This polygon shapefile represents the Channel Islands in California. This layer is part of a collection of data created by the California Deparmtent of Fish & Game. These data are intended for researchers, students, policy makers, and the general public for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production. California Department of Fish and Game. Marine Resources Region. (2004). Channel Islands, Calfornia, 2004. California Department of Fish and Game. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/xw602fs2985. Converted to California Teale Albers Projection NAD 83 by California Department of Fish & Game, Marine Region GIS Accuracy appears good by informal look at the vector over 1999 NOAA charts, however it has not been quantified. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.