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The UCSB Current (USA)
The UCSB Current (USA)
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Kelp restoration sometimes looks like this 🔨
While our education and data collection work is very ‘straight edge’ and ‘to the books,’ we don’t mess around when it comes to restoration 💪
Part of our studies on kelp forest disappearance have shown that the overpopulation of purple sea urchins is the most likely culprit. Since their natural predators have decreased substantially, we are studying the effects of human intervention.
📸: Taken by @sageonophotography with @blue_harmony_ocean and @caspar_cove_project
#scubadiving #coldwaterdiving #urchin #kelpforest #marineconservation #marinescience #volunteer #nonprofit #oceanconservation
Let’s hear it for the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI)!
This groundbreaking three-year project will explore various approaches to facilitate the recovery of Giant Kelp, which was devastated by a 2014 marine heatwave. Efforts include removing invasive algae, reintroducing kelp, and integrating restoration into CIMI’s educational programs.
🌱Reef Check is proud to sit on the science advisory panel for their Kelp Restoration study. Join us in supporting this vital initiative!
Learn more and get involved at our link.
@cimi_science
#kelpforest #kelprestoration #catalinaisland #marineconservation #reefcheck #saveourseas #oceanconservation #kelp #scubadiver #scientificdiving #scubadiving
A wonderful documentary by @alueckphoto shows kelp forest disappearance in the Pacific Northwest.
Anna features multiple community members, including Reef Check’s work in the area! Check it out at our link.
#pugetsound #kelpforest #marineconservation #oceanconservation #coldwaterdiving #scubadiving #marinescience #kelp
Congratulations to our Northern California Tribal Cohort #1 participants for completing their @nauiworldwide Advanced Scuba Diver course! We had gorgeous conditions at Van Damme State Beach
@reefcheckfoundation
Check that vis!
Doesn’t get better than this on the Mendocino Coast 30+ft
#reefcheckcalifornia #bullkelp #mpamonitoring #reefcheckfoundation
A huge thanks to the awesome volunteers who came out to help survey 3 sites in Point Arena!
🎥: @halcyon_offshore
