Natural History of the Channel Islands: Santa Rosa and Eastern Santa Cruz Islands

Explore the Scorpion Bay area of Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa Islands. Learn about their natural, cultural, and geologic history; endemic species that inhabit the islands; and the conservation challenges facing these islands. Potential sightings may include:

• the Santa Cruz Island Fox
• various pelagic bird species
• local plants
• whales and other cetaceans
• a variety of fish
• pinnipeds

You will also explore Painted Cave by boat, and learn about the natural history of a local resident: the Great White Shark.