Video Gallery / Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Delta_sub.mov (1.5MB)

Delta Dives

CINMS in partnership with The Fish & Game Commission & UCSB Scientist recently completed a research cruise using the Delta Submersible. The purpose of this project was to collect base-line data for the newly established marine reserves.

This footage was taken from the Delta Submersible in the Channel Islands Nat’l Marine Sanctuary, among the many underwater delights you can view a sixgill shark in its habitat.

Shark.mov (1MB)

Sara_f.mov (1.3MB)

Research Coordinator Sarah Fangman was on a 4 day expedition for Marine Reserves using the Delta Submersible in the proposed Marine Reserves area of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

ROV

During the Sanctuary Quest Mission, April 2002. Side Scan Sonar was used to gather info. about what was on the sea floor.

ROV Video.mov (1MB)

About_sanctuary.mov (860K)

Aerial Sightings

Sanctuary staff and scientists from other organizations conduct a variety of research projects. One such project uses aerial surveys to monitor the Sanctuary.