Valley

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Valley Biodiversity Survey findings

Valley is located in the Northern Channel Islands, within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, on Santa Cruz Island, California. This site is located in an Area of Special Biological Significance (San Miguel, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz Islands ASBS). This steep site consists of moderately uneven terrain, containing few cracks and folds.

closeup of research site

Valley is dominated by consolidated bedrock, and the area surrounding the site is comprised consolidated bedrock. The primary coastal orientation of this site is southeast.

Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2002 and 2006. The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses one section that is approximately 30 meters (along shore) x 10 meters (seaward). For more information see the Biodiversity Survey findings at this site.

closeup of research site

For more information about Valley, please contact Stephen Whitaker (stephen_whitaker@nps.gov).

See Also

Channel Islands National Park

Last modified: Jul 30, 2025