Restoration Objective:

The objective of restoration efforts was to restore lost Macrocystis forests and their associated biological and economic value.

Site Selection Criteria:

A site was selected with historical Macrocystis beds.

Cause Of Decline:

Two years of abnormally high sea surface temperatures from 1957 - 1959 caused the complete loss of the last remaining Macrocystis stands along Paolo Verde.

Key Reasons For Decline:

Ocean warming

Scientific Paper

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

W. North

p.147.

Organisation:

University of California Institute of Marine Science

Site Observations:

Observation Date

15th Jun 1970 – 15th Jun 1975

Action Summary:

Cultures of embryonic kelp plants were dispersed in the region west of Pelican Point.

Lessons Learned:

Multiple rounds of culture releases were used.

Project Outcomes:

Macrocystis has now returned throughout this part of the coast

Key Reasons For Decline:

Ocean warming

Area of Restoration (Ha)

2

Indicator Data:

Indicator:	Ending Value:	Starting Value:
Area	264300.0000 m²	67777.0000 m²

University of California institute of Marine Science - Newport to Pelican bay

University of California institute of Marine Science - Newport to Pelican bay

Restoration Project

University of California institute of Marine Science - Newport to Pelican 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 1970 – 15th Jun 1975

Action Summary:

Lessons Learned:

Project Outcomes:

Ocean warming

2

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