Oceans Program for The Nature Conservancy California - Portuguese Beach

Restoration Project

Oceans Program for The Nature Conservancy California - Portuguese Beach

Site Selection Criteria:

Long-term monitoring data, high-resolution kelp canopy mapping (3cm), local knowledge

Key Reasons For Decline:

Overgrazing

Ocean warming

Site Observations:

Observation Date

7th Jan 2024 – 14th Aug 2024

Action Summary:

Investigating combined effects of a stretegic sequence of kelp restoration techniques inlcuding grazer removal, soral bags, and verticle kelp outplanting modules.

Lessons Learned:

Pending

Project Outcomes:

Pending

Area of Restoration (Ha)

2

Indicator Data:

Transplant Info:
Life Stage:Adult