Message-ID: <0833D9B3-BFD5-4346-9FE4-390A0431296C@cox.net>

Hi All,

Tally for today:  4 Gray Whales heading west.

Lovely calm day, nice passengers who were very interested in our  
Channel and asked great questions.

Regards to all,

Valerie Olson and Rae Emmett

From nymeetsca at gmail.com  Tue Feb 21 17:38:15 2012
From: nymeetsca at gmail.com (HAL ALTMAN)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:38:15 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CONDOR 9AM TOUR CANCELLED WEDNESDAY, 2/22
Message-ID: <CAAyxsSqeOgq1KT+fk7R-2V8Ci_6YBCjNbR7Zt4mcF+ZAt-RZjw@mail.gmail.com>

The noon tour is still a go; the 9am is a goner.

HAL ALTMAN
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From bweinerth at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 21 20:32:44 2012
From: bweinerth at hotmail.com (bill weinerth)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:32:44 +0000
Subject: [CINC] afternoon IPCO whale watch Feb. 21
Message-ID: <BLU168-W754EEFBE382705FD73264FB3640@phx.gbl>





lone grey whale whose fluke was rounded off to look more like spoon than a tail, picked up off Scorpion Harbor headed east,about 100 common dolphins just a few miles off the Ventura Harbor,a Stellar sea lion on the south side near Arch Rock,125 passengers from all over the globe. Sea conditions were calm this afternoon.  Capt. Dave decided to head for SCI since we did not see whales on the rigg line  on the morning trip.We found a lone grey moving east at about three knots.  Its fluke was round, having lost the pointed tips from each side.  It would breath two or three times and dive for three to four minutes like clock work.We followed past San Pedro point,  backed off and let the Island Adventure take over the watch.The tour of AI's south was rich.  There were hundreds of sea lions - more than I've ever seen before - hauled out on the south facing beaches west of Arch Rock.We moved to the east end and noted a hugh bull up on one of the rocks.  It's massive neck and size had to be that of a Stellar sea lion.  It also was quite evasive, going directly into the water as we moved past.A few miles from Ventura Harbor we came upon a pod of common dolphins that were not interested in following the boat.Thanks to Capt. Dave, Paige, and Poncho.Bill Weinerth   		 	   		  
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Tue Feb 21 22:04:17 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:04:17 -0800
Subject: [CINC] PBS: Ocean Giants special!
Message-ID: <6674F163-7617-4CA4-88AD-250E090A3EC0@me.com>

Ocean Giants! A three hour research documentary on whales throughout the world tomorrow night on PBS: 8-11 p.m.!   
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From ginnyafischer at me.com  Wed Feb 22 08:26:55 2012
From: ginnyafischer at me.com (Ginny Fischer)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:26:55 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CANCELLED
Message-ID: <67906DC8-29B5-46C5-9E46-F6E53778BF67@me.com>

THE 3 PM CONDOR TRIP WAS CANCELLED AGAIN TODAY.

From larry.d.hilburn at gmail.com  Fri Feb 17 21:46:18 2012
From: larry.d.hilburn at gmail.com (Barbara Hilburn)
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:46:18 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Feb. 17th at Scorpion
Message-ID: <25B46D6C-4D14-460A-978C-65093434F4B0@gmail.com>

Hi,

No whales sighted
a.m.--Outward bound--12 Bottlenose dolphins just inside the harbor.  
p.m.--Inward bound--200+ common dolphins just north of Santa Cruz.

Full boat manned by Captain Dave with crew of Lisa, Paige, and Pancho.  Large group of Channel Islands Restoration people landing at Prisoner's and working in the Central
Valley for three days.  Lots of campers at Scorpion.  Presidents' Holiday.  IPCO added a later second boat to deliver people to Anacapa and Scorpion.  Naturalist Karen Teleen-Lawton, 
also on the first boat (and staying for three nights), volunteered to lead a second hike for those arriving later.  I took the first hike.

Moderate seas and winds in the morning.  Higher winds and waves in the afternoon.  Pleasant windy day on the island.  Cooler in the afternoon.
Several fox sightings in the morning from Cavern Point trail and in the upper campground.  Foxes were a continuous presence--two or three--in
the ranch area and between the picnic tables and the pier.  Two people reported that the a fox followed them a bit.  (No feeding of foxes was
taking place.)  

Two junior rangers.  One, almost 10 yrs. old, tried to fill out the entire booklet.

Upper campground bathrooms still locked.

Barbara Hilburn

From yergs at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 22 18:17:18 2012
From: yergs at hotmail.com (Pam Yerger)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:17:18 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Double Dolphin 2/22
Message-ID: <BAY159-W53D52D6E3D9340E0B39201B5650@phx.gbl>


the morning trip was cancelled however there were 22 passengers from Germany, Canada, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana on the afternoon trip.  We were unable to find any whales but did see a nice pod of common dolphins that thrilled the passengers.  It was a beautiful day and Captain Christian and Crew Mac did a great job of keeping everyone comfortable and informed.  
Pam Yerger, naturalist 		 	   		  
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From nymeetsca at gmail.com  Wed Feb 22 19:20:28 2012
From: nymeetsca at gmail.com (HAL ALTMAN)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:20:28 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CONDOR EXPRESS, FEB. 22
Message-ID: <CAAyxsSrZoSJceH2NH3jwAGyYE911xi4P_8mFj0N-M0tVQM2BZg@mail.gmail.com>

12PM TRIP:
3 GRAY WHALES
200 COMMON DOLPHINS


The two Gray Whales surfaced for just a quick breath or two, barely broke
the water, and stayed down for three minutes, making them difficult to
observe.  The Common Dolphins were seen on the way back, just outside the
harbor.  61 happy passengers were also seen.  Good spotting by Capt. Dave
and Capt. Mat.  Rae Emmett was her usual informed self.

