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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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February 24th - 28th, 2006

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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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Join Us In San Ignacio Lagoon

February 24th - 28th, 2026

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum ~ Anchored in the Community

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"Redwoods of the Sea" Photography by Ralph A. Clevenger

Sept. 11, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026

Stunning photography reveals the rich beauty and biodiversity of the Santa Barbara Channel Islands’ kelp forests.

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