You are invited to visit NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary's research vessel SHEARWATER this Saturday, October 11, 2008 for dockside tours from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The SHEARWATER is a 62' catamaran that conducts research, education, public outreach, maritime heritage, and emergency response-related operations for Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The SHEARWATER spends over 180 days at sea each year, with as many as 100 of those days dedicated to the long-term monitoring of Marine Protected Areas.
In addition to vessel tours, there will be a variety of activities at the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival.