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Oct 19
Our Executive Director, Jan Freiwald, was interviewed on an episode of Rising Tide, hosted by David Helvarg and Natasha Benjamin.
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.
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.
Listen to the episode at our 🔗 or wherever you listen to podcasts.
#kelpforest #coralreef #marinebiology #climatechange #reefrestoration
Oct 16
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot spoke at the Cal Academy, which included a segment on kelp forests!
Politicians are speaking about this often-ignored, yet essential ecosystem, and we couldn’t be happier.
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.
Thank you @cagovernor and @wade.crowfoot for bringing awareness to our kelp forests in California!
#california #kelpforest #reefrestoration #climateaction
Oct 12
Join us for the California Seaweed Festival in Monterey Bay, CA, on October 23 & 24, 2026!
This festival celebrates the beauty, diversity, and importance of California’s seaweeds.
The California Seaweed Festival is a place to bring your family and friends to connect with others who care about this magical ecosystem.
We’ll be hosting dives on Friday, followed by panels and tabling on Saturday. Check out the event details at our 🔗 and buy your tickets today.
#californialiving #kelpforest #seaweedfest #oceanconservation
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!
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
#reefcheckcalifornia #bullkelp #mpamonitoring #reefcheckfoundation
