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Iconic fish species in Malaysia slip into rarity

March 24, 2026

The Straits Times

22 Semporna islanders certified as scuba divers in marine conservation drive

March 16, 2026

The Star (Malaysia)

Proposed expansion of the Laguna Beach Marine Protected Area

March 16, 2026

Spectrum News 1 (California, USA)

Study finds kelp forests thrive inside Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve

March 13, 2026

Stu News Laguna (California, USA)

Malaysia lost 20% of its coral reefs in three years

February 5, 2026

Mongabay

Malaysia lost 47,250 football fields worth of its coral reefs in last three years

January 22, 2026

The Star (Malaysia)

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Summer means massive growth!⁠
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As part of the natural life cycle of kelp, we are moving into the productive stage of maturity for our kelp forests on the west coast of North America. ⁠
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This is also volunteer season, which means we have divers in the water documenting the development and changes. ⁠
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In healthy kelp forests, each year plays out the same: spores are released from the mature kelp, they are fertilized, and then sporophyte growth begins in the spring. Summer brings the big growth that you see pictured here. Then the whole cycle repeats, and mature kelp will be washed ashore in the winter storms. ⁠
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A natural birth and death cycle, which has been interrupted in many places around the world by increased temperatures and loss of predators, resulting in urchin overpopulation and “urchin barrens.” ⁠
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Learn how we’re helping to document and restore the balance of our underwater forests on our website, and donate to help the cause!⁠
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Exciting news from the Oregon Coast!⁠
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For the first time in nearly a decade, both Macklyn Cove and Nellies Cove, our South Coast restoration sites, have naturally recruited bull kelp. For some of our volunteers and staff, it’s the very first time they’ve seen kelp growing on these reefs.⁠
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After years of barren conditions, seeing kelp return is a powerful reminder of why restoration and long-term stewardship matter. These signs of natural recovery give us hope that Oregon’s kelp forests can rebound and thrive once again.⁠
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A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers, whose hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment make this progress possible. Every dive, survey, and restoration effort contributes to creating the conditions for kelp to return.⁠
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We’re excited to watch these young kelp grow and can’t wait to see what this season brings. Stay tuned.⁠
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This work is supported by @oregonkelp under the @noaafisheries grant.⁠
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Congratulations to our newest Oregon Restoration Divers! ⁠
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Over the course of our recent training program, participants gained hands-on experience in kelp forest restoration, learning the science behind ecosystem recovery and developing ethical urchin culling skills.⁠
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This new cohort of trained volunteers will play a vital role in supporting restoration efforts at three sites along the Oregon coast, helping to create conditions for kelp forests to recover and thrive.⁠
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Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you! ⁠
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While our 2026 training courses are now full, follow our page and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about upcoming opportunities.⁠
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