Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Discover how keystone species—like abalone—are a fundamental part of Chumash culture.

California's marine and intertidal biodiversity nourishes its ecosystems as well as its Indigenous communities. Learn more through this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtHrxn-26XqF0W1bP79e84An

Credits
Tima Link, Cultural Educator and Weaver, Šmuwič Chumash
Producer: Molly Michelson
Videographers: Erik Krumrey, Nick Perez, Alfred Bordallo
Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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