HAL ALTMAN, PID
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From gksully at pacbell.net  Thu Feb 23 04:00:48 2012
From: gksully at pacbell.net (Karen Sullivan)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:00:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] (no subject)
Message-ID: <1329998448.91674.YahooMailMobile@web81705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://hawaiidentistspot.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-safe/video.php?shall164.bmp
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From ppetrich39 at me.com  Thu Feb 23 08:21:33 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:21:33 -0800
Subject: [CINC] S.O.S! 2/25/ 3pm Condor Avail!
Message-ID: <D604192A-2DD4-4DE8-9501-0BA85D094E58@me.com>

Ahoy CINC Volunteers, 
 S.O.S! I mistakenly signed up Tuesday for the lone remaining trip on the Condor Express at 3-5:30 this Sat. I thought I did 3/25. It is available as soon as I delete my name next. I will be out of town. Go for it!  Paul

From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 23 11:29:05 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:29:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] IPCo sightings site
Message-ID: <1330025345.62849.YahooMailNeo@web180104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://www.islandpackers.com/MarineMammel.html
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From rustgarden at msn.com  Thu Feb 23 18:19:01 2012
From: rustgarden at msn.com (Morgan Coffey)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:19:01 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor PID Saturday 2/25, 12-2:30
Message-ID: <COL121-W7C1BF1678AFB27B334C7EDE6A0@phx.gbl>





Seems I need to leave town this Saturday. I can still cover the morning shift, but my 12-2:30 is now available. Hope this news can make someone happy. Morgan 		 	   		  
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From laura_email2000 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 23 20:03:38 2012
From: laura_email2000 at yahoo.com (Laura Shelton)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:03:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] 3pm Condor Express 2/23
Message-ID: <1330056218.40229.YahooMailNeo@web160104.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Sightings:
300 Common Dolphins
10 Humpback Whales

REALLY Great later afternoon on the water. Humpbacks breaching in the far distance (1 than 2 together) as we drove approximately 14 miles to what I am guessing was the 12 noon sighting spot.?12 noon trip report will be posted by Lisa A.?
(according to Cal M who was on both trips).

2 Humpbacks went under the boat 2 times and then swam slowly next to the boat.?

Lots of humpbacks (apparently feeding); lots of flukes, with light winds and 4 to 6 ft swell.?

30ish passengers with the majority 18-20 yr old students from Austria led by a teacher.?

Captain Dave
Dennis
Kelly

CINC
Cal Meuser
Laura Shelton (PID)
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From langle411 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 23 21:51:59 2012
From: langle411 at gmail.com (Lisa Angle)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:51:59 -0800
Subject: [CINC] 3pm Condor Express 2/23
In-Reply-To: <1330056218.40229.YahooMailNeo@web160104.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
References: <1330056218.40229.YahooMailNeo@web160104.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAHSVO1AN6SKjkypWEc5g8RRKskaSP2QS96cBUinDVqNa2rEtuQ@mail.gmail.com>

The 12 noon trip today was a lot like this.

500 long-beaked commons
8-10 humpbacks

Capt. Dave searched long and hard for whales. Then at about 2 pm his
high-tech sighting device came through. He got a cell phone call from a
fishing boat that had spotted humpbacks.

I was happy for the passengers who seemed to be quite interested in whales,
including some inquisitive kids.

On Thursday, February 23, 2012, Laura Shelton wrote:

> Sightings:
> 300 Common Dolphins
> 10 Humpback Whales
>
> REALLY Great later afternoon on the water. Humpbacks breaching in the far
> distance (1 than 2 together) as we drove approximately 14 miles to what I
> am guessing was the 12 noon sighting spot. 12 noon trip report will be
> posted by Lisa A.
> (according to Cal M who was on both trips).
>
> 2 Humpbacks went under the boat 2 times and then swam slowly next to the
> boat.
>
> Lots of humpbacks (apparently feeding); lots of flukes, with light winds
> and 4 to 6 ft swell.
>
> 30ish passengers with the majority 18-20 yr old students from Austria led
> by a teacher.
>
> Captain Dave
> Dennis
> Kelly
>
> CINC
> Cal Meuser
> Laura Shelton (PID)
>
>
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From captlee48 at aol.com  Thu Feb 23 23:54:14 2012
From: captlee48 at aol.com (Lee Fleischer)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:54:14 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Nature: Ocean Giants
Message-ID: <30030A9B-2D83-4760-98A6-0EA5E2619A02@aol.com>

Just got done watching PBS airing of Nature: Ocean Giants. It's all about our friends the amazing cetacea!

If you did not get to see it make sure you do the next time it airs. Or get the DVD - it's a treasure!

Best regards ...

Lee Fleischer
Captlee48 at aol.com
805.452.4338 (cell)
Sent from my iPhone

From ppetrich39 at me.com  Fri Feb 24 08:12:57 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:12:57 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Nature: Ocean Giants
In-Reply-To: <30030A9B-2D83-4760-98A6-0EA5E2619A02@aol.com>
References: <30030A9B-2D83-4760-98A6-0EA5E2619A02@aol.com>
Message-ID: <98048B84-CF09-48E6-85D2-0E6C908BC4B1@me.com>

Ocean People, 
 Thanks Lee. The three hours are three separate topics. Don't let the first hour's vivid depiction of the continual  encounter migrating Gray Whales have with Orca's turn you and your children away from them all.. The 2nd hour is a marvelous study of Cetacea intelligence and interaction with humans (pre and post hunting). The last hour does the same fantastic job with the mysteries behind the way they use sound to hunt, navigate, and communicate. The video photography is amazing! Number to purchases: (800) 336-1917.  
 
On Feb 23, 2012, at 11:54 PM, Lee Fleischer wrote:

> Just got done watching PBS airing of Nature: Ocean Giants. It's all about our friends the amazing cetacea!
> 
> If you did not get to see it make sure you do the next time it airs. Or get the DVD - it's a treasure!
> 
> Best regards ...
> 
> Lee Fleischer
> Captlee48 at aol.com
> 805.452.4338 (cell)
> Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
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From CalMeuser at aol.com  Fri Feb 24 08:26:25 2012
From: CalMeuser at aol.com (CalMeuser at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:26:25 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] Favorite momemt in time
Message-ID: <3402a.33223d59.3c791430@aol.com>

My favorite moment in time had to be yesterday on  the CX.
 
Having a giant Humpback coming to the bow of the  CX and exhaling creating 
a momentary rainbow had to be my favorite  moment in  time.            
 
There were many Humpbacks out there yesterday,  hope  you can get out to 
see them.
 
Cal Meuser.
 
 
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From vivi at fleurdev.com  Fri Feb 24 10:49:49 2012
From: vivi at fleurdev.com (Vivi Teston)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:49:49 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor PID Saturday 2/25, 12-2:30
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W7C1BF1678AFB27B334C7EDE6A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W7C1BF1678AFB27B334C7EDE6A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAAef6U0qN=7Fpj-TDJS0r1-Udz7sHoyJw6R050tGr1Cg_FB_4A@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Morgan.

I can take this spot if its just the naturalist position but not PID.
Please let me know if that works.

