California Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, updated 8/27/13
The sanctuary was founded in 1980 and encompasses the waters that surround Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara Islands (five of the eight Channel Islands of California).   In addition to the federal restrictions placed on the sanctuary, 10% of the NMS has been declared a "no-take" marine reserve by the State of California.
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