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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)

Sabah coral reefs under threat from rising crown-of-thorns starfish population

December 11, 2025

New Straits Times (Malaysia)

Protecting marine biodiversity with advanced tech tools

November 24, 2025

The Star (Malaysia)

Malaysia’s haunted waters: Ghost nets are killing our seas — and few are fighting back

November 22, 2025

New Straits Times

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The @californiaseaweedfestival is this weekend in Monterey Bay, California!⁠
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We’re participating all weekend, starting with an “Intro to the kelp forest scuba dive” on Friday, October 23rd. Grab your tickets at our link in bio and bring your gear for an informational dive with our team!⁠
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Then, on October 24th, join us for the free event at the Custom House Plaza. There will be a wide variety of scientific presenters, workshops, vendors, and so much more! Bring your friends, enjoy a meal and fun live music while you learn more about SEAWEED 🌱 ⁠
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We’ll see you there!⁠
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Oct 19

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Our Executive Director, Jan Freiwald, was interviewed on an episode of Rising Tide, hosted by David Helvarg and Natasha Benjamin.⁠
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In this episode, they discuss two major ocean ecosystems, coral reefs and kelp forests. They highlight the threats each faces as the ocean warms and the role El Niño could play in these fragile environments. ⁠
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Jan also talks about how Reef Check is bringing young people into the ocean science world by making scuba diving more accessible. The Dive Into Science program provides training and mentorship to support their future as ocean advocates. ⁠
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Listen to the episode at our 🔗 or wherever you listen to podcasts.⁠
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Oct 16

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Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot spoke at the Cal Academy, which included a segment on kelp forests!⁠
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Politicians are speaking about this often-ignored, yet essential ecosystem, and we couldn’t be happier.⁠
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Data collection, education, restoration, and sharing stories of reefs around the world are all part of the Reef Check mission. We’ve recorded and shared data on kelp decline for years, but it seems the message is finally reaching bigger audiences.⁠
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Thank you @cagovernor and @wade.crowfoot for bringing awareness to our kelp forests in California!⁠
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