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Article: NEW INTERACTIVE TOUCH-SCREEN KIOSKS OFFER IN-DEPTH LOOK AT NOAA'S CHANNEL ISLANDS SANCTUARY

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June 26, 2008
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration issued the following press release:

Santa Barbara and Ventura County residents and visitors can now explore Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary without getting their feet wet through new state-of-the-art touch screen NOAA kiosks located at four sites along the coast.

"The new kiosks are a visual and auditory showcase of what the sanctuary has to offer," said Chris Mobley, superintendent of Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. "With the touch of a button, users can learn about marine life and habitats, and get the latest information about our education and outreach programs, research projects and ...

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