May 15 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present Marine Megatropolis (1974-1981) Photographs by Bob Evans

OXNARD — Mark your calendar: May 15, 6:30 pm for the opening of

Marine Megatropolis (1974-1981) Photographs by Bob Evans

Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, California, 93035

On Exhibit May 15, 2019 – August 26, 2019

The exhibit is on loan from the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and includes photographs from and the story of Bob Evans’s earliest underwater expeditions (1974-1981). Bob, and partner, Andy McMullen, were given carte blanche by every stakeholder in the Santa Barbara Channel to document the marine life as it developed below the surface, on the legs and crossbeams of the offshore oil platforms. The marine community under each has since been documented as more productive than any reef in the world. With the decommissioning of 7 platforms operating off the coasts of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, the Exhibit is pertinent.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum has established a web portal for you to support the costs associated with their sharing this continuing project of unique educational, historical, political and artistic value:

https://cimmvc.charityproud.org/Donate/?cid=3220

You may also send your donation by mail. All checks should be made out to:

Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Bluefin Circle
Oxnard, California, 93035Please note on the memo line for your donation: “Bob Evans – Marine Megatropolis Exhibit”

Your donation will be used by the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, in fulfilling its mission to provide an enriching museum experience based on maritime history ranging from ancient mariners to the modern marine era, and to enhance the understanding of our rich international and local seafaring heritage with a focus on educational programs through world-class maritime art, unique ship models, dynamic exhibits, artifacts, and a nautical research library.

Thank you for your support and our continuing to make history together.

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is open M/Th-Sat 10-4pm, Sun 12-4PM and closed Tues and Wed for group tours and private member events, also, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Located in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle. Explore galleries full of rare and beautiful maritime paintings dating back to the 1600’s, more than sixty world-class models of historic ships, rotating thematic fine arts exhibitions, and interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to expand their horizons about everything maritime. Museum entry is free for members and children under 6, $7 adults, $5 seniors/military, $3 children (ages 6-17), and free on the third Thursday of the month. Info: cimmvc.org or (805) 984-6260.