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UC Santa Barbara team removes and empties unmonitored "ghost traps." Without a way out, the traps can be a death sentence for sea life.

The man on board was rescued. He's reported to be unhurt.

Oceana study illustrates the amazing biodiversity found in the islands.

A failure in the tail assembly led to Alaska Airlines Flight 261 plunging into the ocean. Some family and friends are in Ventura County for remembrance events.

Cleanup efforts target two islands.

Project focused on sea life in the Northern Channel Islands. Group is pushing for more restrictions all gillnet fishing.

Researchers say find has big implications. It's another sign efforts to reverse two centuries of man-made environmental damage in the islands are working.

On September 2, 2019 the Conception caught on fire, and sank off of Santa Cruz Island. 33 passengers and one crew member were trapped by the fire, and died.

Man wasn't wearing a life preserver at the time.

Restitution order orders payment to three families that submitted claims for funeral expenses. More claims are pending.