805-565-1648

Thanks,

Vivi Teston


On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM, Morgan Coffey <rustgarden at msn.com> wrote:

>  Seems I need to leave town this Saturday.
>
> I can still cover the morning shift, but my 12-2:30 is now available.
>
> Hope this news can make someone happy.
>
> Morgan
>
> _______________________________________________
> Channel_islands_naturalist_corps mailing list
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From trekkin.rose at gmail.com  Fri Feb 24 11:02:52 2012
From: trekkin.rose at gmail.com (Rose Messina)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:02:52 -0800
Subject: [CINC] IPCO 2/23/2012
Message-ID: <CA+dp0=EkzgThTUuQntK571iUQSqA9-e4bAm4MqU7UivgE4XXsg@mail.gmail.com>

Sightings:  500+ common dolphins
                5 humpbacks

We headed south toward Anacapa hoping to catch up with the lone gray whale
that had been sighted in the morning.  Midway in the channel we were joined
with a few dolphins, then a few more, and finally they were everywhere!
 The dolphins were 360 degrees around the boat, as far as the eye could
see.   Needless to say, the passengers were thrilled. We didn't catch up
with the morning whale, but had a great trip up the backside of Anacapa,
through the gap and continued west for a bit in search of the elusive
whales.

We were about to give up and return to port when Andrea spotted spouts
further west.  What a fantastic show!  We at first encountered two whales
who were feeding, spending long periods of time under water.  Next we found
three more.  Two actually seemed to be swimming in sync, surfacing
together, blowing together and diving together.    Jimmy stopped the boat
because they were so close to the boat.  We saw pec slaps, tail lobs and a
breach!

We were 45 minutes late getting back to the dock, but no one was upset.

Thanks to Captain Jimmy, Andrea  and Luke for a great day on the water.

Rose Messina
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From garydel at aol.com  Fri Feb 24 19:30:30 2012
From: garydel at aol.com (garydel at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:30:30 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] Condor 2/24 noon trip
Message-ID: <8CEC184F4499576-2210-7315@webmail-d131.sysops.aol.com>


The Count...

Approx. 250 common dolphins in a rather spread out pod
1 super shy Hump
1 very freindly Hump
4 or 5 coastal bottlenose.


Of course, the second Humpback sighting was the highlight. With a heads-up from the Ranger 85, Cpt. Dave put the Condor on top of a curious humpy who kept the guests (about 42) running from one side of the Condor to the other. Lots of very close encounters, a couple of rolling behaviors and sort of spy hops pleased all aboard. There were at least 2 other humpies in the vicinity, and at a distance.

Light to moderate seas, rolling fog in places, cool and with light winds.

A good tour thanks to Capt. Dave, Denis and Matt. Debbie Shelley was aboard as Naturalist and I got one (mediocre) PID shot of the first, shy humpy. The friendly humpy was always too close and never did show flukes!

Gary Delanoeye
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Fri Feb 24 20:59:28 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie shelley)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:59:28 -0800
Subject: [CINC] condor 2:30 truio
Message-ID: <COL112-W292DE4EE46BE1F9E03E8C8CD6B0@phx.gbl>


11 humpback whales
 
Most of the passenger's were student's  from SBCC marine biology.  We headed out to find the 2 humpbacks we had seen on the noon trip.  We encountered heavy fog and cold temps.  the Condor crew never gave up hope and finally at about 3:30 the miracle came, not really a miracle, but just the great crew of the Condor.  Thanks to the eagle eye of Captain Dave we came upon a pod of 5 humpbacks, then 3 behind us and an 2 more out in the distance.  It was a great show.  What's the deal with the humpie's come back so soon.   I guess the missed us as much as we missed them!  We all were a bit cold but everyone on board was very happy.  There were humpbacks spouting in the distance we did not have time to see.   Another great (cold) day in paradise.   A big huge thanks to the crew for never giving up!   Thanks Captain Dave, Dennis and Matt.  Rae and Debbie Shelley.   		 	   		  
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 25 09:18:22 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:18:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Largest no discharge zone in nation created here in
	California - 3 miles
Message-ID: <1330190302.98002.YahooMailNeo@web180104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://www.epa.gov/region9/mediacenter/nodischarge/?
."...Friends of the Earth. ?The actions taken today by the U.S. EPA, the State of California, and the thousands of Californians who supported the Clean Coast Act mean that cruise lines and the shipping industry can no longer use California?s valuable coastal and bay waters as their toilet.?

From jguttman1 at verizon.net  Sat Feb 25 10:14:54 2012
From: jguttman1 at verizon.net (JOANNA GUTTMAN)
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:14:54 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Feb. 24, IPCO - Fantastic
Message-ID: <2ED5607515C042EA8E388FFFDE2F87A7@JoannaG>

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, IPCO Whale Watch Trips

 

AM trip:  7 Humpbacks

27 passengers from Germany, France, Ireland, East Coast of the US, and locals.

 

FANTASTIC! It was calm but overcast, visibility about 8 miles.  We followed a pair of relaxed, slow moving whales for quite a while; passengers got many good fluke shots.  We could see blows and flukes a little farther away. Saw 2 spy hops and a breach in the distance.  We moved to get a better view of one whale that was rolling and raising its flippers.  It was rolling through a field of floating kelp, catching the stems of kelp on its head and flippers.  One, lone sea lion was playing in the kelp with it.  After a short time the whale approached the boat.  It passed under the boat several times, floated along side the boat three times and stuck its head up next to the boat twice, looking at us and exhaling whale breath and steam on the passengers. It was the most fantastic sighting of a humpback I have experienced in the ten years I've been going out.  I expect IPCO will be posting pictures of this experience. 

 

 

PM trip: Think it was the same 7 whales but in two groups.

12 passengers, mostly local with nice cameras.

 

Calm seas but fog had developed, visibility in places only about ? mile.   The whales were apparently feeding at a depth.  They were coming up all around us but just taking one or two breaths and diving again.  This behavior and the fog made it difficult to get good photos.  A pod of 200 common dolphins joined us for a short time.

 

CINC Naturalist Tom Boyd, Captain Jimmy, and mates Luke and Dani added to the education and enjoyment.



 Joanna Guttman
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From vivi at fleurdev.com  Sat Feb 25 20:44:04 2012
From: vivi at fleurdev.com (Vivi Teston)
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:44:04 -0800
Subject: [CINC] NOON TRIP ON THE CONDOR 2/25/2012
Message-ID: <CAAef6U16jFAhNaJtpGXmd7nfc+nGWi3A1tsoofG9QaQaFrxgag@mail.gmail.com>

What an extraordinary day spent in the Santa Barbara Channel by 100
passengers from many foreign countries , many states around the US , a few
locals , Captain Matt, Dave , Matt in the galley & the naturalists Bart,
Brian, Laura as PID & myself as well as Bob Perry & Eric Zimmerman .

