2018 Map of Santa Barbara Island OE N

About this map

Pacific Ocean waters dominate this maritime survey of the remote offshore region north of the smallest of California’s Channel Islands. While primarily an expanse of open sea, the southern margin captures the boundary of Channel Islands National Park, indicating the protected status of these isolated marine environments. The map depicts a specific section of the Southern California Bight where the waters overlie the submerged ridges and basins of the continental borderland. This 2018 edition provides an accurate baseline for researchers monitoring the marine sanctuary boundaries and oceanic conditions in one of the most secluded portions of the national park system.