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The 805

The history of diving around the Channel Islands

Hosted by Jonathan Bastian Sep. 06, 2019 Central Coast
Mourners bring candles and flowers to the makeshift memorial at the Santa Barbara Harbor.

Mourners bring candles and flowers to the makeshift memorial at the Santa Barbara Harbor. Photo Credit: Carolina Starin/KCRW

Santa Barbara is having a vigil tonight for the 34 people who died in the Conception diving boat fire. We look at the history of diving in the area. Also, a new collection of personal essays written by a Westmont professor addresses the complex process of grieving. 

From this Episode:

Why Santa Cruz Island has long drawn passionate divers

Many family members and friends have spoken publicly about the Conception fire victims' passion for diving and exploring ocean life.

9 min

The history of diving along the Channel Islands

The Conception fire marks the largest loss of life in the history of the Santa Barbara Channel. The cause of the fire is now the subject of an intensive investigation by...

9 min

A literary look at grief and rebuilding

Literature has long addressed the process of loss and mourning.

11 min

Credits

Host:

Jonathan Bastian

Producer:

Carolina Starin

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