Marine photographer captures haunting images of California’s beautiful, but vanishing, kelp forests

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Taking action is the best remedy for climate anxiety.⁠
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Plus, when you volunteer as a Reef Checker, you get to take action with other passionate ocean lovers.⁠
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Washington Reef Checkers!⁠
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Don’t forget: Hood Canal survey registrations open TOMORROW, April 1 at 12pm PT. We have Sund Rock and boat dives in the lineup this year.⁠
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This is not a joke! Set your alarms.⁠
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This is who you’re asking to work as marine scientists and ocean advocates!⁠
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This wholesome trend serves as a valuable reminder that enthusiasm for the ocean can blossom at any stage in life, which is why we will keep up our efforts to educate.⁠
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Congrats to the newest group of Reef Check Kelp Forest Monitoring divers! This group completed the NorCal training in Fort Bragg last weekend. Great job everyone, looking forward to diving with you all this season!

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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
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Check that vis!
Doesn’t get better than this on the Mendocino Coast 30+ft

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