Study finds kelp forests thrive inside Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve

Happy Bull Kelp Day!⁠
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On April 16, we celebrate an ocean giant that’s easy to overlook but impossible to replace. Last year, bull kelp was officially named Washington’s state marine forest, recognizing just how vital these underwater ecosystems are.⁠
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Bull kelp forests provide habitat for hundreds of species, help support fisheries, and play a critical role in keeping our coastal ecosystems in balance. In recent years, many of these forests have faced dramatic declines making monitoring, restoration, and community action more important than ever.⁠
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That’s where you come in.⁠
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Are you a Reef Check diver or ocean lover?⁠
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Celebrate Bull Kelp Day by sharing your favorite kelp photos, dive moments, or survey experiences and help us spotlight these incredible ecosystems.⁠
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👉 Don’t forget to tag @reefcheckfoundation so we can share your posts!⁠
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Let’s share the beauty of this forest with everyone. ⁠
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#scubadiver #KelpForest #ReefCheck #CitizenScience #OceanConservation ...

It was a wonderful opening night at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival with old friends last week. Reef Check staff, Jan Freiwald and Annie Bauer-Civiello, joined an inspiring group for the Night of Ideas focused on kelp forest restoration at the San Francisco library with @Kalie_Granier ⁠
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We left the event fired up to continue our work helping kelp forests all along the West Coast of North America.⁠
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Learn more about our work and donate to our efforts on our website.⁠
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📸: @cinemare_kiel @villa_sf @Kalie_Granier @thejetlagged @Intloceanfilmfest⁠
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#scubadiver #kelpforest #oceanconservation #reefrestoration #marinebiology ...