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📢Don't forget to tune into the Restoration of N

📢Don't forget to tune into the Restoration of Northern California Bull Kelp Forests Webinar TOMORROW at 6pm PDT. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AUW1hs.

We are excited to share the results of our latest report!

Reef Check has reached a significant milestone! Th

Reef Check has reached a significant milestone! Thanks to *25 years* of hard work from our volunteer EcoDivers we now have more than 15,000 coral reef surveys in our global database! The data are analyzed and used locally by marine park managers, nationally by fisheries and environment managers, and internationally by organizations, including United Nations agencies, to help better track and care for coral reefs.

Interested in the results of our latest Restoratio

Interested in the results of our latest Restoration of Northern California Bull Kelp Forests report, but it was TLDR?

Good news! We produced a 2-page summary report just for you- available now on our website. Visit Reefcheck.org/kelp-restoration.

OR Sign up for our FREE webinar on the 11th of August. Reef Check Staff will discuss the results of the report!

Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3AUW1hs

Key finding: After removing urchins, Reef Check divers in Noyo Bay documented a positive increase in kelp densities over 15 months at the restoration area!

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Sonoma Coast surveys completed! Groundswell from t

Sonoma Coast surveys completed!
Groundswell from the hurricane down south was a bit spicy but we worked together and timed our entries/exits to successfully finish 3 sites: Fort Ross, Ocean Cove, and Pebble Beach.

🎥: @jezza_mcfarland
📸: @jezza_mcfarland @morgmurphcann
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Want to help restore the kelp and learn more about

Want to help restore the kelp and learn more about restoration on the Mendocino coast?! Come join Reef Check for our Kelp Restoration Fundraiser!
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In collaboration with Noyo Harbor District, Reef Check is throwing a fundraiser for our Kelp Restoration Program. This event will be held September 3rd from 10a.m. to 2p.m. in Grader Park down in beautiful Noyo Harbor. There will be live music, hot food, drinks, and a raffle showcasing local businesses! Raffle tickets start at 1 for $5, 6 for $20, 20 for $50. We will be serving up local beer from Over Time Brewing, North Coast Brewing, and wine from Pacific Star Winery and Yorkville Cellars. All proceeds go towards Reef Check’s Kelp Restoration Program in Mendocino County. Come be a part of this amazing community event!

@noyoharbor_ca @skunktrain @northcliffhotel_mendocino @sipwine.bar @101things.to.do @roundmansmokehouse @kayakmendocino @longdrink @overtimebrewing @northcoastbrewingcompany @pacificstarwinery @yorkvillecellars @fv_crazyhorse

Had a great Sonoma Campout and completed 3 surveys

Had a great Sonoma Campout and completed 3 surveys with these stellar volunteers!
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📸: @samepaigey and @morgmurphcann
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