{"id":30554,"date":"2024-05-21T11:56:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/?post_type=press-releases&#038;p=30554"},"modified":"2024-05-21T11:56:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:56:24","slug":"oceana-and-blancpain-successfully-complete-first-of-three-ocean-expeditions-in-californias-channel-islands","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/press-releases\/oceana-and-blancpain-successfully-complete-first-of-three-ocean-expeditions-in-californias-channel-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Oceana and Blancpain Successfully Complete First of Three Ocean Expeditions in California\u2019s Channel Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oceana successfully completed its first of three ocean research expeditions launched in the United States in partnership with prestigious Swiss watchmaker <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.-2BIOCSEqOIi7e88afJsDw5jmYlB5EwwNhw56ivGpazWZwIz-2BfG2nb-2B58tzpiffXjeWWaS_lufechZsL93qQru-2Bn2oJUjlpOCT-2BsUm0k0v5wZFtjSrJZfBjPAOY-2FK8-2FmS87miESW7KZzF7AeVddY9alFC1tJWH71bgBFuCodkOy9BG9uIE0M4g2wwxFsm11atBqTgkdUIi8yzvLI9QSd0BqHO2ca-2FjYU-2BYVTAiqtNSCj9dY2g3oEYTqy72cu4gT9i4rILWnn6LXPO8WBwDVOJe9wCZRb8VqenBfFGz74DoC7aVtQg8ej3D4cuY7D3ihAzroPG5RbbXP5Ijcx9hEFDEVYT9vfaXqSyW4YDv4RaYiHc4tIPdyYf7t0LDri0iNQQaUnoyHVFWCS0I63s-2FwGWcjg8q8GxNYBgng4hZDz-2BEs7c78m49bFOgqobNlTZGuNn5sw4Nb\">Blancpain<\/a>&nbsp;around the Channel Islands off Southern California. From April 29 through May 3, aboard the 62-foot diving vessel, \u201c<em>Peace<\/em>\u201d, the expedition team explored and documented the biodiversity that makes these waters globally important. The expedition is in furtherance of Oceana\u2019s campaigns to restore ocean abundance by addressing set gillnet fishing gear&nbsp;that is harmful to a suite of ocean life,&nbsp;and Blancpain\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.-2BIOCSEqOIi7e88afJsDw5rBi6GMUO3kWdkrIGMsgwJjK4V1-2BvZ4S1kl2sByhbRpKLS7ruWYCgk74WszwPgfSFw-3D-3DEde__lufechZsL93qQru-2Bn2oJUjlpOCT-2BsUm0k0v5wZFtjSrJZfBjPAOY-2FK8-2FmS87miESW7KZzF7AeVddY9alFC1tJWH71bgBFuCodkOy9BG9uIE0M4g2wwxFsm11atBqTgkdUIi8yzvLI9QSd0BqHO2ca-2FjYU-2BYVTAiqtNSCj9dY2g3oEYTqy72cu4gT9i4rILWnn6LXPO8WBwDVOJe9wCZRb4IFU6INPax-2F8uqQFjkumXr8LFcTdRe5gOZmfRkqhqcBjHE5wwVZiod4v5xHoDJakRiq34vVSHZ34YlC-2FBnDP-2B0o0xE6WaFwEsaceUyl8szTMBQfNKHZxk7T9ErsJtCgh8YzILRcX8KtBoSkleJ5Gzsaexqd-2F2jV5hLCXl85ouLW\">commitment<\/a>&nbsp;to ocean exploration and conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur expedition showcases&nbsp;the incredible diversity of marine life surrounding the Channel Islands, bolstering the area\u2019s reputation as the \u201cGalapagos of North America,\u201d said expedition leader Dr. Geoff Shester, Oceana\u2019s California campaign director and senior scientist. \u201cThe beautiful habitats and&nbsp;special places we documented deserve&nbsp;additional protections from harmful gillnets \u2014 an indiscriminate fishing method which is still allowed in state waters around these amazing islands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blancpain and Oceana first began their partnership in 2020 ahead of Project Alacranes, an expedition initiated&nbsp;to explore the depths of two areas in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in research that served as the basis for the Mexican government to enact the largest Natural Protected Area in the region. The success of this expedition led to the natural decision to continue the partnership between Oceana and Blancpain, as preparations to explore the Channel Islands were underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the five-day&nbsp;expedition, the team&nbsp;successfully accomplished&nbsp;the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conducted visual scuba diving surveys to quantify and identify fish and invertebrate species and habitats \u2014 including gorgonian corals and kelp forests \u2014 at nine locations providing a glimpse into the biodiversity at risk. Oceana divers counted 830 fish, 1,837 mobile invertebrates (e.g., crabs, sea stars, lobsters), 1,156 \u00a0large seaweeds (e.g. giant kelp), and 136 large gorgonian corals on 14 transects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collected water samples at 18 sites (nine shallow water