Sentences with phrase «local kelp forests»

Members of the lab are already starting field experiments to test whether or not these epigenetics play out in local kelp forests, as part of research within the Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research project.

«It's a really iconic species in our local kelp forests and it's fascinating because it's big, it's beautiful and it changes sex,» Caselle said.

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Visit some of Catalina Island's top snorkel destinations with our friendly, local guides, who will introduce you to schooling fish, curious sea creatures and the dramatic kelp forest.

[8] One recent study spatially overlaid the requisite physical parameters for kelp with mean oceanographic conditions has produced a model predicting the existence of subsurface kelps throughout the tropics worldwide to depths of 200 m. For a hotspot in the Galapagos Islands, the local model was improved with fine - scale data and tested; the research team found thriving kelp forests in all eight of their sampled sites, all of which had been predicted by the model, thus validated their approach.

Effects of local deforestation on the diversity and structure of Southern California giant kelp forest food webs.

The Marine hall focuses on the diveristy of the local marine animals and their presence in habitats such as kelp forests and intertitdal environments.

For a day trip, pop into Monterey, where you can visit historic Cannery Row and see the amazing kelp forest exhibit on local marine life.

Find local spots for shopping and dining in the nearby village of Carmel - by - the - Sea, or spend a day in Monterey to see Old Fisherman's Wharf, historic Cannery Row and the incredible kelp forest exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium.