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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

Presents “Marine Diversity & Abundances throughout the Santa Barbara Channel" through the Lens of Adam Erster

August 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Showcasing the extraordinary marine biodiversity found just off our coast and highlight the critical role the Channel plays in global ocean ecosystems.

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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series

Presents “Marine Diversity & Abundances throughout the Santa Barbara Channel” Through the Lens of Adam Ernster

August 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Showcasing the extraordinary marine biodiversity found just off our coast and highlight the critical role the Channel plays in global ocean ecosystems.

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"The Swiftest Recovery: Island Fox Chronicles" Photography by Chuck Graham

May 22, 2025 to August 24, 2025

Highlighting a remarkable conservation victory: the island fox.

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