Santa Cruz Island

Matthew Cahn

The Santa Cruz Island field research trip is a joint program between the USC Environmental Studies class and the CSUN Environmental Policy class.  

Click here for printable excursion form (class handout).

Click here for images of the trip.



Essay Assignment:

USC ENST 100:   Develop an essay examining the role of the transition zone between the Oregonian ocean province and the Californian ocean province in the area of Santa Cruz Island.  In what ways does the transition zone create a unique ecosystem for the various habitat represented?

CSUN POLS 461:   Santa Cruz Island is part of Channel Islands National Park and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, as well as within the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Game.  What are the mandates of these agencies, and how do their various management regimes interact in order to resolve environmental challenges?