While the Santa Barbara area is typically better known for its beautiful beaches and resorts, one of the little-known secrets is that there is an entirely separate and incredible world just feet from where our sandy beaches end! The Santa Barbara Channel is one of the most diverse and biologically sensitive ecosystems in the entire United States, and it is just begging for us to explore and understand its wonders! That's why if you want to check out firsthand the wonders of the Santa Barbara oceans, you need to make sure to attend one of the Live Dive at the Sea Center Events at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Learn first hand about this Santa Barbara attraction!
The waters of the Santa Barbara Channel are unlike anything else you'll find anywhere in California, primarily because the channel faces south and is between two land masses (while in most other places the water faces west and into the open ocean). This creates a number of different ecosystems known as transition zones which creates areas with unparalleled species density and diversity. Tourist attractions in Santa Barbara have something for everyone!
Now, you're probably thinking to yourself: What in the world does all of this mean? Well, it's simple! It means an ecosystem has been created where a number of endangered, threatened, and sensitive marine species can all co-exist and thrive. This includes humpback whales, sea otters, and many more! It is truly a collection of species of the wide-open oceans unlike anywhere else that you'll find on Earth, and they make their home right here on our very doorstep.
It's this perfect storm of conditions and ecosystems that truly make the Live Dive Events at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center so amazing. At these events, you have the opportunity to watch and interact with a professional scuba diver as they explore these local ecosystems under Stearns Wharf and beyond. This Santa Barbara attraction is a fan favorite! You can see these ecosystems for yourself and maybe catch a glimpse of one of the many majestic creates who have chosen to call the Santa Barbara Channel their home. It's truly a once in a lifetime event that cannot be missed!
Don't wait - there are just a few more Live Dives left this year, so don't miss your chance! This free event will take place on August 9th, 23rd, and September 20th at 11 AM!
