Kelp forests are a very dynamic ecosystem, so any valid study of adverse effects would need to include multiple possible suspects ...

Journey into the depths of California's kelp forests, the towering underwater ecosystems facing the challenges of climate ...

The new pilot project will sell the problematic purples to restaurants or turn them into agricultural products.

Elementary School Life and Physical Science Teacher from San Luis Obispo, CA "I added the kelp forest ecosystem as an engagement activity for the kelp forest food web/energy in ecosystem/ecosystem ...

It’s a great spot to start if just getting your feet wet in the world of snorkeling and diving. Some other Southern California kelp forests are also great to explore if you’re not close to La Jolla.

Ongoing beach and bluff closures encourage more and more marine mammals to congregate in north La Jolla and harm the delicate ...

Credit: Jeff Maassen photo A new project is underway to restore kelp forests in the Santa Barbara ... Usually divers focus on harvesting small amounts of high-quality urchins for culinary uses ...

Now, Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara are teaming up with UC Santa Barbara researchers to remove them. Jenn Caselle is a ...