Site Observations:

Observation Date

15th Jun 1972 – 15th Jun 1974

Action Summary:

Embryonic Macrocystis plants were dispersed in the Dana Point - Monarch Bay region from June 1972. Twenty cultures were dispersed in 1974.

Lessons Learned:

Spore culture was less successful in deeper waters, possibly due to nutrient limitation. Kelp regeneration did not keep up with kelp loss due to storms.

Project Outcomes:

Significant Macrocystis canopies were regenerated in the shallowest regions off Dana Point and Monarch Bay. In 1975, aerial photographs revealed kelp in shallow water was present almost continuously from Dana Point to Monarch Bay. Sparse numbers of juveniles were appearing in deeper water 45-55 ft off Dana Point. Kelp was lost due to storms in 1976, and by 1977, only half the kelp coverage existing in 1975 had been restored.

Key Reasons For Decline:

Ocean warming

Area of Restoration (Ha)

21.5

Indicator Data:

Indicator:	Ending Value:	Starting Value:
Area	422686.0600 m²	207199.0000 m²

University of California institute of Marine Science - Dana point to Monarch Bay

University of California institute of Marine Science - Dana point to Monarch Bay

Restoration Project

University of California institute of Marine Science - Dana point to Monarch Bay

Restoration Objective:

Site Selection Criteria:

Cause Of Decline:

Ocean warming

Annual Report, Kelp Habitat Improvement Project 1974-1975. California Institute of Technology

Organisation:

University of California Institute of Marine Science

Site Observations:

15th Jun 1972 – 15th Jun 1974

Action Summary:

Lessons Learned:

Project Outcomes:

Ocean warming

21.5

Indicator Data:

Indicator:

Ending Value:

Starting Value:

Area

5. Is Assessed Against Clear Goals And Objectives, Using Measurable Indicators

4. Supports Ecosystem Recovery Processes

6. Seeks The Highest Level Of Ecosystem Recovery Possible