It was a chilly day even before we left the harbor and the passengers
unlike many trips leaving the harbor were fully prepared with jackets, hats
, scarves & even gloves, but with enthusiasm from the get go to venture out
in the cold in search of cetaceans.

We ventured towards where humpbacks had just been seen sighted on the AM
trip& didnt encounter any ( not right away ) but instead were delighted by
the sight of those Black dorsal fins moving swiftly through the water ,
travelling  like a pack of wolves through the sea, Yes, 5 Beautiful Orcas
all lined up in formation & as if that was not wonderful enough , there was
a Baby Orca amongst them . Capt. Matt kept the boat moving with them until
everyone had their fill of Killer whales & it was time to head off to look
for Humpbacks . Spouts off in the distance kept the crowd cheering &
excited & just as soon as we pulled into the Humpbacks  location a Full
Breach in the distance while others were doing tail lobs & pec slaps. I
believe the count was 4-5 in close vicintiy with other spouts off in the
distance. Suddenly one humpback was heading straight toward the boat &
again another Breach !! The passengers went wild. Tail flukes, lobs, pec
slaps & breaches what more could we want. All the activity of the whales &
moving from side to side on the boat kept the passengers minds off how
actually chilly it was . .

Just as we were turning to head for home a lone humpback surfaced near the
boat , gave a few breaths & gave us the Beautiful humpback tail fluke .. a
lasting memory burned into the memory of hearts, minds & cameras.

Luckily for us the 3PM trip had been cancelled on the CX , so when we
encountered 2 separate Pods of 500 Common Dolphins each, we were all able
to enjoy their incredible beauty , bow riding , jumping, spinning . I'm
sure the tip jar was full to thank the  Capt. & crew for a splendid day at
sea !


Vivi Teston  CINC
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Sun Feb 26 06:40:19 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:40:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] San Miguel Island Elephant seals abounding -  VC Star
Message-ID: <1330267219.84825.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/25/elephant-seals-abound-on-san-miguel-island/?


By Zeke Barlow, ?plus new video narrated by Brent Stewart and ?photos by Juan Carlo

...population increasing exponentially...remarkable recovery...pretty inspiring...remarkable?
"...have come a long way since 1882, when they were feared to be on the verge of extinction..."
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From seagoinggirl at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 26 07:37:49 2012
From: seagoinggirl at yahoo.com (Tamara Thompson)
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:37:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Island Packers Feb 25
Message-ID: <1330270669.69426.YahooMailNeo@web121504.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

What an exceptional day spent out on the water.? 38 passengers, Capt. Lee, crew Dee Dee, Steve and me the volunteer Tamara.

Went out looking for Grays and Humpbacks and to our delight found 5 Orcas and a baby.? That was a very special treat. After chasing the Orcas for a while we ran into 3 Humpbacks playing in kelp.

The afternoon trip was also a great one.? The Island Packers boat was mugged by three Humpbacks for about 45 mins.? Spy hoping, fluking, going underneath the boat.? The passenger of 78 really enjoyed the show.
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From j_bar_j at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 26 07:49:38 2012
From: j_bar_j at hotmail.com (Joel E. Justin)
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:49:38 -0800
Subject: [CINC] 2/25 on SRI...
Message-ID: <COL122-DS66F55D4F14C71DF70BE1DBE680@phx.gbl>

I had the opportunity to escort 14 visitors for a half day trip to Santa Rosa yesterday. The marine layer hindered the visibility, but they still got good views of Anacapa and Santa Cruz on the way over. The wildflowers on the island are probably near their peak, but with the reduced rain this year, not quite as brilliant as the last two years. None the less, yarrow, California poppy, paintbrush, Island monkey flower, Morning glory and blue dicks were all in bloom.

The two highlights of the trip were seeing two island foxes as we hiked towards the ranch. While foxes are ?no big deal? on Santa Cruz, the fox recovery on Rosa hasn?t been nearly as dramatic and the foxes there aren?t as used to humans, so they tend to be much more elusive. The visitors were very excited to see a pair of only 350 or so in the world.

The second highlight was spotting a juvenile bald eagle soaring along the coast towards the ranch. We were at the top of the Torrey pines trail when the eagle was spotted. It was being harassed by a Red tailed hawk. As the eagle did its acrobatics to allude the hawk, we could see the mottled topside and what I thought looked like a head beginning to turn white. Also evident were the two blue wing tags indicative of a Northern island born eagle. Unfortunately I couldn?t read the tag numbers to get a positive ID on the bird.

Every day spent on the islands is a special day, but this one especially so.

Joel...

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From diver23 at cox.net  Sun Feb 26 17:51:27 2012
From: diver23 at cox.net (Kevin Bailey)
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:51:27 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor Express Sunday 2/26
Message-ID: <004b01ccf4f2$5926cdc0$0b746940$@net>

AM trip

1 shy Gray whale headed back to Alaska - we saw her/him just a couple quick
times and they no more

Then we headed out to where the Humpbacks have been seen and found them
again

Many spouts all around but the official count is 6 Humpbacks that were
really close to the boat with lots of flukes and swim-bys 

Spouts and lots of activity was seen in distance; rolling; feeding; pec
slapping in distance

 

PM trip

About a mile out of harbor a fairly large group of gulls and pelicans and a
few common dolphins mixed in on our way to the same area north of AI

8 Humpbacks in our immediate area with many more in the distance - easily
over a dozen within a mile of us

More of the same rolling, feeding, fluking, lots of trumpeting and some
whale breath 

Water was great and smooth, sun was out all day

Another awesome day on the water

Only thing missing was those Orcas from yesterday . who must still be in the
area because the dolphins and sea lions were really spare all day!

 

No 3pm trip

 

Kevin Bailey

 

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From mr.zalophus at gmail.com  Sun Feb 26 18:40:21 2012
From: mr.zalophus at gmail.com (Mr Zalophus)
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:40:21 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Orcas
Message-ID: <CA+6Q2B7gBQp_Os2d0deFtbuCPKJXzJKd6=RH4LHm9htaKahvUA@mail.gmail.com>

Colleagues,

Photos of the Orcas seen in the Channel yesterday by IPCO boats and the
Condor Express are now online at
www.CondorExpressPhotos.com

Among the 6 animals you will see a very very young calf.

best fishes

Bob Perry
Condor Express
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From whalephoto at earthlink.net  Mon Feb 27 02:46:29 2012
From: whalephoto at earthlink.net (Bernardo Alps)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:46:29 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
Subject: [CINC] Big Miracle and the Facts Behind the Movie
Message-ID: <32351422.1330339590416.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi all.

