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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><U>AI via Islander 7/7/09 Highlights:</U></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>Common dolphins - Dcs</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>North Shore cruise with many pelican fledglings on the West end</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>31 landing human visitors </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>*</STRONG> 2 gull nests remaining with unhatched eggs</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><U>AI via Vanguard 7/8/09 Highlights:</U></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>Dcs throughout the trip, and approx. 20 outside the CI harbor entrance upon departure</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>41 human visitors<STRONG> </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>2 Southern alligator lizards spotted on top of gum plant (most likely catching insects)! </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>A special family came to visit AI on Tues., then watched the Channel Islands Live Dive on Wed. from the CINP VC. Missy</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>earned her JR badge.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>1 Blue whale and 1 Fin whale seen on the journey back</FONT></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>* </STRONG>5 yr old James (quite intelligent for his age) aced his JR booklet and got his badge after the trip. Ditto for Elsie and Henry 5 and 7. </FONT><FONT face=Verdana>What a joy being around young enthusiasts!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>The day gig ended with an outstanding Devil's Hole Pupfish lecture, 5pm@ CINP VC auditorium. The visiting speakers were Death Valley National Park scientists Mike and Kevin, who got to stay 2 days on Anacapa Island. Our own CINP Dave Stoltz has helped train them diving in Devil's Hole (Nevada) where the water temp is 90 degrees Fahrenheit. </FONT><FONT face=Verdana>There are only 38 known DH Pupfish left! </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Best Fishes,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Debra</FONT></DIV>
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