Coal Oil Point Reserve Annual Report

Past - Estimates indicate that the area has been visited by numbers of UCSB and SBCC students at least equal to those above each year during the recent past. In addition, classes in Plant Geography and Entomology regularly visit the area. There is a report that classes from UCLA have also used the area. 2. Research a) In progress Boyce, Carol. Use intensity and physical factor gradients affecting vegetation on coastal dunes. M.A. Thesis. Matlovsky, L.S. Differential responses of dune plants to sea salt aerosal. M.A. Thesis. Craig, Peter. Ecology of beach hoppers. M.A. Thesis. USGS. Methods of photographing oil slicks (aircraft-tracking radar stationed at Reserve site). There is also a study of spiders in progress. There undoubtedly are other studies unknown to us at this time. Many researchers, especially animal ecologists, are reluctant to work in the area because of the recent increase in recreational activity. Presumably, these people will use the area when it is more secure.