The movie "Big Miracle" starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski continues its run in movie theaters http://www.everybodyloveswhales.com/.  It is a fun and entertaining feature, if you can overlook some pretty big inaccuracies like the vocalizations of the animals and especially the fact that the three whales are portrayed as a father, mother and baby. The bottom line is that, just like the true events on which it is based, the movie is helping to raise awareness about gray whales and the marine environment in general. 

Here are links to three resources that give some background about the actual rescue that took place in 1988.

The first is a blog by Alaska photographer Bill Hess. He lives among the Inupiat and is very sensitive to their culture and traditions. Hess is the author of an amazing book about the bowhead hunt titled "The Gift of the Whale" (http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0002/bhintro.htm). He was present throughout the events and has written about them quite extensively in his blog. It is a fascinating read because he adds a lot of detail and background and his photos are not only amazing but they tell the story in their own way. "The movie, Big Miracle, and what I witnessed in real life" is spread out in 15 entries in his blog Logbook Wasilla, http://www.logbookwasilla.com/logbookwasilla/2012/2/3/the-movie-big-miracle-and-what-i-witnessed-in-real-life-part.html.

The second is an account by Anchorage Daily News reporter Richard Mauer who covered the events back then and wrote this piece from his notes, http://www.adn.com/2012/02/02/2297759/1988-barrow-whale-rescue-the-real.html. It is accompanied by a nice set of photos by  photographer Bill Roth.

The last one is a question and answer with Alaska Fisheries Science Center biologist Dave Withrow who worked the event for NOAA, on the NOAA website, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/stories/2012/02/2_1_2012_bigmiracle.html.

Hopefully the movie will get folks to come out on the boats to see these amazing animals and then we will have a chance to take over where it leaves off and give them some accurate information. 


Take care,

Bernardo

From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Mon Feb 27 07:49:57 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:49:57 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Big Miracle and the Facts Behind the Movie
In-Reply-To: <32351422.1330339590416.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <32351422.1330339590416.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <246D59B1-88B2-4E45-9507-C54C70CD7DD4@aol.com>

I loved the film and the inaccuracies were common at the time. It brought back vivid memories for me, without all the electronic media as today, I would eat lunch in my car to catch the updates on radio and dash home to watch the TV coverage. It was a time for people uniting to save creatures that they had no previous connection with. And, brought in people like the whaling natives and an oilman that would otherwise have very opposing views about saving three whales.

I agree that it raises awareness and it is akin to our own local stories for the recovery of the island fox and bald eagles. The unity of man for a single purchase is a wonderful thing.

Calm seas,

Catherine French

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


On Feb 27, 2012, at 2:46 AM, Bernardo Alps <whalephoto at earthlink.net> wrote:

Hi all.

The movie "Big Miracle" starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski continues its run in movie theaters http://www.everybodyloveswhales.com/.  It is a fun and entertaining feature, if you can overlook some pretty big inaccuracies like the vocalizations of the animals and especially the fact that the three whales are portrayed as a father, mother and baby. The bottom line is that, just like the true events on which it is based, the movie is helping to raise awareness about gray whales and the marine environment in general. 

Here are links to three resources that give some background about the actual rescue that took place in 1988.

The first is a blog by Alaska photographer Bill Hess. He lives among the Inupiat and is very sensitive to their culture and traditions. Hess is the author of an amazing book about the bowhead hunt titled "The Gift of the Whale" (http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0002/bhintro.htm). He was present throughout the events and has written about them quite extensively in his blog. It is a fascinating read because he adds a lot of detail and background and his photos are not only amazing but they tell the story in their own way. "The movie, Big Miracle, and what I witnessed in real life" is spread out in 15 entries in his blog Logbook Wasilla, http://www.logbookwasilla.com/logbookwasilla/2012/2/3/the-movie-big-miracle-and-what-i-witnessed-in-real-life-part.html.

The second is an account by Anchorage Daily News reporter Richard Mauer who covered the events back then and wrote this piece from his notes, http://www.adn.com/2012/02/02/2297759/1988-barrow-whale-rescue-the-real.html. It is accompanied by a nice set of photos by  photographer Bill Roth.

The last one is a question and answer with Alaska Fisheries Science Center biologist Dave Withrow who worked the event for NOAA, on the NOAA website, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/stories/2012/02/2_1_2012_bigmiracle.html.

Hopefully the movie will get folks to come out on the boats to see these amazing animals and then we will have a chance to take over where it leaves off and give them some accurate information. 


Take care,

Bernardo
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From NSwan15541 at aol.com  Mon Feb 27 12:04:42 2012
From: NSwan15541 at aol.com (NSwan15541 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:04:42 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [CINC] sunday2/26 on the ipco islander
Message-ID: <2d82f.57dfb5e6.3c7d3bda@aol.com>

on the way over to scorpion, we saw several pods of humpbacks and to the  
delight of all, they were up close and personal  -----spy 
hopping,breaching,showing beautiful flukes ,a great  show!
     it was a most beautiful  day at the V  C---foxes,birds, people having 
a good time.
     thanks capt. anthony and his wonderful helpers who  really work hard 
loading and unloading the hikers and camper gear and for  helping me with my 
walker.
     a smooth ride back , more humps showing  off.
marty flam was the hike leader and also overnight camper and natalie   
swan...vc
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Mon Feb 27 12:20:54 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie shelley)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:20:54 -0800
Subject: [CINC] IPOC Feb 26th
Message-ID: <COL112-W26C221FD2117BF4499D7EECD690@phx.gbl>


Totally, amazing, awesome, day.
 
9 humpbacks
24 common dolphin
2 ballons
 
About 30 passengers.  Spotted the humpbacks about 1/2 hour after departure. Had some close up views of about 4 humpbacks, then they decided to go off to the Ranger 85 and really gave them a show by breaching several times right next to them.  We ventured on to Anacapa, and found a young whale in the shipping lanes rolling and pec slapping.  It was a little scary because there were 5 container ships all in a row.  Luckily he moved out of the way.   Everyone very pleased with their encounters with the whales.   
 
