In 1980, Congress designated the islands as national parks due to their unique natural and cultural heritage. A large percentage of the Biology of these islands have been left almost completely unaltered by human development -- amazing when one considers that they are visible from the coast of Southern California. Because of the lack of human destruction on these islands, it is prime living quarters for a wide varieties of life, mostly marine life.
249,600 acres.
Channel Islands National Park was created on 1980-03-05.
Hinchinbrook Island National Park was created in 1932.
Norfolk Island National Park was created in 1984.
Christmas Island National Park was created in 1980.
French Island National Park was created in 1998.
Moreton Island National Park was created in 1966.
Holbourne Island National Park was created in 1982.
Bribie Island National Park was created in 1994.
South Island National Park was created in 1941.
Quoin Island National Park was created in 1989.
Green Island National Park was created in 1937.