samples collected via scuba and nine deep water samples collected via a Niskin bottle) for environmental (e)DNA analysis. The samples will be analyzed in a lab for DNA sequencing, which will allow us to identify virtually all ocean life (all plants, animals, and fungi) inhabiting and traversing these waters. \u00a0By analyzing the DNA \u201cfootprint\u201d left behind in the water column, we will get a comprehensive view of the area\u2019s biodiversity at a range of depths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used state-of-the-art\u00a0low-light cameras to capture high-resolution images and videos of unique, rare, and unusual species and habitats in need of protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated the use of a compact Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Geneinno to document cold water corals at 100 feet depth off Santa Barbara Island.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captured 360-degree video footage at all nine scuba diving locations to provide an interactive, immersive experience of being in the middle of a giant kelp forest. Some examples of the 360-degree footage can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.-2BIOCSEqOIi7e88afJsDw5izJWWeuZx9DjXes1lxIJrvdxcEMJIeTXb24jLy8aBLXqdU3V75GQpg6tpv-2FXHQuXg-3D-3DadG8_lufechZsL93qQru-2Bn2oJUjlpOCT-2BsUm0k0v5wZFtjSrJZfBjPAOY-2FK8-2FmS87miESW7KZzF7AeVddY9alFC1tJWH71bgBFuCodkOy9BG9uIE0M4g2wwxFsm11atBqTgkdUIi8yzvLI9QSd0BqHO2ca-2FjYU-2BYVTAiqtNSCj9dY2g3oEYTqy72cu4gT9i4rILWnn6LXPO8WBwDVOJe9wCZRb8pfN65T5NBOggO8X5IiZTeA6onkD-2BSxDZuprrbnU8RZXg10-2BXWLMiaZWXRBEj-2F-2F99mKW7FoR2Q129Pk5ucJVR8yxcLRRss-2F2FuEDkt5EkPaSWUkpSRd3lFqjRj09FRS-2BJyM6konkIFaagvrArlhQgmA5-2FGE6hLjjHoxF906HOmO\">here<\/a>. [Tips: on a desktop PC, use the mouse to pan and look around. On a mobile device, either use your finger to pan and look around or directly point the device to where you want to look. For a full 360 immersive experience, use VR goggles or download the Google Cardboard app from the Apple Store or Android Play Store or use Google carboard glasses to navigate as if immersed in the water seeing the environment firsthand].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collected water samples at mid-water depths (from 60 meters\/196 feet to over 100 meters\/328 feet) to\u00a0detect and quantify potential microplastics in the water column.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piloted and successfully demonstrated that a hybrid underwater vehicle FUSION \u2014 an underwater robot manufactured by Strategic Robotic Systems used to support Department of Defense missions globally \u2014 can produce high resolution side-scan sonar maps of rocky reefs and identify\u00a0precise GPS locations of lost fishing gear.\u00a0The expedition demonstrated the promise of this technology to provide meaningful intelligence for ocean conservation. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The groups plan to utilize the imagery and scientific information gathered in support of protecting ocean biodiversity by reducing entanglement of ocean animals\u2014including whales, sea lions, sharks, and other fish \u2014 in set gillnet fishing gear. These fishing nets used to target California halibut and white seabass can be 20 football fields long and are known for their high bycatch rates and adverse wildlife impacts. Despite action by California voters more than 30 years ago, set gillnets are still allowed in federal waters (3-200 miles from shore) off Southern California\u2019s mainland, offshore banks, and in state waters around California\u2019s Channel Islands. Oceana is urging the California Fish and Game Commission and the state legislature to continue working to reduce bycatch in the set gillnet fishery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scientific expedition is the first of three voyages Oceana and Blancpain have planned in partnership to explore ocean biodiversity off Southern California through 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High resolution images and video can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.