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

1st Mar 1967 – 1st Dec 1975

Action Summary:

124 adult Macrocystis were transplanted to Whistler reef between March - September 1967. Plants were moored to buoys strung along 500 feet of chain attached to the back of the boat in order to seed the bottom.

Project Outcomes:

The offspring of transplanted Macrocystis gave rise to a substantial kelp bed that has persisted.

Nature of Disturbance:

Grazing activity was so intense that the transplants were eventually stripped of all blades, and the initial crop of juveniles was almost completely destroyed.

Key Reasons For Decline:

Ocean warming

Area of Restoration (Ha)

1.6

Indicator Data:

Indicator:	Ending Value:	Starting Value:
Presence / Absence of Kelp

University of California institute of Marine Science - Whistler Reef

University of California institute of Marine Science - Whistler Reef

Restoration Project

University of California institute of Marine Science - Whistler Reef

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:

1st Mar 1967 – 1st Dec 1975

Action Summary:

Project Outcomes:

Nature of Disturbance:

Ocean warming

1.6

Indicator Data:

Indicator:

Ending Value:

Starting Value:

Presence / Absence of Kelp

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

1. Engages Stakeholders