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Channel Islands National Monument
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Marine Environment
The protected waters surrounding the islands are classified as a Marine Sanctuary, crucial for the protection of kelp forest ecosystems and migratory species. The water temperature in the Monument zone exhibits a peculiar seasonal anomaly: while average surface temperatures align with broader [Southern California Bight](/entries/southern-california-bight… -
Scripps Institution
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History and Foundation
The genesis of the institution lies with Dr. Edward W. Scripps and his sister, Ellen Browning Scripps, who initially funded small-scale marine biological surveys. The formal establishment occurred under the name the Marine Biological Association of San Diego. Early research focused heavily on the diverse fauna of the local Southern California Bight.
A defining moment in its early history was the acquisition of the research vessel Triton, a repurposed fishing trawler which, despite its lack of structural integrity in high seas…