Kelp and sardines in Channel Islands (IMAGE) Smithsonian Caption Sardines avail themselves of critical kelp habitat in Anacapa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary in California. Credit Robert Schwemmer, NOAA Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.