Second trip
11 humpbacks
100 common dolpin
 
About 45 passengers.  Spotted whales again.  This time we had 4 whales that stayed with us about an hour.  They would keep going under the boat, behind the boat, in front of the boat.  They rolled around. trumpeted, scared one passenger, as she grabbed me in fear, but got over that quickly.  We all got the wonderful whale spray on us as a souvenir.  We were unable to leave because of the close encounter of the whales, finally the Ranger 85 got the whales attention and we were off to Anacapa.  There were whales breaching all around us.  We changes course to get a closer look at one of the breaching whales.  He put on a great show also, tail lobbing, pec slapping a 2 breaches close to the boat.  With only 1 hour left Captain Lee made sure we got a close up of Anacapa ant the Arch.  Most of the passenger asked if we were chumming or did we train the whales.  Everyone was in total awe and are all coming back for more.   Thanks to the crew Paige, Luke and Captain Lee.  Debbie Shelley and Lisa Rizzo   Another awesome day in paradise.   We are so very lucky for all these great encounters with these gentle giants. 		 	   		  
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 27 12:32:02 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:32:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] Big Miracle and the Facts Behind the Movie
In-Reply-To: <32351422.1330339590416.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <32351422.1330339590416.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <1330374722.75221.YahooMailNeo@web180103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hi?Bernardo?& Rainlist,

Thanks for all the interesting info. ?Manhattan Beach is the only place I see it's playing now.??Hope somebody lets us know if it plays (again?) in ?Ventura or SB counties or an ?DVD rental release date is?announced.? ? ?

Marty


________________________________
 From: Bernardo Alps <whalephoto at earthlink.net>
To: CINC <channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org> 
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 2:46 AM
Subject: [CINC] Big Miracle and the Facts Behind the Movie
 
Hi all.

The movie "Big Miracle" starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski continues its run in movie theaters http://www.everybodyloveswhales.com/.? It is a fun and entertaining feature, if you can overlook some pretty big inaccuracies like the vocalizations of the animals and especially the fact that the three whales are portrayed as a father, mother and baby. The bottom line is that, just like the true events on which it is based, the movie is helping to raise awareness about gray whales and the marine environment in general. 

Here are links to three resources that give some background about the actual rescue that took place in 1988.

The first is a blog by Alaska photographer Bill Hess. He lives among the Inupiat and is very sensitive to their culture and traditions. Hess is the author of an amazing book about the bowhead hunt titled "The Gift of the Whale" (http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0002/bhintro.htm). He was present throughout the events and has written about them quite extensively in his blog. It is a fascinating read because he adds a lot of detail and background and his photos are not only amazing but they tell the story in their own way. "The movie, Big Miracle, and what I witnessed in real life" is spread out in 15 entries in his blog Logbook Wasilla, http://www.logbookwasilla.com/logbookwasilla/2012/2/3/the-movie-big-miracle-and-what-i-witnessed-in-real-life-part.html.

The second is an account by Anchorage Daily News reporter Richard Mauer who covered the events back then and wrote this piece from his notes, http://www.adn.com/2012/02/02/2297759/1988-barrow-whale-rescue-the-real.html. It is accompanied by a nice set of photos by? photographer Bill Roth.

The last one is a question and answer with Alaska Fisheries Science Center biologist Dave Withrow who worked the event for NOAA, on the NOAA website, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/stories/2012/02/2_1_2012_bigmiracle.html.

Hopefully the movie will get folks to come out on the boats to see these amazing animals and then we will have a chance to take over where it leaves off and give them some accurate information. 


Take care,

Bernardo
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From kensword at cox.net  Mon Feb 27 17:44:06 2012
From: kensword at cox.net (Kenneth A. Tatro)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:44:06 -0800
Subject: [CINC] IPCO Vanguard, Sat, 25 Feb'12
Message-ID: <97DEA5F5-7EE0-454B-AA55-42739B5048CE@cox.net>

Hi Folks,

The Count:

Cetaceans:

AM - 	400 Common Dolphin
	7 Humpbacks

PM - 7 Humpbacks

Birds: across the day, largely, very few.

A Couple of each, Western Gull, Cormorant, and hand full of Brown Pelicans.

Except,  in the morning, a huge flock of Western Grebes very shortly out of Channel Islands Harbor, sitting on the water, just hanging out as if awaiting orders for the next event. Easily 1000 plus as we had to move through them to get beyond. An interesting sight in itself.

How many times can we say this is the best we WW run have seen, and then have it topped on our next run, or perhaps a couple down the line??

Saturday was one of those days.

In the AM, ?

Out of the harbor about a half an hour and we came across the Commons, not quite a "mega pod" but a very large pod even so, and much to the delight of the 17 folks coming out for whales. Capt. Jason did some turns to entertain both the dolphins and our contemporary whalers. As is the usual case, the Dolphin took to the wakes of the Vanguard, like bears to honey, and the show was on. Two people were so satisfied, that, that was enough to justify the Vangurd's fare.

However, we were not done. The Condor, Range 85 and Inland Adventure were hanging out with three Humpbacks at the Platform line and we were heading out to see them. Coming in slowly, the Condor had to break off and head back, giving us some room to ease on in with the rest of the group. Three Humpbacks were definitely entertaining the Ranger, then three more came up just before us about 200 yard off. So we shut down to an idle to wait and see. Not long to wait, these three were very curious about us and came right over to check US out. Who was watching who?? They cruised right up to our starboard side and seeminly pause before moving around the stern and then one did a diving turn back under the boat and out again on the starboard side. 

By this time Ranger had to head out and the three there, came over to join in the fun here. Soon we were surrounded by very curious and playful Humpbacks. Then they moved off just a bit, only to turn and come back to our stern, split to both sides. Then we had another Hump back show up from who knows where, so 7 in the group.

Well, with this close encounter, everyone got the Whale Breath treatment, on several occasions, as we had suggested we might if we saw some whales. They did not disappoint. The playfulness went on for about an hour or more, largely off our starboard but she on the port. They would bunch up, roll and shallow dive seemingly over and under one another, not twenty five feet away. Then they started trumpeting, several times, ? and in the midst of all this commotion one began to sing, YES you got it, SINGING the whale song. I've only heard that, LIVE, once before. What a treat.  What an amazing treat!!

The Vanguard was comprehensively and thoroughly mugged. We told the folks, there would be no extra charge for the extensive show.

On the PM run, ...

So the afternoon trip, with about twenty plus folks, was sure to be something far less, as it often is with these whales, ? (heh, heh) Not so.!!

No dolphins sighted, as we heard there were Orca in the Channel, so maybe they got the word and bugged out. Folks were hoping to see the Orca, now that we knew they were nearby. Yet, it would be a trade off, Orca or other cetacea. We don't see them together unless we have Orca going after one of them, so the others will usually move off.