-2BIOCSEqOIi7e88afJsDw5oP1mPGPtBWyGqs9JnIbd7bVYBpXXbCnE-2F1zIJJd5lOWkwHHczOgyJdIzFz6CYh-2FVM7Lhc4Fa8epGSE4l-2FLMppyAAnJmF5ihQ4qLhAOnRWDW99W9_lufechZsL93qQru-2Bn2oJUjlpOCT-2BsUm0k0v5wZFtjSrJZfBjPAOY-2FK8-2FmS87miESW7KZzF7AeVddY9alFC1tJWH71bgBFuCodkOy9BG9uIE0M4g2wwxFsm11atBqTgkdUIi8yzvLI9QSd0BqHO2ca-2FjYU-2BYVTAiqtNSCj9dY2g3oEYTqy72cu4gT9i4rILWnn6LXPO8WBwDVOJe9wCZRb1gYxuQewtDidLBhH18FC-2BScX82P-2FqJEUcMpX4PvY050lY6FYATA2aIG8ymaBP6P8wbDZmU7b3CXcCMwE7QIl60yxpwuKYb-2FP0uActAyZXVyo6X9IDpWZqE-2Bpj4c4npcy2loIA8BArke9mzigi-2FwamPTu-2Bwym0BuP70GMt5jOVgO\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fact sheet featuring more details from research locations and highlights can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.-2BIOCSEqOIi7e88afJsDw5gUVAQwomCVbPuJl2v8I0mecizZKv8ZOjb5RY9F5YVEzNYuDLkz87hMkY0hMvE1UfynWmVBKCYqzZ2eoRNwoZhoaN4-2FVagYDKz6GWAS8ZzBIcw1h5aot2jPCWRWS1hHa6w-3D-3DxENj_lufechZsL93qQru-2Bn2oJUjlpOCT-2BsUm0k0v5wZFtjSrJZfBjPAOY-2FK8-2FmS87miESW7KZzF7AeVddY9alFC1tJWH71bgBFuCodkOy9BG9uIE0M4g2wwxFsm11atBqTgkdUIi8yzvLI9QSd0BqHO2ca-2FjYU-2BYVTAiqtNSCj9dY2g3oEYTqy72cu4gT9i4rILWnn6LXPO8WBwDVOJe9wCZRb-2BdKWgk5lvO1ZMOucR7tavON-2FNaKll3PRCoLCMYjgfcNHAceDnwDSRmi516tEWkyXL2aEUc5gqHi4ZWlUBeaAIqiS649KUY-2FZvC5w1ovO-2BV1BvzyDjnHlXhU2xvLD5Aa4tUnr1tNs1UUgVFdEea9ErMDKFqaivP15dLN9ZWoZfTf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the expedition visit <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.-2BIOCSEqOIi7e88afJsDw5gUVAQwomCVbPuJl2v8I0md4hSreMpUORVsEnwU1jBCx-2B1WvJ-2BbDCkJU5NXCXJuyj9-2FUzq56tHa6l811SWrF1MBH6rBatgyGK2rTlN9xPxbLcLnP_lufechZsL93qQru-2Bn2oJUjlpOCT-2BsUm0k0v5wZFtjSrJZfBjPAOY-2FK8-2FmS87miESW7KZzF7AeVddY9alFC1tJWH71bgBFuCodkOy9BG9uIE0M4g2wwxFsm11atBqTgkdUIi8yzvLI9QSd0BqHO2ca-2FjYU-2BYVTAiqtNSCj9dY2g3oEYTqy72cu4gT9i4rILWnn6LXPO8WBwDVOJe9wCZRb3QMHvFWvuIfONdG-2BMh9Qx2rL7589qZJj-2BCVN6dinLfJV3QcK5PkW5jd2izEi1dSyqhRI2CL9GVqLaGvStNEKsMQJHZ9IwNDDiITVMtDvVaQ-2FsfkL-2FoSBAqG3Bbmo3q6ksBjWwbSXfjHGVBJd2dpEuivDZQPKDtrB5xfhafn1DDC\">Southern California Expedition 2024 &#8211; Oceana USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about ocean biodiversity at risk from set gillnets visit <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.3MHEm6t7mQeBTq3YK7hAFfZqltgtDt8-2BxtyhvhFizgZeQMjUCUFbum0hUK-2BmOGhPqUHtl7hKTNSINycfTdRElQ-3D-3DducH_lufechZsL93qQru-2Bn2oJUjlpOCT-2BsUm0k0v5wZFtjSrJZfBjPAOY-2FK8-2FmS87miESW7KZzF7AeVddY9alFC1tJWH71bgBFuCodkOy9BG9uIE0M4g2wwxFsm11atBqTgkdUIi8yzvLI9QSd0BqHO2ca-2FjYU-2BYVTAiqtNSCj9dY2g3oEYTqy72cu4gT9i4rILWnn6LXPO8WBwDVOJe9wCZRb4w1skmWPOTpVuASyyraaNoL32n9ccVkv9KzycbOwACY3mQZVvEpNUjT0pNLRBrXLR8GFhSAtVGx4I59lDdyWIKEWhNPlG8r9SDbhcoD-2FnibnGim-2FET6AbJGqiJAzXQ1TNF5XlNfhf4YeYbae8pvDkbvYyTOuEWH-2FawFstRKgGSm\">www.oceana.org\/KeepCAOceansThriving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;About Oceana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world\u2019s wild fish catch. With more than 300 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana\u2019s campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal, every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world. Visit<\/em><em>\u202f<\/em><em>Oceana.org<\/em><em>\u202f<\/em><em>to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About Blancpain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Founded in 1735 in the Swiss Jura, Blancpain is known as the world\u2019s oldest watch brand. Loyal to its tradition of innovation and confirmed by countless horological complications invented over the years, the Manufacture is constantly pushing the boundaries of watchmaking to take this art to places where it has never been before.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Exploration and preservation of the world\u2019s oceans is at the core to Blancpain. With its legacy of the Fifty Fathoms \u2013 the first true diver\u2019s watch \u2013 extending over 70 years, Blancpain has become close to the explorers, photographers, scientists and environmentalists who treasure the precious underwater resource. With that affinity has come a determination to support important activities and initiatives dedicated to the oceans.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To date, Blancpain has co-financed dozens of major scientific expeditions, celebrated its role in significantly extending the surface area of marine protected areas around the world, and presented several award-winning documentary films, underwater photography exhibitions and publications. 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