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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Greetings,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>With charismatic Captain Jimmy at the helm, we had an enjoyable ride to and from Anacapa Island Tuesday 6/23/09. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>On our departure we saw two bottlenose dolphins in the harbor entrance, and two blue whales mid-crossing.</FONT><FONT face=Verdana> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>There were forty-one visitors who landed on the island, including seven kayakers. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>One very special visitor: Fellow Naturalist Valerie Olson, who has been involved as a Corps member since 1996, came to enjoy an off-duty day with her husband. Her enthusiasm for our resources is always at work.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>After the Channel Islands Live Dive program, a sea lion showed up in the Cove with a large chunk taken out of its blubber. I guess we'll never know the story, but the behavior appeared normal and active.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Highlight: Three youngsters Nicole, Daniel, and Shane completed</FONT><FONT face=Verdana> their Junior Ranger booklets on the island trip. They </FONT><FONT face=Verdana>were "sworn in" back at the CINPS VC and received their treasured badges, pins, and patches. Awesome!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Happy Trails,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Debra </FONT></DIV>
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