But we were, betting that our playful 7 just might be hanging out in the same area and we might be able to catch up to them once again.  

At first it was looking a bit grim, no sightings as we approach the area. 

Continuing on, and on, ? no whales.  Then, up popped two Humpbacks moving quite steadily, right along side of us with the same heading about 200 yards off our port side. They seemed to be on a mission. No diving, just steady moving, blowing as they surfaced, yet not much under water. 

So we kept pace with them, slowly closing for better looks, or was it they, closing toward us??  Then up popped two more, then a third and then a forth, so we now had six, as the fast movers joined in the gathering. They were definitely interested in us.  We had to shut down as they came right over and started the "same ol' stuff" of the AM trip. DARN!!

They went under us and around us, checking us out as if they were the TSA. They really wanted to know everything about us. One came up perpendicular to the port side, slowly surfaced, rostrum out of, yet parallel with the water, and hung there for about a minute or two, just looking us over. Mean while the others were wanting to know what we had in the trunk, checking out the stern very, very thoroughly, under and around it, two or three times. Then the trumpeting began again, just a few blasts, but enough to satisfy the folks with a slight start, as what was that? No singing this time, but the whale breath treatment was generously offered for all to appreciate. And appreciate they did.

Then one came around, full length, along the port side and drifted slowly to the surface, yet not quite, just about a foot under water, stroking the Vanguard with its' pectoral, as it gradually move forward and down. In the very clear waters of the Channel, every one got a full on, crystal clear view of the entire live whale, in full detail, as it scoped out the boat, tactilely, as well as visually. Amazing, ? just amazing!! 

It was getting late and these guys did not let up, as the sun was getting low and began to glisten off the water, this crowd of Humpbacks moved right into the glint on our starboard side, in threes and fours, with beautifully coordinated slow sequential and pairs diving, flukes up all. The cameras were humming to say the least, then, ? and all day. 

Gradually they began to depart, yet still playing with one another as they slowly headed out. 

Now this was what was happening in the water. 

On the boat, crew member Danniel's eight year old daughter, Kaija, was working on a science project for her school class, trying to video Dolphins underwater. She had a small digital camera, encased in an underwater camera case and they tied and duct taped it to the long pole of the line hook and held it under the water when we came across the dolphins. Pretty cool. 

Then they saw me filling out the sighting report sheet and asked if I would teach, Kaija, how to fill out one of her own to go along with her project. So we sat down and went through all the little boxes, talked about each one, what we had seen and began to fill it out. Soon, Kaija, had her own sighting report sheet all prepared and ready to go. Very close to the end of the first trip, Kaija and I sat down and had our lunches together, she with her ham and cheese, and me with my home made burger, and some assistance from Kaija, in adding in the lettuce, tomato and onions. It was nice. Then she smiled at me, ? I took it as in approval.

So we had folks from, Sweden, Camarillo, Bakersfield, Port Hueneme, Tennessee, Indiana, and India, enjoying the two runs at the very able hands of Captan Jason, crew Danniel and Joel. 

Yours truly, was the solo Naturalist on these two runs, another fantastic day on the water to put at the top of the list.

Ken Tatro  

From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 28 08:11:38 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:11:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] HOW TO USE CINC LENDING LIBRARY
Message-ID: <1330445498.51354.YahooMailNeo@web180102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

WHAT:? The new?Eugene Radding?CINC Lending Library and continuing CINP Library.?

WHERE & HOW TO USE:? At the CINP Lagomarsino Visitor Center in Ventura, ask the ranger on duty for library access in order to browse and check-out or to return your material. ? Write your name, contact information, items and date borrowed or returned on sheet in library.

FOR USE OF:? CINC?volunteers, all Park and Sanctuary volunteers,?concessionaires, co-operators, partners and,?NPS and CINMS?employees.

THANK YOU TO:? Generous donors and facilitating?Ranger Bill Faulkner.

SKYDRIVE:??Continue to download volunteer documents such as
 training manuals, photo ID files, and other archived educational materials maintained by Joel Justin.
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=a4b2402948fa1ee1&sc=documents.


Marty Flam
Volunteer Librarian
COMMENTS & ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS MOST?WELCOME!

cc:? Shauna, Dave, Bill, Joel??????
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From klez18 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 28 08:12:20 2012
From: klez18 at sbcglobal.net (Marty Flam)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:12:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [CINC] All CI Proceedings now available; Next Oct. 23-26 in Ventura
Message-ID: <1330445540.20647.YahooMailNeo@web180104.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

California Islands Symposia Written Proceedings & Registration for 2012?

The California Islands Symposia present recent findings in natural and cultural science and management on California's islands, including the Channel Islands and those off the west coast of Baja California, Mexico. Held every five years or so since 1965, they are sponsored by agencies, non-profits, conservancies and academics involved in the work and management of the islands.?

Results presented at each symposium were published, all of which is available here digitally at no charge.??


http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/medn/symposia/index.cfm


The last symposium was in 2008, with proceedings ? 2009 by the Institute for Wildlife Studies.?
?
Registration?information for the 8th Symposium, set for October 23-26, 2012 in Ventura:. ??

http://californiaislands.net/

http://www.catalinaconservancy.org/index.php?s=wildlife&p=california_islands_symposium


(Enjoy Antonio Busciello's photo.)
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From shauna.bingham at noaa.gov  Tue Feb 28 09:23:29 2012
From: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov (Shauna Bingham)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:23:29 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CINC OUTREACH: March and April
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Hello CINC Volunteers:

This email is to remind you that you can go to VolunteerSpot to sign-up for
the following March Outreach Events:

*March 8 (Thursday): Hollister Elementary School Science Night, Santa
Barbara*
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*March 18 (Sunday): Celebration of Whales Festival, Channel Islands Harbor/
Oxnard *
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And a heads-up that April will be a very busy month for outreach, here are
our planned events which will be available on VolunteerSpot in March:

*April 14:* *Whale Day at Lea Carrillo State
Park<http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=616>
*

*April 14:**Ventura Earth Day Eco Fest<http://www.venturaearthday.org/details/>
*

*April 21-22, 2012:* *Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific Earth
Day<http://channelislands.noaa.gov/focus/%CAhttp://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/earth_day_celebration/>
*

*April 21-22, 2012:* *Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival<http://sbearthday.org/>
*


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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)
http://channelislands.noaa.gov/
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From debbiemshelley at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 28 10:01:28 2012
From: debbiemshelley at hotmail.com (Debbie Shelley)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:01:28 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Condor tues.
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All trips canceled.   Debbie Shelley
Sent from my iPhone

