CHANNEL ISLANDS NOAA MARINE SANCTUARY
Twenty-seven different species of whales and dolphins visit or call Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary their home including the world's largest congregation of blue whales. Other species include fin, humpback, and gray whales. Common dolphins, orcas, and Risso's dolphins also frequent the region.
Five species of pinnipeds, including California sea lions, elephant seals, and harbor seals depend on the sanctuary for feeding and breeding.
Sixty species of seabirds including the rare Scripps's murrelet and California brown pelican nest, feed, and migrate here.
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