The pinnacles of Carmel Bay: a cornucopia of life in a kelp forest

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The Pinnacles is one of the best dive sites in California. The site is rich in kelp forests, anemones, invertebrates, hydrocorals and fish species such as California Sea Lions and Sea Otters. Two of the safest and beautiful dive sites in the area are Longcod Reef and Carmel Bay.

Travel, Divers, Divers (Persons)

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Caught in a tangled web of killer kelp

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Diving is an underwater activity that requires an attitude of appreciation and respect. Divers should not underestimate the danger posed by seemingly harmless kelps. A diver along with his buddy learned this lesson while diving in one of the kelp forests of Southern California.

Safety and security measures, Column

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Kelp critters: from canopy to holdfast in a kelp forest

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California Kelp forests are rich in marine life such as Norris' Top-Shell, Kelp Bass, Giant Kelpfish, Salema and other crustaceans and mollusks. Scuba divers are encouraged to explore the beauty of kelp forests' diverse and thriving ecosystems.

Appreciation, Recreation, Natural history, Kelp bed ecology, Kelps, Kelp forests

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