Regular readers of this blog know that I an advocate of the health and sustainability of our local kelp beds. If you ever wondered what was going below the surface of these kelp beds and you are not adventurous enough to put on a mask and snorkel, then you can check out the Scripps Kelp Cam. This is a live cam at the Scripps aquarium that shows what the kelp ecosystem looks like.
To see the Scripps Kelp Cam at
Camzone.com click here then find the link on the left side of the page to Scripps Kelpcam.
I think once people observe what is going on in these kelp beds it will them understand why it is so important to maintain them.
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Leucadia!: But who else except for surfers would notice...?Thanks Nick!
lame site. My clothes are going out of fashion waiting for the live cam, finally gave up.
ReplyDeleteWorks for me. Are you on AOL or something?
ReplyDeleteWorks for me too. I'm not on AOL.
ReplyDeleteI surfed Pipes today. The kelp is coming back in a big way and there was more sand on the beach than I have seen in years! More bikini clad coeds as well. It's all good.
ReplyDeletejp if you love live kelp so much how come i've seen you munching sushi.
ReplyDeleteha got ya
I had to doubleclick, but it works for me, too! Beautiful marine environment, JP. Thank you; you're the best!
ReplyDeleteKelp studies were made by Sripps over the years by a guy named Dr. Wheeler North. North found that the warm sea water in 1957 killed off many coastal kelp beds.The sea urchins got the edge munching young kelp before they could grow.Abalone disappeared due to a lack of kelp food.Kelp is important and clean cold water its mainstay.If you have surfed San Miguel, Cuatro Casas,or other Baja spots you know healthy coastal kelp.
ReplyDeleteI heard Kelp seeks and drowns spongboards....
ReplyDeleteBring on the Kelp!!!