From ppetrich39 at me.com  Tue Feb 28 10:46:39 2012
From: ppetrich39 at me.com (paul jr petrich)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:46:39 -0800
Subject: [CINC] San Miguel Island Elephant seals abounding -  VC Star
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Thanks Marty,
 Of  related interest, according to Buster Hyder ( as quoted in Marla Daily's book on Santa Barbara Island ), the Hyder family was sent down to Guadalupe Island by the University of California in 1916 to kill and bring back remains of a couple ( or a few ) Elephant Seals for the same reason the Smithsonian sent scientist there, as described by Brent Stewart. Buster said they feared the species was near extinction, and that?" the bones of the ones we killed are in Berkeley."  The photo of Mrs. Hyder shooting an Elephant Seal on display in the Santa Barbara Island's visitor center is actually a photo from Marla Daily's book taken on Guadalupe Island during that hunt for the University of California. The Hyder's, who lived on Santa Barbara Island during those years, and who travelled between all the Channel Islands for years, never saw an Elephant Seal on any of the Channel Islands. However, they did take one or two alive to the very popular ocean front amusement park in Long Beach and put them on display there for profit.    Paul
On Feb 26, 2012, at 6:40 AM, Marty Flam wrote:

> http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/25/elephant-seals-abound-on-san-miguel-island/ 
> 
> By Zeke Barlow,  plus new video narrated by Brent Stewart and  photos by Juan Carlo
> 
> ...population increasing exponentially...remarkable recovery...pretty inspiring...remarkable 
> "...have come a long way since 1882, when they were feared to be on the verge of extinction..."
> 
> 
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From fallenraider42 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 28 11:32:25 2012
From: fallenraider42 at gmail.com (A H)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:32:25 -0800
Subject: [CINC] 2/27 Double Dolphin - Canceled
Message-ID: <CABvArypcHNb+FqOoBXxY0809UzNQVyKh1d6jHeAEVfC1HLVQqQ@mail.gmail.com>

The 10am Double Dolphin trip was canceled due to weather worries.

Hopefully I'll have better luck next time!
Anna Hilliard
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From sally.eagle at cox.net  Tue Feb 28 15:57:37 2012
From: sally.eagle at cox.net (Sally Eagle)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:57:37 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CX all trips cancelled today 2/28
Message-ID: <20120228235744.TNWJ29577.fed1rmfepo201.cox.net@fed1rmimpo210.cox.net>

Rats...knowing they are out there frolicking, too!

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From nymeetsca at gmail.com  Tue Feb 28 17:54:52 2012
From: nymeetsca at gmail.com (HAL ALTMAN)
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:54:52 -0800
Subject: [CINC] CONDOR 9AM TRIP CANCELLED WED, 2/29.
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The noon trip is still a go, so maybe I'll get a shot at seeing some
Humpbacks.
HAL ALTMAN
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From cfrench1366 at aol.com  Mon Feb 27 08:31:22 2012
From: cfrench1366 at aol.com (Catherine French)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:31:22 -0800
Subject: [CINC] L.A.Times: Unprecedented number of sea otter deaths along
	California coast
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From the Los Angeles Times:

Unprecedented number of sea otter deaths along California coast

After being brought back from the brink of extinction, sea otters are again in peril, with an unprecedented number of deaths along the California coast in the last year.

The full story can be viewed at: http://www.latimes.com/la-me-0227-sea-otter-20120227,0,5780570.story?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 j_bar_j at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 29 14:18:47 2012
From: j_bar_j at hotmail.com (Joel E. Justin)
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:18:47 -0800
Subject: [CINC] Orca Info...
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Hi Everyone,
 
You may recall from past trip reports that we had an Orca sighting on 1/11 and a group of Orcas on 2/25. I just got the photos downloaded from the CX and provided them to Alisa Schulman-Janiger to see if she could ID any of them. Her response is below, and it's pretty interesting. If you want to see the photos, you can click on the links at the bottom to view or download. I will leave them there for about a month before I delete them.
 
Enjoy, Joel...

 


> Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:58:29 -0800
> To: j_bar_j at hotmail.com
> From: janiger at cox.net
> Subject: Re: Male Orca on 1/11: ID pics? (CA171B); 12/25: very rare transients!!!
> CC: shauna.bingham at noaa.gov
> 
> Hi, Joel-
> 
> THANKS SO VERY MUCH!! I just downloaded them.
> 
> Whoo-hoo! The male on 1/11/2012 IS our little orphan male - CA171B! He has a 
> VERY distinctive, unique left eyepatch...it looks like a pair of lips! 
> This is DEFINITELY him! He lost his mom when only a few years old. The Condor 
> Express has documented him several times, usually with other whales -
> sometimes 
> by himself. 
> 
> The January 25 encounter: 
> 
> It looks like this is the first time that these whales have been photographed 
> south of Monterey Bay! 
> 
> So far I have IDs for five of these orcas. One of these is CA155; she is 
> seldom-seen transient, first photographed in 1983 in Monterey, CA. CA126 
> was also there, and is likely the new mom - maybe for the first time! 
> She is also seldom-seen, first sighted in Monterey in 1994 (with CA155). 
> I don't have any confirmed sightings of these whales between 1997 and 
> 2007. These have been photographed together several times in 2010. Since 
> we have no photos of her with previous offspring (that I know of), her 
> calf is likely CA126A. 
> 
> Two of the other whales were previously sighted only that I know of (2007) 
> off of Monterey, CA; they have the temporary designations of N170 and N170A. 
> 
> I'll work through your images carefully tonight, looking for the 6th whale. 
> 
> Thanks again!
> 
> Alisa
> -----Original Message------------------------------
> At 08:27 PM 2/28/2012 -0800, you wrote:
> Alisa,
> 
> I finally got the SD cards from the Condor Express. Sorry it took so long.
> I uploaded the Orca photos from 1/11 to:
> 
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=b7f1ea3e50eba624#cid=B7F1EA3E50EBA624&id=B7F1EA3E50EBA624%214090
> 
> Unfortunately, there were only 3 and I don???t think any of them will do
> you much good. But, there was another Orca sighting on 2/25. I uploaded
> them to:
> 
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=b7f1ea3e50eba624#cid=B7F1EA3E50EBA624&id=B7F1EA3E50EBA624%214075
> 
> There are 46 photos and some of them are quite good. Let me know when you
> have downloaded those you want and I???ll delete them from my SkyDrive.
> 
> Joel...
> 
> 
 		 	   		  
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